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Aug. 26, 2025 (Southfield, MI) – Atwell, a leader in creating solutions for the built environment, is pleased to announce the largest-ever acquisition in its 120-year history: Manhard Consulting, a nearly 400-person, nationally recognized engineering and surveying firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The acquisition will strengthen Atwell’s footprint in key regional markets, including Illinois, Colorado, and Texas, while expanding into new markets, including Tennessee and Nevada. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

With this acquisition, Atwell’s headcount has grown to more than 2,100 employees. This strategic move enhances capabilities and expertise in all three of Atwell’s core markets – land development, power and energy, and hydrocarbons. Both firms were recently ranked by ENR among the 500 largest design firms in the U.S., with Atwell ranking at No. 70 and Manhard Consulting at No. 329.

“Manhard is known for its innovation, technological excellence, and commitment to clients and employees, and we’re excited to welcome them into the Atwell Family,” stated Matthew C. Bissett, President at Atwell. “We see this acquisition as a catalyst for growth across both companies. We’ll both be able to expand our geographic presence, enhance our collective skill set, and deliver increased value to our clients.”

With a history that dates back to 1972, Manhard has grown to hundreds of employees across 14 offices who are dedicated to a robust client base nationwide. The firm’s key services include engineering, surveying, project management, landscape architecture, land planning, water resource management, and construction management. Additionally, Manhard has received numerous accolades from entities such as ENR, the American Public Works Association, Crain’s Chicago Business, and NAIOP.

Donald E. Manhard, CEO of Manhard Consulting, commented, “Atwell is a business of talented professionals who are dedicated to their clients and excel at creative problem-solving—qualities we share at Manhard. This is an ideal opportunity to combine our similar values, team expertise, and cultures to deliver more growth opportunities for our staff and stronger service offerings to current and new clients from coast to coast.”

This is Atwell’s fifth acquisition in 2025, following the acquisitions of Washington-based Centurion Power, North Carolina-based Capital Civil Engineering, Arizona-based Terrascape Consulting, and Georgia-based SEI Engineering.

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 2,100 professionals. Creating innovative solutions for clients in industries such as real estate and land development, power and energy, hydrocarbons, and infrastructure, Atwell provides comprehensive turnkey services including land and right-of-way support, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, land surveying, environmental compliance and permitting, natural resources consulting, and project and program management.

August 7, 2025 (Southfield, MI) – As part of its continued growth and expansion, Atwell is pleased to announce that it has acquired a majority stake in Centurion Power, a company based in Washougal, Washington, that provides third-party electrical acceptance testing, inspection, certification, and commissioning, serving the electrical power industry. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Centurion Power specializes in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing, serving clients in the utility, power generation, renewable energy, industrial, and mission critical/data center markets.

“Our approach centers on a team of professionals united to deliver high-value results while building long-term relationships with clients,” said Tony Asciutto, Founder and President of Centurion Power. “We believe that our approach to our clients and overall leadership in the industry aligns perfectly with Atwell. Our shared vision and values will allow us to drive client success at the highest level.”

“The added talent and experience that the team at Centurion brings to Atwell will support our continued growth in the power and energy industry,” said Dan McNulty, COO at Atwell. “We are excited to have them join our team to offer our clients coordinated, best-in-industry electrical testing solutions.”

This addition is the fourth for Atwell in 2025 to support its ongoing growth and service to its clients throughout the U.S. These additions have added and expanded key services for Atwell in civil engineering, surveying, and electrical testing.

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 1,700 professionals located across the country. Creating innovative solutions for clients in industries such as real estate and land development, power and energy, hydrocarbons, and infrastructure, Atwell provides comprehensive turnkey services including land and right-of-way support, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, land surveying, environmental compliance and permitting, natural resources consulting, and project and program management.

Atwell is excited to share that Gary Bland has joined the company as Director, based in Houston, Texas.

Bland brings with him nearly three decades of experience, with deep knowledge of Land and Right-of-Way (ROW), project management, permitting, easement, and property acquisition, surveying, construction, and environmental assessment. He has also demonstrated outstanding leadership and team management skills in various organizations. With a wealth of experience in major oil and gas projects, Bland will support Atwell’s focus on pipeline and electric transmission projects.

Prior to his new role with Atwell, Bland managed thousands of miles of pipeline projects while ensuring client satisfaction and budget compliance to completion. Bland’s work and impact can be seen nationwide with projects that span the country. His operational expertise will be a great attribute to Atwell’s existing team of experienced professionals, providing our clients with exceptional planning and execution.

Please join us in welcoming Gary Bland to Atwell!

June 11, 2025 (Southfield, MI) – Atwell has acquired the operations of Capital Civil Engineering (CCE), an engineering firm located in Apex, North Carolina. This acquisition expands Atwell’s presence in North Carolina and the Southeast.

With a 15-year history of engineering excellence, CCE is known for its expertise in engineering, site planning, land planning, and stormwater management. Founded by Michael Kane and co-owned by Michael McQuillen, the CCE team has decades of experience with regional and national projects.

“At CCE, we have a strong reputation of professionalism, high standards of quality, and client satisfaction,” said Kane. “Atwell shares the same values and goals, so we’re looking forward to expanding our capabilities and introducing new opportunities to our clients and employees.”

“CCE has an impressive portfolio of work and strong partnerships throughout North Carolina and beyond,” said Ron Waldrop, Senior Vice President at Atwell. “Their engineering expertise and client-centered approach mirror Atwell’s commitment to exceptional work and building strong relationships. We’re excited to work with the CCE team to support existing and future clients in reaching their goals.”

This is Atwell’s third acquisition in 2025, preceded by the acquisition of Georgia-based SEI Engineering in January 2025 and Arizona-based Terrascape Consulting in February 2025.

Feb. 24, 2025 (NEW YORK) – Development of New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, Etihad Park, has begun, with Atwell supporting New York City Football Club (FC) by overseeing the quality program and providing essential testing, special inspection, and certification services required by the New York City Department of Buildings. This $780 million stadium is being privately financed by New York City FC and will serve as the Club’s future home. Alongside Citi Field and the US Tennis Association Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, it will further establish Willets Point, Queens as a premier sports hub. The facility will feature 25,000 seats; premium seating options; a 9,000-square-foot outdoor gathering area and bar dubbed the Supporters Porch; and an impressive seven-story entryway known as The Cube, as well as fan shops, diverse dining options, and scenic city views.

“At Atwell, we’re committed to ensuring quality and safety at every stage of construction,” said Phil Resciniti, Senior Director at Atwell. “Our comprehensive services will ensure that materials, processes, and construction meet the highest standards for quality and life safety. Our team’s expertise makes us well-positioned to deliver the high-quality work necessary for the safety of the fans, supporters, and residents who will visit the stadium for years to come, and we are very proud of our involvement and positive impact this stadium will have in the community.”

Effective quality program management and construction quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) are essential to ensuring the safety and stability of the stadium’s life safety systems. These systems include structural, fire protection, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, all of which are critical to safeguarding occupants and substantiating structural integrity. Atwell’s team is committed to verifying that each inspected system is constructed in strict compliance with the project’s design and specifications.

Quality program management not only enhances a project’s quality, functionality, and reliability, but is also essential for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This process encompasses testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, involving the technical responsibility of all third-party inspections mandated by the City of New York.

As a testament to New York City FC’s commitment to sustainability, Etihad Park will be the first fully electric soccer stadium in Major League Soccer and the first fully electric professional sports stadium in New York City. The project’s sustainability plan includes solar panels installed on the roof, a water harvesting system below the field, and locally sourced materials—all of which will be tested and inspected by the Atwell team.

The stadium is a central element in the Willets Point Redevelopment, aimed at revitalizing the economic and social landscape of Willets Point, Queens. New York City FC, alongside Queens Development Group, is responsible for this transformational project, which includes 2,500 units of affordable housing units, a public school, a hotel, and 150,000 square feet of public open space. The project is expected to generate $6.1 billion in economic activity and thousands of jobs.

Etihad Park, the future home of New York City FC’s First Team, is scheduled to open at the start of the 2027 soccer season.

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 1,700 professionals located across the country. Creating innovative solutions for clients in industries such as real estate and land development, power and renewable energy, oil and gas, and transportation and infrastructure, Atwell provides comprehensive turnkey services including land and right-of-way support, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, land surveying, environmental compliance and permitting, natural resources consulting, construction, project and program management, and testing, inspection and certification services.