Miami-based professional services firm Consertus Inc. is expanding its presence on the West Coast with the purchase of S2 Engineering, a Cucamonga, California-based engineering, construction management, inspection and materials testing firm with a portfolio of public infrastructure projects.
In a press release Wednesday, Consertus, an RTC portfolio company, defended S2 Engineering’s 25-year reputation for providing engineering support, construction supervision and technical expertise related to the development of the state’s transportation infrastructure. In the press release, CEO Roy Block added that the acquisition of S2 will allow both companies to offer a more comprehensive range of infrastructure services in the Golden State as a “key infrastructure market” for the industry.
ENR’s email request for information on the terms of the deal was not immediately responded to.
“S2 has built an exceptional reputation through decades of delivering exceptional projects and trusted client relationships,” said Block. “Their strong presence in California, technical expertise and long-standing agency relationships strengthen our position in a key infrastructure market and enhance our ability to support public sector clients throughout the region.”
In comments submitted to ENR, Block said professional services firms face a “significant challenge” to innovate in a rapidly changing market.
“The AEC industry, especially professional services firms, has been slow to make the structural changes needed to remain competitive over the long term,” said Block. “Those that don’t evolve risk being left behind as the industry accelerates toward more results-driven, technology-enabled solutions.”
RTC Partners managing partner Tony Brindisi said California is one of the “The nation’s most attractive long-term infrastructure markets.” He added: “This transaction reflects our commitment to support strategic acquisitions that expand capabilities, strengthen market presence and create long-term value.”
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For S2, Founder and Principal Engineer Sagar Pandey said joining Consertus enables the company expand resources and expertise “while creating new opportunities for our employees.” He added: “Equally important, it allows us to continue to serve our agency partners with the same commitment and responsiveness that have defined S2 for more than two decades.”
According to Consertus, S2’s approximately 20 employees will continue to operate from the Rancho Cucamonga headquarters and maintain service to its existing customers.
Consertus was ranked No. 22 on ENR’s Top 100 Professional Services Companies, with more than $208 million in revenue.
