Wintech has announced the acquisition of Northamptonshire-based building engineers Avus Consulting following the decision of Avus MD Martin Fern to sell the business as part of his longer-term retirement plans.
Principal Engineer Sarah Southgate will step into his role and lead Wintech’s M&E division.
Wintech says the move will strengthen its core solutions in Façade Engineering & Design Consultancy, while enhancing its existing services in Sustainability, Façade Access & Maintenance, and Fire Engineering expertise.
MD Paul Savidge said: “We appreciate there’s a great challenge ahead to ensure all buildings, both refurbished and newbuild, can deliver on Net Zero targets. As an industry we owe it to our communities to be proactive and make a real difference with actions, not words. This acquisition is an essential part of that process toward making a significant and lasting difference.”
He continued: “This move demonstrates our ambition, commitment, and dedication to support new and existing Wintech clients and will bring a range of new capabilities and skills to support not only Wintech but Avus’s clientele. It will strengthen Wintech’s thriving consulting services and will support the teams’ growth in the UK.”
Principal Engineer Sarah Southgate added: “This is an exciting time for Avus. The support and growth opportunities provided by Wintech will enable us to continue to support our existing clients whilst greatly expanding our sustainability offering. We are thrilled to join forces with Wintech and combine their extensive resources with our specialised knowledge in M&E, to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that will make a tangible impact in creating energy-efficient buildings for a greener future. This move not only enhances our capabilities but also signifies our shared commitment to proactive action and making a real difference in the industry and the communities we serve.”
Pictured, l to r: Avus Managing Director Martin Fern, Director Andrea Fern, Principal Engineer Sarah Southgate and Wintech Managing Director Paul Savidge outside the Northamptonshire Office.
