Engineering Services Acquisitions in United States

The Stonewall Group, a national architecture platform headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, acquired Architectural Alliance, Inc., an architectural design firm headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware (with an additional office in Exton, Pennsylvania). Architectural Alliance will continue to operate under its existing brand and leadership team, while gaining access to Stonewall’s investment, operational support, and national platform to expand capabilities across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

PRIME AE Group, Inc., a Platform Holdings managed company, acquired Klavon Design Associates, Inc., an award-winning landscape architecture and planning firm. The acquisition expands PRIME AE’s capabilities in landscape architecture, planning, sustainability, and federal (including Department of Defense) work. Klavon, founded in 1996, is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Agellus Capital acquired Omaha-based Crux Consulting, a fire and life safety design, engineering, and consulting firm. Crux will join Agellus’ portfolio company Bluejack Fire & Life Safety, where the combined engineering organization will operate as Orcus Fire Risk to expand capabilities across code consulting, risk modeling, engineering/design, and related services.

Colliers has acquired Ramos Consulting Services, a California-based provider of program management, construction management, and engineering services for major public transit projects. The deal expands Colliers Engineering & Design’s U.S. public transportation capabilities and presence in the California transit market; financial terms were not disclosed. Ramos’ senior leadership will continue to lead the business and become significant shareholders in Colliers Engineering under its partnership model.

Consor Engineers, a Miami-based engineering and advisory firm backed by New Mountain Capital, has acquired Cavnue. The combination aims to integrate Cavnue’s AI-enabled smart roads platform (including digital-twin roadway capabilities using sensors/cameras/digital infrastructure) with Consor’s transportation engineering and delivery services to support infrastructure modernization across the United States.

SI Solutions, LLC (through its advanced engineering division, Structural Integrity Associates, Inc.) acquired Radiological Solutions, Inc. to expand its nuclear energy capabilities. The acquisition adds expertise in nuclear plant chemistry, radiological controls, radiation protection, emergency preparedness, and specialized sampling/monitoring equipment to support nuclear facilities.

Pape-Dawson acquired Kentucky-based civil engineering firm Prism Engineering. Prism Engineering provides civil engineering services for commercial, industrial, and residential development projects, and the deal marks Pape-Dawson’s inaugural expansion into Kentucky as part of its continued U.S. growth.

Tandem Engineering acquired Ann Arbor Architects Collaborative, Inc., a multidisciplinary architecture and interior design firm headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The transaction closed on February 2, 2026, with Generational Group serving as M&A advisor to the seller.

The Stonewall Group, a national platform that acquires and operates architecture and engineering firms, acquired ADG Architecture, LLC, a full-service architecture, planning, and interior design firm headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. The deal expands Stonewall’s presence in the Southeast and adds ADG as a new studio within Stonewall’s network; ADG leadership is expected to remain in place post-transaction. The transaction closed on October 31, 2025.

G2 Consulting Group, LLC, a Troy, Michigan-based provider of geotechnical, environmental, and construction engineering services, acquired Construction Testing Services (CTS), an engineering services firm with more than 40 years of experience serving Michigan’s Bay Area and Thumb region. The deal adds CTS’ nine-person team and is intended to expand G2’s in-state footprint and capabilities in geotechnical engineering and materials testing, while supporting a succession planning transition. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Control Point Associates, Inc., a land surveying and geospatial services firm, completed the acquisition of Virginia-based Rouse-Sirine Associates, Ltd., a provider of land surveying and subsurface utility engineering (S.U.E.) services. The deal marks Control Point’s entry into the Virginia market and expands its East Coast office footprint to 12 locations, strengthening its Mid-Atlantic presence. Rouse-Sirine’s team will remain in place and ongoing projects are expected to continue without interruption.

M. Hajjar & Associates, a consulting, engineering, and architectural firm headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, was sold to an undisclosed private investor. The transaction, advised by Generational Group, closed on January 22, 2026.

SAM Companies acquired Hyatt Survey Services, Inc., a Florida-based land surveying, mapping, and hydrographic services firm. The deal expands SAM’s geospatial and inspection capabilities and strengthens its presence in Florida and the broader Southeast infrastructure market.

