HDR Engineering Inc. has purchased the assets of Ecosystem Management & Associates Inc. (EM&A), a woman-owned firm based in Lusby, MD. Going forward, EM&A staff will do business as part of HDR Engineering Inc. and HDR Environmental, Operations, and Construction Inc.

EM&A provides environmental services to global clients, such as coastal zone management, military range sustainability, pollution studies and management, environmental conflict resolution, and environmental outreach.

“We got to know EM&A through working for our mutual clients, and were impressed enough to want them to join the HDR family,” said Eric Keen, president, HDR Engineering Inc. “They have a top-notch professional team and will make a great addition to HDR.”

EM&A President Gina Coelho added: “EM&A is excited to join HDR. The resulting synergy will enable us to provide broader multi-disciplinary support to our clients, and will provide our staff with new and diverse opportunities for professional growth.”