J.S. Held, a consulting firm, completed the acquisition of CORE Planning Strategies, a provider of consulting services. Financial terms were not disclosed. "We are excited to add the professionals from CORE to the J.S. Held team. The technical, data-focused expertise of CORE further enhances our comprehensive project support services and strengthens our presence throughout Indiana and Ohio. The CORE team knows what it takes to keep complex construction projects in scope, on schedule, and within budget while delivering superior client service," Michael Collins, J.S. Held Senior Vice President.