Engineering Resource Group, Inc. (ERG), a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering, consulting, and design firm, received a strategic investment from private equity firm Godspeed Capital Management LP. Godspeed will partner with ERG’s management team to establish ERG as its new platform for an MEP-focused engineering, consulting, and design business across Mississippi and the broader Southeastern United States; financial terms were not disclosed.

Arora Engineers, a portfolio company of Jacmel Partners, acquired J.A. Watts, LLC (JWI) to add program and construction management capabilities. JWI, founded in 1999 and based in Chicago, provides infrastructure construction, project, and program management services, strengthening Arora’s aviation, transportation, and broader infrastructure solutions across the full project lifecycle.

GSE Solutions acquired Iddeal Concepts, Iddeal Services, and Iddeal Solutions to expand its engineering program offerings for nuclear and energy generation customers. The acquisition adds Iddeal’s enterprise IT and data management capabilities, on-site project support and training, specialized ASME Code expertise, and the IDDEAL Software Suite used to manage engineering, inspection, and compliance activities. Iddeal will operate under GSE Solutions with leadership and technical experts remaining in place.

Arlington Capital Partners has acquired Pond & Company, a full-service design, engineering, architecture, planning and construction management firm serving regulatory-driven, mission-critical projects for federal government and commercial customers across energy, infrastructure and life sciences end markets. The deal represents Arlington’s first platform investment from its recently closed $6 billion Fund VII. DC Capital Partners sold its majority stake in Pond, which it originally acquired in July 2019; financial terms were not disclosed.

WSB LLC, a portfolio company of GHK Capital Partners, acquired NEO Virtus Engineering Inc., an engineering consulting firm specializing in photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage system design. The deal expands WSB’s power/energy capabilities and geographic reach, adding expertise in PV, energy storage, interconnection, and power system engineering services.

WSB LLC acquired NEO Virtus Engineering, a specialized engineering consulting firm focused on photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage system design. The deal expands WSB’s power/energy infrastructure capabilities and geographic reach; WSB is a portfolio company of GHK Capital Partners.

Verdantas acquired PACE Engineers, Inc., a multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Kirkland, Washington with operations across Washington and Oregon. The deal expands Verdantas’ multidisciplinary consulting capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Pacific Northwest; financial terms were not disclosed. Sterling Investment Partners was cited as Verdantas’ private equity backer supporting the acquisition.

ZenaTech, Inc. completed the acquisition of L.D. King, Inc., a Los Angeles-area civil engineering and land surveying firm founded in 1965. The deal is ZenaTech’s 20th acquisition in its first year of expanding its Drone as a Service (DaaS) platform, aimed at modernizing legacy field services and supporting opportunities such as wildfire management, post-disaster assessment, and public works projects in Southern California.

Align Capital Partners (ACP) acquired Armko Industries, a Dallas–Fort Worth-based engineering consulting firm specializing in building envelope, roofing, and waterproofing consulting, establishing Armko as ACP’s newest platform investment in the AEC sector. Armko founder Rodney Ruebsahm will retire as part of the transaction, and industry executive Josh Brown will lead the company going forward; financial terms were not disclosed.

ATIS, a Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP) portfolio company, acquired Bayline Lift Technologies to expand its elevator and escalator inspection and consulting footprint in the Mid-Atlantic and nationally. Bayline, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, provides independent elevator inspections, specifications, consulting, training, and related architectural/engineering capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.

ZenaTech, Inc. acquired VARA 3D, Inc., a surveying and 3D mapping firm focused on commercial, residential, and solar-energy projects. The deal expands ZenaTech’s Drone-as-a-Service offerings into the solar infrastructure market, including future drone-based solar panel inspection, maintenance, and washing. The acquisition closed in mid-December 2025.

Reserve Advisors acquired Waldman Engineering Consultants, Inc., a full-service engineering and consulting firm focused on building evaluation and inspection services. The transaction, advised by Generational Group, closed on December 18, 2025.

