Pre-Acquisition
WSB’s acquisition process begins well before closing. Early conversations with EST focused on leadership philosophy, decision‑making authority, and client service expectations — reflecting WSB’s commitment to being authentic, bold in its point of view, and disciplined in how growth decisions are made. This upfront alignment confirmed that both firms shared a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and long‑term relationships — critical criteria in WSB’s acquisition strategy. Rather than rushing integration, WSB invested time in understanding EST’s operating model, leadership structure, and client base to ensure those strengths would remain intact after closing.
Post-Acquisition
Following the acquisition, WSB intentionally preserved EST’s leadership team, project staff, and day‑to‑day operations. This approach allowed active projects and client relationships to continue without disruption, reinforcing stability for employees while expanding access to WSB’s national resources, technical expertise, and career pathways. Continuity was not incidental — it was a deliberate decision rooted in WSB’s belief that strong teams perform best when their identity and autonomy are respected.
Looking Ahead
Today, Legacy EST teams operate as part of WSB, continuing their work with the same leadership, relationships, and delivery approach that defined their success. Integrated within a broader organization, teams continue delivering work with consistency and care, forging ahead together with a shared commitment to long‑term stewardship and accountability.
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Continuity as A Strategic Priority
WSB structured the transition to ensure clients experienced consistency first, expansion second. Project teams and points of contact remained unchanged, maintaining trust and delivery standards while enabling clients to benefit from WSB’s broader service offerings and geographic reach. This balance — protecting relationships while expanding capability — is central to WSB’s acquisition philosophy.
Protecting Client Trust While Expanding Value
Scaling Capabilities Without Dilution
The integration of EST expanded WSB’s capabilities in transportation, geotechnical services, materials testing, and construction management, while extending the firm’s footprint across Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, and California. By scaling through aligned partnerships, WSB strengthened its national platform without compromising local expertise or service quality.
In late 2023, WSB acquired EST, a multi‑discipline engineering firm headquartered in Oklahoma City with a strong presence across the southern and western United States. The acquisition reflects WSB’s disciplined approach to growth: partnering with firms that are already successful, protecting their strengths, and scaling opportunity without disrupting people, clients, or delivery.
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A Strategic Partnership Built on Cultural Alignment and Continuity
Pre-Acquisition
WSB identified strong alignment with Meshek in client service philosophy, technical rigor, and entrepreneurial problem‑solving. Meshek’s specialized services complemented WSB’s broader platform, supporting a strategic expansion without overlap or dilution of expertise.
Post-Acquisition
WSB intentionally retained Meshek’s leadership team and local presence following the acquisition. Teams continued serving clients with the same trusted advisors and project structures, reinforcing stability while gaining access to additional resources, technology, and expertise through WSB’s national platform.
Looking Ahead
Legacy Meshek teams continue serving clients as part of WSB, grounded in the local relationships and expertise that have long defined their role in the region. With access to broader resources and collaboration across the organization, teams forge ahead with WSB with confidence in both their work and their future.
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Preserving Leadership and Local Presence
Clients experienced the transition as seamless. Relationships, delivery teams, and service standards remained unchanged, with the added benefit of deeper technical support and expanded capabilities. This approach reinforced confidence while enhancing the firm’s ability to deliver comprehensive solutions.
Maintaining Client Confidence Through Continuity
Expanding Regional Capabilities
The acquisition strengthened WSB’s footprint across Oklahoma and Arkansas, reflecting an optimistic, forward‑looking approach to growth — and expanding services in flood mitigation, GIS, surveying, and grant management — positioning the firm to support complex infrastructure and resilience projects throughout the region.
In October 2024, WSB acquired Meshek & Associates, a civil engineering firm headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known for its hydrologic and hydraulic expertise and long‑standing relationships across Oklahoma and Arkansas. The acquisition reflects WSB’s approach to strengthening regional capabilities through trusted partnerships.
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Strengthening Regional Expertise Through a Trusted Partnership
Pre-Acquisition
From the outset, WSB identified strong alignment with Agbara in both technical expertise and culture. Agbara’s experience in transmission, distribution, and substation design — combined with an entrepreneurial mindset — closely aligned with WSB’s long‑term vision for innovation and collaboration in the energy sector.
Post-Acquisition
Following the acquisition, Agbara’s leadership and teams joined WSB with continuity in roles and responsibilities. WSB’s focus was on enabling opportunity — expanding career paths, encouraging collaboration, and supporting growth while respecting the team structures that were already working.
Looking Ahead
Legacy Agbara teams now operate within WSB’s national energy practice, unified by shared leadership, technical standards, and delivery expectations. With continuity in roles and approach, teams collaborate across markets while maintaining the trusted methods clients rely on. The work ahead reflects a collective responsibility to forge ahead, together.
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Empowering Teams Within a Larger Platform
Clients benefited from expanded energy capabilities and access to WSB’s broader infrastructure services, while maintaining the same trusted delivery approach. The integration strengthened WSB’s ability to support the full lifecycle of energy infrastructure projects nationwide.
Delivering Expanded Value to Clients
Building Scale with Intention
The addition of Agbara significantly enhanced WSB’s power and energy services, advancing the firm’s national platform without compromising delivery quality or culture.
In October 2025, WSB announced the acquisition of Agbara Engineering, a power delivery engineering firm with national reach. The partnership marked a significant step in expanding WSB’s energy services platform through an aligned, growth‑oriented acquisition.
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Advancing a Natioanl Energy Platform Through Aligned Growth
