International infrastructure services group Cardno has announced that it has acquired Sydney based surveying firm Hard & Forester.

 

One of NSW’s largest surveying firm, Hard & Forester currently employs around 50 people across 24 survey parties. The acquisition forms part of Cardno’s continued expansion in the region.

 

The Managing Director of Cardno, Andrew Buckley, said that the acquisition of Hard & Forester assists Cardno’s commitment to expand the company’s survey capabilities. “Acquiring Hard & Forester increases our exposure to work in the infrastructure markets of New South Wales”, he added

 

Pierre Hartzenberg, a Director of Hard & Forester, said that their team are enthusiastic about the acquisition by Cardno as it will bring opportunities to expand their services into broader markets. It will also allow Hard & Forester to develop working relationships with the existing Cardno businesses and clients.