Stantec to acquire Barton Willmore

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Stephen Emerson

The acquisition of Barton Willmore is expected to be closed by Stantec in April, the latter has revealed.

In Barton Willmore, sustainable engineering and design firm Stantec, are seeking to secure one of the leading planning and design consulting firms in the UK.

“Both Stantec and Barton Willmore are passionate about drawing on our shared expertise to deliver sustainable and lasting projects that improve communities around the world.

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“By combining our respective technical and creative capabilities, plus our extensive collective strategic understanding, we believe we can deliver a real step-change to the UK market,” said Iain Painting, Senior Partner, Barton Willmore.

Founded in 1936, Barton Willmore has its headquarters in Reading and offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kings Hill, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Southampton.

The company employ 300 town planners, master planners, urban and landscape designers, architects, and environmental planners across the country.

Barton Willmore are lead consultant in the realization of Linmere New Community in Bedfordshire. A scheme which will deliver over 5,000 new homes, a primary school, a local center, a park and public open space, and significant employment within a new regional distribution center.

They are also the lead on a complex urban regeneration scheme for Birkenhead Town Centre.

Stantec describe their firm of: “designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.”

When closed the deal will bring Stantec’s UK workforce to some 2,500 members.

The financial aspects of the purchase have not been revealed.

Stephen Emerson

Stephen Emerson is the Managing Editor of The Business Magazine and is responsible for the publication's print publications and online properties including the newly launched Biz News websites in Hampshire and Dorset. Stephen has been a journalist for 20 years and has worked at local, regional and national publications and led a team which made The Scotsman website one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK with over eight million monthly users. He has a keen interest in technology, property and corporate finance and telling the stories of the people behind the successful firms in these sectors.