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  • August 2026 M&A Transactions in AEC

    August 2026 M&A Transactions in AEC

    August 13, 2026

      August 3 – DLR Group (Omaha, NE), an integrated design firm, acquired McFarlane Architects (San Diego, CA), an architecture, planning, and interior design firm serving science, technology, and advanced manufacturing environments. The acquisition strengthens DLR Group’s expertise in complex technical facilities. [More information] ...

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  • July 2026 M&A Transactions in AEC

    July 2026 M&A Transactions in AEC

    July 31, 2026

      July 1 – Atwell (Southfield, MI), an engineering, planning, and consulting firm, acquired NEI Electric Power Engineering (Lakewood, CO), a transmission, substation, and power systems engineering firm. The acquisition creates an integrated platform focused on critical power and...

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  • June 2026 M&A Transactions in AEC

    June 2026 M&A Transactions in AEC

    June 18, 2026

    June 1 – ISG (Mankato, MN), an architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm, acquired R.E. Warner & Associates (North Olmsted, OH), a multidisciplinary engineering and architecture firm. The acquisition expands ISG’s technical expertise and presence in the Midwest. [More information]  June 1...

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  • April M&A Transactions in AEC

    April M&A Transactions in AEC

    May 01, 2026

    Zweig Group is the leading advisory firm for the AEC industry, providing expert guidance across the entire M&A lifecycle. With deep industry knowledge and decades of experience, we help firms navigate transactions, maximize value, and...

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  • Pape-Dawson acquires Kansas-based engineering firm BHC

    Pape-Dawson acquires Kansas-based engineering firm BHC

    March 16, 2026

    Pape-Dawson has acquired BHC, demonstrating a commitment to regional growth, innovation, and investment in communities across America’s heartland.

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  • January M&A Transactions in AEC

    January M&A Transactions in AEC

    January 21, 2026

      Zweig Group is the leading advisory firm for the AEC industry, providing expert guidance across the entire M&A lifecycle. With deep industry knowledge and decades of experience, we help firms navigate transactions, maximize value,...

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  • November M&A Transactions in AEC

    November M&A Transactions in AEC

    November 20, 2025

      Zweig Group is the leading advisory firm for the AEC industry, providing expert guidance across the entire M&A lifecycle. With deep industry knowledge and decades of experience, we help firms navigate transactions, maximize value,...

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  • Make it repeatable or risk repeating it

    Make it repeatable or risk repeating it

    October 26, 2025

    By Michael Sanderson | This is one of the most powerful tools we have to reduce risk, train effectively, grow sustainably, and do better work.

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  • October M&A Transactions in AEC

    October M&A Transactions in AEC

    October 23, 2025

        Zweig Group is the leading advisory firm for the AEC industry, providing expert guidance across the entire M&A lifecycle. With deep industry knowledge and decades of experience, we help firms navigate transactions, maximize...

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  • Staying calm under fire

    Staying calm under fire

    October 19, 2025 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Calm leadership under pressure –whether in business, aviation, or racing – proves experience and composure drive effective decision-making.

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  • The Zweig Letter | October 20, 2025

    The Zweig Letter | October 20, 2025

    October 19, 2025

    The leading source of business management insights, research, and strategies tailored specifically for leaders of AEC firms.

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  • July M&A Transactions in AEC

    July M&A Transactions in AEC

    July 29, 2025

    July 1 – IMEG Corp. (Rock Island, IL) acquired HP Engineering (Rogers, AR), a multidisciplinary engineering firm providing MEP, fire protection, structural, lighting, low-voltage, energy modeling, and commissioning services. [More information]  July 1 – Pennoni...

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  • Unlocking true potential

    Unlocking true potential

    July 06, 2025

    By Adam White | Meaningful employee growth goes beyond trainings and workshops – it takes time, trust, feedback, and a clear path forward.

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  • HP Engineering has joined IMEG

    HP Engineering has joined IMEG

    July 02, 2025

    HP Engineering, a multidisciplinary firm providing MEP, fire protection, structural, lighting, low-voltage, energy modeling, and commissioning services, has joined IMEG, a full-service engineering design firm delivering a powerful combination of expertise and deep client relationships....

