Detroit, MI (February 5, 2009) — Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. (SDA) acquired Dietrich, Bailey and Associates, PC (DBA) on Wednesday, February 4, 2009.
Both firms are Professional Engineering and Surveying firms who have served Southeast Michigan for many years. DBA is headquartered in the City of Plymouth with a second office in Monroe while SDA is headquartered in the City of Detroit with additional offices in Rochester Hills, Brighton, and Trenton.
SDA President, David Lakin, PE said, “The combination of SDA and DBA will make both companies stronger. With approximately 100 employees and a diverse offering of Professional Civil Engineering and Surveying services, SDA adds strength to the DBA client base in both the Municipal and Private sectors. DBA provides SDA with a greater presence in Western Wayne County and also adds Landscape Architecture to their catalog of services.”
DBA will continue to serve their client base out of their Plymouth and Monroe offices, and Michael Bailey, PE will remain in his current capacity as President in charge of DBA. “We are very excited to join forces with a strong company like SDA while providing an ownership stake for me and DBA’s employees. This bodes very well for the future of DBA, our clients, and our employees,” said Michael Bailey.
About Spalding DeDecker Associates
Established in 1954, Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. is an engineering consulting firm specializing in infrastructure, land development, and surveying. With offices in Brighton, Detroit, Rochester Hills, and Trenton, Michigan, SDA is an employee-owned and ISO certified organization that provides design and engineering solutions for municipal, land development, transportation, and water/wastewater projects. The firm also offers complete construction engineering, pavement management, and land surveying & mapping services.
About Dietrich, Bailey and Associates
Established in 1968, Dietrich, Bailey and Associates, PC is a multi-disciplined organization providing professional Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture. Headquartered in Plymouth with another office in Monroe, DBA serves Wayne, Monroe, Livingston, Washtenaw, and the surrounding counties.