J.S. Held Acquires Technorm

J.S. Held Acquires Twenty First Century Engineering

June 17, 2020

Engineering Services

Global consulting firm J.S. Held has acquired Twenty First Century Engineering, a South Florida-based forensic and professional engineering firm. The acquisition expands J.S. Held's Forensic Architecture & Engineering practice by adding local technical experts focused on civil/structural forensics, environmental services, and litigation support across the Southeastern United States, Texas, and the Caribbean.

J.S. Held Acquires GHL Consultants Ltd.

August 12, 2025

Engineering Services

Global consulting firm J.S. Held has acquired Canadian fire engineering and building code consulting firm GHL Consultants, Ltd., expanding J.S. Held's capabilities in building code compliance, fire engineering, and forensic services in Western Canada. The acquisition gives GHL clients access to J.S. Held's global team of more than 1,500 experts and strengthens services to developers, architects, government agencies, insurers, and institutions.

J.S. Held Acquires Forensic Resolutions, Inc.

January 9, 2024

Accounting & Tax

Global consulting firm J.S. Held has acquired Forensic Resolutions, Inc., a New Jersey-based forensic and investigative accounting firm, to expand its Economic Damages and Valuations practice and strengthen its presence in the Eastern United States. The acquisition brings additional forensic accounting, fraud investigation, and litigation support capabilities to J.S. Held and gives Forensic Resolutions' clients access to J.S. Held's broader global technical and scientific expertise.

J.S. Held Acquires ADS Forensics

September 25, 2024

Consulting

Global consulting firm J.S. Held has acquired Canadian forensic accounting firm ADS Forensics, expanding its Forensic Accounting and financial investigations capabilities into Canada. The acquisition brings ADS Forensics’ Ontario-based team and expertise into J.S. Held’s global insurance and legal advisory platform, extending local services to the firm’s broader client base.

J.S. Held Acquires TransCon CSI

October 3, 2023

Consulting

Global consulting firm J.S. Held has acquired Annapolis, Maryland-based TransCon CSI, a specialist in accident investigation, reconstruction, and expert witness testimony. The deal expands J.S. Held's Accident Reconstruction practice and adds mid-Atlantic technical resources and commercial vehicle investigation capabilities.

J.S. Held Acquires Failure Analysis & Prevention

February 2, 2023

Engineering Services

Global consulting firm J.S. Held acquired Failure Analysis & Prevention, a Rhode Island-based engineering and metallurgical testing firm, to expand its Equipment Consulting practice. The acquisition adds specialized failure analysis, metallurgical laboratory capabilities, and experienced forensic engineers who serve insurance companies and heavy-industry clients across sectors such as power generation, oil & gas, mining, and transportation.