Richmond, VA — AKF, a global leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection engineering (MEP/FP), information and communication technology (ICT), as well as commissioning, design, and consulting, has expanded its presence in the Southeastern U.S. with the acquisition of Richmond based Bold Rock Engineering Group, an MEP/FP and commissioning firm serving the region for nearly four decades.Bold Rock’s commitment to higher education, workplace, hospitality, and healthcare clients complements AKF’s already strong portfolio in these practice areas, as does its expertise in the transportation, government, and utilities sectors.Bold Rock’s notable projects include the redevelopment of Main Street Station, Richmond’s historic railroad station; the expansion and renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport's International Arrivals Building; Loudon County’s Metro Rail Station Parking; the new Regattas Dining Hall at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA; and the recently renovated 410-key Richmond Marriott.“This partnership makes sense for all parties involved,” said AKF CEO, Dino DeFeo, PE, “for AKF, for Bold Rock, and especially for our clients.