Mergers
We have a people-first approach to mergers
People are the heart and success of Salas O’Brien. This focus gives us an edge navigating a world that is rapidly changing.
We seek firms with aligned values that complement our organization where we are a stronger team together than apart
We care about the heart and soul you put into building your business, and want to know you as a leader. We value what you have built and want to accelerate your success, not burden you with bureaucracy.
Salas O’Brien connects most deeply with leaders who are not only excellent at what they do but are also invested in the future of their people. We are proactive in growing the value we provide to our clients, and the value we create for our employee-owners. We seek out industry-leading talent.
We’ve merged with over 40 partner firms in the past 10 years—from firms as small as 8 employees to teams of 300+. Each new team has sparked collaborations and created innovation for the organization. In turn, they’ve achieved the scale they need to fuel their own aspirations, providing unlimited opportunity for their team members and rising equity.
We are looking to partner with firms across North America and Europe with the following disciplines: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, building envelope, sustainability, acoustics, civil, and other specialty consulting.
Merger success rate
Welcoming our newest partners to Salas O’Brien
Salas O’Brien welcomes Axiom
Salas O’Brien welcomes Rock Brook
With more than two decades of experience, Rock Brook is an award-winning firm recognized for serving healthcare, higher education, life sciences, manufacturing/industrial, and corporate clients. They have created a name in the industry for delivering principal-level involvement on every project and providing integrated solutions across mechanical, electrical, fire protection, security, and sustainable design.
Salas O’Brien welcomes TechSource
You can learn about our other mergers here.
Stronger Together: K2, Consultants in Acoustics and Technology
Press play to discover how K2 and Salas O’Brien came together to strengthen relationships, broaden expertise, and deliver more for clients. Watch our other Stronger Together videos.
What is it like for leaders who merge?
Tim Burnham shares what it was like merging Varo
Varo was the first manufacturing firm to join the company. Tim Burnham shares his experience along with advice for merging leaders.
Craig Janssen shares what it was like merging Idibri
Idibri was the first technology and acoustics firm to join the company. Craig Janssen shares his experience along with advice for merging leaders.
Cyle Graber shares what it was like merging PCI
PCI had over 50 years serving their region. Cyle Graber shares his experience along with advice for merging leaders.
Want to learn more?
You can read about merger success stories in our news section.
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