Bolsters Engineering Depth and Extends Operational Presence in Intermountain West

Rockville, MD—Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) today announced the acquisition of Forsgren Associates, Inc., (Forsgren), a multi-discipline civil engineering, environmental sciences, and land surveying consulting firm in the Intermountain West region.

Forsgren is the most recent team to join Apex, a national leader in water, environmental, compliance & assurance, health & safety, and transportation and civil engineering services. In alignment with Apex’s commitment to advancing quality infrastructure and sustainable growth, this collaboration enhances the firm’s ability to provide innovative, efficient, and community-focused solutions.

With a legacy that spans over 60 years, Forsgren employs more than 150 professionals offering technical expertise in water, wastewater, transportation, and civil engineering. A highly regarded infrastructure practice, the firm supports clients out of 17 offices across 9 states including Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, California, North Dakota, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming.

“Forsgren has proudly served our clients throughout the Intermountain West for over six decades. Joining Apex Companies, LLC, was not a decision made lightly, but one we are very excited about: for our staff, our clients, and our ability to make an impact,” said Forsgren CEO Larry Evans. “Apex is an ideal partner for Forsgren. Both organizations share a deep commitment to building resilient infrastructure and sustainable communities. Our skills complement each other, and our missions and cultures are closely aligned. We will continue to deliver high-impact solutions with the responsiveness and excellence our clients have come to expect from us, with the added resources and support of a national leader in engineering and environmental consulting.”

Forsgren will operate as Forsgren, an Apex Company.

“Today we are very fortunate to have Forsgren Associates, Inc. join Apex Companies,” said Apex CEO Shawn Doherty. “Larry Evans and his team have a long and distinguished presence in the Intermountain West based on the quality of their work and amazingly committed people. At Apex, we are on mission to build our company around public and private sector client demands in civil & transportation, water infrastructure, stormwater, environment, and workplace health & safety. The Forsgren team will add deep engineering skills, loyal clients, and geographic connectivity to our existing presence in the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies.”

AEC Advisors, through its registered broker-dealer affiliate AEC Transaction Services LLC, was the exclusive financial advisor to Forsgren.

About Apex
Established in 1988, Apex is a national multidisciplinary consulting and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environmental, health and safety, construction management, transportation, compliance and assurance, and infrastructure. Rated #13 as an ENR All-Environmental firm and #68 in the top 200 overall, the firm is known for its technical expertise, rapid response, operational integrity, and exceptional client satisfaction. Apex operates in all 50 states and maintains a highly capable and diverse team of scientists, geologists, engineers, technicians, and information management specialists.

About Forsgren
Forsgren is a multi-discipline civil and environmental engineering consulting firm, founded in 1962, with offices across the Intermountain West. With more than 150 talented staff led by CEO Larry Evans, the firm plans, designs, manages construction, and provides survey services for water, wastewater, transportation, development, water resources, and environmental projects. Operating under the philosophy, “Engineering Stronger Communities,” Forsgren’s staff are driven by a passion to better the built environment with attention to quality of life, sustainability, and safety.

Expands Engineering Capabilities and Amplifies Presence in Florida

Rockville, MD—Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) today announced the acquisition of Weiler Engineering Corporation, (Weiler Engineering), a Florida-based turnkey engineering firm who supports various municipal and private markets.

Weiler Engineering is the latest team to join Apex, a national leader in water, environmental, compliance and assurance (including ESG verification and assurance), health and safety, and transportation and civil engineering services. Together, Weiler Engineering, Johnson Engineering (acquired by Apex in September 2024), Water Science Associates (acquired by Apex in early 2023), and Apex present both breadth and depth of expertise with longstanding presence in Florida, serving both the municipal and private markets.

