Pape-Dawson Engineers Acquires Florida-Based Firm, GradyMinor

Civil engineering firm builds Florida presence through strategic acquisition

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pape-Dawson Engineers has acquired Florida-based engineering firm, GradyMinor, as part of its growth strategy to expand its industry-leading multidisciplinary engineering practice across the United States.

Founded in 1981, GradyMinor is a full-service engineering firm with 75 team members who specialize in municipal engineering, land development, land planning, surveying and mapping, and landscape architecture. The firm is headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida with an additional location in Fort Myers.

GradyMinor is Pape-Dawson’s second acquisition in Florida. Last year, Pape-Dawson acquired Poulos & Bennett, headquartered in Orlando with a second location in Jacksonville. By combining resources, the firm is successfully positioned to provide professional engineering consulting services to clients across the state.

“GradyMinor shares our commitment to excellence in engineering, providing clients with a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to deliver thoughtfully designed projects,” said Pape-Dawson President, Gene Dawson. “GradyMinor’s alignment with our core values combined with their reputation and diversified workload were key factors in our decision to partner. This acquisition builds upon our recently established Florida footprint as we work to expand our local team to serve the needs of the growing state.”

“We are thrilled to be joining the Pape-Dawson family,” stated Mark Minor, President of GradyMinor. “We look forward to drawing upon the expanded resources and support that Pape-Dawson offers to our employees and clients alike. Together, we are well-positioned to continue serving communities across Florida with more capabilities than ever before.”

About Pape-Dawson

Founded in 1965, Pape-Dawson Engineers is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services. The firm provides a comprehensive range of services, including civil engineering, environmental, 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.

Pape-Dawson announced a strategic partnership with Palm Beach Capital in 2023. For more information on partnering with Pape-Dawson, contact Brian Kirkpatrick, Director of Corporate Development [phone] or [e-mail].