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Leveling up post-acquisition integration: the Vantage Framework
For AEC firms on a rapid growth path, especially private equity-backed platform firms managing simultaneous deals, post-acquisition integration can feel like navigating permanent whitewater.
There's urgency to create stability early on and an imperative to build lasting value long term.
The pace of acquisition and the inherent complexity of bringing two or more firms together can make it difficult to get a true read on how teams are collaborating and where value is being created after the initial stabilization work is complete.
North by Northeast’s Vantage Integration Framework was developed specifically for AEC firms to provide leaders visibility into what’s actually working and not working across seven key integration areas.
The framework allows leaders to make informed decisions on where to allocate resources, where to course correct, and where opportunity exists to lean in and take the integration to the next level.
Continuity & Stabilization
Systems & process integration
Organizational structure
Financial standards & reporting
Client alignment, book of business
Legal & regulatory compliance
HR onboarding, payroll, benefits
Shared services alignment
Comms planning & execution
Contracts & procurement
Database testing & cut-over
Day One planning & execution
Full Integration & Value Realization
The Vantage Integration Framework
Our framework creates a structure for integration teams that focuses planning and assesses progress across seven key integration areas. Taken together, the areas provide a comprehensive view of what’s needed for initial planning and for tracking integration health on an ongoing basis.
A deal’s strategic rationale and integration goals drive how the areas are prioritized with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and management, which creates connection and improves outcomes across the board. The framework brings the people side of integration into clear focus so firms can truly engage teams, foster trust, and build capacity for growth.
Working with North x Northeast
We work with AEC firms across all phases of the integration lifecycle, meeting clients where they are.
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Early pre-close engagement provides an opportunity to build an integrated planning approach from Day One.
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Post-close, we deliver a real-time snapshot of integration health, identify risks and opportunities, and create a structured path forward.
Conference culture
There’s an energy after a great industry conference when you feel connected with new people in your field, inspired by their expertise and project work, and excited to apply new ideas and ways of working. That's what a well-executed integration can feel like for employees.
It’s the fastest path to realizing deal value and the foundational approach we bring to our work with clients.
Knowledge
sharing & management
Talent development & retention
Operations & people management
Project execution & client experience
Business development & sales
Pursuits marketing & capture planning
Comms & brand strategy