Egis Joins Forces with Lochner to Expand Presence in the U.S.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services, has joined forces with Lochner. This strategic merger significantly expands Egis' presence in the United States, combining the strengths of both firms to deliver greater value to clients and communities. 

Lochner is an 80-year-strong U.S. engineering leader providing high value technical solutions for public infrastructure, specializing in aviation, highways and bridges, and transit and rail, as well as water and wastewater services. With 1,100+ professionals operating in 54 offices across 22 states, Lochner is a trusted partner for state Departments of Transportation, commercial and general aviation airports, transit agencies, water authorities, and municipalities nationwide.

Egis also has an award-winning legacy of over eight decades in the U.S., contributing to the development and maintenance of critical infrastructure, buildings and services, which benefit clients and communities across the nation.  The firm's 265+ U.S.-based engineers and architects work across 19 offices in 13 states, including the global architecture practice 10 Design, contributing to projects like the Indiana Energy Saver Program, California High Speed Rail, and the Gordie Howe Bridge.

Together, Egis and Lochner offer an expanded range of expertise, a larger pool of resources, and complimentary office locations to better serve the mission of their collective clients, and the communities they support. 

Laurent Germain, CEO, Egis Group: "This significant investment contributes to positioning Egis among the world's top 10 construction engineering firms and doubling our turnover by 2029. Lochner's proven leadership, trusted brand, and growth trajectory make it the ideal partner to accelerate our geographic strategy.  Together, we will deliver deeper technical expertise, broader service offerings, and greater value to our clients and communities."

Terry Ruhl, CEO, Lochner: "We're excited to join the Egis team in the U.S., drawing on the company's global leadership in aviation, highways and bridges, transit and rail, ports and maritime, and tunnel infrastructure, as well as water, energy, environmental, urban development, vertical facilities, operations and maintenance, and concessionaire services. As the U.S. base for Egis, we're focused on scaling our impact, expanding opportunities for our team, and delivering high-quality projects and programs for our clients."

Alaa AbuSiam, CEO, Egis Americas Region: "This merger expands our presence in the U.S. and strengthens our ability to support clients locally with global expertise.  The U.S. is a priority country for the Group, and the move will accelerate our development.  The merger builds additional capabilities and gives Egis nationwide ability.  We are investing here for the long term."

Founded in 1944, Lochner provides planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and program/construction management services for aviation, surface transportation, and water clients across the United States. The company is ranked No. 98 in Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Egis is an international consultancy active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 20,500 employees at the service of its clients, developing cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects.

Through its wide range of capabilities, Egis is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world. The company is ranked No. 17 in Engineering News-Record's Top International Design Firms and No. 7 in Transportation.

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