Certerra, a testing, inspection, and certification firm, has acquired TSFGeo (legally Tierra South Florida, Inc.). TSFGeo is a West Palm Beach consulting firm focused on geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing. Certerra announced the deal Nov. 12.
Certerra says the purchase builds on its recent investments in Florida and expands its capabilities and presence in the state.
TSFGeo offers:
Geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and inspection services
Digital solutions for heavy civil infrastructure
Support for public and private clients across Florida
The firm covers a project’s full lifecycle, from planning and design through construction, inspection, and long-term asset management. In other words, its role doesn’t end when construction does.
Lab Work With a Paper Trail
TSFGeo’s labs hold Construction Materials Engineering Council (CMEC) certification for soil, concrete, and aggregate testing. They’re also validated by the Florida Department of Transportation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. That’s state and federal sign-off on top of the lab certification.
Bigger Shovel
Certerra already has 2,000+ engineers, technicians, and scientists across 70+ offices and lab facilities. It’s a portfolio company of OceanSound Partners.
CEO Ed Lyon said TSFGeo’s “expertise, strong market presence, and commitment to quality align closely with Certerra’s long-term growth strategy.” He added that Certerra is excited to welcome the TSFGeo team and expand its ability to serve clients throughout Florida and across the Southeast.
TSFGeo President and Principal Engineer Raj Krishnasamy said joining Certerra “creates new opportunities for our employees and clients.”
Legal Crew
Womble Bond Dickinson advised Certerra, and Trenam Law advised TSFGeo. The price tag didn’t make the press release.
Certerra already had established operations in what it calls “one of the nation’s fastest-growing infrastructure markets.” Now it’s adding TSFGeo’s team and credentialed labs to the mix.
