Seated, from left: James Neri, senior vice president and discipline director of water at H2M, joins Crew Engineers President Mauro Bacolo to mark the completion of H2M’s acquisition of the Butler-based firm. — Courtesy: H2M
By Joshua Burd
H2M architects + engineers has completed its acquisition of Crew Engineers Inc., a Butler-based firm focused on water, wastewater, environmental and civil engineering design work.
Based in Melville, New York, H2M said the deal was effective Jan. 27 and will allow it to grow its offerings to clients across the region. Crew’s team will remain in Butler.
“Joining a multidisciplinary firm like H2M allows us to continue providing exceptional professional engineering design services to our current customers, while allowing us to expand our resources and capabilities to allow for more complex projects to both current and new customers,” said Mauro Bacolo, Crew Engineers’ longtime president.
H2M, which employs more than 500 professionals, adds to a New Jersey footprint that also includes offices in Parsippany, Wall Township, while it has several locations in New York and Connecticut. Crew Engineers, for its apart, was formed in 1995.
“Crew Engineers has an exceptional reputation in the water, wastewater, environmental and civil engineering design sector,” said James Neri, senior vice president and discipline director of water at H2M. “The firm has always been committed to providing the highest level of service to their clients which aligns seamlessly with H2M’s core values, making this partnership a perfect fit.”