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  • Elevating AEC at top speed

    Elevating AEC at top speed

    June 08, 2025 | chad clinehens pe

    By Chad Clinehens | ElevateAEC celebrates high-performance AEC firms moving fast and intentionally in a changing industry.

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  • January M&A Transactions in AEC

    January M&A Transactions in AEC

    February 18, 2025

    Zweig Group is the leading advisory firm for the AEC industry, providing expert guidance across the entire M&A lifecycle. With deep industry knowledge and decades of experience, we help firms navigate transactions, maximize value, and...

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  • M&A Activity Report for 11/25/24-12/8/24

    M&A Activity Report for 11/25/24-12/8/24

    December 06, 2024

    Zweig Group is the leading AEC Industry advisory service provider. We blend industry and sector knowledge with experience across the M&A lifecycle to help you capture value for shareholders. Reach our Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory team...

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  • The evolving role of mentorship

    The evolving role of mentorship

    October 13, 2024

    By Earl Mott | Thoughts from both sides of this mutually beneficial relationship over the course of a career.

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  • M&A Weekly Activity Report for 10/7/24-10/13/24

    M&A Weekly Activity Report for 10/7/24-10/13/24

    October 11, 2024

    Zweig Group is the leading AEC Industry advisory service provider. We blend industry and sector knowledge with experience across the M&A lifecycle to help you capture value for shareholders. Reach our Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory team...

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  • Pape-Dawson Engineers, LLC Acquires Texas-Based KSA Engineers

    Pape-Dawson Engineers, LLC Acquires Texas-Based KSA Engineers

    October 08, 2024

    Civil engineering firm continues to expand in home state of Texas and beyond.

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  • M&A Activity Report for the week of 05/27/24 - 06/02/24

    M&A Activity Report for the week of 05/27/24 - 06/02/24

    May 31, 2024

    Zweig Group is the leading AEC Industry advisory service provider. We blend industry and sector knowledge with experience across the M&A lifecycle to help you capture value for shareholders. Reach our Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory team...

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  • Texas-based JQ Engineering joins IMEG

    Texas-based JQ Engineering joins IMEG

    January 03, 2024

    Zweig Group announces its client JQ Engineering, an award-winning Texas-based structural and civil engineering services firm, has merged with IMEG.

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  • M&A Activity Report for the week of 12/04/2023 – 12/10/2023

    M&A Activity Report for the week of 12/04/2023 – 12/10/2023

    December 11, 2023

    Zweig Group is the leading AEC Industry advisory service provider. We blend industry and sector knowledge with experience across the M&A lifecycle to help you capture value for shareholders. Reach our Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory...

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  • Making a difference: Terry Ruhl

    Making a difference: Terry Ruhl

    October 22, 2023

    By Liisa Andreassen | Board chair and CEO of Lochner, a firm that specializes in planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way services.

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  • Zweig Group and University of Arkansas College of Engineering Partner to Promote Innovative and Emerging Professions within the AEC Industry

    Zweig Group and University of Arkansas College of Engineering Partner to Promote Innovative and Emerging Professions within the AEC Industry

    September 08, 2023

    Zweig Group partnered with the University of Arkansas College of Engineering to host a drone competition to highlight the importance of nontraditional and emerging professions within the AEC space.

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  • M&A Activity Report for the week of 1/30/2023 – 2/5/2023

    M&A Activity Report for the week of 1/30/2023 – 2/5/2023

    February 08, 2023

      Domestic Transactions: 2/1/2023 International engineering, architecture, surveying, and geospatial solutions firm Merrick & Company (Greenwood Village, CO) acquired water/wastewater engineering specialist Mountain Waterworks (Boise, ID). Link to Details.   1/31/2023 Infrastructure and environmental solutions provider Atlas Technical Consultants (Austin, TX) entered...

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  • Making a difference: Chad Nixon

    Making a difference: Chad Nixon

    January 29, 2023

    By Liisa Andreassen | President and chairman of the board at McFarland Johnson, a national consultancy providing program management, planning, environmental, engineering, and construction phase services.

