Water Resources Opportunity Hey and Associates specializes in water resources and environmental science, suggesting strong cross-sell potential for projects involving stormwater management, watershed planning, and ecological restoration within public sector and large infrastructure clients.

Public School Projects Recent collaboration with Chicago Public Schools on Space to Grow indicates a track record in educational facility improvements and site development, presenting a clear path for future K-12 campus landscape architecture, civil engineering, and sustainability-oriented upgrades.

Sustainability Focus Integrated emphasis on sustainability, regulatory compliance, constructability, and long-term maintenance aligns with clients prioritizing resilient design, green infrastructure, and lifecycle cost efficiency in municipal and regulatory-heavy markets.

Small to Mid-Sized Focus With a local Illinois base and a team size of 11-50 employees, Hey offers nimble, multidisciplinary solutions for regional municipal, school district, and private development projects that require coordinated engineering, ecology, and landscape architecture.

Competitive Positioning Operating in a market dominated by large firms, Hey can leverage its specialized, integrated service model and sustainability credentials to win niche public sector contracts and mid-scale projects where hands-on collaboration and cost-effective delivery are valued.