Hardesty & Hanover Acquires P.E. Structural Consultants

Hardesty & Hanover Acquires Corven Engineering

January 19, 2021

Engineering Services

Hardesty & Hanover (H&H) has acquired Corven Engineering, Inc., a Tallahassee-based specialist in the design, construction engineering, inspection, and rehabilitation of complex concrete bridges. The acquisition expands H&H's bridge and structural capabilities and brings Corven's experienced engineers and technicians into H&H's national platform.

RailWorks Corp. Acquires H&H Engineering Construction

August 23, 2022

Transportation

RailWorks Corp., a Bernhard Capital Partners-backed specialty rail contractor, has acquired H&H Engineering Construction, a rail maintenance and construction contractor operating in the Western United States. The acquisition expands RailWorks' West Coast presence and capabilities, and allows H&H to leverage RailWorks' flash butt welding resources and broader maintenance-of-way platform.

UES Acquires Stevenson Consulting

April 14, 2025

Engineering Services

UES, a national engineering and consulting firm, has acquired Stevenson Consulting, a Midlothian, Virginia-based full-service engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspection, and code compliance. The acquisition expands UES' Mid-Atlantic footprint, adds more than 100 engineering and construction professionals across 10 branch offices, and coincides with founder Chris Stevenson's retirement and leadership transition to Colin Stevenson.

HFA Architecture + Engineering Acquires Chesapeake Design Group

August 4, 2025

Engineering Services

HFA Architecture + Engineering has acquired Chesapeake Design Group (CDG), a boutique Baltimore-based architecture firm, bringing CDG's team and regional expertise into HFA's national platform. The deal expands HFA's Mid-Atlantic footprint and strengthens its architectural capabilities to pursue new projects, particularly in the restaurant and commercial sectors.

Dunaway Acquires BEC Engineers and Consultants

July 7, 2023

Engineering Services

Dunaway has acquired Houston-based BEC Engineers and Consultants, establishing its first Houston office and bringing on BEC leadership to lead regional growth. The acquisition expands Dunaway's civil and structural engineering capabilities—adding foundation analysis, construction inspection and residential expertise—and launches a Houston team of nearly 50 professionals.

CHA Consulting Acquires Civil Engineering Consulting Services (CECS)

December 4, 2024

Engineering Services

CHA Consulting, Inc. has acquired Civil Engineering Consulting Services, Inc. (CECS), a Columbia, South Carolina–based transportation engineering firm with 85 employees. CECS will rebrand immediately as CHA, expanding CHA's transportation capabilities and presence across South Carolina and the southeastern United States; CHA is a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital.