IMEG Corp. acquires Barker Structural
IMEG Corp. has acquired Barker Structural, a San Antonio and Las Vegas-based structural engineering firm. The acquisition adds to Quad Cities-based IMEG's structural group of now over 300 team members.
Founded in 2010, Barker Structural has provided sustainable and cutting-edge structural engineering design services on a wide variety of projects in the commercial, education, gaming, government, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and multi-family markets.
"We are excited to add the team from Barker Structural and deepen our bench of expertise," said IMEG President/CEO Paul VanDuyne. “Their passion for the built environment, along with their creative and technical skills, are vital characteristics that match IMEG’s own priorities.” VanDuyne added that the team’s structural capabilities complement IMEG’s full-service capabilities across the country.
Barker Structural co-founder, Principal Kris Barker, said his firm is excited to become part of IMEG and help drive continued growth. Mr. Barker will serve as a project executive with IMEG. The firm will continue to operate out of its existing San Antonio and Las Vegas locations, doing business as Barker Structural, now IMEG until full integration.
IMEG is a leading U.S.-based engineering design firm delivering a rare combination of the broad expertise of a national leader with the personal relationships and deep collaboration of a local firm. The firm is 100% employee-owned and results-driven with a passion for transforming environments and communities through high-performance design and infrastructure. With more than 70 offices and 2,000 team members, IMEG serves regions and markets with full-service, in-house engineering design. IMEG is a Top 5, 100% employee-owned Engineering Firm in the U.S. (BD+C) and ranked #71 on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms list. For more information, visit imegcorp.com or barkerstructural.com.
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