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AKF Group
Legal namestring
AKF Group LLC
Websiteurl
akfgroup.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1989
Operating statusenum
Acquired
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBoston, United States
HQ citystring
Boston
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
MEP engineering services, building systems design, mechanical engineering consulting, electrical engineering services, plumbing engineering design
Industry3 codes
1MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting
CodeBPAHAIAEPrimaryYes
2Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing)
CodeBPABAAAAPrimaryNo
3Building Management & Facility Control Systems (BMS/BAS, Power Monitoring, EPMS)
CodeEUAEAFAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Engineering Services54133
  • Engineering Services541330
  • Computer Systems Design Services541512
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Engineering Services8711
  • Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design7373
Product category
MEP Engineering Services
Social media profiles1 record
Cost components2 values
Personnel, Operations
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

AKF Group provides Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering design and consulting services for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings. The firm specializes in designing building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with building management systems and central utilities, serving the broader building and construction sector.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service1 record
1MEP Engineering Design and Consulting
CategoryMEP Engineering Services
Description

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering design and consulting services covering the design and engineering of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including building management systems and central utilities, for commercial, residential, and institutional building projects.

Partnership1 partner
1WSP Global
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-12-11
Description

WSP Global acquired AKF Group LLC as part of recent industry consolidation in the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) services market. This acquisition strengthens WSP's capabilities in the property and buildings sector, adding MEP engineering expertise to their portfolio of services.

Recent move2 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight2 records

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Peers5 records
1Arup
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Arup is a global engineering and design firm offering MEP, structural, and multi-disciplinary building engineering services. Overlaps with AKF on MEP engineering for buildings but operates at far greater scale across infrastructure, energy, and consulting.

2ME Engineers
TypeDirect peer
Description

ME Engineers is a U.S.-based MEP engineering consultancy serving commercial, cultural, sports, and higher-education building projects. Directly comparable to AKF Group as a similarly sized, specialist MEP firm focused on complex building environments.

3Affiliated Engineers
TypeDirect peer
Description

Affiliated Engineers is a privately held MEP engineering firm with U.S. offices providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems design. Highly comparable to AKF Group given similar size, specialty, and project portfolio across building types.

4Buro Happold
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Buro Happold is a global engineering consultancy with a strong MEP and building services practice alongside structural, civil, and sustainability services. Comparable to AKF at the MEP services layer, though broader in discipline and larger in scale.

5Burns & McDonnell
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Burns & McDonnell is a large U.S. engineering, architecture, and construction firm with significant MEP and building services capabilities serving commercial, healthcare, and industrial clients. Comparable to AKF on the MEP services dimension but far larger and broader in scope.

Market position
Strengths3 records

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Weaknesses3 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks4 records

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Key highlights4 records

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Customer concentration

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Technology focused
No
API detail
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No

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Funding overview

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Funding rounds1 record

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Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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AKF Group

MEP Engineering Servicesakfgroup.com

AKF Group firmographics

Firmographics
Name
AKF Group
Legal name
AKF Group LLC
Website
https://akfgroup.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1989
Operating status
Acquired
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

AKF Group industry classification

Industry
Product category
MEP Engineering Services
NAICS
Engineering Services (54133), Engineering Services (541330), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)
SIC
Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
akta.pro primary industry
MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAE)
akta.pro secondary industries
Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA), Building Management & Facility Control Systems (BMS/BAS, Power Monitoring, EPMS) (EUAEAFAJ)

Keywords

  • MEP engineering services
  • Building systems design
  • Mechanical engineering consulting
  • Electrical engineering services
  • Plumbing engineering design

Where AKF Group is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Boston
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

AKF Group business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations

AKF Group product offering

Product offering

Core offering

AKF Group provides Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering design and consulting services for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings. The firm specializes in designing building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with building management systems and central utilities, serving the broader building and construction sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • MEP Engineering Design and Consulting Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering design and consulting services covering the design and engineering of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including building management systems and central utilities, for commercial, residential, and institutional building projects.

Companies that use AKF Group

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

AKF Group technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AKF Group partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • WSP GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025WSP Global acquired AKF Group LLC as part of recent industry consolidation in the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) services market. This acquisition strengthens WSP's capabilities in the property and buildings sector, adding MEP engineering expertise to their portfolio of services.

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights2 records

AKF Group competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Arup: Arup is a global engineering and design firm offering MEP, structural, and multi-disciplinary building engineering services. Overlaps with AKF on MEP engineering for buildings but operates at far greater scale across infrastructure, energy, and consulting.
  • Buro Happold: Buro Happold is a global engineering consultancy with a strong MEP and building services practice alongside structural, civil, and sustainability services. Comparable to AKF at the MEP services layer, though broader in discipline and larger in scale.
  • Burns & McDonnell: Burns & McDonnell is a large U.S. engineering, architecture, and construction firm with significant MEP and building services capabilities serving commercial, healthcare, and industrial clients. Comparable to AKF on the MEP services dimension but far larger and broader in scope.

