Stewart Associates acquired by C80 Group

A Birmingham-based building services consultancy has been acquired by a Yorkshire group.

Stewart Associates, which has 24 staff including engineers and CAD designers, has been bought by C80 Group in an undisclosed deal.

Leeds-based C80 Group runs two companies called C80 Solutions and YDBC.

Stewart Associates specialises in building services engineering for clients such as the NHS and UK universities while C80 offers building control surveying, energy assessment, compliance, consultancy and testing services.

Its client base is in sectors such as housebuilding, property development and architecture.

Mark Heptonstall, chief executive of C80 Group, said: “We are very excited to welcome Stewart Associates to the group.

“They have outstanding credentials in high-quality engineering solutions for building services design and management, with a proven track record in delivering compliant, cost-effective, environmentally considerate and energy-efficient designs for mechanical, electrical and personnel transportation installations.

“C80 Group will be able to harness this valuable skillset in tandem with the other range of specialisms within the group, serving new and existing clients across the UK.

“The collective capabilities of the group’s three companies give us a very strong footing to expand our business on a nationwide basis.”

Steven Mason, managing director of Stewart Associates, added: “Becoming part of C80 Group is a major development for Stewart Associates, enabling us to accelerate the growth of our business and develop new markets, in both regional and sectoral terms.

“With a shared belief in the importance of sustainable solutions, the group’s combined strengths and market presence offer enormous potential in the coming years.”