Design consultancy acquires Irish firm as part of expansion plan

TYNESIDE engineering design consultancy has snapped up a business in Ireland in an undisclosed deal.

- COREENA FORD

Black & White Engineering, which is based at Newcastle’s Generator Studios creative hub, has acquired Homan O’Brien, an independent consulting engineering firm based in Ireland.

Bosses at Black & White Engineering said it marks a “critical move” in its strategy to expand its global presence, particularly in the data centre and infrastructure sectors.

The Newcastle business operates across 18 cities worldwide with over 700 employees and rapid growth has seen it grow by 500% since 2020.

Meanwhile, County Dublin-based Homan O’Brien was established in 1990 through the merger of Robert Jacob and Partners and Seamus Homan Associates.