News Release

 

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.

Sept. 6, 2023 – Atwell has acquired the operations of Mead Gilman & Associates, a land surveying firm located in Woodinville, Washington. Mead Gilman & Associates has been serving the Pacific Northwest for more than 60 years and specializes in 3D mapping and modeling, subdivisions/platting, boundary surveys, mapping/topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and more.

The acquisition of Mead Gilman & Associates continues to strengthen Atwell’s resources and capabilities in the Pacific Northwest, building upon the acquisition of Blueline earlier this year. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“For both companies, our people, culture, and clients are incredibly important,” said Matt Bissett, President of Atwell. “We look forward to our expanded services and new clients in the Pacific Northwest with the support of the land surveying experts at Mead Gilman & Associates.”

“This partnership is a natural fit for our team,” said Shane Barnes, Principal with Mead Gilman & Associates. “With cultural alignment and a shared passion for our client focus, we know our work will continue to produce great results and lasting relationships.”

Atwell continues to expand its geographic footprint, service offerings, and capabilities through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The acquisition of Mead Gilman & Associates is Atwell’s seventh acquisition in the past ten months. Most recently, Atwell acquired Bay Engineering, an engineering, surveying, and environmental firm headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland.

Aug. 2, 2023 – Atwell announced today that it has acquired Bay Engineering, Inc., an engineering, surveying, and environmental firm headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland. The firm specializes in land development services for both public and private clients throughout Central and Southern Maryland. This acquisition continues to strengthen Atwell’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic, building upon the firm’s acquisition of Ben Dyer Associates, Inc. in 2022. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Bay Engineering – together with its affiliate Bay Environmental, Inc. – provides technical consulting services for commercial, industrial, retail, and residential projects. Its services include engineering design, land surveying, land use and site planning, permit processing, stormwater management, environmental consulting, and more. The company has worked closely with local government agencies for years, supporting its clients’ real estate development needs.

“Alignment of mission and values is incredibly important to us,” said Tim Martin, President of Bay Engineering. “It’s clear to us that Atwell delivers high-quality results to their clients, with value placed on thorough communication and accuracy. We’re excited to expand our services to our clients and provide new opportunities for our employees.”

Established in 2000 by Tim Martin and Terry Schuman, Bay Engineering has grown to nearly 40 employees; many of whom are licensed professionals. The team members of Bay Engineering are passionate about giving back to their community, having provided pro-bono services on projects for Habitat for Humanity, Light House Shelter, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, local public and private schools, and others.

“A shared passion for our work and a client-centric approach made this acquisition a great fit,” said Bill Anderson, Atwell’s Senior Vice President of Land Development in the U.S. East. “As Atwell’s presence continues to grow, so does our ability to deliver top-quality services to the local community. We look forward to providing clients in the Mid-Atlantic with even more capabilities within the Atwell family.”

Atwell continues to expand its geographic footprint, service offerings, and capabilities through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Bay Engineering is Atwell’s sixth acquisition in the past nine months. Earlier this year, Atwell acquired Blueline, a 75-person civil engineering, land planning, and landscape architecture firm based in Kirkland, Washington, and DexBender, a 10-person environmental science and marine consulting firm based in Fort Myers, Florida.

 

 

We’re pleased to welcome Christopher Duda to Atwell as a Director of Special Projects in our Lakewood, Colorado office. Christopher has more than 20 years of experience working in the surveying industry, specifically serving in a managerial role for the past 10 years. As Director, he will concentrate on client development, providing top-notch services, and fostering staff stability and growth across all of Atwell’s markets.

Christopher has a wealth of expertise supporting projects from conception to completion in the public and private sectors, particularly in the transportation, government, land development, renewable energy, public utilities, and oil and gas markets. Christopher participates in several professional network organizations and believes in giving back to the communities in which we work. Christopher is a licensed professional land surveyor in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming and working on other strategic states to help expand Atwell’s national footprint.

 

Atwell has recently hired Hunter Hyde as Director of Land Development in our Marietta, Georgia office. With more than 22 years of experience in civil engineering design, project and program management, and construction management, Hunter’s leadership and expertise will be an excellent addition to the land development team.

Hunter has gained extensive experience in land development design and has worked on a wide range of large and small-scale residential, commercial, municipal, and infrastructure projects. He is certified by the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission to design and review erosion control best management practices and an accredited LEED Green Associate. He also has extensive experience in implementing many of the measures in the Georgia Storm Water Management Manual for managing storm water quantity while maintaining and improving water quality.

Hunter believes in challenging his team daily to expand their knowledge, grow in their careers, and invest in their professional development. We are thrilled to welcome Hunter to Atwell.

 

 

Atwell has been ranked #74 in ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms for 2023. Each year, design firms across the nation are ranked based on new initiatives, current projects, community and industry contributions, and several other factors.

Atwell takes pride in their client relationships and project initiatives. We are honored to receive this ranking and will continue to be committed to our clients and their business goals.