Discover how Aegis has evolved over its 20-year history in construction
Over the years, Aegis has grown from a small, dedicated team to an organization of 200+ employees across America and Europe. Our growth is fueled by the core belief that high-quality project controls are the defining characteristics of a successful construction project. Every step of the way – and with every new service and product we provide – our commitment to that belief supports our work.
Take a look at how Aegis has grown into a leading project controls professional services organization over the past 20 years.
Aegis Construction Consultants opens its doors to provide high-level project controls and risk mitigation services to the construction industry.
Having earned a reputation as the 'go-to' consultant in the region, Aegis wins its first $1 billion mega project at the [National Geospatial Agency's New Campus East.](https://www.consultaegis.com/portfolio/page/2/?project_sector=17&project_service&project_region#national-geospatial-intelligence-agency)
Two years after its founding, Aegis completes its 100th project in the DC Metro region and begins to expand it services throughout the USA.
As cloud data services gain mainstream adoption, Aegis establishes a [dedicated unit](https://www.consultaegis.com/technology/aegis-cloud/) to handle this specialized work. That same year, Aegis started working on a mission-critical data center valued at over $1.5 billion.
With work in 15 states, Aegis wins its 1000th project.
Aegis launches Life of an Aegonian (LOA). During this annual retreat, a cross-section of selected employees and our executive team come together to share ideas that drive innovation and shape Aegis’ growth.
Aegis rebrands to [Aegis Project Controls](https://www.consultaegis.com/news/two-exciting-updates/) to better reflect its dedication to project controls.
Following its success securing work on the West Coast, most notably the $632 million [SR 91 Corridor Improvement](https://www.consultaegis.com/portfolio/?project_sector=99&project_service=&project_region=#state-route-91) project, [Aegis opens its first regional office in Irvine, CA.](https://www.consultaegis.com/news/office-spotlight-west-coast-region/)
[Aegis introduces Aegis Analytics](https://www.consultaegis.com/news/aegis-project-controls-launches-new-technology-products-to-improve-construction-scheduling-and-management/), its new software that centralizes project performance data analysis and visualization. Developed by our project controls specialists for the construction industry, this tool builds the foundation for what will eventually become Metius.
Commemorating its [10th anniversary](https://www.consultaegis.com/news/aegis-project-controls-celebrates-10th-anniversary-with-launch-of-aegis-academy/), Aegis debuts Aegis Academy to expand its commitment to project controls education.
Having been selected to be part of the PennFIRST design and construction collaborative for the [Penn Medicine Patient Pavilion](https://www.consultaegis.com/portfolio/?project_sector=20&project_service=&project_region=#the-pavilion-penn-medicine-of-the-university-of-pennsylvania-health-system) (valued at $1.5 billion), Aegis opens its [second regional office](https://www.consultaegis.com/news/office-spotlight-northeast-region/) in Philadelphia, PA.
With key clients in the Southwest region, Aegis sees an opportunity to better integrate its services in the area and opens a [Southwest office](https://www.consultaegis.com/news/office-spotlight-southwest-region/) in Dallas, TX.
Aegis reaches 100 employees, a significant milestone reflecting growing demand for project controls support from construction clients nationwide.
With double-digit construction growth in Ireland, Aegis opens its [European operations](https://www.consultaegis.com/news/office-spotlight-europe-region/) in Dublin.
Aegis formalizes its expansion into the [Southeastern United States](https://www.consultaegis.com/news/office-spotlight-southeast-region/) with the opening of a new office in Orlando, FL.
On the heels of significant growth and expansion, Aegis proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary.
In recognition of our evolution into a nationwide leader in the project controls industry, Aegis embarks on an ambitious redesign and relaunch of our company logo and website. Representative of our core values of relentlessness, family feel, fun, entrepreneurship, and trust, the new brand effectively reintroduces Aegis as a mature thought leader within the construction industry.
The Portland office opens as Aegis expands its presence in the [Pacific Northwest](https://www.consultaegis.com/news/office-spotlight-pacific-northwest-region/), marking a new chapter in regional growth and client support.
Rising demand for integrated oversight led to the creation of the [Construction Management service line](https://www.consultaegis.com/news/aegis-expands-reach-with-new-regional-office-and-service-line/), which extends beyond planning and scheduling to include cost, resource, risk, and field execution management. This expanded scope supports projects through design coordination, preconstruction planning, and on-site delivery, ensuring reliable, well-aligned results from planning through closeout.
The opening of the [Salt Lake City office](https://www.consultaegis.com/news/office-spotlight-mountain-west-region/) signals the company’s move into the Mountain West and launches a new era for Aegis’ expansion of Construction Management services.
After over a decade of internal development and utilization, Aegis rebrands its internal analytics tool as [Metius](https://metius.cloud/). A project performance platform built by construction experts for construction professionals, Metius turns complex schedule data into clear, actionable insights that provide project execution support and help teams plan more strategically.
[Metius.cloud](https://metius.cloud/) launches, helping new and existing customers find more information, arrange demonstrations, and explore how this innovative tool can give project teams the clarity they need to stay ahead of challenges and keep projects on time and on budget.
Our expansion into the Mountain West region continues with the opening of a new regional office in Denver, CO.
After thousands of projects and tens of thousands of schedules, baselines, TIAs, and analyses, Aegis is celebrating 20 years as an innovative thought leader and difference-maker in the construction industry.
Today, Aegis continues to grow, expanding its team, clients, and services. We are profoundly grateful to our loyal clients and amazing team members, and we look forward to many great years ahead.