Certerra Acquires Skyrise Engineering to Bolster Southeast Footprint…

Event summary

Certerra acquires Skyrise Engineering and Testing, a Fort Lauderdale-based geotechnical and materials testing firm founded in 2022.
The deal marks Certerra’s fifth acquisition of 2026, adding 20 years of industry experience and expanding its Southeast presence.
Skyrise’s leadership, Eric Stern and Richard Fesdjian, will remain to lead growth in South Florida.
Certerra has added 250 team members and seven offices across five metropolitan markets this year.

The big picture

Certerra’s acquisition of Skyrise Engineering and Testing underscores the ongoing consolidation in the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) sector. With five deals already in 2026, Certerra is rapidly expanding its national footprint, leveraging local expertise to strengthen its position in dynamic markets like South Florida. The move aligns with broader industry trends of scaling through strategic acquisitions to enhance service offerings and operational efficiency.

What we're watching

Integration Challenges: How Certerra will assimilate Skyrise’s specialized services into its existing platform without disrupting operational efficiency.
Market Consolidation: Whether Certerra’s aggressive acquisition strategy will trigger competitive responses from other TIC service providers.
Growth Trajectory: The pace at which Certerra can scale its newly acquired capabilities to meet demand in high-growth Southeast markets.