Amid a surge in construction sector consolidation, New York City-based Cumming Group is strengthening its East Coast presence with a major acquisition. The company announced on Oct. 30 that it has acquired Boston-headquartered LeftField, a respected project management consulting firm operating across New England.
While financial terms were not shared, the deal significantly alters Cumming Group’s regional capabilities. The merger doubles its size in the New England market, bringing its workforce to over 150 professionals in the region and 2,850 globally. LeftField’s 60+ employees will integrate into Cumming Group’s operations while continuing to serve clients across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut.
LeftField has built a strong reputation as an owner’s project manager, especially in the K-12 education market, where demand for school modernization and enrollment-driven construction has been accelerating. Its portfolio also includes higher education campuses, biotechnology facilities, public-sector capital improvements and municipal infrastructure — areas where owners increasingly require sophisticated cost management and scheduling support.
The firms say their cultures and goals align, making integration more seamless.
“Cumming Group and LeftField have a tight-knit culture of dedicated team members and a strong set of common values,” said Jim Rogers, founder and principal of LeftField. “We’ve already begun collaborating on projects, and this partnership expands our capabilities by bringing clients a broader suite of integrated services including cost management, scheduling, and project controls.”
As both private and public owners pursue major improvements in community infrastructure, the combined firms aim to fill that need.
“Collectively, we will continue to deliver best-in-class services—shaping the future of education, research, and community infrastructure across the Northeast,” said Derek Hutchison, Cumming Group’s president and CEO.
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The acquisition reflects broader momentum in construction mergers and acquisitions as companies seek market share, talent and specialized expertise:
For Cumming Group, this marks the firm’s second major move in 2025, following its April merger with Phoenix-based World Wide Professional Services to support the expanding U.S. semiconductor fab market.
By combining cost consulting with established owner representation capabilities, Cumming Group positions itself as one of New England’s largest independent project management firms. That could mean new competition for regional builders and developers as the Northeast prepares for a decade of infrastructure growth, driven by educational reinvestment, life science development, and local government modernization.
As integration continues, LeftField will retain its existing brand until the full transition is complete, ensuring ongoing service continuity for current clients.
Originally reported by Matthew Thibault in Construction Dive.
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