ACES Expands U.S. Presence With Meskel Engineering Acquisition

ACES Expands U.S. Footprint With Acquisition of Meskel & Associates Engineering

ACES US Holding Inc. has expanded its presence in the United States with the acquisition of Meskel & Associates Engineering, strengthening its capabilities across the Southeast construction and infrastructure markets.

The deal, announced April 20, builds on ACES’ broader growth strategy and follows its earlier acquisition of MC2 Engineers Inc. in 2022. Together, the combined platform enhances the company’s service offerings and geographic reach in key markets such as Florida and Georgia.

Strategic expansion across Southeast markets

Meskel & Associates Engineering, headquartered in Jacksonville, brings more than 18 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction engineering and inspection (CEI), materials testing and environmental consulting.

The firm employs over 50 staff and operates a CMEC-certified and Florida Department of Transportation-qualified laboratory. With additional facilities in Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta, the acquisition increases ACES’ regional workforce to more than 200 employees.

The combined organization will continue to serve a broad range of clients, including federal agencies, the Florida Department of Transportation, municipalities, general contractors and private developers.

“Today, we officially welcome MAE to ACES. This acquisition strengthens our position in the U.S. and broadens our capabilities across the construction and engineering value chain at a time of accelerating demand for reliable and resilient infrastructure,” said Izzat Katkhuda, co-CEO of ACES. “By combining environmental advisory, geotechnical engineering, construction support expertise, and construction engineering inspection capabilities, we are creating a more integrated platform to support complex infrastructure programs from planning through execution.”

Enhanced capabilities and growth opportunities

Leadership from both organizations emphasized the strategic value of combining resources and expertise to meet growing infrastructure demand.

“MAE brings strong client relationships that enhance the reach and impact of our U.S. platform. Together, our teams are expanding geographically, strengthening our service capabilities, and enhancing our ability to support clients, while providing greater opportunities for our people,” said Dr. Naeem Abdulhadi, co-CEO of ACES.

Tina Meskel, president of Meskel & Associates Engineering, highlighted the benefits of joining a larger organization with expanded resources.

“Over the past 18 years, Meskel has become one of the leading geotechnical and material engineering consultants in North Florida. I am proud of our client-centric culture we have built and believe this partnership will benefit our employees and clients. Joining ACES gives our team a broader platform, deeper resources, and expanded opportunities for growth. We are proud of what we’ve built and energized by what we will build together.”

Founded in 1983, ACES provides a wide range of engineering services, including site investigations, materials testing, geophysical studies and environmental analysis. The company operates more than 25 offices across the Middle East and employs over 4,000 professionals.

The acquisition reflects ongoing consolidation in the engineering and construction services sector, as firms seek to scale capabilities and expand geographically to meet rising demand for i

Originally reported by MC Squared, LLC In Construction Dive.