Construction Acquisitions

Arcapita Group Holdings Limited acquired a majority equity stake in C&K Paving, a provider of parking lot maintenance services in the United States. C&K’s President, Founder, and CEO will retain a significant minority stake and continue to lead the business, as Arcapita looks to expand its Essential Business Services portfolio.

Del Monte Capital (DMC) completed a majority recapitalization of the Cornerstone companies, Cornerstone Excavating and Cornerstone On-Site Concrete. The businesses, which operate primarily in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, provide specialty excavation, underground utility installation, and on-site concrete production services for mission-critical infrastructure projects. Founder David Stocker will retain an ownership stake and support the business as a consultant, while President David Owen gained significant ownership and will continue to lead operations.

Vortex Companies, LLC has acquired Tri-State Utilities and Pipe Vision from National Underground Group, Inc., a portfolio company of ORIX Capital Partners. Tri-State (headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia) provides trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation solutions, while Pipe Vision (based in Richmond, Virginia) provides pipe cleaning and inspection services across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Schuber Mitchell Homes acquired Cronkhite Homes, a homebuilder in the Springfield, Missouri area. The acquisition is intended to expand Schuber Mitchell Homes’ presence into the Springfield metro market while maintaining Cronkhite Homes’ service levels and supporting a smooth transition for employees and customers.

Rainier Partners-backed SCI Flooring announced the acquisition of Carpetbaggers, Inc., its second add-on acquisition. Carpetbaggers provides flooring distribution and installation services in the greater Indianapolis area, and the deal expands SCI’s Midwest footprint and increases exposure to the multi-family segment.

Stellar Development, a Sarasota-headquartered general contractor, acquired CGC Group to expand its footprint, service offerings, and market reach. CGC Group provides pre-construction, construction management, design/build, and owner’s representative services across commercial, health care, and industrial projects, and its leader Craig Campbell will become a project executive.

The Halifax Group sold a majority stake in Southern Exteriors, a residential exterior building products installer, to Monomoy Capital Partners. Halifax will retain a minority investment and continue to support the business, while CEO Aaron Kuhn and the existing management team will continue to lead the company. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Balance Point Capital Advisors, along with its affiliated funds, made an investment in Schill Grounds Management, a commercial landscaping services provider and an existing portfolio company of Argonne Capital Group. The flexible capital is intended to support Schill’s current acquisition pipeline and provide additional capacity for future M&A activity.

Canstar Restorations LP acquired Lydale Property Restoration, a property restoration provider focused on fire and flood remediation in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The deal combines Lydale’s 40+ years of experience with Canstar’s infrastructure and regional network to expand a one-stop restoration offering across Western Canada.

MCRC provided a combination of debt and equity financing alongside two entrepreneurs and other equity investors to support the acquisition of Boston Fire Sprinkler Protection, Inc. The investment is intended to fund the change of ownership and provide additional capital to expand and grow the fire sprinkler installation, inspection, retrofit, and service business in the Boston/Cambridge area.

Verde Equity Partners, a private equity firm based in San Diego, acquired Green-Tech Landcare, a provider of commercial landscaping services in Southern California. The deal represents the third acquisition in Verde’s planned vertical roll-up strategy in commercial landscaping. Green-Tech founder Tom Bjorstrom will continue to support the business during integration into Verde’s portfolio.

RapidFire Safety & Security acquired Texas Star Fire Systems, a fire protection and life safety services provider, marking RapidFire’s entry into the Texas market. Texas Star, based in Austin with operations in Austin and San Antonio, will serve as RapidFire’s anchor platform for expansion across major Texas metros and the South-Central region. RapidFire is backed by Concentric Equity Partners, and Texas Star’s president Mark Procyk will continue in a regional leadership role while retaining a significant ownership stake in the RapidFire platform.

Groundworks acquired URETEK South, a Haltom City, Texas-based provider of commercial and industrial concrete lifting, foundation repair, and soil stabilization services using polymer solutions. The deal expands Groundworks into the commercial poly market and adds URETEK South’s expertise and product capabilities to Groundworks’ national foundation and water management platform.

Georgia Oak Partners acquired Septic Blue, Inc., a regional provider of residential septic tank services in Georgia and North Carolina. Source Capital, through Source Capital Credit Opportunities IV, LP, supported the transaction by providing debt financing and an equity co-investment.