Direct peers

  • ME Engineers: ME Engineers is a U.S.-based MEP engineering consultancy serving commercial, cultural, sports, and higher-education building projects. Directly comparable to AKF Group as a similarly sized, specialist MEP firm focused on complex building environments.
  • Affiliated Engineers: Affiliated Engineers is a privately held MEP engineering firm with U.S. offices providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems design. Highly comparable to AKF Group given similar size, specialty, and project portfolio across building types.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

AKF Group social profiles

Digital presence

AKF Group financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

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AKF Group leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

AKF Group funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

AKF Group M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about AKF Group

What does AKF Group do?

AKF Group provides Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering design and consulting services for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings. The firm specializes in designing building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with building management systems and central utilities, serving the broader building and construction sector.

Is AKF Group a public or private company?

AKF Group is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.

When was AKF Group founded?

AKF Group was founded in 1989. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is AKF Group based?

AKF Group is headquartered in Boston, United States, in the North America region.

Who are AKF Group's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Arup, Buro Happold and Burns & McDonnell. Direct peers are ME Engineers and Affiliated Engineers.

Does AKF Group have an API?

No public API is recorded for AKF Group.

What industry is AKF Group in?

AKF Group's product category is MEP Engineering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAIAE, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting, with a secondary code of BPABAAAA, Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing). Its NAICS code is 54133 and its SIC code is 8711.

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Precedence ResearchMEP Service Market Size to Hit USD 405.03 Billion by 2035The global MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) service market is projected to grow from USD 160.04 billion in 2025 to USD 405.03 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 9.73%, driven by rising construction activity, demand for building automation, and energy-efficient infrastructure. Asia Pacific led the market with a 43% share in 2025, while recent industry consolidation includes Amentum's acquisition of Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence divisions, WSP Global's purchase of AKF Group LLC, and Kimley-Horn's acquisition of LPDA.GlobeNewswireWSP Acquires AKF, Expanding Its Property & Buildings Practice Across the U.S. NortheastWSP Global Inc. has acquired AKF Group LLC, a specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering firm headquartered in New York City. This acquisition expands WSP's Property and Buildings practice across the U.S. Northeast and enhances its capabilities in high-demand markets such as healthcare and mission-critical facilities.GlobeNewswireAKF Welcomes Jeff Gutsfeld as Director of Regional Business DevelopmentAKF Group appointed Jeff Gutsfeld as Director of Regional Business Development. He will expand the firm's client base and portfolio in New England and nationally within higher education. Gutsfeld brings nearly 30 years of business development and marketing experience.GlobeNewswireAKF Group and Logos Announce Joint Venture to Bring Architecture, Engineering, and Commissioning Services to the Public SectorLogos and AKF Group announced a Small Business Administration approved mentor/protégé joint venture called Logos|AKF, led by Retired Navy Commander Charles Malone, Bradley Lownsbury, and Mitch Patterson. The venture focuses on MEP/FP engineering, energy, infrastructure, and commissioning services for federal, state, and local governments. It is committed to improving energy efficiency and providing LEED services.GlobeNewswireDennis Boone joins AKF Group as Senior Director of Smart BuildingsAKF Group appointed Dennis Boone as Senior Director of Smart Buildings, responsible for expanding its Smart Building Consulting practice. Boone brings 30 years of experience in smart building technologies and previously served as Business Development Manager and New York City Sales Manager at Siemens.GlobeNewswireIntroducing… AKF RaleighAKF is opening a Raleigh, NC office to better serve existing clients and pursue new relationships in the region. Managing Partner Dino DeFeo and Partner Brad Lownsbury led the decision, citing the area's growth in life science and healthcare. The firm pledges to apply its net-zero carbon commitment to Raleigh-Durham projects.GlobeNewswireAKF Announces Changes to Science and Technology LeadershipAKF announced leadership changes for its Science and Technology practice, elevating Paul Shapiro to National Science and Technology Practice Leader. Marc Carola and Christina Mahady joined as Senior Leaders, overseeing strategy and business development. The trio will steer project design toward innovation in research and discovery.GlobeNewswireAKF Welcomes Four New PartnersAKF announced that Caitlyn Angelini, Shannon Kaplan, Brad Lownsbury, and Charlie Marino have joined its Partnership. Angelini leads business development in the Northeast, Kaplan focuses on staff development, Lownsbury tripled Southeast revenue, and Marino leads energy efficiency. Their combined expertise aims to expand AKF's reach and decarbonization efforts.GlobeNewswireAKF Names Michael Graber and Carlos Londono as PartnersAKF named Michael Graber and Carlos Londono as partners. Graber brings 30 years of mechanical expertise and leads the New York Campus division, while Londono serves as Commissioning's Electrical Service Leader with 20 years of experience. Their engineering leadership is expected to drive AKF's mission to power human potential.GlobeNewswireChristina Mahady, P.E., Leading Healthcare Engineer, Joins AKFChristina Mahady, P.E., LEED AP, joined AKF's healthcare practice, bringing experience with major hospitals like NewYork-Presbyterian and Stamford Hospital. She previously worked on Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and the largest LEED for Healthcare project in the U.S. AKF CEO Dino DeFeo said the healthcare practice is growing rapidly.