AN award-winning design consultancy with a Worcester headquarters has been bought out by a major group.
Cornerstone Group has acquired ONE Creative environments in Wildwood Drive as well as Kent mechanical and electrical services company Brinson Staniland Partnership (BSP).
Mark Martin, chairman of ONE, said: “Joining Cornerstone Group provides ONE with a stronger national platform and opportunities for further growth while preserving our identity and values.
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“It opens new possibilities for collaboration, which will be highly beneficial to our clients, and strengthens our commitment to excellence in design, innovation, sustainability and people.
“The directors of ONE will remain with the business and join the group’s management team, ensuring leadership continuity, cultural alignment and a smooth integration process.
“ONE will continue to deliver projects with the same team with no interruption or impact to current service provision.”
Ben Harwood (left), CEO of Cornerstone Group, and Mark Martin, chairman of ONE (Image: ONE Creative environments)
Adding ONE strengthens property and construction consultancy Cornerstone’s ability to support clients throughout the entire asset lifecycle from strategic advisory and funding support through data intelligence and detailed design to technical delivery and operational optimisation.
Ben Harwood, CEO of Cornerstone Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome ONE Creative environments and Brinson Staniland Partnership into the Cornerstone Group.
“ONE’s exceptional design capability and multi-disciplinary approach complement our existing strengths, enabling us to deliver even greater value to our clients across the UK and overseas, strengthening our position in a rapidly-evolving market.
“As building performance, sustainability and energy efficiency continue to rise in importance across the built environment, strengthening our M&E (mechanical and electrical) expertise is a key part of our long-term strategy.
“The acquisition of ONE and BSP reinforces our commitment to investing in specialist capability and delivering integrated, high-quality professional services to our clients.”
Cornerstone Group also comprises Naismiths, Edmond Shipway and N3 Technologies.
ONE provides full-service solutions, including masterplanning, architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, structural engineering and building services.