Sterling Investment Partners announced it has closed the sale of its portfolio company, HeartLand, to Pritzker Private Capital. HeartLand, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Kansas City, is a U.S. commercial landscaping and property maintenance services provider operating through 60+ branches across 26 states.

Evive Brands, LLC, a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, acquired The Brothers that just do Gutters ("Brothers Gutters"). The deal adds Brothers Gutters’ franchised residential and commercial gutter services business to Evive Brands’ community of franchise brands; financial terms were not disclosed.

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, a portfolio company of Crest Rock Partners, acquired the Traffic Signal division of Watson Electrical Construction Co. LLC in an asset divestiture. The acquired division’s assets and team have been rebranded to Lumin8, expanding Lumin8’s intelligent transportation systems and traffic services footprint across North Carolina.

Lincoln Road Global Management, LLC acquired Silversand Services and SLI Landscape and will combine them with its existing investment, Zodega Landscaping, under the Silversand Services name. The combined business will create a larger commercial landscaping provider serving the Greater Houston area and other Texas markets; financial terms were not disclosed.

Impact Property Solutions, a portfolio company of Blue Sage Capital, acquired Interior Concepts, Inc., an Arizona-based provider of flooring products and installation services for multifamily and commercial properties. The acquisition expands Impact’s footprint into Arizona (including the Phoenix/Scottsdale market) and supports its ongoing Sun Belt growth strategy. Interior Concepts’ leadership team will remain with the combined business.

Pave America, LLC partnered with and acquired Kansas Asphalt, a provider of asphalt and concrete paving, maintenance, repair, and reconstruction services. Kansas Asphalt will continue to be led by CEO Chuck Jeffries and its management team as it expands operations across its existing and adjacent markets.

SageHome, an aging-in-place bath remodeling services provider backed by Cairngorm Capital, has acquired Safe Showers LLC. The deal expands SageHome’s footprint into Texas and across the southern United States, further accelerating its acquisition-driven growth strategy. Safe Showers’ leadership team, including CEO Chris Edelen and CFO Joan Edelen, will continue to lead the business within the SageHome group.

Unity Partners LP completed a majority investment in Poolie, an Austin, Texas-based pool services company. The private transaction terms were not disclosed, and the partnership is intended to support Poolie’s expansion through operational initiatives and potential future strategic M&A.

OMERS Private Equity signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Knight Commercial, a provider of commercial restoration, mitigation, reconstruction, and roofing services. Knight Commercial’s co-founders, Adam McKelvey and Peter Tredennick, will remain significant shareholders, and proceeds will be used to expand the company’s footprint and support growth through M&A.

Midwest Growth Partners’ portfolio company ConTeras Industrial Group completed the acquisitions of Gastonia Pipe, Boiler & Duct Insulations and Anchor Scaffolding & Ladder Co. in July and August 2023. Gastonia Pipe provides piping, boiler, and duct solutions to commercial and industrial customers, while Anchor Scaffolding provides system scaffolding, shoring products, and ladder solutions. The add-on acquisitions expand ConTeras’ service offerings and strengthen its presence in the Southeastern United States.

Highview Capital, LLC announced a partnership investment in Safety Marking (SMC), a full-service highway and roadway pavement marking provider serving the Northeastern United States. Following the investment, founder Mark Kelly will retain a significant stake and continue as President, supporting the company’s continued expansion.

Infinity Home Services announced partnerships with Resnick Roofing & Contracting and GF Sprague & Company, adding its 13th and 14th brands. The deals expand Infinity’s footprint in the Northeast and deepen its presence in New England, with both companies retaining their brands, headquarters, and management teams.

Endeavor Fire Protection, a platform company of Building Industry Partners (BIP), acquired High Sierra Fire Protection. The deal expands Endeavor’s fire suppression installation, service, and repair capabilities in Nevada and California, strengthening its presence in the Western United States.

Garden City Equity announced an investment in Wathco, a provider of restaurant remodeling, conversion, and expansion project services for multisite restaurant, retail, and hospitality brands nationwide. The investment marks Garden City Equity’s sixth investment and brings Wathco into its portfolio of blue- and white-collar service businesses.

