Expanded Capabilities Core States Group, formerly Bernardon, has grown through merger activity including the acquisition of Barghausen Consulting Engineers, signaling expanded service lines across architecture, engineering and construction which creates cross-selling opportunities to existing clients and new markets.

Restaurant Market Focus Recent leadership appointments in restaurant architecture and restaurant market direction indicate a strategic emphasis on hospitality and foodservice sectors, presenting sales opportunities with restaurant brands, chains, and operators seeking integrated design, engineering and project delivery.

Leadership Elevation Key hires and promotions in architecture, civil engineering and market leadership across years suggest a growth-oriented firm open to strategic partnerships, channel alliances, and high-touch client engagement to win large-scale projects.

Mid-Mized Firm Current employee range and revenue band place Core States Group in the mid-market segment, aligning with mid-size developers, regional retailers, and campus or hospitality projects that require flexible teams and efficient delivery without the scope of mega-firms.

Technology Enablement Adoption of tools like Power BI, Deltek, Dayforce HCM and other digital platforms indicates a data-driven, streamlined project and people management approach that can be leveraged to offer clients improved BIM/engineering analytics, cost tracking and automated workflows.