Engineering Tech, Construction
Businesswire | August 10, 2023
TYLin, a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm, announces the acquisition of Architectural Engineers Collaborative (AEC), a leading privately held structural engineering firm based in Austin, Texas.
AEC was established in 1998 by experienced structural engineers with a mission to practice architectural engineering and provide technical and aesthetic solutions that meet their clients’ creative visions. An intrinsic belief of the firm is that structural design and architectural design are inseparable and that successful projects are the products of collaboration between architects and engineers. AEC specialties include Architectural Structures, Engineering Innovation, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Sustainability/Green Buildings/LEED.
From new builds to adaptive reuse and historic preservation, AECprojectsinclude a wide range of building structures for commercial, hospitality, government, education, and technology clients. The firm also provides structural engineering for transportation facilities, with a portfolio that includes airport terminals, transit stations, and pedestrian bridges. Many of their projects have won awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Texas Society of Architects.
According to TYLin Group President and Chief Executive OfficerMatthew G. Cummings, PE, both TYLin and AEC were founded by passionate, principled industry leaders and have the vision to make substantive contributions to society while delivering exceptional results.
“Architectural Engineers Collaborative brings a commitment to innovation and collaboration that blends perfectly with our key priorities: our people, our portfolio of clients and projects, and the value we deliver to clients, stakeholders, and the communities we serve,” said Cummings. “Joining with AEC is an important step that further expands our structural capabilities and deepens our presence across the Buildings and Infrastructure sectors in the important Texas market.”
As part of TYLin Group, AEC will be within the combined organization’s Buildings Sector in the Americas. AEC Founding Principal Charles Naeve, PE, and his talented team will report directly toNat Oppenheimer, PE, LEED AP, Leader of the TYLin Group Buildings Sector and Silman, a TYLin Company.
For AEC clients, the benefits of this acquisition are significant, including the same dedicated collaboration with the local AEC team while gaining access to TYLin Group’s substantial global resources and technological capabilities.
“This new combined organization allows us to offer our clients a powerful combination of nearly 3,500 people, proven methods and tools, and a broader range of capabilities and solutions, no matter where they operate or how complex the project,” said Naeve. “Our staff also benefit from being part of TYLin Group’s larger organization, including more opportunity for professional career development and the potential to work on larger, more diversified types of projects.”
AEC will maintain its current project types and operation, doing business as Architectural Engineers Collaborative, a TYLin Company.
About TYLin
Founded in 1954, TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With 3,200+ employees working in 65 offices throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. TYLin is a member of Dar Group, one of the world’s leading architecture, engineering, project management, and energy consultancy groups. For more information about the company, please visit www.tylin.com.
About Architectural Engineers Collaborative
Architectural Engineers Collaborative (AEC) was established in Austin, Texas, in 1998 by experienced structural engineers with a mission to practice architectural engineering. With 35 employees operating in offices in Austin and San Antonio, AEC is known for consistently delivering excellence in service and product and acting in the interest of the clients and the built environment. The firm believes that technical proficiency and innovation are best cultivated by the free exchange of ideas in a community of diverse strengths and experiences. For more information, please visit https://aecollab.com/.
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Engineering Tech
Globenewswire | July 10, 2023
Terracon, an employee-owned firm with a long history of providing excellence in engineering consulting services, is pleased to announce it has acquired Pollution Management Inc. (PMI), an engineering and environmental services firm with locations in Little Rock and Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Since its founding in 1988, PMI has provided a range of engineering, environmental and field services to clients. The firm’s team is comprised of professional engineers and geologists, environmental scientists, and construction/remediation specialists who work together to provide turnkey projects throughout Arkansas and the surrounding states.
“PMI enhances and strengthens our engineering and consulting practice in Arkansas and brings in-house construction capabilities that support our design services,” said Gayle Packer, Terracon chair, president, and CEO. “We are pleased to welcome them to Terracon as we grow and continually evolve how we help solve our clients’ challenges.”
