PITTSBURGH, PA, July 23, 2025 – Woolpert has acquired Dawood Engineering (Dawood), a 150-person engineering company based in Harrisburg, PA, that provides infrastructure and geospatial technologies. The move reinforces Woolpert’s presence in the mid-Atlantic and expands its capabilities in transportation, energy, and municipal projects.
Dawood is an engineering and surveying consultant on bridge, highway, and traffic projects for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and municipal entities such as the cities of Philadelphia and Boston. Dawood has experience in the energy and utilities industry, which adds to Woolpert’s portfolio in oil and natural gas, pipeline, electric utility and alternative energy sectors.
“We are incredibly proud to welcome the Dawood team to Woolpert. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Bony for more than a decade, and I’ve seen the innovative, nimble, and entrepreneurial approach he has taken to building the business,” Woolpert president and CEO Neil Churman said. “I am also thrilled for Woolpert to strengthen our presence in Pennsylvania. Having participated in the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in my hometown of Pittsburgh last week, it’s clear that Pennsylvania is going to be a leader in advancing artificial intelligence, data centers, power and energy development, and critical infrastructure – all areas where Woolpert has deep experience supporting our clients. The addition of the Dawood team further builds on our commitment to creating jobs and supporting economic growth in Pennsylvania and beyond.”
Dawood CEO Bony Dawood commented: “Throughout our history, we have focused on delivering excellent solutions to our clients, building lasting relationships, and pushing the envelope of our profession,” Dawood said. “Together with Woolpert, we are ideally suited to support the technological and physical infrastructure needed to advance our clients’ objectives. This next chapter, as part of the world’s leading AEG firm, creates an environment where all of our professionals will thrive.”
Dawood’s services include surveying, 3D laser scanning, GIS, Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital twin technology, and the Twin Track building management mobile application. These offerings align with Woolpert’s geospatial capabilities. Woolpert collects, processes, and delivers imagery and lidar data for a range of uses, from mountaintops to the seafloor, in locations around the world.
Woolpert infrastructure sector leader Bryan Dickerson said the move deepens Woolpert’s technical bench. “Dawood’s work on projects like the $10 million Riverlands Safety Improvements Project for U.S. routes 322, 11, and 15, and pioneering digital twin initiatives – like the Royal Łazienki Museum in Poland – brings invaluable expertise in complex infrastructure, heritage preservation, and geographic information systems (GIS)-enabled solutions for clients across transportation, energy, utilities, and municipal sectors,” Dickerson said. “This is more than an acquisition – it’s a partnership built on mutual respect, shared values, and complementary strengths. For our clients and our people, it’s a true win‑win.”
Source: Woolpert
About Woolpert
Founded in 1911 and headquartered in Dayton, OH, Woolpert is a global architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG), and strategic consulting firm. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including architectural design, civil engineering, geospatial data acquisition, and strategic advisory services, catering to aviation, education, the federal government, and utilities. As of 2024, Woolpert employs over 2,500 professionals across more than 60 offices worldwide. The firm has experienced significant growth, with annual revenue increasing from $97 million in 2016 to over $650 million in 2024. Recent strategic acquisitions, such as Murphy Geospatial in 2024, have expanded Woolpert’s capabilities and global reach. The company continues to leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to address complex challenges for its diverse clientele.