Business Briefs: Perkins+Will

Words: Bronzella Cleveland

JulyAugust 2008
Industry News

Business Briefs:
Perkins+Will

Perkins+Will announced recently that it was acquiring The Environments Group, a Chicago-based firm with deep expertise in designing corporate and commercial interiors.

“Merging with Perkins+Will is a win for our clients and staff,” said Fred Schmidt, managing principal of The Environments Group. “The merger will not only allow us to better serve our clients with a broader national range of service offerings, it provides our staff with enhanced career development and growth opportunities.” MD

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