Founded in Florida over 30 years ago, Weiler Engineering employs more than 45 professionals with expertise in civil, structural, utilities, engineering design, construction, operations, management, regulatory compliance, planning, and floodplain management services. The firm serves clients in Southwest Florida and the Florida Keys. The team’s extensive local knowledge, and time-tested, proven experience in the harsh environment of Florida combined with complete civil, structural, and utilities engineering provided in-house set Weiler apart.

“After 31 years of dedication and hard work, we are excited to announce our partnership with Apex, said Jeff Weiler, president of Weiler Engineering. “This acquisition marks a significant milestone for our team, who have built this company on a foundation of innovation and exceptional service. Joining forces with Apex, a leader in our industry, will enable us to enhance our offerings and reach new heights. I extend my deepest gratitude to our talented employees and loyal customers—your support has been invaluable. Together with Apex, we look forward to a future filled with promise and continued excellence.”

Weiler Engineering will operate as Weiler Engineering, an Apex Company, within the East Region Business Unit, which is led by Ryan Trahan, PE.

“Weiler Engineering brings a top-tier team, a record of consistent growth, and an excellent reputation as a turnkey engineering firm,” said Apex CEO Shawn Doherty. “This partnership creates a unified force built on our aligned values and culture, and sets the stage for delivering superior client value and creating additional opportunities for our employees.”

PSMJ Resources, Inc. served as the exclusive financial advisor to Weiler Engineering and Farr Law Firm, P.A. acted as legal advisor.

About Apex
Established in 1988, Apex is a national multidisciplinary consulting and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environmental, health and safety, construction management, transportation, compliance and assurance, survey, and infrastructure. Rated #12 as an ENR All-Environmental firm and #58 in the top 200 overall, the firm is known for its technical expertise, rapid response, operational integrity, and exceptional client satisfaction. Apex operates in all 50 states and maintains a highly capable and diverse team of engineers, planners, scientists, geologists, health and safety experts, ESG consultants, surveyors, and field technicians.

About Weiler Engineering Corporation
Weiler Engineering Corporation (Weiler Engineering) has provided full-service civil and structural engineering services for over 30 years to clients throughout Southwest Florida and the Florida Keys. Our project work spans many areas of land development including commercial, residential, coastal/marine, municipal utilities, and stormwater management. What sets our firm apart from others is our integrated approach to design, permitting, and construction phase services. Complete civil and structural engineering provided in-house, combined with our team’s extensive local knowledge and time-tested, proven experience in the harsh environment of South and Southwest Florida. For more information, visit https://weilerengineering.org/.

Elevates Engineering Capabilities and Expands Presence in Florida

Rockville, MD—Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) today announced the acquisition of Johnson Engineering, Inc., (Johnson Engineering), a Florida-based multi-disciplinary civil engineering firm.

Johnson Engineering is the latest team to join Apex, a national leader in water, environmental, compliance & assurance, health & safety, transportation, survey, and civil engineering. Together, Johnson Engineering, Apex, and Water Science Associates (which joined Apex in 2023), offer a diverse portfolio of engineering and consulting services throughout Florida and service state, county, city, and private sector clients.

Established in 1946, Johnson Engineering employs more than 130 professionals across six offices with expertise in water supply/quality, utilities, transportation, survey, planning, civil engineering and environmental services. With a deep roster of talent and decades of experience, the team at Johnson Engineering have established themselves as one the most respected engineering firms in southwest Florida, bringing unmatched expertise to every project, while staying true to their foundational values and commitment to excellence, reliability, and first-rate client service.

“Johnson Engineering’s commitment to our clients has always been strong. Partnering with Apex allows this legacy to endure and marks the beginning of our next chapter,” said Lonnie Howard, President of Johnson Engineering. “We look forward to enhancing our relationships and continuing to provide innovative solutions for our clients. Let’s get to work!”

Operating as Johnson Engineering, an Apex Company, the team will continue to be led by Lonnie Howard and existing management, who will join the Apex East Region Business Unit under the leadership of Ryan Trahan, Senior Vice President of Apex’s East Region.

