Salas O’Brien welcomes BWK Engineering

Salas O’Brien announced today that BWK Engineering has joined the company, adding strength in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology design.

This merger enhances Salas O’Brien’s service to healthcare, education and commercial sectors in the state of Ohio. Salas O’Brien now has more than 95 offices across North America with the addition of BWK’s office in Akron, Ohio.

We are thrilled to welcome the exceptional leaders and team members of BWK. Their deep expertise and strong reputation are a perfect fit for our culture and vision. Together, we’ll elevate what’s possible—delivering smarter, more innovative design solutions for our clients in healthcare, education, and commercial markets.

Darin AndersonChairman and CEO of Salas O’Brien

BWK Engineering is committed to functional, efficient project management, and the team has earned the trust of numerous long-standing clients.

We believe a highly interactive and collaborative team approach is essential to a successful project. It was exciting to see those same values reflected within the Salas O’Brien organization, coupled with the opportunities this merger affords our team members and clients. We are proud of our history as BWK, and look forward to a bright future with Salas O’Brien.

Thomas BandwenPresident of BWK Engineering

Learn more about Salas O’Brien’s approach to mergers.

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