August 2019 - Morrissey Goodale

Movin’ On Up: Key hires & promotions across the A/E industry

A snapshot of who is headed where in the architecture, engineering and environmental consulting industries. Heidi Katz, PE, has been named HNTB Corporation‘s Oklahoma Practice Leader. Katz leads transportation professionals who deliver projects to clients across the state. She is based in the firm’s Oklahoma City office. Read more> Michael Baker International names Douglas Peterson, PE, as Boston Office Executive. Peterson […]

RSK Group acquired subsidence investigation specialist Geocore Site Investigations

Environmental consulting and services firm RSK Group (Helsby, UK) acquired subsidence investigation specialist Geocore Site Investigations (Redcar, UK). The announcement marks the fifth acquisition for RSK Group this financial year. “Geocore’s service provision complements RSK’s existing services perfectly and I am looking forward to expanding RSK’s drilling provision as we begin collaborating,” said RSK’s founder and chief executive officer Alan […]

The Shifting Power Dynamic in Favor of Gender Pay Equity

By Christine Baron Christine Baron, SHRM-CP, is a Human Resources professional driven to maximize the power of the employer-employee relationship to achieve optimal & sustainable business success, and employee growth + satisfaction. Read more> Legal prohibitions against asking for salary history from job applicants are gaining momentum across the United States. City by city and […]

V3 Companies and SEA Group merged

V3 Companies (Woodridge, IL) (ENR #426) and SEA Group (Carmel, IN) merged. SEA Group adds surveying to V3’s Indianapolis operation, allowing the firm to provide greater technical expertise and capacity across the Great Lakes Region. “I am excited to see the continued growth of our survey operations and our team across the Great Lakes Region,” said Rob Petroelje, […]

What Architecture, Engineering, Planning, and Environmental Consulting Firms can learn from Andrew Luck’s decision to retire from the National Football League

Many people, including myself, were quite surprised when hearing the news that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has decided to walk away from football and retire at the ripe old age of 29. The former number one draft pick was potentially on a path to qualifying for the Hall of Fame, but decided that he […]

Coffman Engineers announced that ABBOTT Engineering has signed a definitive agreement to join the company

Coffman Engineers (Seattle, WA) (ENR #177) announced that ABBOTT Engineering (Cardiff by the Sea, CA) has signed a definitive agreement to join the company. The deal strengthens Coffman’s private sector portfolio and expands its service offerings in California by adding mechanical engineering. “Partnering with Coffman Engineers allows ABBOTT Engineering to continue to provide mechanical and plumbing engineering to our […]

Mead & Hunt acquired Sabra & Associates

National employee-owned consulting firm Mead & Hunt (Middleton, WI) (ENR #119) acquired Sabra & Associates (Columbia, MD), a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with a strong emphasis on the transportation sector. “The convergence of SAI and Mead & Hunt’s areas of expertise supports clients and communities by creating greater access to vital transportation services nationwide,” said Rick Plymale, Vice President for Mead […]

Jacobs to Acquire Wood’s Nuclear Business

Industry leader Jacobs (Dallas, TX) (ENR #1) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the nuclear business of ENR’s #4 ranked global design firm, John Wood Group (Aberdeen, UK), for approximately $300 million. “This acquisition further strengthens Jacobs’ position in highly profitable and complementary sectors within nuclear and defense, enhancing our recognized program management skills with deep, […]

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Anser Advisory acquired Inline Management

ENR’s #47 construction management-for-fee firm, Anser Advisory(Orlando, FL), acquired Inline Management (Golden, CO), a construction management and owner’s representative firm specializing in school construction and capital improvement projects along the Colorado Front Range. Michael Hall and Kurt Connolly, Inline’s founders, will continue in their roles leading projects in Colorado and mentoring local staff. Mr. Hall stated, “By joining […]