Optimum (Wall Works Holdings) Acquires C.I.D. Construction

AVALT and VantEdge Launch Wall Works Holdings; Acquire Optimum Building Systems

May 5, 2025

Construction

AVALT and VantEdge formed Wall Works Holdings, a platform to partner with regional specialty contractors in the finishing trades, and announced the acquisition of Optimum Building Systems as the platform's second regional hub. Optimum, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Litchfield, New Hampshire, provides drywall, acoustic ceiling tile, waterproofing and exterior cladding installation services to general contractors across northern New England; terms were not disclosed.

AVALT and VantEdge Acquire Suburban

July 8, 2024

Construction

AVALT, a Boston-based private equity-focused family office, and VantEdge, a Kansas City-based family office investment firm, have acquired Suburban Intermediate Holdco, Inc., a Waukesha, Wisconsin provider of drywall, insulation, steel framing and custom finish installation services. The sponsors invested alongside members of Suburban's management and plan to pursue an acquisition-driven strategy to expand the platform's geographic footprint beyond Wisconsin; terms were not disclosed. High Street Capital sold the company.

MTL Holdings Acquires Citadel Architectural Products

September 19, 2022

Building Products

MTL Holdings has acquired Citadel Architectural Products, adding Citadel’s composite panels and tested wall systems to MTL’s portfolio of building-envelope brands. The deal brings Citadel’s Indiana-based, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing capability and independent rep network into MTL’s family alongside Metal‑Era and Hickman Edge Systems to expand product offerings and single-source envelope solutions.

Bernhard Capital Partners Acquires Optimum Energy

June 22, 2023

Energy

Bernhard Capital Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Optimum Energy, a global provider of HVAC optimization software, analytics and engineering services; financial terms were not disclosed. Optimum will remain led by President Larry Stapleton and will partner with Bernhard to expand its technology, capabilities and global customer base; Cascadia Capital acted as financial advisor to Optimum.

Capital Construction Holdings Partners with Options Exteriors

August 29, 2022

Construction

Capital Construction Holdings, a portfolio company of O2 Investment Partners, has partnered with Options Exteriors, a residential roof replacement and repair provider headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The deal is an add-on to the Capital Construction Holdings platform intended to expand the platform's Midwest footprint and strengthen its residential roofing capabilities and sales engine.

Corporate Contractors Inc Acquires Lowell Custom Homes

June 6, 2022

Construction

Corporate Contractors Inc (CCI) has acquired the business and several assets of Lowell Custom Homes, a Lake Geneva, Wisconsin-based custom home builder founded in 1981. Lowell Custom Homes will operate as a division of CCI with founder Scott Lowell remaining in a leadership role to continue delivering luxury custom home building and remodeling services.