WSP Global Acquires Englekirk Structural Engineers

WSP Global Acquires Power Engineers (POWER)

August 12, 2024

Engineering Services

WSP Global Inc. has agreed to acquire Power Engineers, Incorporated (POWER) for US$1,780 million, a deal that strengthens WSP's Power & Energy capabilities and accelerates its participation in the energy transition. POWER, an employee-owned U.S. engineering and environmental consulting firm based in Hailey, Idaho, has ~4,000 employees and 50 offices across North America; the acquisition is expected to deliver cost synergies and cross-selling opportunities.

WSP Acquires AKF Group LLC

May 1, 2024

Engineering Services

WSP Global Inc. has acquired AKF Group LLC, a New York City–based mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering firm with approximately 365 professionals operating across the eastern U.S. and Mexico. The acquisition expands WSP’s Property & Buildings practice, strengthening its technical capabilities and presence in the U.S. Northeast and other high-demand specialty building markets.

WSB LLC Acquires AE Engineering, Inc.

February 20, 2024

Engineering Services

WSB LLC, a Minneapolis-based design and consulting firm and portfolio company of GHK Capital Partners, has acquired AE Engineering, Inc., a transportation infrastructure engineering firm headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The acquisition adds 13 offices and more than 170 employees to WSB, strengthening its presence and service offerings across the southeastern United States.

WSP to Acquire Australia-based Calibre

April 5, 2023

Engineering Services

WSP has entered into an agreement to acquire Calibre Professional Services One Pty Ltd to strengthen its sustainability and mining advisory capabilities across the full mining asset life cycle in Australia. Calibre, with approximately 800 professionals and offices in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, will enhance WSP's technical capabilities in mine closure, rehabilitation and water management; the deal is expected to close in Q2 2023, subject to customary conditions.

WSP Global Acquires Communica Public Affairs

March 21, 2024

Consulting

WSP Global Inc. has completed the acquisition of Communica Public Affairs Inc., a Canadian Indigenous and stakeholder engagement and information-management consulting firm. The deal brings approximately 50 professionals and expands WSP’s capabilities in Indigenous and stakeholder engagement and information management to support multidisciplinary projects and clients’ ESG journeys across Canada.

GHK Capital Partners Acquires WSB & Associates and Adds EST into WSB Platform

September 20, 2023

Engineering Services

GHK Capital Partners completed the acquisition of Minneapolis-based WSB & Associates and concurrently acquired EST, Inc., contributing EST into WSB to form a national critical infrastructure engineering platform. The combined business will have over 1,100 employees and will pursue growth through geographic expansion, digital construction investments, and an active M&A program.