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June 12, 2024 (Southfield, MI) – Atwell has acquired Biscayne Engineering, an engineering and surveying company with offices in Miami and Boca Raton, Florida. This acquisition expands Atwell’s already robust presence in Florida, adding over 50 employees, and will be the company’s first office in Miami. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1898, Biscayne Engineering has been at the forefront of South Florida’s growth and development for more than 125 years. What began as a partnership between two surveyors has expanded to include additional services such as engineering and GIS mapping.

“Biscayne Engineering has been providing unparalleled professional services to South Florida since Miami’s very early days,” said Mike Bartholomew, PSM, Biscayne’s President. “Atwell, like Biscayne, has a long history and both firms share a common vision. By joining Atwell, we will be able to provide a broader range of services to our existing clientele and expand our reach. In addition, the members of our team will have an amazing opportunity to grow professionally. We are excited for the future.”

“Biscayne brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for building the future,” said Matthew C. Bissett, PS, President of Atwell. “We’re excited to work with their team and grow together. It is the shared level of expertise and commitment to client satisfaction that makes Biscayne and Atwell a great fit.”

Atwell has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions across the United States over the past several years. This is Atwell’s third acquisition of 2024 and second in Florida following the acquisition of Banks Engineering, an engineering and surveying firm based in Fort Myers, Florida, earlier this year.

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 1,800 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 and project and program management.

April 15, 2024 (Birmingham, AL) – Atwell has opened a new office in Birmingham, Alabama, expanding the firm’s reach in the Southeast. A leading firm in consulting, engineering, planning, landscape architecture, survey, and construction services, Atwell already has a solid presence in the Southeast with offices in Florida and Georgia. This is Atwell’s first office in Alabama.

The Birmingham office, located in the Blue Lake Center at 3500 Blue Lake Drive, Suite 230, maintains a team of technical professionals who specialize in the Real Estate & Land Development and Power & Energy markets. Services offered include land planning, survey, engineering, environmental, and construction management.

“As Atwell continues to expand its geographic footprint, we’re excited to open our first office in Alabama,” said Kyle Wood, Director at Atwell and leader of the Birmingham office. “Our passionate team of local experts looks forward to developing and strengthening relationships with local clients and communities.”

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 1,800 professionals located across the country. Creating innovative solutions for clients in industries such as real estate and land development, power and energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure and transportation, Atwell provides comprehensive turnkey services including land and right-of-way support, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, land surveying, environmental compliance and permitting, and project and program management.

March 20, 2024 (Southfield, MI) – James Hall has joined Atwell – a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm – as Executive Vice President of Special Projects. In this role, Hall will lead the execution of several corporate projects, including strategic recruitment, integration of teams from mergers and acquisitions, and organic client growth across the Atwell Family of Companies – Atwell, RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, and Strategic Construction Solutions.

“I’m excited to return home to Atwell,” says Hall, who was previously with the firm from 2003 to 2010. “I’ve always been driven to provide proactive solutions, lead by example, and impact positive change. All of which defines Atwell’s incredible company culture and elite team of professionals.”

Hall’s career spans more than 25 years and encompasses leading national growth and execution strategies throughout a multitude of consulting, engineering, and construction arenas. Skilled in quickly impacting positive change, his experience and relationships extend across the nation’s top real estate and land development, power and energy, and oil and gas markets.

Atwell CEO Brian Wenzel says, “James’ extensive leadership experience and expertise in multiple industry sectors is sure to be an asset to Atwell’s continued growth and reach. We look forward to James joining the leadership team.”

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 1,800 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.

January 18, 2024 (Southfield, MI) – In its second acquisition of the year, Atwell has acquired Karins and Associates, an engineering, surveying, and planning firm with locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. This acquisition continues to strengthen Atwell’s resources and capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic, building upon the acquisitions of Bay Engineering in 2023 and Ben Dyer Associates in 2022. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Operating in the Mid-Atlantic since 1973, Karins prides itself on serving a diverse group of clients with their more than 50 employees. The addition of Karins will expand Atwell’s engineering and surveying services within land development, transportation, water resources, and public works throughout the region.

“The core values of Karins and Atwell are well-aligned,” said Dev Sitaram, President of Karins. “We’re focused on providing clients with the highest standards of quality and service. We look forward to working closely with our new teammates at Atwell, to expanding our capabilities, and providing improved services to our clients and new opportunities to our employees.”

“We both have a client-centric approach, making the addition of Karins to Atwell a great fit,” said Bill Anderson, Atwell’s Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Land Development in the U.S. East. “By leveraging their decades of experience within the Mid-Atlantic, we’ll be able to provide our clients with even more capabilities. We look forward to working with the Karins team to help our clients reach their goals.”

