CPL, a full-service design firm serving public and private sector clients across the United States, has acquired Bailey Edward, an Illinois-based architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm. The acquisition strengthens CPL’s presence in Chicago and across the Midwest while expanding capabilities in education, government, healthcare, research, community and cultural practices.
The addition of Bailey Edward’s 50 professionals adds significant depth to CPL’s multidisciplinary team. With greater technical capacity and specialized knowledge, the combined firm will be equipped to take on a wider range of project needs while delivering the responsive, locally focused experience clients expect.
“Bailey Edward has built an exceptional reputation throughout Illinois, backed by an impressive portfolio of work,” said Chris Colby, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, president and chief operating officer, CPL. “We’re excited to pair that foundation with CPL’s broader resources and create new opportunities for both organizations.”
Clients of both firms will continue working with the same project teams and points of contact throughout the transition, ensuring continuity as the organizations come together.
“This partnership positions us to pursue larger, more complex work while building on what has made Bailey Edward successful for decades,” said Ellen Bailey Dickson, president and CEO of Bailey Edward. “Joining CPL gives our people new avenues to grow and brings even more possibilities to the work ahead.”
