VHB forms partnership with Close, Jensen and Miller, P.C.

Wethersfield, CT VHB, one of the nation’s leading engineering, planning, and design companies, is joining forces with Close, Jensen and Miller, P.C. (CJM), a civil engineering firm. 

Established in 1926, CJM has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive consulting engineering services, including bridge, highway, hydraulic design, construction support, and land surveying. By welcoming CJM, VHB will add 26 transportation engineering and design professionals to its New England team – nearly 1,000 strong – increasing the company’s capacity to deliver complex transportation projects in Connecticut and across VHB.

“With the addition of CJM, VHB is better positioned to maximize opportunities within Connecticut and broaden our impact on the communities we serve,” said Robin Bousa, managing director, VHB Connecticut. “The CJM team’s extensive experience and established client relationships will strengthen our structural team and enhance our ability to deliver integrated services to all of our transportation clients.”

Robert Brickley, the current executive vice president of CJM, will transition to VHB’s leadership team in a transportation leadership role and will collaborate closely with John Hapkiewicz, VHB’s Connecticut director of transportation, to enhance project delivery and fortify client relationships. 

Reflecting on the change, Brickley said, “We are very happy to join VHB. This provides our team members with access to additional resources to continue to deliver critical infrastructure projects for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT). It also creates new opportunities for career growth and professional development as part of a larger, dynamic team.”

Both firms share a foundation of quality, integrity, and responsiveness, ensuring a seamless transition for clients. 

VHB’s 2,200 inspired and innovative professionals include engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with public and private clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy markets, as well as federal, state, and local governments. 

Together, they work to improve mobility, enhance communities and economic vitality, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.