“Lonnie and the team at Johnson Engineering are great people and bring exceptional talent and capabilities to Apex,” said Apex President and CEO David Fabianski. “The combination of what they do and how they do it is important to us, and we are honored they have chosen Apex to partner with for the future.”

About Apex
Established in 1988, Apex is a national multidisciplinary consulting and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environmental, health and safety, construction management, transportation, compliance and assurance, survey, and infrastructure. Rated #12 as an ENR All-Environmental firm and #58 in the top 200 overall, the firm is known for its technical expertise, rapid response, operational integrity, and exceptional client satisfaction. Apex operates in all 50 states and maintains a highly capable and diverse team of engineers, planners, scientists, geologists, health and safety experts, ESG consultants, surveyors, and field technicians.

About Johnson Engineering
Johnson Engineering, Inc. is one of the oldest and most prominent civil engineering firms in Southwest Florida. With a team of more than 130 professional engineers, surveyors, ecologists, scientists, geologists, certified planners, and landscape architects located throughout Florida. Johnson Engineering has helped guide city, county, and state governmental institutions, as well as private companies, through the design and permitting process for decades. Its extensive list of well-known Florida roads, shopping centers, schools, hospitals, residential communities, resorts, and commercial developments demonstrate its continued dedication to responsibly develop and improve Florida’s communities. For more information, visit https://johnsonengineering.com.

Expands Storm Water Capabilities and Bolsters Presence in California

Rockville, MD—Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) today announced the acquisition of Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Services, Inc., (SWIMS), a California-based stormwater services firm who supports various public and private markets.

The acquisition of SWIMS is the latest investment by Apex, a national leader in water, environmental, compliance & assurance (including ESG verification & assurance), health & safety, and transportation and civil services.

Founded in California nearly 30 years ago, SWIMS employs more than 100 professionals with expertise in stormwater inspection and management services, as well as erosion control, dewatering, and stormwater construction and compliance services. Additionally, SWIMS develops and installs its innovative StormTek™ trash capture solution. The firm serves clients across California from two locations, Brentwood in Northern California and San Juan Capistrano in Southern California. Often referred to as “the stormwater experts” in California and driven by a mission to keep California’s waterways and coastline clean, SWIMS strives to provide superior customer service while developing and maintaining long-term relationships founded in honesty and integrity.

“It was 26 years ago when my wife, Michelle, and I started SWIMS from our home. We had no idea that one day we would be able to provide national opportunities for our employees and their families. We are thrilled to join forces with Apex, a world-class company with a robust portfolio of capabilities, and to continue to provide for our employees, their families, and our clients,” said Ric Campos, President and Owner of SWIMS. “It is exciting to know our team is in great hands with Apex’s leadership.”

“We are incredibly grateful to the team who have worked so hard to build SWIMS. This company is comprised of the hardest-working folks in the stormwater industry. It is a privilege to know and see such a bright future with Apex for each of them,” said Michelle Campos, Co-owner of SWIMS.

“SWIMS brings to Apex a highly capable team, a history of growth, and a standout reputation of excellence in providing stormwater services to its clients,” said Apex President and CEO David Fabianski. “The combined capabilities of SWIMS and Apex, along with our aligned values and culture, enable continued service delivery excellence to a broader client base, and growth and value creation for our collective employees and investors.”

SWIMS will maintain its existing management structure working as part of Apex’s national stormwater platform. The firm will operate as SWIMS, an Apex Company.

About Apex
Established in 1988, Apex is a national multidisciplinary consulting and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environmental, health and safety, construction management, transportation, compliance and assurance, and infrastructure. Rated #12 as an ENR All-Environmental firm and #58 in the top 200 overall, the firm is known for its technical expertise, rapid response, operational integrity, and exceptional client satisfaction. Apex operates in all 50 states and maintains a highly capable and diverse team of scientists, geologists, engineers, technicians, and information management specialists.

About Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Services, Inc.
Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Services, Inc. (SWIMS) is committed to protecting oceans and waterways. A pioneer in stormwater management, SWIMS keeps thousands of stormwater systems across California operating smoothly. SWIMS helps construction managers stay on schedule and compliant through a portfolio of erosion control, dewatering, street sweeping, and construction site services. Through its innovative StormTek™ full trash capture connector pipe screen, SWIMS prevents thousands of pounds of trash from reaching waterways―in California and across North America.

Expands Multi-Disciplinary Engineering and Consulting Capabilities and Strengthens Presence in the Pacific Northwest

Rockville, MD—Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) today announced the acquisition of PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc., (PBS), a Pacific Northwest regional leader in environmental consulting & engineering services across infrastructure, private, public, education, and industrial markets.

The acquisition of PBS is the latest investment by Apex, a national leader in water, infrastructure, environmental services, health & safety, and compliance & assurance.

Founded in Portland, Oregon, PBS employs ~300 professionals with expertise in engineering, surveying & UAS, health & safety, and environmental services. The firm serves clients across the Pacific Northwest with 8 locations across Oregon and Washington. Founded in 1982, PBS has established a strong and loyal client base and earned industry accolades for the quality of their work, the integrity of their people and business practices, and their strong commitment to a sustainable future.

“We’re especially enthusiastic about the positive impacts joining with Apex will have on both current and prospective clients,” said Brian Stanford, President and CEO of PBS. “Combining our talented teams allows both companies to offer a wider range of services, enhances our geographic coverage, boosts our workforce, and empowers us to address a wider array of client needs in-house.”

PBS will operate as PBS, an Apex Company, within Apex’s West Region Business Unit, which will be led by Brian Stanford.

“PBS brings to Apex a highly capable management team, an impressive and diverse talent base, and a reputation for excellence in client service and technical execution,” said Apex President & CEO David Fabianski. “The combined capabilities of PBS and Apex, along with our aligned values and culture, provide us an even stronger platform for delivering excellence to our clients, and growth and value creation for our employees and investors.”

About Apex
Established in 1988, Apex is a national multidisciplinary consulting and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environmental, health and safety, construction management, transportation, compliance and assurance, and infrastructure. Rated #12 as an ENR All-Environmental firm and #58 in the top 200 overall, the firm is known for its technical expertise, rapid response, operational integrity, and exceptional client satisfaction. Apex operates in all 50 states and maintains a highly capable and diverse team of scientists, geologists, engineers, technicians, and information management specialists.

About PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc.
PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. has the core mission of delivering quality design solutions and field services using more than 40 years of experience with natural and built environments. The firm is proud to be listed as one of the Top 500 Engineering Firms in the nation by Engineering News Record. Our nimble, multidiscipline teams serve our clients with best practices, sustainable, and technology-based solutions. Our commitment to providing excellent service, at every level of the firm, has resulted in the high number of repeat clients, which we have served for many years. For more information, visit https://pbsusa.com.

ROCKVILLE, MD—Apex is thrilled to share that we have been named a Circle of Excellence Award Honoree by Colonial Pipeline Company (CPC) for our outstanding safety record for the work performed during the 2022 calendar year. Apex is the only environmental consultant in the Southeast region who received this recognition in 2023. Our team was recognized at CPC’s District Contractor Symposium in Greenville, SC. This recognition was limited to CPC contractors who achieved the following safety results in 2022:

• Zero OSHA Recordables (while working on Colonial sites/projects)
• Zero Fatalities (across Apex)
• Zero OSHA citations (Apex)
• Zero Line/Equipment Strikes (Colonial)
• Zero Product/Non-Product Spills (Colonial)
• Contractor Performance Evaluation score of 87.5 percent or higher (Colonial)
• TRIR less than or equal to Industry Average (Apex)
• RAVS Written Program Score of 100 percent (Colonial)

“We strive to come to work each day with a safety-focus, and we empower our teams to put safety first. As one of our five core values, safety is part paramount to how we operate,” said Diane Anderson, Apex Southeast Regional Manager. “We could not be more pleased with the performance of our team, and their dedication to working and living safely. A special thanks to CPC for this award and acknowledgment of the Apex team.”