PRIME AE Group, Inc., a Platform Holdings-managed engineering and architecture firm, acquired Faller, Davis & Associates, Inc. (FDA), a Florida-based consulting civil engineering firm focused on transportation design/operations/planning and environmental services. The deal strengthens PRIME AE’s presence in Florida and the broader Southeast and expands its capacity to serve public-sector infrastructure clients statewide, including along key corridors such as the Gulf Coast and the I-4 corridor.

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), a portfolio company of Bernhard Capital Partners (BCP), and Project Management Advisors (PMA) announced a merger to create an integrated, scaled institutional program management and real estate advisory platform. The combined firm will have more than 450 professionals serving social and institutional infrastructure clients nationwide, with both brands remaining visible during integration.

Jensen Hughes, backed by Gryphon Investors, acquired Safety Management Services, Inc. (SMS), an engineering firm specializing in process safety hazards analysis and energetic materials consulting, testing, and related compliance and risk services. Headquartered in West Jordan, Utah and founded in 1998, SMS serves commercial clients and government agencies, including national laboratories and defense operations.

OceanSound Partners made a control/strategic investment in Burns Engineering, a Philadelphia-based provider of specialized engineering, technical design, and consulting services across transportation, critical infrastructure, and the built environment. Burns’ existing leadership team, including Matthew and John Burns, will retain a significant ownership stake and continue to lead the business; financial terms were not disclosed.

Qualus Corporation acquired Aquawolf, the transmission and distribution engineering subsidiary of Mammoth Energy focused on high-voltage transmission infrastructure. The deal expands Qualus’ transmission and distribution engineering capabilities and adds new offices in San Diego, Denver, and Vancouver, Washington, supporting services such as line routing, engineering design, and construction support for grid modernization projects.

ZenaTech, Inc. completed the acquisition of Smith Surveying Group LLC, a Jacksonville, Florida-based land surveying and inspection firm serving municipal, aviation, and commercial markets. The deal expands ZenaTech’s Drone as a Service network and strengthens its capabilities to serve government and aviation customers in the fast-growing Jacksonville metro area.

McKim & Creed, an employee-owned engineering, planning, and geospatial services firm, acquired Texas-based engineering consulting firm Signature Automation, LLC. The deal expands McKim & Creed’s electrical and instrumentation (E&I) and controls capabilities and strengthens its presence in Texas, adding Signature Automation’s SCADA, control systems programming, and related engineering services for municipal water/wastewater and other sectors.

Egis acquired RockSol Consulting Group, Inc., a Colorado-based transportation infrastructure firm, to expand its transportation engineering presence across the Mountain States and the Western United States. RockSol, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Thornton, Colorado, adds a 240+ person team providing engineering, planning, environmental compliance, design, construction management, inspection, and materials testing services.

Milrose Consultants acquired Surface Design Group, funded by a senior credit facility arranged by Monroe Capital. Surface Design Group, headquartered in New York, adds building-envelope focused architectural and engineering services (including façade consulting) that expand Milrose’s end-to-end architecture and engineering consulting offerings. Milrose Consultants is an existing portfolio company of Southfield Capital.

The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. (Sanborn) announced the strategic integration of EDCON-PRJ into the Sanborn family of companies, with EDCON-PRJ becoming a Sanborn subsidiary. The combination expands Sanborn’s geophysical surveying offerings and provides EDCON-PRJ access to Sanborn’s national aircraft fleet, advanced sensor platforms, and enhanced data-processing and AI-driven analytics capabilities.

Guidant Power acquired Mitchell & Lindsey, an electrical safety consulting and training firm, to deepen its arc flash assessment, compliance training, and testing capabilities. The deal also adds specialized expertise serving healthcare facilities, strengthening Guidant Power’s national electrical safety, reliability, and training offering for industrial, commercial, and healthcare clients.

Pape-Dawson acquired Coffman Associates, a nationally recognized airport planning firm founded in 1979 with offices in Kansas and Arizona. The deal expands Pape-Dawson’s aviation practice and geographic reach, adding specialized airport planning as well as environmental and noise/land-use study capabilities.

