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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: September 18, 2008
SEi Engineering adopts WSP Flack + Kurtz name
SEi Engineering, a provider of mechanical, electrical and plumbing/fire protection engineering services responsible for designing signature facilities for clients in the healthcare, science and technology and institutional markets, has officially rebranded its name to WSP Flack + Kurtz. This links the firm to its world-renowned parent company WSP Group, a multi-disciplinary consulting firm.
"The name change reflects our global reach," commented Robert Gracilieri, P.E., Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Boston Office of WSP Flack + Kurtz. "We now have a consistent brand image for our clients and project types in all markets, worldwide," he added. The firm has offices in Boston, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C.
SEi Engineering was acquired by New York-based Flack + Kurtz in November of 2007.
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