HighGround Restoration Group, Inc., a portfolio company of Trivest Partners LP, acquired Allklean, expanding HighGround’s family of restoration brands and extending its reach in the Pacific Northwest. Allklean is headquartered in Post Falls, Idaho and provides water damage restoration and related residential services across Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) acquired Allstar Services, a provider of residential exterior replacement, repair, and maintenance services. Allstar’s current management team, led by Chairman Pete Carlson, will continue to lead the business as MSCP seeks to scale the company into a national platform.

Empower Brands announced that franchise brands Koala Insulation and Wallaby Windows will join its portfolio of premium commercial and residential services brands. The transaction marks Empower Brands’ first additions to its portfolio in 2023 and expands its network by adding 115 franchisees.

Guardian Access Solutions (Guardian), a portfolio company of Brixey & Meyer Capital, has acquired VP Access Gate Systems (VPA) from Val and Paula Moliere. VPA is a custom automated gate systems installer serving the greater Atlanta metro area, and the deal expands Guardian’s presence in the Atlanta market and broadens its access control solutions offering.

Great Range Capital (GRC) has acquired Roofed Right America (RRA), a commercial roofing contractor focused on re-roofing and maintenance and repair services. RRA is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and operates across the Central and Eastern United States. Founder-operators Adam Brissman and Ricardo Herrera will remain in leadership roles and retain significant ownership stakes as GRC supports organic growth and future acquisitions.

Evolution Strategy Partners announced the acquisition of Champions Hydro-Lawn and its addition to the Westco Green Industry platform in the Houston, Texas market. The combination expands Westco’s commercial landscaping maintenance, erosion control, and turf establishment capabilities across municipal and commercial customers. Equity for the transaction was provided by Evolution, Gemini Investors, and Genesis Park; terms were not disclosed.

SuperHero Fire Protection, a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, acquired Fire Protection Solutions (FPS). The deal expands SuperHero’s geographic footprint in Georgia and increases recurring revenue from service/inspection work and retrofit projects. FPS will continue to be led by its president, Joseph (“Jody”) Harris.

Soundcore Capital Partners acquired ACI Asphalt & Concrete and later acquired ACS Asphalt Concrete Solutions through its ACI Holdings Group platform, creating a larger commercial paving services provider in the Minneapolis/Twin Cities area. O2 Sponsor Finance (Old Second National Bank) arranged over $44 million of senior secured credit facilities to support the acquisitions, with Old National Bank as a co-lender and Northstar Capital providing subordinated debt.

Crossplane Capital acquired Viking Fence, a Texas-based provider of fence and sanitation rental equipment, permanent fence installations, and related building products and services. Yukon Partners partnered with Crossplane to support the acquisition by providing mezzanine capital financing for the transaction.

Lincoln Road Global Management and Trivest Partners’ portfolio company Brothers National LLC is merging with Pavement Partners, with the combined business to operate under the new name Pave America. Lincoln Road will retain a minority equity stake and board representation in the new entity. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Boyne Capital announced that an affiliate partnered with McKee Utility Contractors’ management (and the founding family) to acquire McKee Utility Contractors, a provider of water and sewer infrastructure services including pipeline installation, replacement, tunneling, and boring. The investment is described as a new platform investment for Boyne’s BCM Fund II, supporting McKee’s growth across municipal and utility customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

SuperHero Fire Protection, LLC, a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, acquired Life Safety Inspections, LLC (LSI). The deal expands SuperHero’s presence in Tennessee and increases recurring service/inspection and retrofit project revenue. LSI, headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, will continue to be led by its owner, Donald “Chip” Dooley.

Summit Park led a majority recapitalization of United Structural Systems (USS), a provider of foundation repair, crawlspace repair, and basement waterproofing services. The transaction also includes Titan Products, a sister company of USS that manufactures and distributes foundation repair and related products.

Kinderhook Industries sold VESTA Modular to McGrath RentCorp (Nasdaq: MGRC) for a $400 million cash purchase price. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, VESTA provides temporary and permanent modular space solutions through modular space leasing and modular project installation.

Magnolia Bridge Capital acquired American Patio Covers Plus (APC), a patio cover sales, manufacturing, distribution, and installation company founded in 1993. APC is headquartered in Arlington, Washington, and the transaction was advised by ACT Capital Advisors.

WSC & Company, LLC announced an investment in and acquisition of YardWorks, a Charleston, South Carolina-based residential landscape design, maintenance, and installation company. Following the transaction, YardWorks’ current managers will continue to lead the business as part of the newly formed Yard Alliance, which will serve as the platform for continued investment in the residential landscaping industry.

Bug Tussel Wireless (a subsidiary of Hilbert Communications) acquired KES Excavating, a Wisconsin-based hydro-excavation and specialty excavation services provider. The transaction was facilitated by Benchmark International and is intended to deepen integration and expand the combined range of services for clients across utility, commercial, and industrial sectors.

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. acquired Western Remac, LLC (formerly Western Remac, Inc.), a provider of sign manufacturing and installation services. Western Remac is headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois and serves private and public works customers across the Upper Midwest. The deal represents RoadSafe’s eighth acquisition in the past two years as it expands its traffic safety and infrastructure services offering.

Southfield Mezzanine provided a unitranche debt and equity investment to support Calvert Street Capital Partners’ acquisition of D2K Traffic Safety, Inc., with NewSpring Mezzanine investing alongside. D2K Traffic Safety, headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, provides traffic safety services such as traffic control, pavement marking, signing, and flagging for customers in the Chicagoland area.

Area Wide Protective (AWP), backed by Kohlberg & Co., entered into definitive agreements to acquire traffic control providers MOTPlans, LLC and CrossRoads, LP. MOTPlans is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and CrossRoads is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas; financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisitions expand AWP’s scale and capabilities in maintenance of traffic (MOT) planning, safety equipment sales/rental, and installation services across North America.

Construction Partners, Inc. (CPI) acquired three hot-mix asphalt (HMA) plants and related construction operations in the Nashville, Tennessee metro area from Blue Water Industries. The assets will be integrated as a bolt-on to CPI’s Alabama-based platform, Wiregrass Construction Company. As part of the transaction, CPI also received cash and transferred ownership of its Daurity Springs Quarry in North Carolina to Blue Water Industries while retaining aggregate sourcing rights.

Caltius Equity Partners (CEP) has made a significant investment in APHIX, a founder-owned provider of commercial landscape services operating in Kentucky and Tennessee. The transaction marks APHIX’s first partnership with an institutional investor and is intended to support the company’s next phase of growth, including potential add-on acquisitions.

Authority Brands acquired DRYmedic Restoration Services, a provider of disaster restoration and cleanup services. The acquired business serves the Detroit, Michigan region and offers recovery services for fire, flood, storm, mold, and asbestos; financial terms were not disclosed.

CertainPath announced a recapitalization in partnership with Frontenac, a Chicago-based private equity firm; financial terms were not disclosed. The partnership is intended to accelerate investment in CertainPath’s technology-enabled training, coaching, and SaaS offerings for home services contractors and to support growth, including through complementary acquisitions.

SageHome acquired Midwest Bath Company LLC, a bathroom remodeling business focused on aging-in-place upgrades such as walk-in baths and low-threshold showers. Midwest Bath is headquartered in Moline, Illinois and serves customers across Illinois and Iowa. The acquisition supports SageHome’s strategy—backed by Cairngorm Capital—to expand nationally through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Bluehenge Capital Partners announced a recently closed investment in Iberville Companies, LLC, its first investment from Bluehenge Capital SBIC II, LP. Bluehenge provided subordinated debt to support a management-led buyout and recapitalization, with First Horizon Bank providing senior debt financing. Iberville, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, provides industrial insulation and related specialty contracting services across the United States.

Ambassador Supply announced it has acquired Astro Buildings, marking its third acquisition of a post-frame builder. Omaha-based Astro Buildings designs and builds post-frame residential and commercial barns and buildings, agricultural shops, garages, cabins, and storage facilities, and will join other Ambassador portfolio companies including Quality Structures (QSI) and Hixwood Metal.

Valet Living announced the expansion of its Valet Living Turns business through the acquisitions of Contemporary Contractors, Inc. (CCI) and A Rite Way, both providers of multifamily property turn and related solutions. The deals support Valet Living’s strategy to build a nationwide property solutions network and expand its turns services footprint across key U.S. markets.

National Trench Safety (NTS) acquired the assets and operations of Vellano Shoring and Supply, a trench shoring and safety rental and sales provider with locations in Buffalo and Albany, New York. The acquisition expands NTS’s trench safety operations and regional reach across parts of the Northeast, and Vellano’s President & CEO Paul Vellano is expected to join NTS’s district leadership team.

E-Konomy Pool Service & Supplies, Inc. announced it has acquired the assets of L&L Pool Service. The transaction combines two large pool service businesses in the Tucson, Arizona market and is intended to broaden service offerings and support growth opportunities for employees.

Groundworks announced it will acquire Basement Systems of West Virginia, a foundation repair and basement waterproofing specialist serving the Greater Charleston region. Following the acquisition, the business will operate as Basement Authority of West Virginia, expanding Groundworks’ service footprint across the state.

Watterson, a portfolio company of Highview Capital, has acquired Bassett Creek Services, Inc., a national restoration and renovation services provider. Bassett Creek Services will continue operating alongside Watterson, with its leadership team joining Watterson to support expanded national scale and capabilities in restoration, renovation, and facility services.

Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating acquired Black Diamond Paving & Concrete as part of its continued expansion in California. Black Diamond is headquartered in Hayward, California, with an additional office in Escondido, and is known for its “Diamond Standard” process for paving and concrete work. Atlantic Southern has been expanding through acquisitions and has been backed by Harbor Beach Capital since 2019.

RFE Investment Partners (Fund IX) completed a recapitalization investment in Max Home Inspections, a provider of home inspections and ancillary post-close residential services in Florida and Texas. As part of the transaction, Scott Swayze was appointed CEO, while co-founders Silvia and Shawn Rossbach and Mitch Feinglas remain on the board and retain significant ownership alongside RFE.

Solar Art announced it has acquired Metro Tint in Phoenix and Amersol in Dallas, both commercial window film sales and installation businesses. The acquisitions expand Solar Art’s geographic footprint beyond its traditional West Coast focus into the Phoenix and Dallas markets.

Turning Rock Partners completed a $20 million structured capital investment to support the refinancing and expansion of United Infrastructure Holdings (UIH) and its marine services platform Carolina Marine Structures (CMS). The financing is intended to fund organic growth at CMS and enable UIH to pursue additional acquisitions over time.

DCA Partners’ portfolio company MFPS Holdco, Inc. (Millennium) acquired Madgriff Corporation d/b/a Delta Fire Protection (Delta). The deal expands Millennium’s fire suppression and protection footprint in Southern California by adding a complementary commercial customer base, and Millennium plans to relocate its shop to Delta’s North Hollywood location and grow the local team.

Corporate Contractors Inc (CCI) has acquired the business and several assets of Lowell Custom Homes (LCH), a luxury residential custom home builder based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Following the transaction, Lowell Custom Homes will operate as a division of CCI, with founder Scott Lowell remaining in a leadership role.

Renovo Home Partners acquired Woodbridge Home Solutions, a regional home remodeling business. The acquisition expands Renovo’s presence in Texas and the South Central United States and represents Renovo’s fifth acquisition since forming in late 2021.

Gemini announced two transactions: a platform investment in Connecta Satellite Solutions and an add-on acquisition by its portfolio company, Action Equipment & Scaffold. Action Equipment & Scaffold acquired Access Systems & Solutions, a San Francisco-based provider of turnkey permanent and temporary exterior building access systems for architects, contractors, and developers.

VESTA Modular, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired modular building assets from Hilltop Trailer Sales in Minnesota. The acquired assets will expand VESTA’s fleet of modular buildings available for sale or lease and support its nationwide customer offering.

Threshold Brands announced the acquisition of Granite Garage Floors, a franchise brand providing garage floor coating services for residential and commercial customers. The deal expands Threshold Brands’ portfolio of home and commercial service franchise concepts, with founder Alan Mishkoff joining as Brand President of Granite Garage Floors.

Young's Communications, LLC (Y-COM), backed by Grain Management, has completed the acquisition of Borecomm Solutions Inc., an underground telecommunications construction business. Borecomm, headquartered in Florida, focuses on fiber-to-the-home construction, and the deal is intended to expand Y-COM’s underground construction capabilities and capacity to meet growing residential broadband demand.

High Street Capital portfolio company Suburban completed the acquisition of Applewood Drywall, a provider of insulation, metal framing, drywall, and painting services. The deal expands Suburban’s construction services capabilities and strengthens its position in Upper Midwest markets, including Wisconsin.

West Shore Home acquired StormFitters, a direct-to-consumer provider of windows, doors, and storm shutters based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The deal expands West Shore Home’s presence in the Tampa–St. Petersburg market and adds 28 employees to its Tampa branch.

Posillico Civil, Inc., a New York-based civil construction firm, has acquired Martins Construction Corp., a heavy highway and bridge construction company based in Falls Church, Virginia. The deal was signed on April 29, 2022, and positions Posillico to expand its Mid-Atlantic presence while Martins continues operating under its brand with employees retained.

JS Global, a portfolio company of White Wolf Capital, announced the acquisition of Atlantic Design Group (ADG), a metro Washington, D.C.-based design-and-build firm serving federal and commercial customers. The deal expands JS Global’s capabilities across architecture, engineering, and construction services, including AT/FP-related work, while ADG’s leaders are expected to remain in place following the transaction.

Stonebridge Partners completed the recapitalization of Godwin Formwork Solutions, Inc. in partnership with founder Chad Godwin. Chad Godwin will remain CEO and retain the largest individual ownership stake following the transaction, which closed on April 7, 2022.

Young's Communications, LLC (Y-COM), backed by Grain Management, acquired Atlantic Engineering Group (AEG), a construction services provider to the telecommunications industry. The deal expands Y-COM’s service offerings and geographic reach, strengthening the combined company’s ability to provide end-to-end solutions for fiber-to-the-premises deployments.

Artera Services acquired the operating assets of 1127 Construction, Inc., an Ohio-based, family-owned contractor focused on natural gas distribution and related infrastructure services. The deal expands Artera’s gas distribution footprint in northeast Ohio and strengthens operations within Miller Pipeline, Artera’s gas distribution business unit in the region.

Bertram Capital made an investment in TSR Concrete Coatings, a provider of residential concrete coating solutions for garages, patios, pools, and basements. TSR Concrete Coatings is headquartered in Lena, Illinois and operates across multiple states; financial terms were not disclosed.

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. acquired Liddell Bros, Inc. and Liddell Leasing, Corp., expanding its traffic control and pavement marking footprint in New England. The acquired companies, based in Halifax, Massachusetts, provide traffic control services and equipment including installation of overhead signs and structures. The deal represents RoadSafe’s fourth and fifth acquisitions since partnering with private equity firms Investcorp and Trilantic North America in April 2021.

Renta Group Oy acquired Utleiesenteret, a major machinery and equipment rental company in Eastern Norway, to strengthen its position in Norway and advance its ambition to become a truly Nordic player. Utleiesenteret will add four depots and over 80 employees, and its owners will reinvest and continue working for Renta.

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. made a growth investment in Premier Franchise Management, a U.S. residential pool-build and pool-service franchisor. Premier, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Roseville, California, will partner with Wynnchurch to accelerate growth and expand market penetration, with Wynnchurch representatives joining Premier’s board.

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. acquired Quattuor Construction, Inc. (QCI), a provider of traffic control and underground construction services. QCI is based in Sutter, California and will continue to be led by President John Patrick and CFO Bart Cannell under the RoadSafe organization.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Strickland Fire Protection in a transaction completed through its portfolio company Rapid Fire Protection Group. The deal expands Pye-Barker’s fire protection and suppression services presence into Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia, adding a major regional fire protection contractor headquartered in Forestville, Maryland.

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. acquired Clark Pavement Markings, Inc. (CPM), a provider of pavement marking products and services based in Apex, North Carolina. The deal expands RoadSafe’s pavement marking presence in North Carolina and continues its acquisition-led growth following prior purchases in Utah. RoadSafe’s private equity partners Investcorp and Trilantic North America are noted as having entered a strategic partnership with RoadSafe in 2021.

National OnDemand, Inc. acquired J&S Communications, an Oklahoma-based last-mile service delivery provider with offices in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The deal is intended to accelerate National OnDemand’s geographic expansion in fiber, wireless, energy, and technology infrastructure services. The announcement follows a recent institutional investment in National OnDemand by Blue Point Capital Partners, supporting continued acquisition-driven growth.