Ardurra Group, Inc., a U.S. engineering and consulting firm and a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., acquired MKN & Associates, Inc., a California-based water and wastewater engineering firm serving municipalities and government agencies. MKN will continue operating from its headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California, and the deal strengthens Ardurra’s water practice and presence across the Western United States.

Apex Test Labs acquired the operations of Bureau Veritas’ electrical testing laboratory in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The acquisition expands Apex’s electrical component testing capabilities while maintaining continuity of service, personnel, and leadership at the lab. Apex Test Labs is backed by BGM Ventures and the Trilogy Group.

Stark Tech acquired Day Automation, a New York-based provider of building automation, security, and energy management solutions. The deal expands Stark Tech’s building technology capabilities and strengthens its presence across New York State, including continued focus in the K–12 education market.

UES acquired GEOMAT, a geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and special inspection consultancy founded in 2003. GEOMAT, headquartered in Farmington, New Mexico with a branch in Albuquerque, expands UES’s West region presence into New Mexico, and GEOMAT will continue to be led by President Matt Cramer.

BW Design Group, an integrated architecture, engineering, and construction firm and system integrator, announced it has acquired Malisko, a system integration and automation company. The deal expands BW Design Group’s capabilities in process controls/automation, industrial networking and cybersecurity, data integration/visualization, and manufacturing systems modernization to deliver more end-to-end solutions for complex manufacturing and technology environments.

AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. acquired C2AE, Inc., a Michigan-based architecture and engineering firm with eight locations and about 120 professionals across Michigan and upstate New York. Headquartered in Lansing and founded in 1966, C2AE provides architecture and multi-discipline engineering services (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical) to public- and private-sector clients, including government and transportation agencies. The deal supports AtkinsRéalis’ U.S. growth strategy by expanding its Upper Midwest footprint and capabilities in end-markets such as water, transportation, and buildings.

Corgan, a Dallas-based global architecture and design firm, acquired Cooper Robertson, a New York–based architecture, planning, and urban design practice. The acquisition expands Corgan’s capabilities in civic, cultural, and higher-education environments while giving Cooper Robertson greater scale and access to Corgan’s global network and resources. Financial terms were not disclosed, and Morrissey Goodale advised Corgan.

Apex Companies, LLC announced the acquisition of Forsgren Associates, Inc., a multi-discipline civil engineering, environmental sciences, and land surveying consulting firm serving the Intermountain West. Forsgren will continue operating under its existing brand as “Forsgren, an Apex Company,” expanding Apex’s engineering depth and regional presence across infrastructure, water, transportation, and environmental services.

Cumming Group, an international project management and cost consulting firm, announced that New England-based owner's project management consultancy LeftField has joined the firm. The transaction expands Cumming Group’s footprint in New England and strengthens its ability to serve public- and private-sector clients across the Northeast, particularly in K–12 education and other public capital programs.

Osmose Utilities, Inc. acquired Centillion Solutions, Inc., an engineering services provider specializing in telecommunications infrastructure. The deal expands Osmose’s ability to provide end-to-end technical services for telecom operators, including fiber engineering, OSP design, make-ready and permitting, and post-construction support. Osmose is a portfolio company of EQT Infrastructure; no seller or financial terms were disclosed.

Trinity Consultants acquired Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B), a New York-based mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection (MEP/FP) engineering firm. JB&B will operate within Trinity’s Built Environment division, expanding Trinity’s engineering capabilities across commercial, healthcare, life sciences, aviation and data center markets. As part of the transaction, JB&B managing partner Walter Mehl, Jr. will become Divisional President of Trinity’s Built Environment division.

Salas O'Brien announced it is welcoming M/E Engineering in a strategic merger to expand its mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) and sustainable design capabilities in upstate New York. M/E Engineering, with more than 200 employees across Rochester, Buffalo, Schenectady, and Syracuse, will retain its existing leadership team and office locations under Salas O'Brien’s “local everywhere” integration approach.

Parris Javaid, Inc., parent company of Parraid, LLC, announced it has acquired DesignLinx Hardware Solutions, Inc., an engineering firm specializing in high-performance FPGA, SoC, and embedded software design. DesignLinx will operate as a sister company and collaborate with Parraid to accelerate next-generation telemetry and communications products, with plans for DesignLinx teams to migrate into Parraid over time.

