Turner and Townsend acquires Thinc

Turner and Townsend acquires ThincTurner & Townsend, a global program management and construction consultancy with 87 offices in 36 countries, has acquired Australian project management specialist Thinc.The acquisition makes Turner & Townsend the nation’s largest independent project management firm, doubling the consultancy’s workforce in Australia.Thinc’s Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Hardy, will now lead a specialised project management practice – Turner & Townsend Thinc – within the company’s Australian operation. More than 400 staff will be located across ten offices.”By joining with Turner & Townsend we will maintain our independent approach while also strengthening our offering to clients,” Hardy says.Vincent Clancy, CEO of Turner & Townsend, says that the acquisition is part of Turner & Townsend’s wider strategy for growth.”We have secured several high-profile wins, including the country’s largest public transport scheme – Sydney’s North West Rail Link,” Clancy explains.”The acquisition of Thinc brings even greater capability, knowledge and expertise to our Australia business. Our clients rely on our blend of global expertise and in-depth local knowledge to help them get crucial business decisions right, and Thinc’s talented team will bolster both our skills base and our offering in Australia,” Clancy concludes.