ENR’s #15 ranked international design firm, Sweco (Stockholm, Sweden), acquired MLM Group (Ipswich, UK), bolstering its range of multidisciplinary services and geographic footprint in the UK. Max Joy, president of Sweco UK, said: “This acquisition marks the start of an exciting new chapter in our UK growth story. The combination of Sweco and MLM Group’s expertise in transport, […]
read more »The first of a two-part exploration of how today’s architecture practices must transform to survive from DesignIntelligence. Today’s architecture practices face existential change. Not only is the industry neck-deep in a massive consolidation, spurred largely by mergers and acquisitions,1 but all the traditional challenges continue to stack up against long-term survival—from the creeping commodification of […]
read more »Integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services consultancy RSK Group (Helsby, UK) acquired two businesses: Biocensus (Bath, UK), an ecological consultancy, and Consents Solutions (Norfolk, UK), a wayleave business. “Biocensus and Consents Solutions are two fantastic businesses with their clients’ needs at their hearts,” said RSK’s founder and chief executive officer Alan Ryder. “Biocensus’s team of passionate ecologists offers a pragmatic […]
read more »OMB Electrical Engineers (Irvine, CA) joined industry-leading facilities planning and design firm Salas O’Brien (Santa Ana, CA) (ENR #188). The addition of OMB will create a combined firm of 24 offices with more than 650 employee-owners. “I am so excited to have the OMB team and leaders join Salas O’Brien,” said Darin Anderson, Salas O’Brien chairman and CEO. “OMB, like […]
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Is your house ready for the market? What your firm needs to do before starting the Merger and Acquisition process! Morrissey Goodale Nick Belitz teams with Full Sail Partners for this informative webinar. Hear from the experts on what you need to have in order, and clearly documented before entering the M&A process. The webinar […]
read more »NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions, today announced the appointment of Edward Codispoti as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NV5, effective June 6, 2019. Mr. Codispoti succeeds current NV5 CFO Michael Rama. Mr. Codispoti has extensive experience in financial leadership positions at publicly traded, high-growth corporations, where […]
read more »Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood (GMC) (Montgomery, AL) (ENR #218) acquired Hutchinson, Moore & Rauch (Daphne, AL), an engineering, surveying, and land planning firm. “GMC and HMR have collaborated on several projects over the years, and we are excited about our partnership moving forward,” GMC Regional Vice President Lee Walters said. “They have an established history and reputation of providing […]
read more »Full-service construction manager Serfass Construction (Allentown, PA) acquired Bonsall Shafferman Architects and Space Planners (Bethlehem, PA), creating a one-stop service for its clients by combining both design and construction services. “We have a lot of owners who come to us and they want everything turnkey,” said Kevin Serfass, vice president. “It was a way for […]
read more »Marquez Environmental Services (Golden, CO), a woman-owned small business providing environmental management consulting services, joined Barr Engineering (Minneapolis, MN) (ENR #105). Barr’s CEO John Lee said, “Joining forces with Marquez Environmental Services enables us to expand the range of environmental services we offer clients and prospective clients,” adding that “we’re also pleased to establish a […]
read more »Century Engineering (Hunt Valley, MD) (ENR #241) acquired civil engineering and surveying consultant Little & Associates (Towson, MD), expanding the firm’s growing civil and land development service area. “Century Engineering is thrilled to welcome Little & Associates to our team,” said Century CEO Francis Smyth. “[Little and Associates President] Dwight Little and his staff bring […]
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