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M&A Update > Featured transaction creates one of the largest ESOP owned AE firms; additional deals in CO, TN, KY, FL, DE, and AL
Featured transaction creates one of the largest ESOP owned AE firms; additional deals in CO, TN, KY, FL, DE, and AL
The AE industry’s weekly go-to source for the latest information on M&A deals and trends
477 U.S. DEALS
LATEST 12 MONTHS
6%
763* GLOBAL DEALS
LATEST 12 MONTHS
14%
*Including U.S. deals
Percentages represent latest twelve months year-over-year increase or decrease in deal activity.
Featured Transaction
5/21/2025
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (Hunt Valley, MD) (ENR #50), a 100% employee-owned leader in engineering, architecture, technology, and consulting, merged with Clark Nexsen (Virginia Beach, VA) (ENR #255), a multidisciplinary AE firm. The combination forms one of the largest ESOP-owned firms in the AE industry. Morrissey Goodale advised JMT.
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Commentary & Insight
This week we report on seven new domestic transactions, including one in the West. Time is running out for you to network with industry CEOs and investors from all over North America next month at our Western States M&A and Business Symposium in Las Vegas. Reserve your place and register today.
Domestic Transactions
5/21/2025
BBA Consultants (Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Canada) announced a strategic agreement confirming the integration of Tierra Group International (Lakewood, CO) into its operations. Tierra Group is known for its expertise in civil, geotechnical, and water resource engineering and specializes in serving the mining industry. Link to details >
5/19/2025
Fast-growing Ardurra Group (Tampa, FL) (ENR #75) acquired Cannon & Cannon (Knoxville, TN), a firm with expertise in water, sewer, stormwater, and transportation systems. Link to details >
5/21/2025
Engineering consulting firm RTM Engineering Consultants (Schaumburg, IL) (ENR #253) joined forces with Engineered Building Systems (Newport, KY), a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design firm. Link to details >
5/20/2025
ENR’s #96 ranked environmental firm, EIS Holdings (Westlake, TX), acquired Tierra Consulting Group (Pompano Beach, FL), a provider of environmental engineering and compliance support, subsurface remediation, surveying, mapping, high-volume groundwater treatment, and dewatering services. Link to details >
5/19/2025
Engineering, planning, and geospatial services firm McKim & Creed (Raleigh, NC) (ENR #167) announced its intent to acquire Landmark Science & Engineering (Newark, DE), a firm that specializes in civil engineering, surveying, and natural environmental sciences. Link to details >
5/20/2025
Shermco (Irving, TX), a leader in electrical testing, engineering, maintenance, and repair, acquired R3L Engineering (Parrish, AL), a provider of electrical engineering, design, and field services for industrial and utility customers. Link to details >
Global Transactions
5/15/2025
2023 Best Post-Transaction Award recipient, Englobe (Quebec City, Canada), acquired Herold Engineering (Nanaimo, Canada), a diversified consulting engineering firm specializing in a wide variety of building, municipal, transportation, and marine projects. Link to details >
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