The Perry Group / Louis Perry and Associates

What The Perry Group / Louis Perry and Associates does

The Perry Group / Louis Perry and Associates is identified in the supplied firmographic data as a privately held, for-profit engineering and construction firm headquartered in Wadsworth, Ohio (United States), operating from louisperry.com. Per its brief company description, it provides engineering, architectural, design-build, general construction, and construction management services focused on the power and industrial sectors (the descriptive text is truncated in the source). Beyond this firmographic profile, the supplied dataset does not contain revenue, headcount, customer, technology, or operational details specific to The Perry Group.

The substantive analytical material accompanying the firmographic block pertains predominantly to CDM Smith, a 100% employee-owned engineering, science, and construction firm founded in 1946, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with 7,000+ colleagues and 120+ offices worldwide. That firm generates revenue through professional-services contracts awarded via government procurement (GSA OASIS+, USACE MATOCs, Air Force and NAVFAC A-E contracts, EPA Superfund frameworks) and progressive design-build delivery, with named mega-programs including the $820M Minot flood mitigation program, the $900M Sunnyvale Cleanwater Program, and the $375M Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System. Its technology stack includes the Trinnex SaaS platform for water and wastewater utility optimization, the Sky Wave drone/LiDAR/satellite/ML remote-sensing capability, PFAS RSSCT treatability testing, and an internal Research and Testing Laboratory. Because The Perry Group-specific data is limited, this analysis necessarily leans on the available engineering-services evidence; the description of The Perry Group's own business model, customer base, and revenue mechanics cannot be substantiated beyond the firmographic line.

Name

The Perry Group / Louis Perry and Associates

Legal name

CDM Smith Inc.

Website

https://louisperry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Perry Group / Louis Perry and Associates is a privately held engineering and construction firm in Wadsworth, Ohio providing engineering, architectural, design-build, and construction management services focused on the power and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering and Construction Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Management Consulting Services (54161), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Water Supply (4941), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure Planning, Capital Programs & Project Delivery Offices (PMOs) (BPAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Sector & Policy Consulting (BPAHACAN), Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Engineering construction services
• Industrial construction management
• Design-build services
• Power sector engineering
• Architectural construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wadsworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Engineering Services: Professional engineering, architecture, and environmental services delivered through federal contract vehicles including GSA OASIS+, USACE IDIQ contracts, Air Force A-E contracts, Navy contracts, and EPA Superfund contracts. Revenue is project-based with various contract capacities ranging from millions to billions of dollars.
2. State and Local Government Services: Engineering and environmental consulting services for state departments of transportation, municipal utilities, local governments, and water reclamation facilities
3. Design-Build Project Delivery: Progressive design-build mega projects including the $375M Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System delivering surface water collection, treatment plants, and transmission infrastructure

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Perry Group, operating as Louis Perry and Associates, provides engineering, architectural, design-build, general construction, and construction management services for power and industrial sector clients. The firm offers multiple disciplines under one organization, enabling clients to engage a single source for project delivery across design and construction phases.

Product overview

CDM Smith is an engineering, science, and construction firm offering infrastructure, environmental solutions, and technology services. The company provides professional services across water, environment, transportation, energy, and construction sectors. Their technology portfolio includes Trinnex SaaS platform, lab testing services, remote sensing, machine learning, and digital engineering solutions. Services span practices including water treatment, transportation design, program management, and climate resilience, supported by R&D investment and innovation culture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trinnex: SaaS technology platform for infrastructure and environmental solutions, part of CDM Smith's technology portfolio including lab testing, remote sensing, machine learning, and digital engineering

