GHC|orcutt winslow (Bernhard Capital-backed) Acquires Straughn Trout Architects

Grace Hebert Curtis (Bernhard Capital-Backed) Invests in Orcutt|Winslow

November 7, 2024

Engineering Services

Grace Hebert Curtis Architects (GHC), a Bernhard Capital Partners-backed AEC platform, has invested in Orcutt|Winslow, a full-service architecture, forensic consulting, and program management firm. The combined business will operate as GHC + Orcutt|Winslow, retain Orcutt|Winslow leadership, and expand GHC's capabilities and regional footprint across key U.S. markets; financial terms were not disclosed.

Grace Hebert Curtis Acquires Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford

November 7, 2023

Professional Services

Bernhard Capital-backed Grace Hebert Curtis Architects (GHC) has acquired Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford (HHS), a long-established architecture firm in the Dallas–Fort Worth region. The add-on strengthens GHC’s AEC platform with deeper K‑12, higher‑education and civic expertise and establishes a local presence in North Texas; financial terms were not disclosed.

Grace Hebert Curtis Acquires BSSW Architects; Bernhard Capital-Backed AEC Platform Expands in Southwest Florida

December 6, 2023

Engineering Services

Grace Hebert Curtis Architects (GHC), a Bernhard Capital Partners–backed AEC platform, has acquired BSSW Architects, a full-service architectural firm with offices in Fort Myers and Naples, Florida. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal is an add-on to GHC's AEC platform intended to expand capabilities and market presence in southwestern Florida—particularly in education, government and hospitality sectors.

Grace Hebert Curtis Architects Invests in Hastings+Chivetta Architects

September 12, 2024

Engineering Services

Grace Hebert Curtis Architects (GHC), a Bernhard Capital Partners-backed AEC platform company, has made an investment in Hastings+Chivetta Architects (H+C), a St. Louis-based architecture firm focused on the education market. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal expands GHC's higher-education and K-12 capabilities and Midwest footprint as part of its AEC platform build-out.

Grace Hebert Curtis Acquires Bullock Tice Associates

April 5, 2023

Engineering Services

Bernhard Capital Partners-backed architecture platform Grace Hebert Curtis (GHC) has acquired Bullock Tice Associates (BTA), a multi-generational full-service architectural firm serving the North Gulf Coast and Southeastern U.S. The add-on expands GHC’s AEC platform footprint and capabilities in the Southeast and brings BTA’s experience on public- and private-sector projects (including DoD and EPA work) into the platform. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Bernhard Capital Partners Invests in Grace Hebert Curtis to Launch AEC Platform

September 7, 2022

Engineering Services

Bernhard Capital Partners has launched a dedicated architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) platform with an investment in Grace Hebert Curtis Architecture (GHC). Financial terms were not disclosed; GHC’s management will retain a significant stake while Bernhard will support growth and build the platform to expand capabilities and serve education, healthcare, commercial office and industrial clients.