This acquisition follows a year of expansion through organic growth and strategic acquisitions across the United States for Atwell. The acquisition of Karins follows Atwell’s most recent acquisitions of Banks Engineering, an engineering and surveying firm based in Fort Myers, Florida; Summit Engineering, a civil engineering and land surveying firm in Heber City, Utah; and Mead Gilman & Associates, a land surveying firm located in Woodinville, Washington.

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 1,800 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.

Jan. 11, 2024 (Southfield, MI) – Atwell has acquired BEI Engineering Group, LLC, doing business as Banks Engineering, a 90-person firm providing civil engineering, planning, and land surveying services. The acquisition of Banks Engineering continues to strengthen Atwell’s resources and capabilities in Florida, specifically in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

Banks Engineering has provided Florida with civil engineering, planning, and land surveying for more than 30 years. Founded in 1992, Banks Engineering has supported private sector work for a diverse range of clients throughout the state of Florida. The firm provides professional expertise at every stage, from initial concept to project completion and beyond. 

“Banks is excited to join the Atwell family,” said Tom Lehnert, President of Banks Engineering. “Banks Engineering and Atwell share similar values, and the merger will allow us to expand our services to better meet the needs of our clients and provide new opportunities for all of our team members. We look forward to supporting Atwell’s growth in Florida and the Southeast Region.” 

“We’ve worked with the team members at Banks Engineering for years and have firsthand experience of their excellent work and commitment to clients,” said Ron Waldrop, Senior Vice President at Atwell. “We have added the outstanding professionals at Banks Engineering to our company because we want to continue investing in this market for the benefit of our clients and the success of their projects.” 

Atwell has significantly expanded its geographic footprint, service offerings, and capabilities through organic growth and strategic acquisitions over the past few years. The acquisition of Banks Engineering follows Atwell’s most recent acquisitions of Summit Engineering, a civil engineering and land surveying firm in Heber City, Utah, and Mead Gilman & Associates, a land surveying firm located in Woodinville, Washington. 

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 1,800 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. 

Oct. 3, 2023 (Southfield, MI) – Atwell has acquired the operations of Summit Engineering Group, a civil engineering and land surveying firm headquartered in Heber City, Utah. This is Atwell’s first permanent office in Utah, adding to the company’s recent expansion in the western United States. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 2001 by Brian Balls and Michael Johnston, Summit offers a wide variety of professional and technical services throughout Utah. Their employees have a broad range of construction experience, utilizing design software and data reporting methods that help ensure accuracy, construction feasibility, efficiency, and low construction costs.

“Atwell and Summit place a priority on getting it right the first time, which makes our services and company cultures an ideal fit,” said Brian Balls, Principal at Summit. “Similarly, both companies have strong reputations for expertise, experience, and responsiveness to their clients’ needs. The breadth of Atwell’s services will expand into Utah, providing greater opportunity for our clients.”

“The team at Summit is focused on providing clients with the highest standards of quality, value, and service,” said Jeff French, Vice President of Real Estate and Land Development for Atwell. “We look forward to working with the Summit team and leveraging their decades of experience within their community. We’re very excited to expand our national reach by bringing Atwell into Utah to provide greater service options for our clients.”

Atwell continues to expand its geographic footprint, service offerings, and capabilities through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Summit is Atwell’s eighth acquisition over the past year. In the last two months, Atwell acquired Mead Gilman & Associates, a land surveying firm located in Woodinville, Washington, and Bay Engineering, a civil engineering, land surveying, and environmental services firm headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland.

Atwell continues its expansion in the Pacific Northwest with the opening of a new office in Tacoma, Washington. The team in Tacoma focuses on engineering, survey, and design services.

Jim Cook, Associate Director at Atwell, is leading the Tacoma team, which includes project managers, designers, engineers, and permit technicians. With this additional office, Atwell has more than 100 employees in the Pacific Northwest.

“We’re looking forward to developing and strengthening relationships with clients and the communities in this region,” Cook stated. “Atwell is known for delivering exceptional, customized results through the hard work of our passionate team of experts. We’re committed to bringing the same level of dedication and innovation to Tacoma.”

The Tacoma office is yet another example of Atwell’s commitment to clients in the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Atwell has an established office in Portland, Oregon, and six offices throughout the state of Washington with its recent acquisitions of Blueline in March and Mead Gilman & Associates earlier this month.

The new Tacoma office can be found near the southern region of the Puget Sound in the Cornerstone Building, located at 1148 Broadway, Suite 210, Tacoma, Washington, 98402.

We’re pleased to welcome Danielle Peoples to Atwell as Associate Director. With more than a dozen years in the industry, Danielle joins Atwell with a diverse range of leadership experiences including strategic engagement, communications, change management processes, and crisis responses. As Associate Director, Danielle will assist in cross-departmental collaboration as well as the implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies for power and energy clients and beyond.

Danielle has a wealth of experience in the energy industry, particularly working with high-risk, high-visibility, renewable infrastructure projects, including offshore wind and hydrogen. She is passionate about giving back to her community as well as participating in energy and leadership networks.