IMEG expands into Maine with Bennett Engineering Inc. acquisition. By: QCBJ News Staff | September 2, 2026 Quad Cities-based IMEG has acquired Bennett Engineering Inc., a multidisciplinary engineering firm in Maine that specializes in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, telecommunications, and lighting design services, according to a news release made available Tuesday, Sept. 1. The acquisition became effective as of Tuesday. Bennett Engineering's long-standing focus on energy-efficient design, community impact, and employee growth aligns with IMEG's values and people-centered culture, IMEG said. Founded in Freeport, Maine, Bennett Engineering brings more than 40 years of client-focused engineering project experience across the country. The firm serves key markets including commercial, industrial, and institutional clients, combining technical expertise with practical, efficient, and reliable system solutions for new construction and renovation projects. "We are excited to welcome Bennett Engineering to IMEG," said Paul VanDuyne, president/CEO of IMEG. "Their expertise in MEP, fire protection, telecom, and lighting design is well known and their location in Maine allows us to expand our existing presence in New England. We are thrilled to welcome their talented team and look forward to the value we will create together." "This partnership is an exciting step for our firm," said William S. Bennett, Jr., the vice president - Electrical of Bennett Engineering. "Becoming part of IMEG creates meaningful opportunities to continue to deliver exceptional service with strong client relationships, while expanding project opportunities. It also enables our team to grow, collaborate, and expand their careers." As part of the transition, Mr. Bennett will serve as client executive, and the firm's mechanical engineer Justin Valliere will serve as the operations lead, ensuring continuity for clients and staff. The team will operate from its Freeport location under the transitional name "Bennett Engineering, now IMEG." Bennett Engineering has 13 employees. IMEG is a leading engineering design firm with more than 110 offices and 3,400 team members. Ranked among the top engineering firms in the U.S. (No. 4 on BD+C's top Engineering Firms and No. 51 on ENR's Top 500 Design Firms), IMEG transforms environments and communities through innovative, high-performance design and infrastructure solutions.

AVAIL collaborate with Eagle Point to deliver AEC training content through Pinnacle Series. August 31, 2026 DUBUQUE, IA, USA, Aug 31, 2026 - Eagle Point Software, creator of Pinnacle Series, announced a new partnership with AVAIL, a leading provider of BIM content management software for AEC design teams. Through the partnership, AVAIL training content will be added to Pinnacle Series, expanding the platform's growing library of software training and practical learning resources for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals. AVAIL is AEC's all-in-one content management solution. Serving as a single, streamlined content management and access solution for AEC firms, AVAIL's content management platform and add-ins for Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D centralize access to all of a firm's technical content for easy search and reuse. For multidisciplinary firms managing combined architectural, landscape, interiors, and engineering content, AVAIL stretches across all disciplines, file types, and content locations so production teams can find everything they need, all in one place. No more juggling fragmented tools or single-point solutions. Through this collaboration, training content for AVAIL is now available within Eagle Point Software's Pinnacle Series platform. The addition of AVAIL training content to Pinnacle Series will provide learning for streamlining file retrieval across storage systems. "Every minute a designer spends hunting for the right file is a minute not spent on the work that actually moves a project forward," said Steve Biver, COO of Eagle Point Software. "AVAIL addresses a challenge that design teams face every day: finding and managing the content they need across projects and systems. By bringing AVAIL training into Pinnacle Series, we're helping customers build the skills needed to use those tools effectively while continuing to expand the breadth of software training and knowledge available through the platform." The partnership reflects both companies' shared focus on helping AEC organizations work more effectively by combining content management technology with practical training and guidance. Together, Eagle Point Software and AVAIL are making it easier for firms to develop the skills and processes needed to support project delivery. "Successful software adoption starts with making training easy to access from day one," said Clay Watson, Director of Customer Success at AVAIL. "Partnering with Eagle Point Software gives our customers a more seamless way to onboard new users and build confidence with AVAIL, helping teams spend less time coordinating training and more time getting value from the platform." About Eagle Point Software Pinnacle Series creator Eagle Point Software has helped AECO, design, and manufacturing companies work more efficiently since 1983. Based in Dubuque, Iowa, the Pinnacle Series team is composed of industry experts who deliver the leading development and productivity platform to more than 500,000 global AEC and manufacturing professionals. Pinnacle Series offers a robust library of on-demand software training content, plus knowledge capture and sharing capabilities that ultimately increase efficiency. For more information, visit www.eaglepoint.com. About AVAIL Founded in 2016 as a solution for architecture and engineering firms to find the information they need faster, AVAIL creates software for the global architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. AVAIL's content management system (CMS) platform and Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D application tools help designers and engineers take control of their intricate network of files in one visual, streamlined solution. AVAIL's customers include industry leaders Gensler, Perkins&Will, IMEG, LEO A DALY, and Populous. Invitation