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Engineering, Construction & Building Products M&A Trends: Summer 2024

Published July 16, 2024

Home > M&A Trends > Engineering, Construction & Building Products M&A Trends: Summer 2024

Key Insights

  • Continued Momentum in Backlog and M&A Activity, 2024 Confidence Remains High
  • Modular Construction Reshaping Efficiency & Building Products Consolidation
  • ENC&BP M&A Commentary
  • Industry Spotlight – Construction TIC
  • Select M&A Activity

Architecture, engineering, and consulting (“AEC”) firms continue to bolster themselves via M&A, driven mostly by a focus on geographical expansion and an expansion of firm portfolio offerings.

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ENC&BP Market Insights

Continued Momentum in Backlog and M&A Activity, 2024 Confidence Remains High

  • The nonresidential sector of U.S. engineering and construction is expected to maintain its robust growth trajectory in 2024, with nonbuilding structures leading the surge. Overall spending is projected to increase by 5%, following a 7% rise in 2023.
  • Momentum continues to build in anticipation of significant growth investment from both public and private funding across key end-markets, such as data centers, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, public safety, highways and roads, healthcare, and waste treatment / disposal.
  • Projections indicate that each industrial and public segment will experience a 10% minimum increase in investment compared to 2023, driven by overall confidence in backlog.
  • Construction materials prices dipped 0.9% in May, the first decrease in 2024 due to declining energy prices and slowing inflation. Overall, materials costs remain elevated when compared to 2023.
  • The U.S. semiconductor sector leads the world with 48% of chip use and related sales but represents only 6% of global manufacturing capacity. With over $100B of committed funding in the Southwest alone, the U.S. plans to expeditiously gain market share and narrow the manufacturing capacity gap.

Construction Backlog Indicator by Industry (Months)

Cumulative % Change in Annualized Monthly Spend

Modular Construction Reshaping Efficiency & Building Products Consolidation

  • Demand for prefab and modular construction continues to grow rapidly due to the speed and efficiency provided to customers.
  • Prefab and modular methods build 60-90% of individual structures in off-site factories, leading to faster completion times, lower costs, and less waste. This trend is expected to address housing shortages and benefit other sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, and K-12 education.
  • The construction industry is embracing a new wave of eco-friendly building methods, leading to a surge in advanced materials. Innovations like 3D-printed concrete and graphene offer superior strength, reduced environmental impact, and improved energy efficiency in buildings.
  • Building products companies expect to see an increase in M&A activity in the 2H of 2024, as acquirers look to resume their geographic and market expansion following macroeconomic headwinds in 2023.
  • Key building products platforms leading consolidation in 2024 include Builders FirstSource, Kodiak Building Partners, US LBM, and ABC Supply Co.

Source: Association of General Contractors, Engineering News Record (“ENR”), Construction Dive, Dodge Construction Network, BD+C Network, OpenAsset, BDC Network, PitchBook Data, Mergermarket, Company Press Releases, and Meridian Research

ENC&BP Middle Market M&A Activity and Trends

Public Market Valuations (EV/EBITDA)

U.S. ENC&BP M&A Activity

ENC&BP M&A Commentary

  • Architecture, engineering, and consulting (“AEC”) firms continue to bolster themselves via M&A, driven mostly by a focus on geographical expansion and an expansion of firm portfolio offerings.
  • The largest strategic and PE-backed strategic AEC firms continue to lead consolidation in the industry. The top nine firms made over 60+ acquisitions in 2023 alone, making up approximately 10% of all M&A activity in the AEC space for 2023.
  • The civil infrastructure sector continues to see significant momentum and is expected to see increased M&A activity in the back half of 2024, as investors continue to position themselves to capture the tail winds, through M&A, from the IIJA, CHIPS, and other state and local funding bills.
  • Multiple hallmark deals occurred in the building products sector in the 1H of 2024. In January, MITER acquired PGT Innovations at a 60% premium to its stock price, and a month later, Owens Corning acquired Masonite at a 38% premium to its stock price.

