The JDI Group

The JDI Group We aren't your typical architectural & engineering firm. And that’s what our clients love about us. Client-focused design. Collaborative execution. Proven results.

At The JDI Group, we provide integrated architecture and engineering services with all disciplines in-house—architecture, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineering. Founded in 2002, our team partners with clients across the petrochemical, manufacturing, food, automotive, commercial, and education sectors to deliver functional, future-ready design solutions. Our approach is

built around technical excellence, responsiveness, and lasting partnerships. We listen carefully, collaborate openly, and tailor every design to meet the project’s goals, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements. What sets us apart?
• Extensive experience with new construction, renovations, and maintenance projects
• Familiarity with local permitting and review process
• Proven seamless coordination/collaboration/completion
• Capacity, qualified personnel, equipment, technology, and facilities to perform the required professional design services
• Deep understanding of design-bid-build and design-build delivery methods
• Commitment to quality, confidentiality, and client satisfaction

We believe in:
• Listening first
• Teamwork and transparency
• Respecting confidentiality
• Delivering quality, every time

Markets we serve:
• Automotive (Process and Facilities)
• Chemical (Process and Facilities)
• Commercial and Institutional (Facilities)
• Higher Education (Facilities)
• Food/Ag/ Pharmaceutical (Process and Facilities)
• Glass/Metals
• Municipality/Transportation
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing (Process and Facilities)
• Refining (Process and Facilities)

Let’s turn your vision into a working reality—on time and on budget.

We recommend bringing basic site information (location, property size, known utilities), your space and operational need...
08/27/2026

We recommend bringing basic site information (location, property size, known utilities), your space and operational needs, and any existing drawings or documentation. Don’t worry if details are limited; we’ll help fill in the gaps.

Let's chat! https://thejdigroup.com/contact/

Through the lens of our JDI team members: Clients can count on us for...For August, we asked our team to reflect on what...
08/26/2026

Through the lens of our JDI team members: Clients can count on us for...

For August, we asked our team to reflect on what clients should be able to expect from their JDI team. The answers point to the qualities that matter throughout every project: communication, expertise, responsiveness, problem-solving, and follow-through.
Because being a trusted partner means more than delivering a design. It means being there when challenges arise, decisions need to be made, and the project needs to keep moving forward.

Congratulations to Yarder Manufacturing on the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Maumee! 🎉The approxima...
08/25/2026

Congratulations to Yarder Manufacturing on the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Maumee! 🎉
The approximately 94,500-square-foot facility represents an exciting new chapter for Yarder, expanding its production operations and creating a purpose-built space to support continued growth.
The JDI Group was proud to partner with Mosser Construction through a design-build delivery model, providing integrated civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process mechanical engineering services from initial site investigation and programming through detailed design.
Congratulations to the entire Yarder team on this exciting milestone! We’re proud to have helped bring this vision to life and look forward to seeing what’s ahead.

Many of our clients continue working with us for future phases, renovations, and expansions. Because we already understa...
08/11/2026

Many of our clients continue working with us for future phases, renovations, and expansions. Because we already understand your operations and facility, we can respond quickly when new needs arise, saving time and ensuring design consistency.

Have a project in mind? See how The JDI Group can help you: https://thejdigroup.com/contact/

Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Dennis Whiting after 11 years with The JDI Group.As a Professional Land ...
08/07/2026

Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Dennis Whiting after 11 years with The JDI Group.

As a Professional Land Surveyor, Denny has contributed his expertise, dedication, and professionalism to projects throughout our region while serving as a trusted colleague and valued member of our team.
Thank you, Denny, for your years of service and the lasting impact you've made at JDI. We wish you all the best in this exciting new chapter. Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement!

August appreciation is in full bloom, and The JDI Group is celebrating two work anniversaries! A special shoutout to Luc...
08/03/2026

August appreciation is in full bloom, and The JDI Group is celebrating two work anniversaries! A special shoutout to Lucas Benton, who is celebrating 10 years with our team.

A big congratulations to our team members celebrating work anniversaries this month. Your contributions make all the difference.

A milestone worth celebrating. 🎉Congratulations to Adrian Steel on breaking ground for this exciting 110,000+ SF facilit...
07/30/2026

A milestone worth celebrating. 🎉

Congratulations to Adrian Steel on breaking ground for this exciting 110,000+ SF facility expansion in Adrian, Michigan. We are proud to have partnered with Adrian Steel and Krieghoff-Lenawee Company to provide architectural and engineering services for this project, which will support continued growth, create new jobs, and strengthen the local community.
We look forward to seeing this vision become reality!

Through the lens of our JDI team members: A great design solution should...For July, we asked our team to complete a sim...
07/30/2026

Through the lens of our JDI team members: A great design solution should...

For July, we asked our team to complete a simple statement about what defines great design. Their responses reflect more than technical expertise. They highlight a shared commitment to creating solutions that are practical, collaborative, and built to deliver lasting value.
No matter the project, great design begins with understanding the client's goals and designing with purpose.

Your facility does more than support daily operations. It shapes first impressions, influences employee satisfaction, an...
07/23/2026

Your facility does more than support daily operations. It shapes first impressions, influences employee satisfaction, and can play a meaningful role in attracting and retaining top talent.
From modernized employee spaces and infrastructure upgrades to flexible work environments and long-term facility planning, thoughtful investments can have a lasting impact on both your people and your organization.

Read the full article and start thinking about what's next for your facility: https://thejdigroup.com/the-workplace-advantage-creating-facilities-that-attract-and-retain-talent/

Events like this create opportunities for engineers and contractors to share perspectives, discuss challenges, and ident...
07/22/2026

Events like this create opportunities for engineers and contractors to share perspectives, discuss challenges, and identify ways to work together more effectively for our clients.

Thank you to Associated General Contractors of NW Ohio for hosting this event and to everyone who participated in the discussion.
We appreciate the opportunity for our own Tom Worline and Drew VanNess to represent The JDI Group on the panel!

We had a packed house for our Engineer/ AGCNWO Contractor Panel. Big takeaway: We had great conversations today that need to continue tomorrow, the next day, etc. Thank you to our fantastic panel: Todd Cooper of Foundation Steel, LLC, Fackler of GEM Inc; Hans Rosebrock of & Smith Group, Inc.; Delventhal of Toledo Office; Tom Worline and Drew VanNess, P.E. of the JDI Group. Our moderator was Stephen Way, PE of Engineering & Advisory.

Address

360 W Dussel Drive
Maumee, OH
43537

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14197257161

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