As 2025 comes to a close, we are proud to reflect on a year marked by strong growth, expanded capabilities, and continued investment in our people and clients. From strategic acquisitions to national recognition for our culture, this year positioned us for an even stronger future. Here are some of the highlights that shaped 2025.
Early in the year, we strengthened our team and expanded our capabilities.
Atwell began 2025 by welcoming new leaders and experienced team members across our fastest-growing markets. These strategic hires enhanced our expertise in energy, engineering, and land development, providing us with the depth and breadth necessary to support growing client demand nationwide.
At the same time, we completed the acquisition of SEI Engineering, strengthening our presence in Georgia and the Southeast. This addition helped us expand our engineering and development capabilities for clients navigating complex infrastructure and land development challenges.
As market needs evolved, we added Terrascape Consulting to our team, strengthening our engineering and surveying services in the Southwest. This acquisition allowed us to better support clients in high-growth regions with integrated, full-service offerings.
By spring, we continued to expand our national footprint.
We completed the acquisition of Capital Civil Engineering, broadening our engineering resources in North Carolina and the Southeast. This expansion enabled us to deliver more comprehensive solutions and strengthen our partnerships in the region.
We also continued to grow our long-term talent pipeline through targeted recruitment focused on the needs of emerging industries, including renewable energy, manufacturing, and data center development.
Midyear, we received national recognition for culture and excellence and advanced our strategic growth.
Atwell’s strong culture and commitment to employee experience were recognized industry-wide. Atwell climbed five spots on the Zweig Group’s 2025 Best Firms to Work For list, reaching #11 nationwide for firms with more than 200 employees. This ranking reflects our culture of collaboration, innovation, and focus on professional development.
We continued to prioritize strategic growth in key services with the acquisition of a majority stake in Centurion Power, a Washington-based company specializing in third-party electrical acceptance testing, inspection, certification, and commissioning. This addition expanded our capabilities in the electrical power industry and strengthened our ability to support clients through every phase of complex power and energy projects.
In the fall, we made our largest acquisition to date and continued our commitment to giving back.
We reached a major milestone with the acquisition of Manhard Consulting, the largest in our company’s history. This expansion broadened our expertise in land development, surveying, water resources, and energy while extending our presence in Illinois, Colorado, Texas, Tennessee, and Nevada. This growth positions us to support clients on an even greater scale and enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions nationwide.
During this same period, we reaffirmed our commitment to supporting the communities where we live and work. We continued our investment in the future of STEM leadership and youth development through the Atwell Gives Foundation and our partnership with Science Olympiad.
As the year came to a close, we reflected on our progress and looked ahead.
In December, our Chief Executive Officer, Matthew C. Bissett, shared updates on our achievements and outlined priorities for the upcoming year. Following another year of strong revenue performance and more than a decade of double-digit growth, our focus for 2026 includes continued organic growth and deeper client partnerships. Investments in people, technology, and expanding markets will enable us to deliver innovative solutions in land development, energy, infrastructure, and beyond.
Looking ahead to 2026
As we enter 2026, we remain committed to investing in our people, partnering closely with clients, and expanding our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the industry. We are excited to build on the momentum of 2025 and continue delivering impactful work nationwide.