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture (RVi) has added/combined with award-winning landscape architecture and urban planning studio Talson Design. The transaction expands RVi’s capabilities and talent footprint in Texas, with Talson Design headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. RVi is part of the Atwell Family of Companies.

Pape-Dawson acquired Innerlight Engineering, a Florida-based civil engineering, surveying, and land planning firm. The deal expands Pape-Dawson’s resources and service offerings in Florida, particularly across the Northwest Florida region, and represents the company’s fifth acquisition in Florida over the past three years.

WSB LLC, a GHK Capital Partners-backed infrastructure engineering and consulting firm, acquired Agbara Engineering, a power delivery engineering firm focused on transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable energy design. The deal expands WSB’s power/energy capabilities and adds more than 50 Agbara employees, with the firms planning to unify their market strategy under the WSB brand in early 2026. Morrissey Goodale initiated the transaction and advised Agbara Engineering.

Certerra acquired Farabaugh Engineering & Testing Inc. (FETLabs), a McKeesport, Pennsylvania-based engineering laboratory providing testing, inspections, auditing, and related engineering services for construction and building components. The deal expands Certerra’s Analytical Labs and Building Products divisions and strengthens its testing capabilities and geographic reach across key U.S. markets.

STV Group, Incorporated acquired Cypress Construction Management, LLC, a program, project and construction management firm serving public-sector clients across California. Following the transaction, Cypress will operate as “Cypress Construction Management, an STV Company,” strengthening STV’s PM/CM capabilities in Northern California.

SLR acquired US-based mining engineering and metallurgical testing specialists Forte Dynamics and Forte Analytical. Founded in 2017 and led by principals Barry Carlson, Brendan Fetter, and Clint Green, Forte operates primarily from Colorado and Utah and serves precious metals, base metals, and critical minerals clients across North America and internationally. The deal strengthens SLR’s mining capabilities in North America and expands its integrated technical, advisory, and sustainability services across the mining lifecycle.

CHA Consulting, Inc., a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, acquired Steger & Bizzell Engineering, LLC (Steger Bizzell), a Central Texas civil engineering firm focused on water/wastewater, land development, and surveying. Headquartered in Georgetown near Austin, Steger Bizzell will rebrand as “Steger Bizzell, A CHA Company,” adding 50+ technical experts to CHA’s 2,100+ employee platform across 55+ offices. The transaction closed on September 26, 2025, with GulfStar Group serving as exclusive financial advisor to Steger Bizzell.

RailPros, an Irving, Texas-based rail industry services firm, completed the acquisition of Design Nine, Inc., an engineering services company founded in 1986. The deal expands RailPros’ railroad engineering capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Midwest through Design Nine’s St. Louis, Missouri office, supporting clients across freight, passenger, and short line rail systems.

ZenaTech, Inc. announced the closing of its acquisition of Putt Land Surveying, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based land survey firm. The deal is intended to accelerate ZenaTech’s Drone as a Service (DaaS) growth and expand surveying and drone-enabled service capacity across the Phoenix area and the state of Arizona. This marks ZenaTech’s eleventh acquisition supporting its U.S. DaaS expansion strategy.

Consertus, Inc., backed by Round Table Capital (RTC) Partners, announced that OAC Services has joined Consertus as part of its build-out of a global capital program management and advisory platform integrating digital innovation, consulting, and project delivery. Morrissey Goodale advised OAC Services on the transaction.

SJE, Inc. announced the acquisition of LangeTech Inc., a provider of consulting, programming, and engineering services for the automation industry. The deal is intended to scale SJE’s Engineered Control Solutions (ECS) business unit and expand its U.S. footprint and service capabilities in control systems integration, including SCADA and water/wastewater infrastructure services.

SLR announced it has acquired A. DiCesare Associates, P.C. (ADA), a Connecticut-based engineering firm specializing in highway and railroad bridge inspection and design, including underwater inspection services. The acquisition expands SLR’s transportation engineering and inspection capabilities and strengthens its infrastructure design and construction engineering solutions across the Northeastern United States.

