After three years of a successful and productive partnership, Core States Group and Bernardon, LLC today announced that Bernardon will operate under the Core States Group name, effective October 1, 2024. Core States Group is an integrated, industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm that partners with some of the world’s most recognized brands. This new chapter will strengthen Core States Group’s capabilities and open more opportunities to impact the industry nationwide.

Established in 1973, Bernardon is recognized as one of the top 100 design firms in the Mid-Atlantic region and among the top 300 architecture firms in the United States. Their impactful designs have included numerous housing, civic, and cultural projects such as:

• Rivermark Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA
• Justice Center and Transportation Center, West Chester, PA
• The Commons at Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA
• Coatesville Train Station, Coatesville, PA
• Capitol City 2030 Masterplan, Dover, DE

“Our name is changing, but Bernardon’s commitment to innovative design remains. This full integration with Core States Group will reinforce our strong partnership and enable us to provide an even more robust portfolio of services to our clients,” said Michael S. McCloskey, AIA, LEED AP, Vice President at Bernardon who will actively continue in his role with Core States Group.

According to D. David Dugan, President and CEO at Core States Group, “As Core States Group and Bernardon continue to combine our strengths and resources under the Core States Group brand, we are aligned in building a long-term strategy of developing market expertise, providing a collection of integrated services, and bringing a programmatic approach to our projects regionally and across the nation.”

This announcement comes on the heels of Core States Group’s recent acquisition of Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc. As Core States Group celebrates its 25^th anniversary this year, these developments reinforce the company’s commitment to leading the industry and creating a world where all environments improve everyday life.

ABOUT CORE STATES GROUP

Since 1999, Core States Group has collaborated with clients to create a world where all environments improve everyday life. With 24 offices in the United States and Canada, the company designs, builds, and manages projects and programs across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Headquartered in West Chester, PA, Core States Group offers integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on Core States Group to deliver compelling design and drive speed to market. The company is industry-recognized for expertise across several markets, including Multi-Family, Mixed-Use, Senior Living, Single Family, Civic, Cultural, Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospitality, Industrial, Corporate, Retail, Restaurants, Financial, Grocery, Convenience, Distributed Generation, Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure, Tribal, and Semiconductor. For more information, visit core-states.com

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