Galloway & Company, a national architecture and engineering firm based in Denver, announced it has completed the acquisition of Anderson Wahlen & Associates, a Salt Lake City-based land development consulting and services firm, effective July 1, 2026. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
AWA provides land development consulting and professional services for commercial, residential, mixed-use, industrial, and other projects, with capabilities spanning civil engineering, land surveying, land planning and entitlements, development consulting, landscape architecture, and construction support. The firm traces its roots to 1958, serves clients across the western United States, and has been named Utah’s Best of State winner for civil engineering for two consecutive years.
The acquisition supports Galloway’s long-term growth strategy in partnership with ARA Services Partners and Kelso & Company. Galloway, founded in Denver in 1982, has grown to 450 professionals across 18 offices in 10 states and ranks 288 on the Engineering News-Record Top 500 list, having climbed 102 positions over the past five years. The firm is licensed in all 50 states and offers 14 in-house architecture and engineering disciplines.
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“We are proud to welcome AWA to Galloway. This partnership reflects the kind of strategic growth we believe in. We are bringing together organizations with strong cultural alignment, complementary strengths, and a shared commitment to excellence. AWA has built an outstanding reputation and team, and we are excited to partner in their continued success as we expand opportunities for our teams, clients, and communities.”
Dave Guetig, President, Galloway
“Joining Galloway marks an important milestone in AWA’s evolution and positions our team for continued long-term success. What made this decision compelling was not only the strategic fit of our services and markets, but also the deep alignment in our values, culture, and commitment to legacy.”
Bret Wahlen, President, Anderson Wahlen & Associates
