Market expansion Growth through Midwest and cross-border capabilities: Recent acquisition of Hurley & Stewart expands civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture in Michigan, signaling opportunities to cross-sell integrated A/E+C services to regional clients and existing national accounts looking for expanded Midwest coverage.

Restaurant focus Dedicated leadership in restaurant design and architecture: Appointments and hires in Restaurant Market Director and Architecture, Restaurants indicate a targeted practice area with potential for expanding multi-site restaurant programs, retrofits, and new builds for national chains seeking design and fast-track delivery.

ZEV readiness Markets and programs targeting zero-emission vehicle infrastructure: ZEV infrastructure is among core markets, presenting sales opportunities with automotive suppliers, retailers, and logistics firms investing in charging networks and related civil/site infrastructure.

Design leadership Strengthening design practice to win high-profile projects: Appointment of Director of Design Studio signals a move to elevate design capabilities, offering clients integrated A/E+C solutions with stronger design execution for branding, consumer-facing formats, and multisite programs.

Regional scale National reach with regional depth: 24 offices across US and Canada plus a revenue tier of mid-market scale positions Core States Group to pursue large multisite programs while leveraging local expertise to win renewals and expand existing accounts in multiple industries.