Source: U.S Census Bureau, FRED, PitchBook Data, ProBuilder, MergerMarket, Company Press Releases, and Meridian Research

Industry Spotlight – Construction TIC

Construction Testing, Inspection, and Consulting Industry Trends

The Construction Testing, Inspection,
and Consulting industry continues to
see rapid, ongoing consolidation as
financial and strategic buyers seek to
expand turnkey service offerings,
broaden geographic reach, and
diversify core end-markets ranging
from transportation and infrastructure
to healthcare and education.

Construction TIC Solutions

  • Non-Destructive Materials Testing
  • Construction Materials Laboratories
  • Construction QA/QC Inspection
  • Validation and Certification
  • Lifecycle Analysis & Project Monitoring
  • Mechanical Testing & Inspection
  • Construction Testing and Inspection services are pivotal to ensure each step of the construction process, from materials to installation, meet the highest quality standards while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Cumulative % Change in Annualized Monthly Spend by TIC End-Markets

  • Construction companies are driving steady increases in demand for critical, non-discretionary TIC services in 2024, with particular focuses on materials testing, quality assurance inspection, and project monitoring service.
  • Investments in infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, education, and renewable energy are hitting new highs, driving robust M&A activity as investors seek market share and expand service portfolios.

Notable Platforms

# of Acquisitions: 45+

# of Acquisitions: 36+

# of Acquisitions: 13+–

# of Acquisitions: 14+

# of Acquisitions: 19+

# of Acquisitions: 15+

Source: ENR, U.S. Census Bureau, Mordor Intelligence, American Society of Civil Engineers, Company Press Releases, and Meridian Research

ENC&BP Select M&A Activity

SRS Distribution Acquired by The Home Depot (NYS: HD)

Jun. 2024

$18.3B
Enterprise Value

16.1x
EV / EBITDA

The Home Depot, the largest home improvement specialty retailer, acquired SRS Distribution, a distributor of building products primarily for residential construction contractors.

The acquisition will expand The Home Depot’s penetration of professional and commercial customer segments and increase its capabilities to serve complex projects within the renovation and remodel sector.

Masonite (NYS: DOOR) Acquired by Owens Corning (NYS: OC)

May 2024

$3.9B
Enterprise Value

8.6x
EV / EBITDA

Owens Corning, a manufacturer and distributor of roofing and insulation products, acquired Masonite, a manufacturer of interior and exterior doors.

The acquisition expands Owens Corning’s product portfolio of branded high-value  building  products  and  offers  significant  cross  selling opportunities. The deal signals a continued M&A focus outside of the Company’s core catalog of roofing and insulation products.

Surdex Corporation Acquired by Bowman Consulting Group (NAS: BWMN)

Apr. 2024

$44M
Enterprise Value

NA
EV / EBITDA

Bowman Consulting Group, a national engineering services firm acquired Surdex, a geospatial and engineering services firm providing digital orthoimagery, advanced high-resolution LiDAR, intelligent digital mapping, 3D hydrography, and disaster mapping.

The acquisition expands adds state-of-the-art, high-altitude services to Bowman’s extensive array of terrestrial and low-altitude capabilities.

J&S Mechanical Contractors Acquired by Comfort Systems USA (NYSE: FIX)

Feb. 2024

$121M
Enterprise Value

~8x+
EV / EBITDA

Comfort Systems USA, a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services, acquired J&S Mechanical, a provider of mechanical construction services across the Mountain West.

The acquisition will deepen Comfort System USA’s geographic footprint throughout Utah and Nevada and expand the Company’s commercial and industrial technical service capabilities.

