Multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering firm S2F has joined forces with leading projects firm Sinclair Knight Merz.
The combination of SKM’s and S2F’s skills and capability via a merger will provide a broader architectural and engineering service offering to clients, with S2F's skills and experience in pharmaceuticals and research adding to SKM’s already strong presence in the health and defence sectors.
In Australia, New Zealand and China, the merged operation will deliver services to clients under the name "SKM–S2F".
SKM's Built Environment service line will double in size as a result of the merged operations.
Together, SKM-S2F will be well positioned to pursue opportunities with multinational clients, particularly in China and Europe.
Paul Dougas, SKM’s Chief Executive and Managing Director said, “We continue to seek strategic M&A opportunities to meet the evolving needs of our clients and their operations.
“In the social infrastructure and defence sectors, our clients are seeking specialist skills and innovative solutions.
“As the scope and complexity of projects grow, they are looking for trusted partners who can support them through the entire lifecycle of a project.
“Joining forces with S2F gives us even greater bench strength in this regard."
Michael Shirley, SKM’s General Manager for Buildings and Infrastructure, added, “As a result of this merger, our Built Environment team will double in size,” he said.
“We look forward to now offering a broader range of services and insights to Social Infrastructure and Defence clients, globally.”
S2F Managing Director Andrew Kings will become SKM’s Group Manager Clients, Social Infrastructure.
S2F Executive Chairman John Byrne will take a senior role leading SKM’s pharmaceutical sector globally and growing of the firm’s Social Infrastructure business.
John Byrne said, "This represents the next phase for our business. We are delighted to join forces with SKM to extend our global reach and build on our established reputation for innovative and sustainable approaches to the design of complex buildings."
Andrew Kings added, “The combination of SKM’s and S2F’s skills and capability will be the catalyst in forming a strong architectural and engineering brand that will further position us to service the globe’s burgeoning social infrastructure development.”