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  • Ambition

    Ambition

    December 11, 2022

    By Mitch Fortner | To be effective over the long-term for an organization, our personal ambition must be grounded in mutual respect, collaborative teamwork, and integrity.

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  • M&A Activity Report for the week of 9/12/2022 – 9/18/2022

    M&A Activity Report for the week of 9/12/2022 – 9/18/2022

    September 22, 2022

    Zweig Group is the leading AEC Industry, advisory service provider. We blend industry and sector knowledge with experience across the M&A lifecycle to help you capture value for shareholders. Reach our Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory team here.   Domestic...

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  • The radical power of listening

    The radical power of listening

    July 17, 2022

    By Frank McIllwain | Companies that place a high value on listening to and investing in their employees have been more effective at attracting and retaining top talent.

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  • Entrepreneurial mindset: Christian Giordano

    Entrepreneurial mindset: Christian Giordano

    July 10, 2022

    By Liisa Andreassen | President of Mancini Duffy, a national design firm based in NYC with a 100-year-old history and tech-forward approach specializing in architecture, planning, and interior design.

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  • A true role model: Nathelyne A. Kennedy

    A true role model: Nathelyne A. Kennedy

    June 12, 2022

    By Liisa Andreassen | Zweig Group’s 2021 Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award winner on being nominated and what it meant to win the prestigious award.

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  • Creating a continental legacy

    Creating a continental legacy

    May 15, 2022

    By John Milano | Through inorganic growth, Hill International has expanded and diversified across Europe – but still has its sights set on working as a cohesive and homogenous unit.

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  • Checklists: Simple yet powerful tools

    Checklists: Simple yet powerful tools

    January 02, 2022

    By Matthew Poling | Often overlooked, the simple checklist can empower your people to coordinate more, reduce mistakes, and focus on bigger picture items.

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  • Morrison-Shipley Engineers Acquired by Halff Associates, Inc.

    Morrison-Shipley Engineers Acquired by Halff Associates, Inc.

    November 01, 2021

    Zweig Group, a full-service AEC management advisory firm, announced its client Morrison-Shipley Engineers has been acquired by Halff Associates, Inc. Morrison-Shipley will do business as Morrison-Shipley Halff. Jamie Claire Kiser, Zweig Group’s managing principal, served...

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  • Market sector-based organization structures

    Market sector-based organization structures

    October 17, 2021

    By Mark Zweig | Seven good reasons to look at implementing a market sector-based organization structure in your firm.

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  • The 100 fastest-growing firms

    The 100 fastest-growing firms

    September 06, 2021

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | This year’s Hot Firms achieved incredible success at a time of great change and uncertainty.

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  • M&A Activity Report (03.21.2021 - 03.28.2021)

    M&A Activity Report (03.21.2021 - 03.28.2021)

    March 31, 2021

    4 S.T.E.L. Engineering (Mission Viejo, CA), an engineering firm with a broad range of expertise focused on structural and electrical design and engineering, acquired structural engineering firm Bushra Tsai (Anaheim, CA). Zweig Group represented 4...

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  • Northbound: Jim Croy

    Northbound: Jim Croy

    March 21, 2021

    By Liisa Andreassen | Managing partner and CEO of Croy Engineering (Marietta, GA), a multidiscipline consulting engineering firm that believes in engineering the extra mile.

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  • M&A Activity Report (9.27.20 - 10.4.20)

    M&A Activity Report (9.27.20 - 10.4.20)

    October 06, 2020

    Atlas Technical Consultants (Nasdaq: ATCX) (Austin, TX), a leading provider of professional testing, inspection, engineering, program management and consulting services, closed on its previously-announced acquisition of Alta Vista Solutions (Oakland, CA), a provider of transportation-related...

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  • Leading by example: Manik Arora

    Leading by example: Manik Arora

    September 13, 2020

    President and CEO Arora Engineers, Inc. (Chadds Ford, PA), a firm that meets the evolving needs of its clients through more intelligent, sustainable, infrastructure solutions.