PMI’s 37 employees will immediately become part of Terracon. The firm will continue to operate locally as Pollution Management Inc., A Terracon Company, and the transition will be seamless for clients. The new acquisition is supported by Terracon’s existing operations in Little Rock and Rogers, Arkansas; Springfield and Joplin, Missouri; and Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
“By joining Terracon, our clients will continue to benefit from the expertise and creative solutions we have provided for over 34 years, while also enjoying expanded access to Terracon’s national resources and multidiscipline services,” said Richard Davis, president, PMI.
“PMI’s team members will be a great fit in Terracon’s team, and will continue to grow their careers, and enhance client relationships, and add services for our clients,” said Doug Ford, vice president, PMI.
PMI is Terracon’s second acquisition in 2023, and its 19th acquisition since the beginning of 2017.
The transaction was brokered by Generational Equity of Dallas, Texas. "This strategic union combines the expertise and resources of two great companies,” said Julio Dominguez, managing director, M&A, Generational Equity. “Terracon and PMI are poised to redefine possibilities and deliver unparalleled value to their clients. Generational Equity is proud to have helped PMI find a home and partnership with Terracon."
About Terracon
Terracon is an employee-owned consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. We provide on-time and real-time data-driven insights, provided by our talented employee-owners, to create an unmatched client experience that spans the lifecycle of any project, any size, anywhere. Terracon consistently ranks as a top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record. Start to explore with us by visiting terracon.com.
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Construction
GlobeNewswire | August 29, 2023
Rail systems and infrastructure specialist Martinus North America, Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Bottom Line Company LLC, headquartered in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. The acquisition of Bottom Line is the first of its kind in North America for Martinus, which is one of the world's fastest growing railroad infrastructure businesses with current operations in Australia, New Zealand, and South America.
Bottom Line Company has grown to be a nationwide railroad contractor since being founded in 2005. Bottom Line specializes in track construction, bridge construction and maintenance, on track safety, and emergency derailment services. Its professional approach to the industry and record of delivering projects aligns with the core values of Martinus.
The newly formed company will operate as Martinus Bottom Line and will immediately service the Class 1, Shortline and Industrial markets. Martinus North America will provide the platform to grow into major projects in transit, high-speed and material supply in North America, which is a strategic approach that has driven Martinus’ growth in Australia, New Zealand, and South America.
At the beginning of 2023 Martinus announced its expansion plans into the North American railroad market after identifying significant growth opportunities and Martinus Bottom Line is the first step in its strategy to becoming a leader of the railroad infrastructure industry in North America.
Martinus brings a unique approach to railroad infrastructure employing more than 1500 people around the world and is known for self-delivery of major projects, using its own workforce and specialized railway machinery to execute construction outcomes to the highest of standards. Two hundred new employees will join the Martinus group and allow for geographical expansion into all areas of North America.
Like Bottom Line, Martinus was established in 2005 by its founder Treaven Martinus and has grown to become an expert in the rail infrastructure industry and is currently building multiple complex projects around the world.
"We’re excited about this new chapter in North America,” said Martinus founder and CEO Treaven Martinus. “The acquisition of Bottom Line simply made sense to us. It was an easy decision to bring them into the Martinus family, as they have the skills and knowledge that align with who we are and what we do."
Added Brett Urquhart, President, Martinus North America, "Martinus North America is extremely optimistic about what we can achieve with the newly acquired Martinus Bottom Line team. The diverse service offerings that the Martinus Bottom Line business unit provides, will not only help grow our revenue in the North American market, but provide a platform to expand to major projects and other railway product supply. We are excited about what we can achieve, and we look forward to continuing our expansion in North America.”
About Martinus
Martinus is a privately owned, industry leading, full-service railroad infrastructure construction company that builds and maintains large scale railways and intermodals across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Chile along with select projects in other countries around the globe. Martinus has the in-house capability for full turnkey project development from feasibility and operational transformation, engineering management, through to project management, construction management, and seamless integration.
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