Engineering Services Acquisitions in Virginia

Control Point Associates, Inc. has acquired Virginia-based Rouse-Sirine Associates, Ltd., expanding Control Point's land surveying and geospatial services footprint into Virginia and increasing its East Coast office network. The deal will integrate Rouse-Sirine's team and subsurface utility engineering capabilities into Control Point's platform while preserving local staff and ongoing client engagements.

ATIS, a portfolio company of Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), has acquired Bayline Lift Technologies, an independent elevator inspection and consulting firm headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. The add-on strengthens ATIS's footprint in the Mid-Atlantic and expands its inspection and consulting capabilities for government and private-sector clients.

BNP Associates, a Godspeed Capital-backed air transportation design and engineering platform, has acquired Studdiford Technical Solutions (STS), a specialized aviation consulting firm focused on baggage and material handling and transportation security. The add-on expands BNP's terminal design capabilities, brings STS's TSA and airline customer relationships, and enhances the platform's technology and commissioning expertise.

ZenaTech, a Vancouver-based provider of AI-powered drones and Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), has acquired Cardinal Civil Resources, a land surveying and engineering firm headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia. The acquisition expands ZenaTech's DaaS footprint across the U.S. Southeast and brings Cardinal's multi-year government contracts and commercial builder clients into ZenaTech's service network.

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) and Clark Nexsen are merging, with Clark Nexsen joining JMT's 100%-employee-owned structure to create a combined AEC firm of more than 2,750 employees. The transaction expands JMT's architecture and engineering capabilities and geographic footprint across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, strengthening positions in education, federal, and transportation markets.

Vortex Companies has acquired Prism Contractors & Engineers, Inc., a Williamsburg, Virginia-based engineering and contracting firm specializing in trenchless rehabilitation, civil engineering and utility construction. The deal expands Vortex's service capabilities across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, strengthening its ability to deliver trenchless water and sewer infrastructure solutions; financial terms were not disclosed.

UES, a national engineering and consulting firm, has acquired Stevenson Consulting, a Midlothian, Virginia-based full-service engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspection, and code compliance. The acquisition expands UES' Mid-Atlantic footprint, adds more than 100 engineering and construction professionals across 10 branch offices, and coincides with founder Chris Stevenson's retirement and leadership transition to Colin Stevenson.

Generational Group advised MC3 Solutions, LLC on its sale to an individual investor, with the transaction closing on March 24, 2025. MC3 Solutions, headquartered in Elliston, Virginia, provides engineering and contracting services focused on quality assurance, safety, and workforce development.

Westwood Professional Services, a national design and consulting firm based in Plano, Texas, has acquired Virginia-based Balzer & Associates, a multi-disciplinary land development, architecture, engineering, and surveying firm. The transaction expands Westwood's geographic presence in Virginia (adding four offices) and strengthens its land development and professional services capabilities.

NexGenSolutions, an Autodesk Solution Provider, has acquired Automated Solutions Inc. (ASI), a provider of FeatureCAM, Fusion, and CNC machining services. The acquisition expands NexGenSolutions’ advanced CAM support, training, and post-processor customization capabilities and brings ASI customers access to NexGenSolutions’ Platinum Support, LMS, and training services.

Atlanta-based GreenbergFarrow (GF) has acquired DBI Architects, a Reston, Virginia architecture and interior design firm founded in 1973. DBI — which has 34 employees and provides architecture, interior design, master planning, construction administration, furniture and move/facility management services — will join GF's platform; the transaction closed in March 2024 and Blackcastle served as exclusive advisor to DBI. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Dorsett Controls has acquired Sunapsys, Inc., a Vinton, Virginia-based systems integrator specializing in controls and information systems for the water and wastewater market. The combined business will operate under the Dorsett Controls name and expand Dorsett's product portfolio and regional footprint across multiple states, offering broader SCADA and control-system solutions to municipalities, manufacturers and OEMs.

TRC Companies (TRC) acquired Draper Aden Associates (DAA), a full-service engineering and environmental consulting firm with locations in Virginia and North Carolina. The acquisition expands TRC's engineering, environmental, surveying and water/wastewater capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Mid‑Atlantic region.

Sentinel Capital Partners has recapitalized TriMech, acquiring a majority stake from The Halifax Group, which will remain a minority investor. The transaction (terms undisclosed) is financed with mezzanine notes led by Audax Private Debt and is intended to support TriMech's accelerated organic and acquisitive growth while CEO Marcel Matte and management remain in place.

Godspeed Capital Management LP has acquired Ascent Engineering Group, Inc., a Roanoke, Virginia-based MEP engineering and consulting firm. Ascent will join Godspeed's Prime ABA growth platform and continue to operate as a standalone business under existing management, which co-invested in the transaction.

Godspeed Capital Management LP acquired Austin Brockenbrough & Associates, LLC and will fold the business into a newly formed engineering & consulting platform, Prime ABA, alongside existing portfolio company Prime Engineering. Brockenbrough will remain headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and continue to be led by its existing management team; financial terms were not disclosed.

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. has signed a letter of intent to acquire KTA Group, an MEP engineering firm based in Herndon, Virginia. The asset purchase expands Bowman's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) capabilities and supports its growth into the renewable energy market; KTA's approximately 40 technical experts will continue to operate from the Herndon office.

Terracon has acquired TAM Consultants, Inc., a 15-person facilities engineering and design firm based in Williamsburg, Virginia. The acquisition expands Terracon's facilities services footprint in Virginia and the mid-Atlantic, and all TAM employees will join Terracon while continuing to operate locally as TAM Consultants, Inc., A Terracon Company.

Forgen has completed the corporate acquisition of Inquip Associates, Inc., a specialty geotechnical contractor headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The deal expands Forgen's geotechnical construction capabilities and provides immediate access to additional geographies and project opportunities across the U.S. and internationally; Inquip's pre-acquisition offices (including its McLean HQ) will continue to operate.

The Halifax Group completed a recapitalization of TriMech, a Richmond, Virginia–based provider of CAD and engineering design solutions, 3D printing systems, and related training, consulting, and staffing services. Halifax partnered with founder Steve Pelham and TriMech’s management team; prior owner McCarthy Capital exited its portfolio position. Terms were not disclosed.

Dayton-based architecture, engineering and geospatial firm Woolpert has acquired Waller, Todd & Sadler Architects, an architecture firm based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The deal adds design and planning capabilities to Woolpert and expands its military and public-sector architecture portfolio; Waller, Todd & Sadler employs roughly 34 people.

Surveying and Mapping, LLC (SAM), a geospatial solutions firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, acquired So-Deep, Inc., a subsurface utility engineering (SUE) firm based in Manassas, Virginia. The acquisition expands SAM's service capabilities in SUE and provides immediate geographic entry into the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets.

Cardno, the Brisbane-based professional services firm, acquired TEC Inc., a 330-person environmental and infrastructure consulting firm headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. 7 Mile Advisors acted as exclusive sell-side advisor; the deal expands Cardno's U.S. environmental capabilities, access to U.S. government clients, and provides TEC with greater international reach and growth opportunities.