Black & White Engineering Opened Two U.S. Offices
The firm expanded into Virginia and Tampa as demand for mission-critical infrastructure facilities grows.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Remote Work
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Black & White Engineering has established new locations in Virginia and Tampa, Florida, to support its North American operations. This expansion follows a period of rapid headcount growth driven by rising demand for digital and AI infrastructure.
Why it matters
The firm's localized growth reflects a broader pivot toward proximity to mission-critical building projects in the U.S. Driven by AI and digital infrastructure investment, engineering firms are increasingly positioning staff closer to these high-value data center and technology clients.
The firm has scaled its workforce to 1,300 employees, up from 100 in 2020. The company now plans to reach a North American team size of 200 staff members by 2029.
The players
Black & White Engineering
An engineering firm providing design and technical services for mission-critical facilities.
Fergus Davidson
The area director leading the firm's operational team in Tampa, Florida.
Matthew James
The technical director managing the firm's operations in Virginia.
The details
The expansion places the engineering firm directly into hubs requiring specialized technical design for mission-critical buildings. Regional leadership, including area director Fergus Davidson in Tampa and technical director Matthew James in Virginia, will oversee the localized delivery of these projects. The move aligns with the firm's goal to support infrastructure clients locally rather than through centralized service models.
Timeline
The firm reported a headcount of 100 employees in 2020.
The North American expansion to 200 staff is targeted for 2029.
Market Landscape
Black & White Engineering is following the surge in data center and AI-related capital expenditure projects to secure local market share. This expansion mirrors broader trends where engineering service providers scale regional offices to maintain proximity to infrastructure-heavy clients.
Operators in the infrastructure and real estate sectors should monitor the entry of specialized firms into their regions as competition for technical talent intensifies. Firms should evaluate whether their current service providers have the necessary local footprint to meet tighter project timelines.
The takeaway
Rapid scaling in mission-critical engineering demonstrates the value of local presence to capture current AI-infrastructure demand. Operators should track regional hiring announcements by major service providers to identify shifts in industry capacity and competitive pressure for skilled technical roles.
What happens next
The company has maintained ongoing plans to open an additional office in Texas.
Further reading
For more on industry hiring and expansion trends, see Remote Work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Construction Briefing.
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