Architecture & Engineering

Chartwell has a dedicated team of professionals specializing in architecture and engineering (AE) companies.  Our AE client portfolio spans over 100 firms across the U.S. and includes the following types of companies:

• Architecture and Design
• Civil
• Construction Management
• Environmental
• Industrial
• Mechanical
• Mining
• Structural
• Technical Services and Testing

We publish a semi-annual newsletter, THE KEYSTONE, that focuses on current trends in M&A activity and public markets valuation within the AE sector.  Download recent issues here:

• Fall 2019
• Spring 2019
• Fall 2018
• Spring 2018
• Fall 2017
• Spring 2017

Chartwell is an active member of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and is the exclusive sponsor of the ACEC CFO Council. Our AE team is responsible for developing the financial programs for ACEC’s national conferences and regularly contributes to ACEC’s bimonthly magazine, Engineering Inc.  Published articles include:

• September/October 2017 - "Resolving the C-Suite Dilemma"
• September/October 2015 - “Employee Stock Ownership Plans - The Pros and Cons”
• March/April 2015 - "EA Engineering Leading the Way for Socially Responsible Business"
• September/October 2014 - “Corporate Governance in ESOP Companies: Fiduciary Structure”
• March/April 2014 - “Which Entity Structure is Right for Your firm in the New Tax Environment?”
• September/October 2013 - “Ownership Transition Volume Getting Louder”
• March/April 2013 - “ESOP Tax Benefits Increase in Value”

We're also affiliated with the Design Futures Council and have contributed to its bi-monthly report, DesignIntelligence.  Published articles include:

• September 2015 - "Employee Stock Ownership Plans: The Pros & Cons"