Canadian engineering services company AtkinsRéalis has acquired ADG, a Brisbane, Australia-headquartered engineering consultancy known for its local expertise and agile delivery in civil, structural, and digital engineering across transport infrastructure, commercial and residential developments, and urban renewal.
This move significantly increases AtkinsRéalis’ workforce to 350 experts in Australia, and for its clients, combines responsive local teams with global expertise – broadening AtkinsRéalis’ services and increasing its capacity to deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects across the defence, energy, water, buildings and places and transportation markets.
Richard Robinson, president, AMEA of AtkinsRéalis, says: “This move is a great step forward in our growth strategy for Australia and, it will unlock new exciting opportunities for all of us.
“By joining forces with ADG, our additional local strength will put us in a better position to pursue the complex infrastructure projects that can grow our team and our business.
“Like us, ADG is innovative, people-focused and client centric and we are both committed to making a difference in the communities in which we work. I am delighted to welcome our new ADG colleagues and look forward to building our future together.”
Marco Ficca, CEO of ADG, says: “We are excited to become part of AtkinsRéalis and leverage its global reach to amplify our impact. This partnership will enable us to deliver even greater value to clients, while offering our teams access to larger, more diverse projects and careers.”
ADG is known for “value engineering” and for solving complex civil and structural engineering problems. Its track record includes internationally award-winning projects across Australia: Sydney’s Quay Quarter Tower, Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves, transport infrastructure with MELConnx in Perth, renewable energy projects across NSW, Hobart International Airport, defence and health infrastructure in Darwin, alongside vital works supporting regional and remote communities across the country and Torres Strait.
By combining ADG’s regional insight, strong capabilities in digital engineering and complex design solutions with AtkinsRéalis’ technical depth and experience on iconic global projects, together they have the ambition to advance Australia’s infrastructure and development goals.
Most importantly, AtkinsRéalis says this acquisition signals its long-term commitment to the Australian market, laying the foundation for future strategic investments and continued growth.
