FRP has a long history of providing the construction
industry with engineering design of the highest quality since its founding in
1944.
The growth of the company over the past five decades has not altered the
basic philosophy of the firm which is embodied in the following mission
statement:
Since 1944 FRP has been building a reputation for quality and integrity of
its engineering services. As the firm continues its
steady growth and seeks new opportunities to strengthen and diversify its
practice, FRP shall maintain its standards of excellence to remain a premiere
engineering firm offering a broad range of
services in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering and Site
Development.
Recognizing that FRP's most valuable asset is its employees, the firm shall
continue to support the technical, professional and business development of
its staff and to maintain the highest design standards in the industry.
FRP is committed to being a leading Engineering firm recognized for
outstanding services and professional expertise.
FRP's principles are:
Provide for our employees an excellent workplace and the opportunities to
develop their careers.
Service our clients' needs with respect, integrity and professional
excellence.
Recognize our social responsibilities by being good citizens.
In December 1944, George Fink and LeRoy Roberts formed a partnership to
practice consulting structural engineering in Indianapolis, Indiana. In its
early years, the firm served as consultant to architects, engineers,
fabricators and contractors on medium to large building projects. One of the
earliest such projects was the Indiana State Fair Coliseum, an Indiana
landmark.
Russ Petrie joined the firm in September 1952, and the partnership was
renamed Fink Roberts & Petrie. With two very talented structural
engineers (Fink in steel design and Petrie in concrete design), the firm
began to acquire a great reputation for quality structural designs, which has
remained with the firm to this day.
In the mid 1950’s, the firm broadened its
practice to include highway and bridge design as well as storm sewer design.
FRP began to establish its reputation for quality design in the civil
engineering field as well. In 1958, the firm was incorporated.
The 1960’s established FRP as a highly respected
consulting engineering firm involved in large projects such as the
City-County Building in Indianapolis, the Indiana Convention Center and the
Indiana Interstate Highway System.
The 1970’s saw a continual growth of the company's
staff to meet the needs of an increasing list of repeat clients --
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Eli Lilly & Company, Indiana University,
Indiana Highway Department, City of Indianapolis and several local architectural
firms.
The 1980's and 90's brought new challenges to FRP as the industry began to
alter its traditional ways of project delivery. Fast-track construction,
Construction Management, and Design/Build were new processes
which FRP's talented staff had to adjust to and excel at. During
these two decades, FRP continued to provide structural engineering for
numerous large scale, complex projects throughout Central Indiana and the
surrounding states for many repeat clients, owners, local and national
architects, contractors and developers.
In the mid 90's FRP expanded its
speedway experience to national clients. For three years in a row, FRP led
the design effort in three of the most prestigious racetracks built in the
last 20 years.
FRP's staff works hard to welcome the 21st century with continued dedication
to serving our clients with professionalism, integrity and goodwill.
FRP continues to be selected as the structural engineer
for many new major projects.
Most recently, FRP is the Structural Engineer of Record
for the New Indianapolis Airport Terminal and Concourses. FRP is also
providing structural engineering for the new Indiana Stadium (future home for
the Indianapolis Colts), the proposed Clarian Cancer Hospital, and the plant
expansion program for Knauf Fiberglass.