Products and services

• Engineering Services Engineering design and technical services for power and industrial sector projects, supporting facility development, expansion, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Architectural Services Architectural design services for power generation and industrial facilities, supporting building layout, structural integration, and code-compliant design.
• Design-Build Services Integrated design-build project delivery combining design and construction phases under a single contract for power and industrial clients, providing a unified point of accountability.
• General Construction Services General construction services for power generation and industrial facilities, covering on-site execution of new builds, expansions, and modifications.
• Construction Management Services Construction management and oversight for power and industrial projects, including scheduling, coordination, quality control, and owner representation across the build phase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced field exposure and site visits through remote sensing technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Weston-CDM Smith JVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture for U.S. Air Force A-E Support for Environmental Programs Worldwide (FA8903-25-D-0017, $1.5B shared capacity, 2025-2035) covering environmental restoration, conservation and planning services
• Pond-CDM Smith Joint VenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture for Air Force Architect-Engineering Services AE Next Pool 4 (FA8903-21-D-0012, $2B shared capacity, 2021-2031) supporting Air Force infrastructure design and construction missions
• Ahtna USA-CDM Smith JVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture for Comprehensive Construction and Engineering (C2E) FA8903-25-D-0001-0059, $15B shared capacity, 2025-2035 for design, construction and engineering at Air Force installations worldwide
• CEC-CDM Smith JVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentor-protégé joint venture for USACE Galveston District MATOC (W912HY-19-D-0001, $96M shared capacity) and USACE Mobile District Civil Works A-E Services (W91278-21-D-0045, $46M shared capacity)
• CDM-Alberici JVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture for USACE Omaha District MATOC for Contingency/RDI Response - Unrestricted (W9128F-20-D-0002, $999M shared capacity, 2019-2027)
• Mason & Hanger / CDM Smith JVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture for USACE Transatlantic Middle East District A-E Services for CENTCOM AOR (W912ER-25-D-0004, $240M shared capacity, 2025-2030)
• Utility Works JVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture for NAVFAC Atlantic Utilities Engineering and Management (N62470-21-D-0005, $70M capacity, 2021-2026) and NAVFAC Atlantic Utility Professional Services (N62470-26-D-0007, $90M capacity, 2026-2031)
• Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted webinar on emerging contaminants, PFAS and microplastics impact on water quality with panel discussion featuring AMWA member utilities
• Eastern Transportation CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with nine state departments of transportation exploring alternatives to fuel tax through Surface Transportation System Funding Alternative grant program; co-hosted webinar on sustainable transportation funding solutions
• Water Environment Foundation (WEF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with WEF and Northeast Biosolids and Residual Association (NEBRA) in 2021 to develop cost study on PFAS impact on biosolids management costs, surveying 28 facilities across the country
• Freese & Nichols | CDM Smith | COWI JVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture for USACE Galveston District MATOC (W912HY-19-D-0008, $96M shared capacity, 2019-2026) for planning, design, and engineering during construction in support of Civil Works mission

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Parsons Corporation: Engineering and defense firm with significant federal, critical infrastructure, and environmental practices. Competes with CDM Smith on USACE, Air Force, Navy, and federal environmental contract vehicles.
• Arcadis: Design and consultancy firm focused on water, environment, and resilient infrastructure. Direct competitor on US water utility, EPA, and international development pursuits, with comparable PFAS and climate-resilience positioning.
• Jacobs Solutions: Major engineering and program management peer serving federal, water, transportation, and environmental clients. Competes head-to-head on USACE, Air Force, Navy, and EPA contract vehicles, and shares CDM Smith's federal-anchored revenue mix.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with a large US federal and water/environment practice, directly competing with CDM Smith on GSA, USACE, and EPA vehicles. Both firms pursue design-build, environmental remediation, and program management for government clients.
• Tetra Tech: Engineering and consulting firm with deep water, environmental, and international development practices. Competes directly on USAID, federal water, and international infrastructure work, with comparable reliance on government clients.
• WSP Global: Global professional services firm with strong water, transportation, and environment practices. Competes with CDM Smith on municipal and federal infrastructure programs in North America and increasingly on international megaprojects.
• Stantec: Engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with a strong North American water and community-development practice. Overlaps with CDM Smith on municipal water, transportation, and environmental program management work.
• Black & Veatch: Employee-owned infrastructure firm with deep water, energy, and telecom engineering practices. Competes directly with CDM Smith on water utility megaprojects, design-build, and federal environmental work.
• HDR Inc. Employee-owned engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with federal, water, transportation, and healthcare infrastructure practices. Closely comparable in ownership structure (ESOP), scale, and government-client concentration.

Broad incumbents

• Bechtel: Larger, privately held engineering, construction, and project management firm with broader industrial and government portfolio. Competes with CDM Smith on large federal and environmental megaprojects but operates at significantly larger scale and scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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