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MEMbERS IN ThE NEwS Mergers & Acquisitions a storm-water specialty firm in Orlando, Fla. TEK Science joins Woolpert with extensive experience in storm-water retrofit design, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance, storm-water drainage design, storm-water modeling and utility design. Woolpert also recently acquired Rockett & Associates of Winter Park, Fla., a firm that specializes in water distribution and sewer collection. “The acquisition of TEK Science will provide Woolpert with an added level of expertise in water management,” said Mike Flannery, Woolpert’s president and CEO. Jeff Earhart, TEK Science owner, said, “We are looking forward to collaborating with the professionals at Woolpert to help expand the firm’s water management services.” W oolpert, Inc., announced the acquisition of TEK Science, idation of its San Diego–based operations with Blaylock Engineering Group, a marine structural engineering firm. This combined operation, known as Moffatt & Nichol Blaylock, will enhance Moffatt & Nichol’s capabilities in marine engineering, as well as facility inspection and rehabilitation, while offering Blaylock a presence in the global marine engineering arena. A core strength of Blaylock is the design and repair of marine structures and developing repair schemes to extend the useful service life of facilities. The expanded services position both firms to better serve port, military and transportation clients. The combined entity will continue to support existing clients while expanding its inspection and rehabilitation practice. L ong Beach, Calif.–based Moffatt & Nichol announced the consol- older Associates, a geotechnical engineering and environmental services firm, has acquired Wireless Systems, Inc., a Denver-based business specializing in wireless instrumentation and controls. Wireless provides engineering design and consulting services to integrate electrical gear, automation and instrumentation, primarily for the water and wastewater markets. “This…provides new markets and opportunities in engineering and consulting for a variety of industries, including mining, manufacturing, waste management, water resources, transportation, and oil and gas,” said Kelly Garrod, president of Wireless Systems and now senior consultant at Golder. With the Wireless integration, Golder can now offer firms additional capability in civil and environmental engineering, information management and construction support. G Insurance Services, Inc. www.insightinsurance.com FINALInsightEngineerIncJan.indd 1 JULY / AUGUST 2008 800.447.4626 11/30/07 4:48:09 PM ENGINEERING INC. 41 http://www.insightinsurance.com http://www.insightinsurance.com

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