Source: PitchBook, MergerMarket, Company Press Releases, Meridian Research

Public Company Valuations

AEC Services

Company NameTickerMarket CapEVLTM RevLTM EBITDAEV / LTM RevEV / LTM EBITDALTM Margin EBITDA52-Week Change
Quanta Services, Inc.NYS: PWR$37,195.8$40,681.9$21,485.2$2,002.11.9x20.3x9.3%29 %
WSP Global, Inc.TSE: WSP$19,388.6$22,314.9$10,770.1$2,632.12.1x8.5x24.4%18 %
Jacobs Solutions IncNYS: J$17,493.5$20,893.6$16,903.7$1,403.31.2x14.9x8.3%18 %
Aecom Technology CorporationNYS: ACM$11,998.3$13,709.5$15,349.7$1,018.40.9x13.5x6.6%4 %
Tetra Tech, Inc.NAS: TTEK$10,939.1$11,890.1$4,949.4$504.92.4x23.6x10.2%25 %
Stantec, Inc.TSE: STN$9,535.9$10,971.6$4,937.0$640.22.2x17.1x13.0%28 %
Parsons CorporationNYS: PSN$8,692.0$9,770.5$5,805.0$503.61.7x19.4x8.7%70 %
MasTec, Inc.NYS: MTZ$8,501.3$11,421.4$12,098.1$644.40.9x17.7x5.3%(9)%
Fluor CorporationNYS: FLR$7,455.3$6,288.3$15,456.0$547.00.4x11.5x3.5%47 %
Colliers International Group Inc.TSE: CIGI$5,749.2$8,466.6$4,371.2$599.11.9x14.1x13.7%14 %
Arcadis N.V.AMS: ARCAD$5,698.8$6,682.9$5,414.0$527.81.2x12.7x9.7%52 %
Worley LimitedASX: WOR$5,256.2$6,304.8$7,965.6$579.40.8x10.9x7.3%(5)%
John Wood GroupLON: WG.$1,792.5$2,941.6$5,900.7$412.50.5x7.1x7.0%53 %
NV5 Global, Inc.NAS: NVEE$1,501.1$1,717.5$890.7$138.91.9x12.4x15.6%(16)%
DMC Global Inc.NAS: BOOM$289.0$543.6$701.7$92.70.8x5.9x13.2%(19)%
Median$8,501.3$9,770.5$5,900.7$579.41.2x13.5x9 %18 %
Average$10,099.1$11,639.9$8,866.5$816.41.4x14.0x10 %21 %

Residential & Commercial Services

Company NameTickerMarket CapEVLTM RevLTM EBITDAEV / LTM RevEV / LTM EBITDALTM Margin EBITDA52-Week Change
Trane TechnologiesNYS: TT$74,454.1$78,506.1$18,227.2$3,558.54.3x22.1x19.5%72 %
Carrier Global CorpNYS: CARR$56,835.9$73,267.9$23,007.0$3,736.03.2x19.6x16.2%27 %
Lennox International IncNYS: LII$19,057.1$20,656.7$4,979.6$1,020.04.1x20.3x20.5%64 %
Comfort Systems USA, Inc.NYS: FIX$10,863.7$11,062.6$5,569.1$578.52.0x19.1x10.4%85 %
Mohawk Industries, Inc.NYS: MHK$7,254.2$9,658.7$11,008.3$1,426.40.9x6.8x13.0%10 %
SPX CorporationNYS: SPXC$6,571.2$7,325.1$1,806.6$312.84.1x23.4x17.3%67 %
Brink’s IncorporatedNYS: BCO$4,552.9$7,406.4$4,925.3$894.91.5x8.3x18.2%51 %
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.NAS: ALRM$3,189.0$3,006.1$895.2$160.43.4x18.7x17.9%23 %
Star Group, L.P.NYS: SGU$374.9$620.4$1,761.2$136.90.4x4.5x7.8%(22)%
Solar Alliance Energy, Inc.TSX: SOLR$10.2$10.4$6.1($0.1)1.7xnm-1.8%(31)%
Median$6,912.7$8,532.6$4,952.5$736.72.6x19.1x17 %39 %
Average$18,316.3$21,152.0$7,218.6$1,182.42.5x15.9x14 %35 %

Building Products & Materials

Company NameTickerMarket CapEVLTM RevLTM EBITDAEV / LTM RevEV / LTM EBITDALTM Margin EBITDA52-Week Change
Builders FirstSource, Inc.NYS: BLDR$16,893.9$20,442.6$17,105.4$2,268.11.2x9.0x13.3%2 %
Owens-Corning IncNYS: OC$15,054.0$17,152.0$9,646.0$2,391.01.8x7.2x24.8%33 %
Masco CorporationNYS: MAS$14,683.7$17,796.7$7,914.0$1,412.02.2x12.6x17.8%16 %
Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc.NYS: FND$10,778.2$12,384.7$4,389.1$524.52.8x23.6x12.0%(4)%
Trex Company, Inc.NYS: TREX$8,056.3$8,301.5$1,229.8$407.36.8x20.4x33.1%13 %
Simpson Manufacturing Company, Inc.NYS: SSD$7,238.9$7,397.8$2,210.0$563.63.3x13.1x25.5%22 %
UFP Industries, Inc.NAS: UFPI$6,916.4$6,357.3$7,034.9$788.30.9x8.1x11.2%15 %
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.NAS: BECN$5,755.7$8,903.5$9,299.9$919.71.0x9.7x9.9%9 %
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.NYS: AWI$4,955.2$5,523.8$1,311.3$445.04.2x12.4x33.9%54 %
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.NAS: ROCK$2,088.7$1,975.8$1,377.0$213.51.4x9.3x15.5%9 %
Quanex Building Products CorpNYS: NX$915.6$980.0$1,100.5$158.50.9x6.2x14.4%3 %
Median$7,238.9$8,301.5$4,389.1$563.61.8x9.7x16 %13 %
Average$8,485.2$9,746.9$5,692.5$917.42.4x12.0x19 %16 %