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  • A/E firms are doing surprisingly well

    A/E firms are doing surprisingly well

    August 17, 2020

    By Mark Zweig | Firms seem to be doing better than most anyone would have predicted when everything had to shut down in March. Why is that?

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  • M&A Activity Report (4.19.20-5.3.20)

    M&A Activity Report (4.19.20-5.3.20)

    May 04, 2020

    Niles Bolton Associates (Atlanta, GA) has acquired Dye Aviation Facilities Architecture (Atlanta, GA), a 40-year old design firm known for its expertise in aviation design spanning the continental United States, Hawaii, Caribbean, Middle East and...

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  • M&A Activity Report (1/19-1/26)

    M&A Activity Report (1/19-1/26)

    January 27, 2020

    Architecture and structural engineering firm Lionakis (Sacramento, CA) acquired Lundstrom & Associates (Irvine, CA), an architecture firm which specializes in laboratory design for clients within the science, technology, and education markets. Link to details J-U-B...

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  • Local and organic

    Local and organic

    December 30, 2019

    A lot can go wrong while establishing an office in a new market, but if you find a niche and hire strategically, you can succeed.

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  • People, the environment, finances

    People, the environment, finances

    October 21, 2019

    A successful sustainability plan should formalize your approach for continuous improvement and help you build on what you are already doing in three key areas.

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  • Excellent quality: Dennis Yap

    Excellent quality: Dennis Yap

    September 09, 2019

    President of DY Consultants, a nationally-recognized aviation consulting firm based in New York City.

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  • From one to the next

    From one to the next

    December 03, 2018

    People have passed down their history and culture through the telling of stories for millennia. Why not do the same for your firm? I have the unique experience of working for KSA – except for...

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  • The New Grand Strategy

    The New Grand Strategy

    March 30, 2017

    Book about elevating sustainability as a national strategic imperative is an impressive guide on how the US can shape a prosperous future. My daughter was at a sustainability conference in Santa Clara, California recently. She...

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  • Tabbouleh or a baked potato

    January 30, 2017

    President and CEO of Ghafari, a big Michigan firm, has broadened its services, allowing it to weather tough times and maintain an era of growth. By Liisa Andreassen Correspondent As president and CEO of Ghafari...

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  • Rise of the drones

    November 07, 2016

    By assessing how they plan to use drones, and by carefully evaluating related risks, A/E firms will benefit from this new capability. As more A/E firms begin integrating drones into their operations, they need to...

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  • Employee number thirteen

    November 07, 2016

    Jon F. Lindberg has been at the same firm for 36 years, so it’s safe to say he has a roof over his head and a room with a view. By Liisa Andreassen Correspondent He...

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  • Music City makeover

    September 19, 2016

    Billion-dollar redevelopment of the Nashville International Airport a boon not just for the city, but for the A/E/P firms handling the project. By Richard Massey Managing Editor Faced with unprecedented traffic that is only expected...

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  • Don’t get distracted by peripheral stuff

    September 09, 2016

    In the form of growth, profitability, and important projects, multidiscipline firm based in upstate New York is reaping the benefits of a well-executed ownership transition. By Liisa Andreassen Correspondent In 1977, when Wayne Wegman joined...

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  • Marketing Excellence Awards: Garver's 95th Anniversary Campaign

    January 12, 2016

    Garver, LLC (North Little Rock, AR), a 375-person multidiscipline engineering firm, is taking home fifth place in the Integrated Marketing category of Zweig Group’s 2015 Marketing Excellence Awards for its 95th anniversary campaign. 2014 marked...

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  • 2010— The year ahead

    December 21, 2009

    It’s that time of year again. Time to dig out my crystal ball (I keep it in my sock drawer, in a pile of rarely worn argyles for safe keeping) so I can try to...

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  • The Firm of the Future

    July 18, 2005

    For this, our annual “A/E Firm of the Future” issue, you will see a lot of predictions. Therefore, I thought I would throw in my two cents’ worth of predictions on what that firm of...

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