Parsons (NYSE: PSN) reported $904M in revenue for the first quarter of 2019, up 20 percent from the same period last year. The Pasadena, Calif.-based company said Tuesday it posted $1.2B in contract awards during the quarter with a total backlog of $8.6B and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4x.

Parsons has merged into a single structure its infrastructure and federal business units to align the company’s end-to-end platforms with its client set and create joint research-and-development initiatives. Chuck Harrington, Parsons chairman and CEO, said in a statement released Thursday said the company aims to increase organizational agility, collaboration and …

Pasadena, Calif.-based company Parsons has acquired Polaris Alpha from Arlington Capital Partners as part of a technology investment program. Parsons said Monday it will merge its knowledge in artificial and signals intelligence and data analytics with Polaris Alpha’s machine learning, data, video, multisource analytics and automated reasoning offerings. “The acquisition …

Parsons has purchased Williams Electric for an undisclosed sum as part of the Pasadena, California-based engineering services contractor’s move to expand its control systems business. Fort Walton Beach, Florida-based Williams Electric is a privately held company that provides electrical, control system integration, general contracting and energy infrastructure platforms and services …

Parsons moved to grow its oil and gas market offerings with the acquisition of T.J. Cross Engineers, a professional services provider in the energy sector. “We believe that combining Parsons’ engineering, procurement and construction services platform with T.J. Cross’ strong engineering base provides an exciting engine for growth, ” Chuck …

Richard McFarland has been promoted from vice president to senior vice president of government relations at Parsons‘ government services segment,  where he will be responsible for national security and other federal programs. “He has made a tremendous impact on the corporation since joining us in 2010, building on our relationships on …

Hamed Zaghw, formerly executive director for the Middle East-Africa region at Parsons, has been named president of the company’s business operations in that part of the world — Parsons International Ltd. Zaghw started in the position Aug. 3 and will oversee the construction and engineering services contractor’s activities in the Middle East and …

Parsons Corp. has acquired Secure Mission Solutions from Riordan, Lewis & Haden Equity Partners for an undisclosed amount in a move to expand Parsons’ cybersecurity market presence. Secure Mission Solutions will be integrated into Parsons’ government services business unit that is led by Mary Ann Hopkins, Parsons said Friday. Chuck Harrington, Parsons …

Parsons has moved to expand its transportation market footprint by acquiring infrastructure engineering, management and technical services provider Delcan for an undisclosed sum. Delcan also supplies integrated system products to help customers manage railroad, highway, water, freight and intelligent transport projects, Parsons said Tuesday. Chuck Harrington, Parsons’ chairman and CEO, …

Parsons Corp. has acquired a provider of operations and maintenance services services to federal, state and local government agencies for an undisclosed amount. First Support Services, formerly a subsidiary of FirstGroup, holds the majority of its contracts with the U.S. Air Force and Navy, Parsons said Friday. Chuck Harrington, Parsons …