Heavy Construction

Company NameTickerMarket CapEVLTM RevLTM EBITDAEV / LTM RevEV / LTM EBITDALTM Margin EBITDA52-Week Change
EMCOR Group Inc.NYS: EME$17,182.5$16,688.3$13,124.7$1,118.81.3x14.9x8.5%98 %
Dycom Industries, Inc.NYS: DY$4,909.8$5,823.5$4,272.5$522.21.4x11.2x12.2%48 %
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.NAS: STRL$3,652.4$3,570.1$2,009.0$269.51.8x13.2x13.4%112 %
Granite Construction Inc.NYS: GVA$2,736.0$2,922.5$3,621.3$291.90.8x10.0x8.1%56 %
Primoris Services CorporationNYS: PRIM$2,676.1$3,838.0$5,871.1$400.30.7x9.6x6.8%64 %
MYR Group Inc.NAS: MYRG$2,275.2$2,349.8$3,647.9$190.50.6x12.3x5.2%(2)%
Tutor Perini Corp.NYS: TPC$1,138.7$1,577.8$4,152.9$93.20.4x16.9x2.2%205 %
Aecon Group Inc.TSE: ARE$771.7$614.9$3,248.4$70.40.2x8.7x2.2%33 %
Orion Group Holdings, Inc.NYS: ORN$312.5$422.7$713.3$32.00.6x13.2x4.5%238 %
Matrix Service Co.NAS: MTRX$271.2$223.1$744.6($8.0)0.3xnm-1.1%69 %
Median$2,475.7$2,636.2$3,634.6$230.00.6x12.3x6 %66 %
Average$3,592.6$3,803.1$4,140.6$298.10.8x12.2x6 %92 %

(US$ in millions)
As of June 30, 2024

Source: PitchBook, MergerMarket, Company Press Releases, Meridian Research

Select ENC&BP M&A Transactions

Building Products & Materials

DateTargetAcquirerDescriptionHQ
Jun-24Carter Concrete ProductsAlcrete IndustriesProvider of concrete building materials and productsBoaz, KY
Jun-24ELM Home & Building SolutionsGreat Day Improvements (Littlejohn & Co.)Provider of home improvement materialsEast Brunswick, NJ
Jun-24Saeman LumberZuern Building ProductsProvider of construction building products and materialsCross Plains, WI
Jun-24Rebar SolutionsHD Supply (Clayton, Dubilier & Rice)Provider of steel rebar productsMount Crawford, VA
Jun-24Truss Systems HawaiiHPMHawaii.comProvider of wooden, metal, and structural trussesPuunene, HI
Jun-24TrachtenVent Electric (NYS: NVT)Provider of modularized metal buildingsOregon, WI
Jun-24Rock Ridge MaterialsMiles Ahead BrandsManufacturer of commercial construction materialsTitusville, FL
Jun-24Hardscape (Florida)SiteOne Landscape Supply (NYS: SITE)Manufacturer of porcelain paversBoca Raton, FL
Jun-24Krieger Specialty ProductsAllegion (NYS: ALLE)Manufacturer of custom doors and windowsPico Rivera, CA
Jun-24Raks Building SupplyUS LBMProvider of manufactured building componentsLos Lunas, NM
Jun-24NVO Construction ComponentsTruckee-Tahoe LumberManufacture of floor and roof trussesReno, NV
Jun-24Dayton SuperiorWhite Cap (CDR)Manufacturer and distributor of metal accessoriesMiamisburg, OH
May-24Better Built TrussUS LBMManufacturer of trusses and roofing supportsRipon, CA
Apr-243formArmstrong World IndustriesDesigner and manufacturer of architectural resinsSalt Lake City, UT
Apr-24Fence & Deck DirectDecks & DocksProvider of outdoor residential building productsHalethorpe, MD
Apr-24Excelsior LumberDecks & DocksDistributor of outdoor building productsNewark, NJ
Apr-24Willow CreekOutdoor Living Supply (Trilantic)Landscaping materials firmRome, GA
Apr-24Sandwich MaterialsDunaway Brothers Inc.Manufacturer of custom windows and doorsSugar Grove, IL
Mar-24Harvey Building ProductsCornerstone Building Brands (CD&R)Building products manufacturerWaltham, MA
Mar-24Homestead Building SystemsUS LBMSpecialty building products distributorNew Holland, PA

