Blog : Mergers & Acquisitions

Energy efficiency research specialist Opinion Dynamics(Waltham, MA)acquired energy evaluation and market insight firm Research Into Action (Portland, OR).  “We have admired the work of Research Into Action for a number of years, and we are pleased to add their vast experience and knowledge of energy research to our team. Combining our companies allows us to continue to […]

In the first of many deals we expect to see in this growing market sector, urban-gro (Lafayette, CO), a cultivation systems integrator and agricultural technology firm, acquired Impact Engineering d/b/a Grow2Guys (Castle Rock, CO), a cannabis-focused MEP engineering firm.  “Investors and commercial cultivators tell us that they value our coordinated efforts,” says urban-gro CEO Brad Nattrass. “By combining urban-gro’s smart design […]

Pfau Long Architecture (San Francisco, CA) joined global design firm Perkins+Will (Chicago, IL) (ENR #29), reinforcing both firms’ commitment to the Bay Area. “Great design happens through innovative thinking rooted in common principles,” says Perkins+Will CEO Phil Harrison. “That’s why the alignment of our values is so important. Pfau Long Architecture and Perkins+Will already see eye-to-eye, so by […]

J.S. Held (Jericho, NY), a global consulting firm that specializes in construction, forensic architectural, engineering, and environmental consulting services, acquired accounting firm Magnan Graizzaro and Associates (New York, NY). “Since our inception, Magnan Graizzaro and Associates has led the industry in service excellence and the building of unmatched customer loyalty. Our experience and the service that we provide […]

Full-service EA firm, Thompson & Litton (Wise, VA), announced the acquisition of two engineering firms Stafford Consultants (Princeton, WV) and Beeson Lusk & Street (Johnson City, TN).  Greg Hurst, president of T&L, said when announcing the BLS purchase last week that “we are excited about the opportunities that the combined forces of our two firms will hold for the future. Our […]

The Lunz Group (Lakeland, FL) announced its merger with fellow Polk County architecture firm WMB-ROI (Lakeland, FL). “Both of our firms have been in the industry for more than 30 years and had a strong mutual respect for each other,” said Brad Lunz, president of The Lunz Group. “This merger brings more than added value to our clients […]

Multi-disciplined professional consulting and design firm, H2M architects + engineers (Melville, NY) (ENR #208), acquired Wiedersum Associates Architects (Hauppauge, NY). “Wiedersum Associates for years has been a friendly competitor, so this acquisition is exciting for all of us as we combine our expertise and strengthen the services we are able to offer to our clients,” said Joseph Mottola, AIA, […]

National design firm Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) (Southfield, MI) (ENR #185) announced its merger with data center designer Integrated Design Group (Boston, MA). According to Peter Devereaux, FAIA, Chairman of HED, this is a natural step for the firm. “We are committed to strategic growth that increases the firm’s ability to create positive impacts for our clients and their stakeholders,” he […]

Consulting engineering firm, Entuitive (Toronto, Canada), acquired Brown & Co. (Toronto, Canada), a structural engineering firm specializing in bridge and construction engineering.