AEC Transaction News

Posted on: 01/30/25
Written by: J.B. Keefe

January 29, 2025 – Rochester, NY – CPL, a full-service design firm serving public and private-sector clients for 50 years, announces the acquisition of Commonwealth Architects, a Richmond-based firm renowned for its expertise in new construction, community-centered projects, historic development, and adaptive reuse. This strategic expansion marks CPL's entry into Virginia, broadening its geographic reach and enhancing its capabilities in community and higher education design sectors.

January 27, 2025 – Princeton, NJ Michael Graves Architecture (MG), an award-winning global leader in planning, architecture, and interior design announces the acquisition of Kollin Altomare Architects, a Los Angeles-based architecture and design firm renowned for its expertise in hospitality design. This acquisition marks a significant expansion for MG, broadening its footprint while enhancing its capabilities in the luxury hospitality sector.

January 21, 2025 – Chicago, IL Benesch announces the acquisition of Fair Dermody Consulting Engineers (FDCE), a Maine-based engineering firm specializing in heavy transportation infrastructure design and repair. This acquisition provides the first office for Benesch in the state of Maine and further bolsters Benesch’s services supporting railroads across the United States and Canada.

January 21, 2025 – Austin, TX – SAM Companies (SAM), the nation's leading provider of professional geospatial and inspection solutions, announces the acquisition of Doucet Survey, a New England-based firm renowned for its innovative geospatial solutions for utilities, transportation, development, and government clients. This strategic acquisition enhances SAM's capabilities in traditional land surveying, high-definition laser scanning, and UAV solutions, while expanding its geographic reach in the Northeast.

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