Dunaway Acquires CRIADO & Associates

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.

Chen Moore and Associates Acquires Fred Wilson & Associates, Inc.

October 13, 2021

Engineering Services

Fort Lauderdale-based Chen Moore and Associates has acquired Jacksonville-based Fred Wilson & Associates, Inc., a 60-year-old engineering firm. The acquisition adds electrical engineering capability, brings the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) into Chen Moore's project portfolio, expands the firm's presence in northern Florida and increases its statewide team to more than 100 employees.

TRC Companies Acquires Draper Aden Associates

May 25, 2022

Engineering Services

TRC Companies (TRC) acquired Draper Aden Associates (DAA), a full-service engineering and environmental consulting firm with locations in Virginia and North Carolina. The acquisition expands TRC's engineering, environmental, surveying and water/wastewater capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Mid‑Atlantic region.

Grant Avenue Capital Recapitalizes CREO, Inc.

September 6, 2023

Healthcare Services

Grant Avenue Capital has completed a recapitalization investment in CREO, Inc., a Durham, North Carolina-based life sciences and healthcare consulting firm. The founders, Susan Acker-Walsh and Mike Townley, remain significant owners as the investment will accelerate growth and expand CREO's consulting and advisory service offerings.

Carr, Riggs & Ingram Acquires Abroms & Associates

October 30, 2025

Accounting & Tax

Enterprise, Alabama-based Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) announced that Florence-based Abroms & Associates has joined the firm, expanding CRI's presence in northern Alabama. The Abroms team will continue to operate from its Florence office under the CRI name as part of CRI's broader Southeast growth strategy.

Carnegie Acquires Credo

February 2, 2025

Education

Carnegie has acquired Credo, a national higher education consulting firm known for presidential strategy, institutional planning, and student success programs. The acquisition expands Carnegie's service offering by integrating Credo's advisory capabilities and performance-based student success programs with Carnegie's branding, enrollment, and digital marketing solutions.