WSB LLC acquired CAS Consulting & Services, Inc., a multidisciplinary civil engineering firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. The deal expands WSB’s presence in Texas and the southwestern United States and strengthens its water/wastewater and construction management capabilities. WSB is a portfolio company of middle-market private equity firm GHK Capital Partners LP.

KGD Architecture, a Washington, D.C.-based multidisciplinary architecture and design firm, entered into a strategic partnership with Signal Hill Equity Partners. The investment adds KGD alongside Signal Hill’s existing AEC investments—CSArch, ZMM Architects and Engineers, and Kluber Architects + Engineers—to build a broader national AEC platform focused on social infrastructure sectors; financial terms were not disclosed.

Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) acquired Applied Sciences Consulting, Inc., a Tampa, Florida-based engineering firm specializing in water and stormwater solutions for public-sector clients across Florida. The all-cash deal expands Parsons’ water capabilities and Florida presence, and Applied Sciences will be integrated into Parsons’ North America Infrastructure business unit.

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC (AKS) has officially merged with Lancaster Mobley, effective October 1, 2025. The combination adds traffic engineering and transportation planning capabilities to AKS and establishes a new AKS office in Portland, Oregon.

Shive-Hattery acquired Montgomery Roth Architecture & Interior Design, a 14-person architecture and interior design firm based in Houston, Texas. Montgomery Roth will operate as "Montgomery Roth, a Division of Shive-Hattery," with principals John Montgomery and Lisa Roth continuing to lead the Houston office, expanding Shive-Hattery’s gaming, hospitality, and multifamily design capabilities and presence in the Southwest.

E Source has completed the acquisition of CF Power, a power systems engineering firm specializing in grid modernization, interconnection studies, power system analysis, and transmission planning. Backed by Align Capital Partners, the deal expands E Source’s ability to support utilities and developers from early-stage planning through engineering execution for energy infrastructure transformation.

BNP Associates, Inc., a Godspeed Capital-backed air transportation consulting and engineering firm, acquired Studdiford Technical Solutions, LLC (STS), a consulting firm focused on airport systems development and transportation security. The deal expands BNP’s airport terminal design and aviation technology capabilities, adding expertise in baggage/material handling, checked baggage screening, and airport security work including projects with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Agile Utility Partners acquired Ground Hawk, LLC, a provider of subsurface utility inspection, locating, and mapping services. The deal expands Agile’s technical field services capabilities and strengthens its offering as a comprehensive solutions provider to utilities, asset owners, and engineering firms.

SimuTech Group and Ozen Engineering announced a strategic merger to combine their engineering simulation software, services, and support capabilities for customers across North America. The companies will maintain separate branding and operations through the end of 2025, with full brand unification planned for early 2026 under the SimuTech Group name.

Pape-Dawson acquired Georgia-based civil engineering and surveying firm Gaskins + LeCraw, expanding its footprint in Georgia and Alabama. Gaskins + LeCraw adds 176 employees across six offices and strengthens Pape-Dawson’s regional engineering, surveying, permitting, landscape architecture, and planning capabilities.

Ardurra Group, Inc. announced the acquisition of Perteet Inc., a Washington-based infrastructure consulting firm with transportation expertise and public-agency partnerships. Perteet will continue operating from its headquarters in Everett, Washington, strengthening Ardurra’s transportation capabilities and Pacific Northwest presence.

Aperture, LLC, a Genstar Capital portfolio company, announced the acquisition of Bryant Consultants Operating, LLC ("Bryant Consultants"). Bryant Consultants provides geotechnical engineering and forensic consulting services and will join Aperture to expand capabilities and support continued growth in geotechnical and forensic consulting.

Salas O'Brien has expanded its engineering capabilities through a strategic merger with AME Consulting Engineers. The combination strengthens both firms’ presence in federal government and aviation work and adds depth in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology design services.

