Haley Ward, Inc. Acquires EDC, Inc.

BANGOR, MAINE – Haley Ward, Inc., announces the acquisition of EDC, Inc., a civil engineering, surveying, planning, and environmental consulting firm specializing in land development projects, with offices in Port St. Lucie, and Melbourne, Florida.

Established in 2003, EDC, Inc. offers engineering, planning, surveying, environmental, and interior design services. This strategic partnership will bolster Haley Ward’s presence in Florida, where the firm already maintains offices in Fort Myers, Stuart, and Port St. Lucie. The merging of Haley Ward and EDC expertise will enhance service delivery to clients across the state.

Denis St. Peter, PE, President and CEO of Haley Ward expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome EDC, Inc. into the Haley Ward team. This strategic partnership aligns with our vision of expanding our expertise and capabilities while providing new opportunities to our employees. We are excited to work with all four partners and the employees of EDC as part of a combined company moving forward. EDC’s strong reputation and comprehensive service offerings enhances our ability to serve clients in Florida and beyond.”

Roderick Kennedy, PE, President and Founder of EDC commented, “Joining forces with Haley Ward is a fantastic opportunity for our employees and clients. Our shared values and commitment to excellence make this an ideal fit. We look forward to leveraging Haley Ward’s resources and expertise to further our mission and expand our impact.”

Haley Ward’s acquisition of EDC, Inc. underscores its dedication to growth in the engineering surveying, planning, interior design, and environmental consulting industry. The combined expertise of both firms will provide clients with localized service with a team of professionals to support them, fostering continued success and development.

Travis Noyes, PE, Haley Ward’s Chief Operating Officer added, “The integration of EDC is an exciting step forward for both companies. We are committed to maintaining business as usual for EDC’s clients while providing new opportunities for their talented team members. Together, we will continue to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions.”

EDC will be known as EDC, a Division of Haley Ward during the transition. Importantly, all EDC offices, partners, and 56 employees will remain on board, ensuring continuity and stability for clients. EDC’s reputation for delivering high-quality services will be complemented by Haley Ward’s extensive resources and expertise, enabling both companies to achieve greater success together.

About Haley Ward, Inc. A Best Firm to Work For and an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, Haley Ward is an employee-owned professional engineering, arechitctural, environmental, and surveying consulting firm with approximately 300 employees in Maine, New Hamphire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Florida. Learn more at haleyward.com.

About EDC, Inc. EDC, Inc. is a full-service civil engineering and consulting firm specializing in land development projects. With approximately 50 employees located in Port St. Lucie and Melbourne, Florida, EDC provides comprehensive engineering, surveying, environmental, and interior design services. For more information, visit https://www.edc-inc.com/