Johnston Houston, reportedly ‘one of Northern Ireland’s leading building and construction consultancies’, has been acquired by Drees & Sommer UK – a ‘worldwide, partner-managed team of over 6,000 employees across 63 offices’.
Described as ‘a dynamic private partnership founded by Michael Johnston and Kerr Houston in 2007’, Johnston Houston boasts an experienced 25-strong interdisciplinary team of building surveyors, cost consultants, and project managers, all of whom will now become part of Drees & Sommer, after the ‘strategic merger’. With experts across local, national and international real estate, industrial, energy and infrastructure sectors, Drees & Sommer claims to be ‘the European market leader in delivering strategic advice and consultancy to the built environment’.
Johnston Houston will continue to develop its portfolio as ‘Johnston Houston – Part of Drees & Sommer’ under the leadership of the current partners, Michael Johnston and Kerr Houston for 12 months, before officially rebranding to Drees & Sommer.
Kenneth Wood, MD at Drees & Sommer UK, and Partner of Drees & Sommer said: “The acquisition of Johnston Houston greatly strengthens our position in the Irish market, and enhances our ability to offer a diverse range of services across the island. This important move representing a crucial milestone in our growth across the UK and Ireland, and we are thrilled to welcome Johnston Houston to the Drees & Sommer family.”
Kerr Houston added: “This merger will be an excellent opportunity for both our clients and staff to be part of an international organisation with very deep layers of expertise and experience across the full range of construction services. Both Michael and I are very much looking forward to developing Drees & Sommer in our market, remaining totally committed to our clients, and offering our staff all the opportunity that comes with being part of a global business.”
Pictured, left to right, are: Michael Johnston, Kenneth Wood, and Kerr Houston.
