PITTSBURGH, PA, Mar 31, 2025 – Michael Baker Intl. has introduced its Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA) business vertical. Formerly referred to as the Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS) business vertical, the IDA unites architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver advanced solutions that address the business and project objectives of the firm’s clients. The business vertical serves clients across various sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.
Integrated design leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering and architecture and planning. The firm provides advisory services covering both front-end and back-end support, along with resilience consulting. These services include strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, and energy resiliency.
“Over the past 85 years, Michael Baker has built a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation, and integrity as we partner with our clients to solve complex built environment and critical infrastructure challenges. We have achieved success as a company by employing a solutions-oriented mindset and continually evolving our capabilities to best serve our clients,” said Pankaj Duggal, AICP, AIA-IA, president of IDA at Michael Baker International. “The introduction of our Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical supports our long-term growth strategy, enhanced capabilities and unique areas of expertise that focus on high performance buildings, intelligent systems and critical infrastructure. This allows for a holistic approach, informed decision-making and innovative solutions for our clients and supports our goal to aggressively pursue, win and execute large, complex projects for government and commercial clients, as well as expand into new markets.”
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About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International, founded in 1940 and based in Pittsburgh, PA, is a leading engineering and consulting company. The firm provides various services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction, and program management solutions. It supports transportation, infrastructure, defense, environmental, and aviation industries. With over 4,900 employees in over 90 offices across the United States, the company has been solving complex infrastructure problems for over 80 years. The extensive work and long-standing reputation of Michael Baker International highlight its significant role in infrastructure development.