D2E acquires Abbacas and Access Advisors to expand UK consultancy services

Two consultancies join D2E

D2E International VT Consultants said in an announcement published on 13 October that it had acquired Abbacas Consulting Ltd and Access Advisors (UK) Limited. The company did not specify when the transactions completed or disclose their terms. [1]

Nottingham-based Abbacas advises on lifts and escalators, including asset management and projects for public-sector clients. D2E says the acquisition extends its presence in the Midlands and brings that client work into its practice. Martin and Carol Brooksby will continue to manage Abbacas clients day to day, while founders Barry and Brenda Vanderhoven will remain during the handover, according to D2E. [1]

Wider façade access practice

London-based Access Advisors advises on façade cleaning, maintenance and reglazing access. D2E says its addition more than doubles the size of D2E’s façade access team. Access Advisors co-owners Paul Coleman and Colin Frederick are staying with the business, alongside their team. [1]

For building owners and project teams, the change brings lift, escalator and façade access advice within a larger combined consultancy. The extent of any change to services or contracts has not been detailed. [1]

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