Heavy Construction

DateTargetAcquirerDescriptionHQ
Jun-24Laux ConstructionRival HoldingsProvider of general contracting servicesMason, MI
Jun-24Bigfork RentalsKinderhook IndustriesProvider of heavy equipment and machinery rentalsBigfork, MT
Jun-24EagleLIFTCortec GroupProvider of foundation repair and constructionRancho Cucamonga, CA
Jun-24The Birch CoATWEC TechnologiesProvider of general construction servicesTulsa, OK
Jun-24Visionary HomesMisawa Homes CompanyProvider of home building and construction servicesLogan, UT
Jun-24Nello IndustriesMain Street Capital (NYS: MAIN)Manufacturer of galvanized steel towersSouth Bend, IN
Jun-24Newport ConstructionVinci (PAR: DG)Provider of heavy highway civil construction servicesNashua, NH
Jun-24Evans Design and BuildHome Love ConstructionProvider of general construction servicesClearwater, FL
Jun-24Hudson PavingConstruction Partners (NAS: ROAD)Provider of asphalt repair and laying servicesRockingham, NC
Jun-24American Civil ConstructorsOrion Group Holdings (NYS: ORN)Provider of civil construction servicesLittleton, CO
Jun-24Lupini ConstructionValcourt GroupProvider of construction and restoration servicesUtica, NY
May-24St. Laurent and Son ExcavationGendron and GendronProvider of general construction servicesLewiston, ME
May-24Southland EngineeringGoodwyn Mills CawoodProvider of general construction servicesCartersville, GA
May-24Baker ConstructorsC.W. Matthews ContractingProvider of general construction servicesPooler, GA
May-24The CGC Group FloridaStellargcProvider of construction management servicesSarasota, FL
May-24Brother’s ConstructionNabholzProvider of general construction servicesVan Buren, AR
May-24Subfloor SystemsKent CompaniesProvider of subfloor construction servicesBedford, TX
May-24Utility Services GroupBlue Marlin PartnersProvider of underground infrastructure constructionCamp Hill PA
Apr-24Lewistown RentalH&E Equipment ServicesProvider of rental heavy machineryLewistown, MT
Apr-24Eggemeyer Land ClearingSiteOne Landscape Supply (NYS: SITE)Provider of large-scale land clearing servicesNew Braunfels, TX

