DOTHAN, Ala - Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROAD) ("CPI" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways in local markets across the Sunbelt, today announced that it has acquired GMJ Paving Company, LLC ("GMJ"), a leading asphalt paving contractor for public infrastructure projects operating throughout the Houston, Texas metro area.
GMJ’s hot-mix asphalt plant located in Baytown, east of Houston, becomes CPI’s twelfth plant in the Houston metropolitan region. The facility strengthens the company’s production capacity and complements its nearby liquid asphalt terminal, providing additional operational efficiency and material throughput.
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The acquisition continues CPI’s rapid expansion in Texas, following its entry into Houston last year through the purchase of Durwood Greene Construction Co. and the subsequent acquisition of construction assets from Vulcan Materials Company.
Fred J. (Jule) Smith, III, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "A core component of our growth strategy is to enter the right markets with the right partners. We entered Houston last August with our acquisition of Durwood Greene Construction Co. and grew our operations significantly in October with our acquisition of the Houston-area construction assets of Vulcan Materials Company. With the acquisition of GMJ, we are further expanding our market share and adding to our team of skilled and experienced operators with extensive local market knowledge and deep customer relationships that is well-positioned to serve one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing markets in the country. We welcome Lupe Munoz and his team to our family of companies as part of Durwood Greene Construction Co. and look forward to our future in Houston."
The company said the transaction deepens its presence in one of the fastest-growing infrastructure markets in the U.S., where public investment in highways, bridges and municipal projects continues to accelerate.
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The Houston metropolitan area has become a focal point for CPI’s Sunbelt strategy due to its expanding population, large transportation network and steady pipeline of publicly funded infrastructure work. The addition of GMJ provides not only production assets but also an established customer base and experienced workforce, factors that analysts view as critical to sustaining margins in the competitive paving sector.
CPI’s vertically integrated model—combining asphalt production, aggregates, liquid terminals and paving services—allows the company to capture more value across the supply chain. The Baytown plant is expected to enhance logistical flexibility and reduce reliance on third-party suppliers as project volumes increase.
Construction Partners, Inc. is a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company operating in local markets throughout the Sunbelt in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Supported by its hot-mix asphalt plants, aggregate facilities and liquid asphalt terminals, CPI focuses on the construction, repair and maintenance of surface infrastructure. Publicly funded projects make up the majority of its business and include local and state roadways, interstate highways, airport runways and bridges. The company also performs private sector projects that include paving and sitework for office and industrial parks, shopping centers, local businesses and residential developments. To learn more, visit www.constructionpartners.net.
Management indicated that GMJ will operate under the Durwood Greene Construction Co. platform, ensuring continuity for customers and employees. Integration efforts will center on aligning safety programs, procurement and scheduling systems while preserving GMJ’s local relationships.
The acquisition is expected to contribute to CPI’s fiscal 2026 performance as the company continues to pursue additional bolt-on opportunities across the Sunbelt. Industry observers note that federal and state infrastructure funding programs are likely to support elevated demand for asphalt and paving services over the coming years.
Originally reported by PRNewswire in Market Screener.
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