What Certerra does

Certerra is a privately held materials engineering and infrastructure support services firm headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, providing technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services to critical infrastructure projects across the United States. With 1,800+ engineers, technicians, and scientists operating from 50+ nationwide offices, the company serves contractors, owners, manufacturers, and design professionals across the transportation, education, government, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, and power & energy sectors. The firm traces its combined industry experience to 70+ years and is backed by OceanSound Partners following a 2021 investment.

Certerra's core offerings span five service lines: Testing, Inspection & Certification through a national network of accredited materials testing labs; Engineering services from preliminary site due diligence and hazard assessments to value engineering; Subsurface Imaging using advanced geophysical techniques to map underground structures and geological conditions; Instrumentation & Monitoring of geotechnical, structural, and environmental conditions using real-time sensors; and Specialty Test Labs for materials, chemicals, and construction products. The platform delivers capabilities such as same-day emergency response for critical infrastructure (demonstrated on the Oroville Dam), real-time monitoring for transit repairs (NYC Subway Rockaway Line), and comprehensive geotechnical support for large public projects.

Certerra operates a B2B professional services revenue model with quote-based, project-driven engagements. The company runs a field sales motion from local offices supported by national resources, and is executing an aggressive acquisition strategy — completing 14+ deals since 2022 including Code NDT, Paramount Consulting & Engineering, HP2 Engineering, Farabaugh Engineering and Testing, Tierra, hydroGEOPHYSICS, Black Eagle Consulting, Rone Engineering, Big Apple Group, A3GEO, A.J. Edmond, PRI, Geotest, and CSI Services, alongside a 2026 strategic partnership with Southern Engineering. Leadership includes CEO Ed Lyon and CFO Luis Damasceno, and the company was named a 2026 Zweig Group Hot Firm.

Name

Certerra

Legal name

Certerra

Website

https://rmacompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Certerra is a privately held materials engineering and infrastructure support services firm providing technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services across 50+ US offices, serving contractors, owners, manufacturers, and design professionals in transportation, government, healthcare, industrial, and energy sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Cucamonga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Testing, Inspection & Certification Services: Professional services revenue generated from providing testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the construction lifecycle. Services include materials testing, quality assurance, compliance verification, and product testing for construction and building components.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Certerra is a national provider of technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) and engineering services for infrastructure, construction, and environmental markets. The company offers materials testing, geotechnical engineering, subsurface imaging, instrumentation and monitoring, and specialty test lab services for transportation, water, building, and energy projects. It supports contractors, owners, manufacturers, design professionals, and government agencies with field and laboratory testing backed by a national network of accredited labs.

Product overview

Certerra is a materials engineering and infrastructure support services provider offering technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services through a platform-plus-acquired-brands architecture. The core service offerings include Testing, Inspection & Certification (national network of materials testing labs), Engineering (site due diligence, hazard assessments, value engineering), Subsurface Imaging (geophysical mapping of underground structures), Instrumentation & Monitoring (geotechnical, structural, and environmental monitoring), and Specialty Test Labs (compliance and performance testing for construction materials). The company operates through a combination of organic services and acquired specialized brands including Farabaugh Engineering and Testing (product testing and auditing), Paramount Consulting & Engineering (building envelope consulting), HP2 Engineering (pavement and asphalt engineering), and strategic partnerships like Southern Engineering (geotechnical and construction materials testing). Certerra serves industries including Transportation, Education, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Manufacturing, Power & Energy, and Commercial across 50+ nationwide locations with 1,800+ employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Testing, Inspection & Certification National TIC services including construction materials testing, field and laboratory inspection, and certification of infrastructure and building assets for contractors, owners, manufacturers, design professionals, and government agencies.
• Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical engineering and consulting services supporting site characterization, foundation design, and earthwork evaluation for transportation, water, building, and energy projects.
• Subsurface Imaging Services Subsurface imaging utilizing advanced geophysical techniques to map underground conditions for infrastructure, environmental, and construction applications.
• Instrumentation & Monitoring Instrumentation and monitoring services that track performance and integrity of structures, slopes, and infrastructure assets over time for owners and engineers.
• Specialty Test Labs Specialty testing laboratories providing advanced materials and product testing for manufacturers and infrastructure projects across the U.S.
• Environmental Services Environmental consulting and testing services supporting environmental due diligence, assessment, and compliance for construction and infrastructure projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day responsiveness for emergency infrastructure repairs (Oroville Dam case study)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Paramount Consulting & EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Acquisition of Paramount Consulting & Engineering, a South Florida-based provider of building envelope consulting, inspection, and specialized testing services. The deal expands Certerra's capabilities in one of the United States' most technically demanding building envelope markets, with Paramount maintaining a portfolio of more than 1,500 active projects across the Greater Miami region. Founded over 15 years ago, this acquisition reinforces Certerra's position as a full-lifecycle TIC provider.
• HP2 EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2026Acquisition of the HP2 Engineering team, trade name, and related intellectual property to expand pavement and asphalt engineering capabilities in Texas. The addition brings experienced leadership including Stacy Rowh, who previously founded and led HP2 Engineering, strengthening Certerra's presence in one of the country's largest transportation infrastructure markets.
• Southern EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Strategic partnership to expand technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services in the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas regions. Southern Engineering continues to operate under existing leadership while leveraging Certerra's broader platform, resources, and national footprint. Southern Engineering's established laboratory network and technical expertise in geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing enhances Certerra's service offerings.
• Farabaugh Engineering and Testing Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2025Acquisition of Farabaugh Engineering and Testing, a firm providing product testing, auditing, and engineering services for construction and building components. The deal expands Certerra's testing capabilities and geographic reach, supported by Farabaugh's specialized laboratory and field testing services. Farabaugh, headquartered in McKeesport, Pennsylvania with over 35 years of experience, strengthens Certerra's national platform for testing, inspection, and certification services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A15 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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