Fire protection consultant, Jensen Hughes, is set to expand its services with the UK, Ireland and European markets following the acquisition of Jeremy Gardner Associates (JGA).

With seven offices across the UK and Ireland, London-based JGA was founded in 1993 by Jeremy Gardner with a sole focus on fire safety.

Since then, it has expanded to a staff of 70, with 1993 by Jeremy Gardner with a sole focus on fire safety and more than 6,000 completed projects, including some of the most complex construction projects in the UK, Ireland and continental Europe, such as the Microsoft campus in Dublin, St James in Edinburgh, and Wembley Park in London.


Following the acquisition, JGA will join more than 70 Jensen Hughes locations globally to better serve clients and provide a more comprehensive approach to their fire and life safety needs.

Paul Orzeske, Chief Executive Officer at Jensen Hughes, said: "The JGA team brings exceptional technical expertise and client focus, which truly helps Jensen Hughes build global recognition as a world-class company.

"We are excited to join forces with JGA. They share a similar culture and mindset around safety, security and risk mitigation for their clients, and we look forward to bringing additional fire and life safety-related capabilities to the UK and Ireland in the coming years."

Jeremy Gardner, JGA Group Managing Director and Founder, said: "We are thrilled to be a part of the Jensen Hughes family, a company that shares our commitment to safer buildings through fire safety.

"This acquisition by an industry-leading firm is a testament to the team and what we've accomplished over the last 24 years, and this new partnership will allow us to provide a more holistic approach to suit our clients' growing needs as well as bring our expertise to new markets."

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