Meet the experts

Backed by success stories from clients across the Midwest, our experienced experts have seen it all and will serve as your resource and advocate from start to finish. 

Steve Oliver, President

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Steve Oliver, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB

President

​Director of the Healthcare Design Group

Steve joined BLDD right out of graduate school and has watched the firm grow from 17 people working out of one office, to over 80 people working out of five offices. He has a gift for managing people and problems, where he strives to effectively find positive solutions. Steve is a goal oriented leader and has a vision for the bigger picture and an intense drive to see every project exceed client expectations. A good listener – Steve truly wants to make sure all voices are heard and their project dreams are accounted for. His experience has been founded on strong relationships with clients – relationships built on honesty and integrity.

​Outside of the office, Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and family. Steve’s hobbies include fishing, traveling, exercising, playing the guitar, and he is a pretty good cook – especially when it involves the grill. Steve is also actively involved in leadership at his church.  An avid Illini fan, Steve enjoys attending sporting events from his alma mater. 

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Featured Projects

Bettendorf Healthplex

Davenport Healthplex

Health Sciences Center: Rock Valley College

Obstetrics Unit: Presence Health

St. John's Health Center - Lincolnshire

Emergency Care Center: Passavant Area Hospital

Facility Master Plan: Passavant Area Hospital

VisionPoint Eye Center

Mississippi Valley Surgery Center

Medical Office Building: Wabash General Hospital

Innovations that make your project rock, every step of the way.

1: Empower

- Stakeholder Engagement
- Facilities Assessment

2: Design

- Lean Design
- Our Design Manifesto
- Master Planning

3: Transform

- Construction Administration
- Managing Overall Costs

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BLDD has done an excellent job in listening to our needs and designing spaces that match. They are professional in their approach and stand by their work. BLDD is very timely and works hard to a develop work product quickly. They exceed other architects I have worked with in responsiveness and turn-around.
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-Matthew Blevins, Director of Ambulatory Care, St. John’s Hospital