ATLANTA — (03.13.17) – Pond, an international engineering, architecture, planning, and construction firm headquartered in Peachtree Corners, Ga., announces the acquisition of Jacksonville, Fla.-based Landmark Engineering. With the acquisition of Landmark, Pond strengthens its Transportation Design, Bridge Design, Traffic Engineering, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Hydrology and Coastal Restoration, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Permitting services to its clients. This acquisition also increases Pond’s dedication to serving Florida, with three offices and expanded resources to serve both companies’ clients in the Southeast.
“I am very excited about this important step forward in the growth of Pond and to announce that Pond’s Florida operations will be led by Nina Sickler, PE,” said Ron Osterloh, Vice President, Transportation and Community Development. “Sickler was the founder and president of Landmark Engineering. She and her team bring decades of high quality and innovative experience in bridge, structural and transportation design. Through her leadership, I am confident that Pond will continue as a top tier provider of professional services where design excellence and engineering precision matter.”
Since 1965, Pond’s experienced architects, planners, engineers and constructors have delivered exceptional results to clients, emphasizing personal commitment, innovation and integrity. The acquisition of Landmark Engineering expands Pond’s global footprint, adding a second Jacksonville location to existing offices in Peachtree Corners, GA; Augusta, GA; New Orleans, LA; Virginia Beach, VA; Huntsville, AL; Mobile, AL; Tampa, FL; Colorado Springs, CO; Charleston, SC; Ft Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Pasadena, TX; San Antonio, TX; Phoenix, AZ; St Louis, MO; Washington, DC; Honolulu, HI; Japan; Canada and Spain.
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