A New Chapter | Bloom Acquires Hay Dobbs
Posted on by Bloom Companies
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in our journey as Bloom acquires Hay Dobbs, marking a significant milestone in our evolution as a full-service engineering, architecture, and construction management firm.
For over 30 years, Hay Dobbs based in St. Paul, Minnesota, has built a stellar reputation providing architecture, urban design, planning, and interiors, fostering strong relationship-based partnerships. Led by Gary Hay and Thomas Dobbs, their commitment to excellence is evident in their repeat client business and the trust they’ve established within the community. With this acquisition, we are not just expanding our team—we are enhancing our service offerings in the Minnesota market and beyond, particularly within the Education, Transit, Corporate, Energy, and Governmental sectors. Hay Dobbs will now operate as Bloom Companies, LLC DBA Bloom Hay Dobbs. Gary and Thomas will continue their legacy at Bloom as we make this transition and beyond.
“Joining Bloom Companies allows us to leverage our 31 years of experience to expand our capabilities and resources while staying true to the principles and client relationships that define Hay Dobbs. This acquisition not only strengthens our ability to serve clients locally but also enables us to bring our unique expertise to regional and national markets. With broader reach and deeper resources, we’re poised to innovate and grow in meaningful ways that will benefit both our clients and our communities.”
– Thomas Dobbs, Principal, Hay Dobbs Architects
Bloom, led by Mathew Tharaniyil, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, with branch offices in Minnesota, Illinois, and Massachusetts, has always strived to lead in the Building and Transportation markets. The addition of Hay Dobbs’ expertise will further strengthen our Building and Transportation Groups, enabling us to offer an even broader range of planning and design services to our clients.
“The Addition of Hay Dobbs fits well with our strategic vision to expand our technical capabilities and geographic presence. We are excited about the opportunity to foster relationships with new clients while building on the trust and relationship we have with our current clients”
– Mathew P Tharaniyil, President, Bloom Companies
As we integrate Hay Dobbs’ robust urban design and planning expertise with Bloom’s established engineering and architecture services, we create a vibrant tapestry of creativity, innovation, and client-focused solutions. By combining our strengths, we’re well-equipped to take on new challenges and embrace opportunities in a dynamic marketplace. Together, we will keep delivering outstanding value to our clients while fostering the trusted relationships that define us.