AEC Services

DateTargetAcquirerDescriptionHQ
Jun-24Consulting Services IncorporatedUES (BDT Capital Partners, Palm Beach Capital)Provider of AEC and TICC servicesLexington, KY
Jun-24NSL Analytical ServicesLevine Leichtman CapitalProvider of TICC servicesCleveland, OH
Jun-24Brailsford & DunlaveyBernhard CapitalProvider of construction servicesWashington, DC
Jun-24EBVHeritage Environmental ServicesProvider of environmental consultancy servicesJoplin, MO
Jun-24Biscayne EngineeringAtwellProvider of engineering and surveying servicesMiami, FL
Jun-24Infrastructure Services GroupAzuria Water Solutions (New Mountain Capital)Provider of water inspection and treatment solutionsGreenville, SC
Jun-24Oxbow ConstructionAzuria Water Solutions (New Mountain Capital)Provider of water treatment solutionsTroutdale, OR
Jun-24Larson Incitti ArchitectsHEDProvider of AEC servicesDenver, CO
May-24T&R EnvironmentalMomentum Environmental (Nonantum Capital)Provider of environmental consultancy servicesBath, NY
May-24Creighton Manning EngineeringGAI Consultants (Comvest Partners)Provider of AEC services to the transportation industryAlbany, NY
May-24WET SolutionsWater Engineering (Nolan Capital)Provider of water treatment solutionsSchaumburg, IL
Apr-24Moore Consulting EngineersBowman Consulting GroupProvider of AEC servicesShamong, NJ
Apr-24P2SLegence (Blackstone)Provider of construction management and engineeringLong Beach, CA
Apr-24CT ConsultantsVerdantas (Round Table Capital)Provider of engineering, planning, and science servicesMentor, OH
Mar-24DECGannett Fleming (OceanSound)Provider of engineering and infrastructure solutionsHouston, TX
Mar-24Fluhrer ReedNV5 (NAS: NVEE)Provider of structural engineering servicesRaleigh, NC
Mar-24Smith Consulting ArchitectsStengil Hill Architecture (Godspeed Capital)Provider of architectural design and interior designSan Diego, CA
Feb-24Chastain-SkillmanDCCM (White Wolf Capital)Provider of engineering and land surveying servicesLakeland, FL
Feb-24Speece Lewis EngineersBowmanProvider of engineering servicesLincoln, NE
Feb-24AE EngineeringWSB (GHK Capital Partners)Provider of infrastructure planning servicesJacksonville, FL

Residential & Commercial Services

DateTargetAcquirerDescriptionHQ
Jun-24Matvey Foundation RepairGroundworks (Cortec Group)Provider of exterior restoration and remodeling servicesSeaTac, WA
Jun-24Insight Pest SolutionsGreenix Pest Control (Riata Capital)Provider of pest control solutions nationwideMorrisville, NC
Jun-24Cut Above EnterprisesLandscape Workshop (Carousel Capital)Provider of commercial landscaping servicesTaylors, SC
Jun-24Nature Coast Landscape ServicesLandscape Workshop (Carousel Capital)Provider of commercial landscaping servicesNew Port Richey, FL
Jun-24Air Care Heating and CoolingLeap Partners (Concentric Equity Partners)Provider of HVAC servicesShawnee, KS
Jun-24Cohen & Cohen Natural StoneSiteOne Landscape SupplyProvider of landscape decorations and design servicesOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Jun-24Wright Commercial FloorsDiverzify (ACON investments)Provider of residential and commercial flooring solutionsPittsburgh, PA
Jun-24Floors Maintenance GroupDiverzify (ACON investments)Provider of residential and commercial flooring solutionsColombus, OH
Jun-24Continental FloorsDiverzify (ACON investments)Provider of residential and commercial flooring solutionsAtlanta, GA
Jun-24Executive LandscapingFairwood Brands (Crane Group)Provider of landscaping servicesPensacola, FL
Jun-24West Orange RoofingRoofing Services Solutions (Dunes Point)Provider of re-roofing and building exterior servicesTavares, FL
Jun-24RenuityGreenbriar Equity GroupProvider of home improvement servicesCoral Gables, FL
Jun-24Dynamic Air SolutionsFlow Service Partners (RLJ Equity)Provider of HVAC and plumbing servicesLouisville, KY
May-24O’Hara’s Son RoofingAngeles Equity PartnersProvider of commercial and residential roofing servicesChicago, IL
May-24Quality Home First ImprovementHudson GladeProvider of residential home servicesCitrus Heights, CA
May-24DynaServ FloridaMonarch Landscape (Audax)Provider of commercial landscaping servicesDavie, FL
May-24Certus Pest ControlLiberty Mutual InvestmentsProvider of pest control solutionsTampa, FL
May-24Ken’s Parkhill RoofingInfinity Home ServicesProvider of residential and commercial roofing servicesEuclid, OH
May-24Carter’s PlumbingSila Services (Morgan Stanley)Provider of plumbing servicesWhite Lake, MI
May-24Sylvester & CockrumNexCore (Trinity Hunt)Provider of commercial HVAC servicesWinston-Salem, NC

Source: PitchBook, MergerMarket, Company Press Releases, Meridian Research

 

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