Acquisition grows service offering at surveying firm

York-based chartered surveying firm, Gate & Bar, has acquired Architecturally Collaborated Design (ARC) on the back of four consecutive years of growth.

Gate & Bar was formed in 2019 and now focuses on the delivery of three main services – surveying, design and project management.

As part of the acquisition, ARC will be fully integrated into Gate & Bar’s service offering.

Chris Cook, director of ARC, will be joining Gate & Bar as the associate director of architecture.

He will be responsible for leading the business forward on architectural matters and championing the design element of our the firm’s services.

Nathan Hughes, director and chartered building surveyor, said: “I am really pleased to announce the acquisition of ARC and bringing Chris into the team.

“This really bolsters the services that Gate & Bar offer, in particular the design element of our three core services.

“Chris has integrated well into the team so far and has challenged us to engage new technologies and techniques. I am really excited to see this shape the future of Gate & Bar.”

Cook added: “This is a very exciting opportunity to bring my expertise, passion, core values and services of ARC to a well established brand.

“The Gate and Bar’s team are a friendly bunch who are knowledgeable and passionate about what they do.

“The modern way in which Nathan operates the company, makes for a solid foundation to allow me to build upon the success of ARC within Gate and Bar.

“I’m excited to be a part of it and to drive architecture forward within the business.”