Signal Hill Equity Partners made a strategic investment in Kluber Architects + Engineers, an architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Aurora, Illinois. The investment adds Kluber to Signal Hill’s growing national AEC platform alongside prior investments CSArch and ZMM Architects, expanding coverage across social infrastructure end markets including government, education, and healthcare while maintaining Kluber’s existing leadership team.

CHA has acquired Midwestern Engineers, Inc., an Indiana-based engineering firm focused on water, wastewater, stormwater, and survey solutions. The deal expands CHA’s water resources and critical infrastructure capabilities across Indiana, with Midwestern rebranding as “Midwestern Engineers, Inc., A CHA Company.”

The Stonewall Group, a private investment firm focused on architecture and engineering services, announced a partnership with AMDG Architects. AMDG Architects, an architecture and interior design firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, becomes The Stonewall Group’s sixth partnership as the firm continues building its A&E platform across the United States.

Milrose Consultants, backed by Southfield Capital, completed the acquisition of Borne Consulting, a San Francisco-based architectural engineering firm specializing in building envelope solutions. The deal marks Milrose’s fourteenth acquisition since partnering with Southfield and expands Milrose’s presence and technical capabilities in Northern California, particularly in envelope consulting and restoration services.

Pape-Dawson acquired Bonnett Design Group (BDG), a Maitland, Florida-based firm specializing in landscape architecture and planning. The deal strengthens Pape-Dawson’s Florida footprint and expands multidisciplinary service offerings for infrastructure and land development projects, marking its fourth acquisition in the state following prior purchases of Poulos & Bennett, GradyMinor, and Morris Engineering.

Qualus Corporation acquired dk Engineering, a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. The acquisition expands Qualus’ power infrastructure capabilities and footprint across the western United States, adding dk’s expertise in advisory, planning, geospatial analysis, modeling/feasibility studies, and construction management for utilities and renewable and energy storage developers.

Circet USA, the U.S. entity of global network services provider Circet, completed its acquisition of Gemini Communications and its subsidiaries Blue Streak and CCU. The transaction expands Circet USA’s outside plant (OSP) fiber construction, maintenance, repair, and restoration capabilities for U.S. communications operators.

Ardurra Group, Inc., a Littlejohn & Co.-backed engineering and consulting firm, acquired J.R. Wauford & Company, Consulting Engineers, Inc., a Nashville-based water and wastewater engineering firm. The acquisition expands Ardurra’s water/wastewater capabilities and strengthens its presence in Tennessee and the broader region, with J.R. Wauford continuing to operate from its Nashville headquarters.

Atwell, LLC acquired Manhard Consulting, a nearly 400-person engineering and surveying firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The deal is Atwell’s largest acquisition in its 120-year history and is intended to expand Atwell’s nationwide capabilities across land development and energy-related markets; financial terms were not disclosed.

Legacy Ventures Group, a Minneapolis-based private equity investment group, acquired Fargo Engineering Inc., an engineering solutions and technology services firm headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. Fargo Engineering provides automated test systems and services for manufacturers of complex industrial goods with sophisticated electronics and electro-mechanical devices. True North Mergers & Acquisitions and Sunbelt Business Advisors advised Fargo Engineering on the sale.

VDA, Inc., a vertical transportation consulting and inspection firm, announced it has acquired Central Elevator Inspections and 1 Above Elevator Inspections. The deals expand VDA’s elevator and escalator inspection coverage in the U.S., adding strength in the Mid-Atlantic (Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, D.C.) and creating a foothold in Colorado.

DLR Group, a global integrated design firm, announced that Atlanta-based Collins Cooper Carusi Architects (CCCA) has joined the firm. The combination expands DLR Group’s presence in the Southeast by establishing a permanent Atlanta operation and strengthens its higher education capabilities, particularly on-campus student housing.

VDA, a vertical transportation consulting and inspection firm, announced the acquisition of HKA Vertical Transportation Consulting. The deal expands VDA’s footprint in the western United States and strengthens its national and international capabilities following prior additions of D2E (UK) and Suncoast Elevator Inspections (Florida).

