Pape-Dawson Acquires Florida-Based Morris Engineering & Consulting
SARASOTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pape-Dawson has acquired Florida-based civil engineering firm, Morris Engineering & Consulting.
Founded in 2009, Morris Engineering & Consulting provides land development services for the greater Sarasota area and Southwest Florida. The firm's team has successfully executed numerous residential developments, commercial sites, and large-scale master planned communities, earning a strong reputation for reliable and effective engineering solutions in the region.
This acquisition marks Pape-Dawson's third in the state of Florida, following Poulos & Bennett in 2023 and GradyMinor in 2024. Together, the three teams bring diverse experience and combined expertise in engineering, planning, landscape architecture, surveying, and power/energy to offer clients more comprehensive solutions for their projects.
'We're excited for the opportunity to continue to build our presence in Florida with Morris Engineering,' said Trey Dawson, President of Pape-Dawson. 'Our Florida teams have built strong local legacies, expertise, and relationships, allowing them to provide exceptional client care and high-quality engineering services together.'
'We're thrilled to be a part of a growing, reputable organization that embodies excellence in all areas, including its people,' said Matt Morris, Owner/President of Morris Engineering. 'This partnership is built on a foundation of shared values and a desire to create new opportunities for our clients and employees.'
'I look forward to working alongside Matt and the talented team at Morris,' said Lance Bennett of Orlando-based Poulos and Bennett. 'I have every confidence that the joining of our teams will allow us all to accomplish great things for our employees, our clients, and our projects.'
About Pape-Dawson
Founded in 1965, Pape-Dawson is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services. The firm provides a comprehensive range of services, including civil engineering, environmental, landscape architecture, planning, and surveying services for development and critical infrastructure projects. The firm's network of engineers, surveyors, technicians, landscape architects, environmental specialists, biologists, planners, and construction management professionals produce projects that impact both the quality of life and economic opportunities in the communities they serve. To learn more, visit www.pape-dawson.com. For more information on partnering with Pape-Dawson, contact Brian Kirkpatrick, Director of Corporate Development (561) 644-4517 or bkirkpatrick@pape-dawson.com.
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