Michael Baker International Merges Akela Engineering and Consulting into Sustainable and Resilient Solutions Vertical | PR Newswire [Video]

Merger enhances the firm’s ability to better serve clients and to pursue and win larger, more complex Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing projects

, /PRNewswire/ — Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that the firm’s portfolio company, Akela Engineering and Consulting, is now fully merged into Michael Baker’s Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS) business vertical. The SRS vertical encompasses the firm’s current Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Fire Protection and Architectural services.

The merging of Akela, a national MEP+ firm with deep expertise in California, into Michael Baker offers clients holistic, smart and resilient building solutions across market sectors. The combined team will continue to partner with clients to achieve the highest levels of building design, comfort, safety and energy efficiency.

The action strengthens Michael Baker’s position as the firm focuses on growing private sector work in San Diego and the Southern Californiaregion as …