{"id":9711,"date":"2026-05-21T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=df1bd50f80d1573b1479399e1aeb0ce5"},"modified":"2026-05-21T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T18:00:00","slug":"certerra-announces-a-strategic-partnership-with-southern-engineering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=9711","title":{"rendered":"Certerra Announces a Strategic Partnership with Southern Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"

LAS VEGAS & CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Certerra<\/a>--Certerra, a leading provider of technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification (\u201cTIC\u201d) services for critical infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership with Southern Engineering, a provider of geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and special inspections to public and private sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic.<\/p><\/a><\/a>

\nThis transaction strengthens Certerra\u2019s presence in the Southeast, enhancing the Company\u2019s capabilities and geographic reach across several high-growth infrastructure markets. The transaction represents another step in Certerra\u2019s strategy of building a scaled, national TIC platform across materials engineering and the earth sciences.<\/p>

\nFor more than 10 years, Southern Engineering has delivered comprehensive geotechnical solutions across the Mid-Atlantic, including geotechnical drilling, advanced in-situ testing, special inspections, and construction materials testing. The firm serves a diverse client base across both public and private sectors, including healthcare systems, educational institutions, municipalities, and other clients. Southern Engineering\u2019s established laboratory network and technical expertise will further enhance Certerra\u2019s service offerings and support continued growth in the region.<\/p>

\n\u201cThe addition of Southern Engineering expands our presence in the Carolinas and strengthens our ability to serve multi-state clients in the region,\u201d said Ed Lyon, CEO of Certerra. \u201cSouthern Engineering\u2019s capabilities are highly complementary to Certerra\u2019s core offerings and align with our strategy of delivering essential, code-driven services to critical infrastructure end markets.\u201d<\/p>

\n\u201cWe are thrilled to partner with Certerra and expand our presence across the Carolinas and beyond,\u201d said Rick Finnen, P.E., President and CEO of Southern Engineering. \u201cThis partnership provides meaningful opportunities for our employees and enhances the breadth of services we can offer our clients as we continue our next phase of growth.\u201d<\/p>

\nAll professional engineering services in North Carolina will be provided by Certerra\u2019s affiliate Southern Engineering and Testing, P.C. Southern Engineering will continue to operate under its existing leadership team, leveraging Certerra\u2019s broader platform, resources, and national footprint.<\/p>

\nWomble Bond Dickinson, LLP acted as legal advisor to Certerra. AEC Transaction Services provided advisor services and Lawson & Weitzen, LLP served as legal advisor to Southern Engineering.<\/p>

\nAbout Certerra<\/p>

\nCerterra is a leading provider of technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services in materials engineering and the earth sciences. Certerra helps assure the quality and advance innovation in the delivery of critical infrastructure \u2013 from the ground up.<\/p>

\nSince 2021, Certerra has unified 20 businesses to create a national platform that combines local expertise with specialized capabilities and scaled resources.<\/p>

\nWith a team of 1,800+ engineers, technicians, and scientists across 50+ offices and laboratory facilities, Certerra is the partner of choice for infrastructure asset owners, contractors, design professionals, and manufacturers. Together with its clients, Certerra helps ensure that communities are built to last.<\/p>

\nCerterra is a portfolio company of OceanSound Partners. For more information, please visit www.certerra.com<\/a>.<\/p>

\nAbout Southern Engineering<\/p>

\nSouthern Engineering is a leading provider of geotechnical engineering services, offering comprehensive consulting, testing, and inspection solutions backed by more than 30 years of industry experience. Southern Engineering provides a full suite of services, including geotechnical studies, construction materials testing, special inspections, and specialty testing, utilizing advanced technologies to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions across projects of varying size and complexity. For more information, please visit https:\/\/southernengineeringpc.com<\/a>.<\/p> Contacts<\/b>

\nStefanie Berumen\nDirector of Marketing\nCerterra\n(909) 989-1751\nsberumen@certerra.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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