CPC operates based on the belief that “Zero is Possible” when it comes to workplace incidents. The organization was also recently recognized for its own outstanding safety performance, announcing its recognition by International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) on May 30, 2023. CPC received the ILTA’s 2023 Platinum Safety Award for its dedication to safety culture, including management commitment, employee participation, safety training, hazard identification and control, and safety program innovation.

About Apex Established in 1988, Apex is a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environmental, infrastructure, health and safety, compliance and assurance, construction management, and transportation. The Company is highly regarded for its technical expertise, rapid response, operational integrity, and exceptional client satisfaction. Apex operates in all 50 states and maintains a highly capable and diverse team of scientists, geologists, engineers, consultants, technicians, and information management specialists.

About Colonial Pipeline: Colonial Pipeline Company, founded in 1962, connects refineries—primarily located in the Gulf Coast—with customers and markets throughout the Southern and Eastern United States. The company delivers refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, home heating oil, and fuel for the US Military. Colonial is committed to safety and environmental stewardship across its operations. More information about Colonial is available at www.colpipe.com.

Expands Water Resources, Hydrogeology, and Infrastructure Resources in the Southeast

Rockville, MD—Apex Companies, LLC (Apex), a national leader in environmental consulting and engineering services, today announced the acquisition of Water Science Associates, a regional provider in water resources and hydrogeology.

Based in Fort Myers, Florida, and serving clients throughout the state, Water Science Associates brings a team of experienced hydrogeologists, engineers, and scientists who specialize in water resource planning and evaluation, water supply development, and wastewater management. Founded in 2013, the firm is known for its expertise in hydrogeology, including integrated surface and groundwater systems and supply and disposal well systems, as well as the regulations and issues that impact water resource management and development.

“We are excited to be joining a firm whose capabilities and services are complementary to our own, where we can also expand our influence to solve some of the most pressing water resource challenges of today,” said Water Science Associates Co-Founder and President, Kirk Martin. “Apex and Water Science Associates both believe in a strong client-focus and are dedicated to technical excellence. A future with Apex provides exciting opportunities for our staff and for our clients whose needs are ever expanding.”

Mr. Martin will remain with the firm and work hand in hand with Apex leadership on integration and future expansion of the business.

“Water Science Associates’ expertise and capabilities in water resources align perfectly with our growth priorities across water and in the highly attractive Florida market,” said Apex President and CEO, David Fabianski. “Kirk and his team bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as shared values and a strong people-oriented culture. We look forward to welcoming them to Apex.”

About Apex
Established in 1988, Apex is a national multidisciplinary consulting and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environmental, health and safety, construction management, transportation, compliance and assurance, and infrastructure. Rated #13 as an ENR All-Environmental firm and #63 in the top 200 overall, the Company is highly regarded for its technical expertise, rapid response, operational integrity, and exceptional client satisfaction. Apex operates in all 50 states and maintains a highly capable and diverse team of scientists, geologists, engineers, technicians, and information management specialists. In February 2023, Apex announced its recapitalization with Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, a leading middle-market private equity platform, focusing primarily on North America.

About Water Science Associates
Founded in 2013, Water Science Associates, Inc. is a Florida-based hydrological consulting firm dedicated to providing creative, sustainable, and scientifically-based solutions to clients’ water resource challenges. The Company’s team of highly experienced staff is composed of registered professional geologists and engineers with nationwide experience in geology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, and ground and surface water flow modeling, and are recognized as the leading experts in their field in the State of Florida. For more information, visit www.waterscienceassociates.com.

