Buford Goff & Associates (BGA), a respected multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, security, and communications services, has joined IMEG. This strategic addition extends IMEG’s presence into South Carolina and strengthens the firm’s commitment to growth and client-focused solutions across the Southeast.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Columbia, SC, BGA brings more than five decades of trusted, client-focused engineering experience. The firm serves key markets including healthcare, education, public safety, energy, and criminal justice. Known for its collaborative approach and commitment to improving quality of life, BGA combines technical expertise with practical, forward-thinking design. Its long-standing focus on innovation, reliability, and community impact aligns with IMEG’s values and people-centered culture.
“This marks an exciting milestone as we continue to grow strategically in the Southeast,” said Paul VanDuyne, President/CEO of IMEG. “Establishing a presence in South Carolina allows us to better serve clients through strong local relationships, while BGA’s specialized expertise in security electronics and communications significantly enhances our technical capabilities. We are thrilled to welcome their talented team and look forward to the value we will create together.”
“This partnership represents a natural and exciting next step for our firm,” said Brian Melson, President of Buford Goff & Associates. “IMEG is a highly synergistic organization whose values, culture, and technical strengths closely align with our own. Becoming part of IMEG creates meaningful opportunities for our team to grow, collaborate, and expand their careers while continuing to serve our clients with the same commitment and care.”
As part of the transition, Brian Melson will continue in a leadership role within IMEG, along with Vice Presidents Michael Corbett and Keith Summer, ensuring continuity for clients and staff. The team will continue operating from its Columbia location under the transitional name Buford Goff & Associates, now IMEG.
PSMJ Resources, Inc. initiated the transaction and provided transaction advisory services to BGA. PSMJ is a specialist M&A advisory firm exclusively serving the architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services industry. "The team at BGA were great to work with and we are pleased to have found a great outcome with IMEG." said Karl Wohler, Senior M&A Advisor at PSMJ.
About Buford Goff & Associates
Buford Goff & Associates, Inc. now IMEG was founded in 1969 by H. Buford Goff, Jr. as a consulting engineering firm. Today, BGA has four unique, but interdependent engineering divisions. These divisions are mechanical, electrical, security, and communications. All divisions share common offices and administrative support at the Columbia, South Carolina headquarters.
About IMEG
With a history that dates back over 100 years, IMEG has grown under one uniting purpose: creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet. As a people-centered, national engineering and design consulting company, we’ve intentionally localized our focus to serve carefully chosen regions and markets, allowing us to put relationships and communities first, without sacrificing expertise.
About PSMJ Resources, Inc.
For more than 50 years, PSMJ Resources, Inc. has been recognized as the leading publishing, executive education, and advisory group devoted completely to improving the business performance of AEC organizations worldwide. PSMJ’s sought-after expertise covers a range of critical business areas such as mergers and acquisitions, transition planning, project management, financial management, human resources, and business development.
PSMJ’s M&A team is a collection of some of the industry’s most experienced, passionate, and creative professionals who bring unmatched resources – from our proprietary database and relationship network of tens of thousands of AEC firm leaders to our global network of experts on virtually every facet of firm management – to ensure that our clients receive world-class service from start to finish.
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