ZenaTech, Inc. acquired Cardinal Civil Resources, a land surveying and engineering firm headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia with operations across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The deal marks ZenaTech’s eighth and largest Drone as a Service (DaaS) acquisition to date, expanding its DaaS footprint in the U.S. Southeast and adding government and commercial customers including the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Atwell acquired a majority stake in Centurion Power, a Washougal, Washington-based provider of third-party electrical acceptance testing, inspection, certification, and commissioning services for the electrical power industry. The acquisition expands Atwell’s electrical testing capabilities serving utility, power generation, renewable energy, industrial, and mission critical/data center markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX), a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired ADAMS Management Services Corporation (ADAMS), a healthcare-focused program and project management firm. The deal expands VERTEX’s healthcare program management capabilities and national reach, enhancing its ability to support complex healthcare capital programs from planning through execution. ADAMS will continue operating as “ADAMS, A VERTEX Company,” with its leadership and service model remaining in place.

Circet USA, a provider of network infrastructure services, acquired SourceOne, a utility consultant specializing in outside plant (OSP) engineering and design for telecommunications and utility infrastructure. The deal expands Circet USA’s end-to-end telecom infrastructure capabilities and positions the combined organization to support growing broadband and utility modernization demand across the United States. The acquisition was finalized on July 31, 2025, and SourceOne will continue operating under its existing brand as a Circet USA company.

Lochner has merged with Egis, combining their U.S. engineering, architecture, and consulting operations to support Egis’ expansion strategy in the United States. Lochner will serve as a cornerstone platform for Egis’ U.S. growth, with the combined firm targeting organic and acquisitive growth across transportation, water, energy, and environmental markets.

Corgan, a global architecture and design firm, has acquired Boston-based Dyer Brown to expand its presence in the Eastern United States, complementing Corgan’s existing New York and Washington, D.C. offices. Dyer Brown’s approximately 30 employees and principals will join and operate as part of Corgan’s global practice, adding workplace and interiors expertise across sectors including hospitality, retail, healthcare, and building repositioning.

Acuren Corporation completed its previously announced combination with NV5 Global, Inc., creating a market-leading North American provider of Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) and engineering services. Under the transaction, NV5 stockholders will receive $23.00 per share comprised of $10.00 in cash and 1.1523 shares of Acuren common stock, implying an enterprise value of approximately $1.7 billion including repayment of NV5’s outstanding debt. Following closing, NV5 shares ceased trading and will be delisted from NASDAQ while Acuren remains listed on the NYSE under ticker TIC.

Ampirical Solutions, LLC acquired Cappstone Energy Group to expand its utility infrastructure and power engineering services, including distribution system planning, GIS development, and line design. The combination strengthens Ampirical’s end-to-end support for utility clients across modeling, inspections, design coordination, and long-term asset support. The deal follows SkyKnight Capital’s prior investment in Ampirical, which has supported the company’s acquisition-driven growth strategy.

HFA Architecture + Engineering (HFA) acquired Chesapeake Design Group (CDG), a boutique architecture firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The acquisition expands HFA’s architectural talent and strengthens its regional presence in the Mid-Atlantic while enabling CDG clients to access HFA’s broader in-house multidisciplinary services. CDG will operate under the HFA brand as of August 1.

CPL, a full-service architecture, engineering and planning firm, announced the acquisition/partnership of Andrews Architects to expand its presence in Ohio and the Midwest. Andrews Architects, a Columbus-area firm with a focus on healthcare, senior living, and mixed-use multifamily projects, will join CPL to broaden capabilities and scale delivery for clients across the region.

BBA Consultants signed a strategic agreement to integrate Tierra Group International, Ltd. into its operations, expanding BBA’s international engineering and consulting footprint in the mining sector. The transaction adds approximately 50 Tierra Group experts and expands BBA’s presence in North and South America, including offices in Denver, Colorado; Elko, Nevada; and Lima, Peru. 1stWest Mergers and Acquisitions advised and represented Tierra Group International in the transaction.

UES, a national provider of geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, materials testing and inspection services, acquired GME Testing to expand UES’ Midwest region with its first Indiana-based operation. Founded in 1999 and based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, GME Testing provides geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and foundation-related inspections and testing, and will continue to be led by President and Principal Rami Anabtawi.