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Automated and Turnkey Sustainability Reporting and Assurance Solution

At Apex Companies, LLC, we are always looking for ways to engage with partners to bring additional value to our service offerings. This week, Atrius, part of Acuity Brands, Inc. announced a partnership with the Apex Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) and Sustainability team to provide a turnkey assurance reporting solution that leverages the Atrius Building Insights platform and Apex’s expertise as a leading verification and assurance firm. To learn more about the Apex Atrius partnership, read the full press release.

New York—Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (“MSCP”), the middle-market focused private equity team at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, have acquired Apex Companies (“Apex” or the “Company”), a leading provider of end-to-end environmental consulting and engineering solutions, from Sentinel Capital Partners (“Sentinel”). MSCP is partnering with the current management team led by CEO Dave Fabianski, who will continue to lead the business. Sentinel Capital Partners will maintain a minority position in the Company post-closing.

Apex, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, is a leader in consulting and engineering services across a broad range of environmental and infrastructure needs. The Company serves public sector clients at the federal, state, and municipal levels, as well as thousands of private sector clients across retail, industrial, real estate, technology, financial services and energy end markets. An established leader in stormwater compliance and environmental services, Apex also offers a robust portfolio of services in water infrastructure and water resources, compliance and assurance (including ESG consulting), health and safety, transportation, and civil engineering.

“Apex’s solutions serve clients and communities across a broad range of environmental and infrastructure needs, and seek to ensure that corporations, government agencies, and municipalities achieve and maintain regulatory compliance. In addition to being a highly respected provider of environmental services, Apex is also a leader in the attractive and high-growth stormwater compliance industry,” said Eric Kanter, Managing Director and Head of Industrials at MSCP. “We believe the company’s record of expansion, both organically and through accretive M&A, has generated substantial momentum for continued growth. We are excited to partner with Dave and the Apex leadership team to drive continued success in Apex’s core service offerings and to pursue strategic M&A that adds additional geographic presence, service capabilities, and customer diversity.”

Dave Fabianski, President and CEO of Apex, stated, “Partnering with MSCP provides us with a tremendous opportunity to access additional capabilities and resources that we believe will help us further enhance our value proposition and service offering. Together with MSCP we will accelerate our strategic growth pursuits in water, environmental, infrastructure, and ESG, while expanding our investment in Apex’s people, culture, and digital strategies. The outlook in our industry has never been better, and we are excited to partner with the MSCP team for our next chapter of growth.”

MSCP’s acquisition of Apex represents its second investment in environmental services, following the acquisition of Alliance Technical Group in 2021, and is an area where the team has deep institutional knowledge and domain expertise. It also is in line with MSCP’s and Morgan Stanley’s broader commitment to ESG.

Latham & Watkins served as legal counsel to MSCP, and Harris Williams and Raymond James served as MSCP’s financial advisors. Carlyle and Churchill Asset Management acted as the administrative agents, bookrunners, and arrangers on the financing.

About Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, is a leading middle-market private equity platform established in 1986 that focuses on privately negotiated equity and equity-related investments primarily in North America. Morgan Stanley Capital Partners seeks to create value in portfolio companies primarily in a series of subsectors in the business services, consumer, healthcare, education, and industrials markets with an emphasis on driving significant organic and acquisition growth through an operationally focused approach. For further information about Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/capitalpartners.

About Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,200 investment professionals around the world and $1.3 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of December 31, 2022. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide. For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im.

About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services. With offices in 41 countries, the Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. For more information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

About Apex
Established in 1988, Apex is a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water, environmental, infrastructure, health and safety, compliance and assurance, construction management, and transportation. The Company is highly regarded for its technical expertise, rapid response, operational integrity, and exceptional client satisfaction. Apex operates in all 50 states and maintains a highly capable and diverse team of scientists, geologists, engineers, consultants, technicians, and information management specialists.

Republished courtesy of Morgan Stanley Investment Management.