NGS procured private equity capital from Turning Basin Capital (TBC) and Vigeo Investments to support the company’s next phase of growth. The investment will be used to pursue acquisitions in the building security and energy efficiency markets, with at least one target already in negotiations. Financial terms were not disclosed and the transaction closed on November 9, 2021.

Titan Holdings acquired MaxHome, LLC, a fast-growing bathroom and window remodeling provider. The acquisition adds MaxHome to Titan’s Renuity portfolio of home improvement businesses and expands Titan’s footprint across the Gulf Coast and additional U.S. markets.

Groundworks acquired Philadelphia-based BQ Basements & Concrete, expanding its Northeast footprint into greater Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Northern Delaware. BQ Basements & Concrete will retain its brand identity while gaining access to Groundworks’ capital investment, training, and sales/marketing support as part of Groundworks’ ongoing acquisition strategy.

RoadSafe Traffic Systems acquired Barricade Services & Sales, Inc. (BSSI), a Salt Lake City-based supplier of traffic control products and services. The deal strengthens RoadSafe’s presence in the Mountain West and expands its footprint in the Utah traffic management market.

National Fire & Safety, a fire protection and life safety solutions platform backed by Highview Capital, has acquired All Pro Fire Protection. The deal expands National Fire & Safety’s Colorado presence and adds All Pro’s retrofit/tenant improvement and service capabilities in the Denver market. Founder Dave Lennon will continue to lead All Pro Fire Protection from its Littleton, Colorado headquarters.

Westco Grounds Maintenance, a portfolio company of Evolution Strategy Partners and Gemini Investors, acquired Cornerstone Maintenance and Landscaping. The deal expands Westco’s service geography and client base across the greater Houston market; financial terms were not disclosed.

Stratus, a facilities services and brand implementation services firm and a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners, acquired Chicago area-based MLE Brand Services. The combination expands Stratus’ end-to-end brand lifecycle capabilities across signage, refresh/remodel construction, repair and maintenance, and energy services; financial terms were not disclosed.

The Sterling Group, a middle-market private equity firm, completed the acquisition of L&S Mechanical, a tri-trade provider of turnkey plumbing, HVAC, and electrical installation services for Texas residential homebuilders. L&S Mechanical is headquartered in Richardson, Texas and serves major Texas metro areas through multiple production warehouses.

Evolution Strategy Partners ("Evolution") announced the recapitalization of Allied Underground, LLC, an infrastructure construction company providing underground water, wastewater, and storm sewer construction services in Central Texas. Allied’s founder Leonard Meredith will continue to lead the business as Evolution partners with the company to support continued growth; terms were not disclosed.

MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH) announced it has acquired Methuen Construction Company, Inc., strengthening MWH’s position in the water/wastewater construction market in the Northeast. Methuen Construction will continue to operate as a separate entity under MWH as its parent company, maintaining its headquarters in Plaistow, New Hampshire and keeping its leadership team in place.

Grain Management, LLC acquired Young's Communications, LLC (Y-COM), a Florida-based construction services provider supporting telecommunications, utility, and power infrastructure customers across Florida and the southeastern United States. Y-COM provides infrastructure build, maintenance, upgrades, and emergency services for telecom, power, and utility networks.

Pavement Partners Holding, LLC acquired Dominion Paving & Sealing, an asphalt and concrete maintenance and repair services provider headquartered in Purcellville, Virginia. The deal is the first add-on acquisition for Pavement Partners following Shoreline Equity Partners’ formation of the platform via the recapitalization of Finley Asphalt and Concrete.

Dynamic Glass acquired Colorado Window Systems, Inc. (CWS) to expand its glass and glazing service capabilities and establish a dedicated presence in the Colorado (Denver) market. CWS provides exterior curtain wall and storefront systems for new construction and interior glass/door installation for commercial tenant improvements.

DPIS Builder Services, owned by Saw Mill Capital, acquired Building Energy, a provider of independent HERS ratings and energy-efficiency certifications. Building Energy is headquartered in Star, Idaho, and the deal strengthens DPIS’s builder-services footprint in the Northwest and expands its national capabilities.