FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chantilly, VA – May 2, 2025 – ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is pleased to announce the acquisition of DTR Consulting Services (DTR), now operating as part of ECS Pacific, Inc. This strategic partnership strengthens ECS’ capabilities across the West Coast, enhancing technical architecture, building science and forensic consulting services.
Founded in 2002, DTR has built a strong reputation for delivering expert design, building enclosure consulting, building forensics and remedial services to medium and large design firms. With hundreds of successful projects across commercial, healthcare, educational, hospitality, military and institutional sectors, DTR has become one of the most respected names in technical consulting both domestically and internationally.
“We chose to bring DTR Consulting Services into the ECS family because of their outstanding reputation for technical excellence, client service and integrity,” said Steve Geraci, PE, CHMM, Senior Vice President and Subsidiary Regional Manager for ECS Pacific, Inc. “Their specialization in building enclosure consulting and forensic architecture perfectly complements ECS’ existing service lines and strengthens our capabilities in a growing market. Just as importantly, DTR’s culture of professionalism, collaboration and commitment to quality mirrors our own values. Together, we are positioned to deliver even greater value to our clients and create new opportunities for our employees across the Pacific Region and beyond.”
DTR’s full-service approach—including licensed architects, building scientists and active construction site presence—perfectly aligns with ECS’ goal to raise the standards of professional services across geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting. Together, the firms will offer clients expanded services, greater technical depth and broader geographic reach.
“Joining ECS allows us to elevate what we can offer our clients,” said Thomas Berger, Managing Principal of DTR. “Together, we’ll continue to deliver the technical rigor and innovative solutions we’re known for—now with even greater resources and reach.”
Morrissey Goodale, a specialized management consulting and research firm exclusively serving the architecture, engineering and environmental consulting industries, initiated the transaction and advised DTR. The acquisition of DTR by ECS became effective May 2, 2025.
###
About ECS
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast-to-coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
Contact:
ECS Marketing Team
Email: ecsmarketing@ecslimited.com