Acquisition synergies Paulsen Architects was acquired by I+S Group, expanding ISG's architecture service line. This creates cross-sell opportunities for ISG's broader engineering, planning and multidisciplinary capabilities to Paulsen’s existing healthcare, education and government client base.

Small firm with niche Paulsen operated as a design-focused, full-service practice with a lean team, implying potential for ISG to scale specialized services to smaller, high-focus projects and leverage ISG’s larger resource pool.

Regional expansion ISG’s presence across Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin combined with Paulsen’s Minnesota footprint offers a stronger regional client access point for pursuing healthcare, education and municipal projects in the upper Midwest.

Cross-domain opportunities With ISG’s ten in-house disciplines, there is potential to integrate Paulsen’s interior design, landscape architecture and planning strengths with ISG’s engineering capabilities for holistic project delivery on public sector and educational campuses.

Growth and visibility Revenue indicates mid-market sizing; marketing and business development can emphasize a broader scale offering and integrated services to bid on larger, multi-disciplinary projects previously served by larger multinationals in the region.