AEC Advisors LLC

Bernhard Capital Partners has acquired a controlling stake in Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc., a 200+ person, national development advisory and program management firm. B&D will continue to be led by co-CEOs Paul Brailsford and Chris Dunlavey alongside the existing leadership team. As part of the transaction, management retained a significant ownership stake in the firm. AEC Advisors LLC initiated the transaction and advised Brailsford & Dunlavey Press release: https://lnkd.in/eRZUAM6J #aecindustry #mergersandacquisitions

Bernhard Capital Partners has acquired a controlling stake in Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc., a 200+ person, national development advisory and program management firm. B&D will continue to be led by co-CEOs Paul Brailsford and Chris Dunlavey alongside the existing leadership team. As part of the transaction, management retained a significant ownership stake in the firm. AEC Advisors LLC initiated the transaction and advised Brailsford & Dunlavey Press release: https://lnkd.in/eRZUAM6J #aecindustry #mergersandacquisitions

SLR Consulting acquired SGA S.A., a 170-person leading environmental consulting firm in Chile. Headquartered in Santiago, SGA’s team of expert consultants specializes in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors across all regions of Chile, partnering with clients to strategically advise on complex projects that ensure environmental, social, and economic viability in their transition to a low carbon economy. SGA fits perfectly with SLR's strategy to continue building one of the world's largest ESG strategic advisory firms. AEC Advisors LLC initiated the transaction and advised SGA Press release: https://lnkd.in/e9zCTBhE #aecindustry #mergersandacquisitions

New Mountain Capital acquired a majority stake in CONSOR Engineers, from Keystone Capital. Consor is a 1,700-person, leading provider of transportation and water infrastructure engineering and consulting services. As one of the more experienced investors in the AEC industry, New Mountain Capital is an ideal partner for CONSOR for the next stage of its journey. AEC Advisors LLC advised New Mountain Capital Press release: https://lnkd.in/e-93zb9K #aecindustry #mergersandacquisitions

Colliers plans to acquire Englobe, a 2,800-person Canadian engineering services firm, majority owned by ONCAP. Englobe provides civil, buildings, geotechnical, and environmental engineering, material testing and related consulting services to public and private sector clients primarily in the transportation, water, buildings, and power end markets. Englobe provides Colliers with a significant entry into the Canadian engineering marketplace, as it marks the largest 2024 M&A transaction in the AEC industry and one of the largest AEC transactions ever in Canada. AEC Advisors LLC initiated the transaction and served as the exclusive financial advisor to Englobe and ONCAP. Press release: https://lnkd.in/ePn9F_h3 #aecindustry #mergersandacquisitions

Last week, Signal Hill employees attended the AEC Advisors LLC Industry Updates Webinar. The diverse panel of industry executives covered topics ranging from ownership transitions, growth indicators, M&A predictions, and public versus private sector influences. AEC shared research collected across a diverse range of #AEC companies. The panel discussed the appeal of private equity for AEC firms and emphasized the importance of investing rather than selling, maintaining leadership, and favourable market valuations. Overall, it was exciting to see that the industry remains in a great position looking into 2024 and 2025. A key topic was the impact of #AI (Artificial Intelligence) for AEC firms and understanding the potential influences and consequences that AI will pose. The AEC webinar provided predictions about what the revolutionary impact of AI might look like and how it can be used today. The experienced leadership panel summarized both the back-office and direct applications of AI to better inform strategies going forward. In a highly competitive space for talent, culture remains a central focus of our leadership strategy and will continue to in the future by helping employees’ skills and interests to be aligned with the work they do. Looking ahead, we hope to see the continued support for STEM education among young people to grow the next generation of #engineers. Thanks to AEC Advisors for putting on the event. Watch the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gZ-Nvcwt

WSP acquired AKF Group, a 365-person specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing firm that designs complex healthcare, science and technology, and mission-critical facilities. The AKF team enhances WSP's technical practice and boosts its capabilities and presence in several essential high-demand markets. AEC Advisors LLC initiated the transaction and advised AKF Press release: https://lnkd.in/gmFujqHZ #aecindustry #mergersandacquisitions

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, a Godspeed Capital Management backed company, acquired IDCUS Inc.. Headquartered in Houston, TX, IDCUS specializes in public infrastructure development and management services for transportation customers including the Texas Department of Transportation, counties and municipalities, toll road authorities, and transit authorities. IDCUS will operate side-by-side with Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering (“ICE”), Godspeed’s inception platform investment, under the ICE USA platform. AEC Advisors LLC advised Godspeed Capital and ICE Press release: https://lnkd.in/gffm5fri #aecindustry #mergersandacquisitions

LJB Inc. acquired Gorrill Palmer, an integrated land development, transportation and municipal engineering firm located in South Portland, Maine. Gorrill Palmer's expertise and reputation throughout New England adds to LJB's growing national presence and brand. AEC Advisors LLC initiated the transaction and advised Gorrill Palmer Press release: https://lnkd.in/gXswy7nS #aecindustry #mergersandacquisitions

Verdantas acquired CT Consultants, a 320-person, Ohio-based government, water, and transportation firm. These two firms complement one another strategically from a service, market and geographical perspective, but most importantly, the two cultures are strongly aligned. AEC Advisors LLC initiated the transaction and advised CT Consultants. Press release: https://lnkd.in/e-c-QaKW #aecindustry #mergersandacquisitions