Mears Group

Name

Mears Group

Legal name

Mears Group, Inc.

Website

https://mears.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Infrastructure Construction Services

NAICS

Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (237120), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control (221121)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Utility Systems (Potable/Non-Potable Water, Sanitary, Storm, Sewage Lift) (EUAEAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medium/Low-Voltage Power Distribution (MCCs, Panels, UPS, Grounding) (EUAEAFAB), High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA)

Keywords

• Pipeline construction services
• Pipeline integrity management
• Gas distribution services
• Horizontal directional drilling
• Electrical infrastructure construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosebush

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices54 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Construction Services: Engineering, construction, and maintenance services for energy infrastructure including gas distribution, pipeline construction, electric transmission/distribution, telecommunications, and wastewater. Services include new installation, repairs, replacements, and ongoing maintenance for utility and industrial clients.
2. Pipeline Integrity Services: Corrosion control and integrity assessment services for pipeline operators including cathodic protection, close-interval surveys, AC and CP mitigation, direct assessment, and integrity engineering services.
3. Energy Solutions: Engineering, procurement, and construction services for solar, wind, battery storage, oil and gas, and electric transmission infrastructure projects. Includes industrial construction, instrumentation, process controls, and facility maintenance.
4. Renewable Natural Gas: Portfolio of services for RNG/biogas projects from beginning stages through construction and commissioning, including environmental support with compliance and sustainability.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mears Group provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services for energy infrastructure serving the oil and natural gas, electric transmission and distribution, telecommunications/broadband, and wastewater industries. The company delivers turnkey pipeline integrity, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), gas distribution, electric distribution, fiber network construction, and renewable energy solutions across North America from 20+ operating locations.

Product overview

Mears Group is an industry-leading energy infrastructure solutions provider offering a multi-product portfolio of engineering, construction, and maintenance services. The company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services and offers integrated solutions across its core capabilities: Gas Distribution, Pipeline Integrity, Pipeline & Facility Construction, Energy Solutions (including Renewables), Broadband (including Aerial/Underground Fiber Construction), Electric infrastructure, and Storm Relief. The portfolio also includes proprietary technology products such as PrecisePath™ (GPS field data capture and tracking), Fusion 360° (quality fusion inspection program), and Edge Compute Solutions/Mears Advanced Technology Group (modular data centers with immersion cooling). These products work together to provide customers with comprehensive infrastructure solutions from design through construction to ongoing maintenance across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gas Distribution Comprehensive turnkey services for new and existing gas distribution systems, including engineering, design, installation, maintenance, repair, and testing for gas distribution utility companies across North America.
• Pipeline Integrity Solutions focused on corrosion and integrity challenges for underground facilities and infrastructure, with 125+ NACE-certified engineers providing direct assessment and internal line inspection assessments, AC and CP mitigation, and certified specialists for cased pipe issues.
• Pipeline & Facility Construction Comprehensive pipeline and facility infrastructure construction, fabrication, replacements, repairs, and maintenance services for pipeline and facility owners throughout North America.
• Energy Solutions Engineering, procurement, and construction services spanning all sectors of power, including solar, wind and battery storage systems, industrial energy solutions, and infrastructure projects in oil and gas and electric transmission.
• Broadband / Mears Broadband Turnkey fiber broadband network construction contractor offering underground and aerial fiber construction, FTTX design engineering, and network deployment for power utilities, telecommunications companies, and enterprise companies.
• Electric Complete underground infrastructure solutions for the Electric Distribution and Transmission industry, including construction, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response services.
• Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Portfolio of services for renewable gas (biogas, biomethane) projects from beginning stages through construction and commissioning, supporting RNG development from organic waste sources.
• Storm Relief Swift response electrical services available around the clock for addressing assistance requests during storms or emergencies, with skilled personnel for restoring services.
• Edge Compute Solutions (Mears Advanced Technology Group) Modular Data Center solution with comprehensive design and development services, advanced immersion cooling technology, and custom deployment options for edge computing environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• HDD crossings over 11,000 feet in length with pipe sizes up to 60-inches
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Department of Energy / National Renewable Energy LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2022Mears participates in the HyBlend Project led by DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory to assess hydrogen compatibility with pipeline materials and operations. Other labs involved include Sandia, Pacific Northwest, Argonne, Oak Ridge, and National Energy Technology Laboratories.
• GTI (Gas Technology Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServing as industry liaison for HyBlend project and playing key role in life-cycle and techno-economic analyses supporting publicly accessible tools for hydrogen blending in natural gas pipelines.
• BluepeakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for rural broadband deployment. Mears provides construction services, permitting, community engagement while Bluepeak provides fiber broadband infrastructure. Helped expand to 18 communities passing 70,000 homes in Oklahoma and Wyoming.
• Hiring Our HeroescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoD SkillBridge approved organization that matches hiring employers with transitioning service members within 180 days of separating from active duty. Mears hires veterans through this program for civilian career transitions.
• U.S. Army's PaYS Program (Partnership for Youth Success)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMears guarantees an interview with possible employment offer to Army, Army Reserve, ROTC, and National Guard members. Partnership began August 2020 with official signing March 2021. Helps ease military-to-civilian transition.
• Sam Houston State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce Development Program created in 2017 through Quanta partnership, providing students hands-on experience, customized curriculum and internships.
• Northwest Lineman CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership through Quanta Services providing lineman training and career development programs for Mears employees.
• Quanta Advanced Training Center at Lazy Q RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2,300-acre converted ranch in La Grange, Texas providing hands-on instruction from master trainers focusing on safety, skill development, certifications and custom-solution pipeline training. Used for Leadership Academy programs.
• Houston Food BankminorOthersCommunity involvement initiative through Quanta Services, part of charitable giving and volunteer programs.
• Austin Habitat for HumanityminorOthersCommunity involvement initiative through Quanta Services, part of charitable giving and volunteer programs.
• Phoenix Rescue MissionminorOthersCommunity involvement initiative through Quanta Services, part of charitable giving and volunteer programs.
• Gold Shovel StandardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDamage prevention initiative. Mears/Quanta holds a Board seat to shape future of Damage Prevention Initiatives.
• Common Ground Alliance (CGA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDamage prevention organization. Mears/Quanta holds a Board seat to shape future of Damage Prevention Initiatives.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MasTec, Inc. MasTec is a leading infrastructure construction services company operating across oil & gas, power delivery, communications, and clean energy. It competes directly with Mears in pipeline, electric T&D, and broadband construction, with similar B2B field services business model and enterprise utility customers.
• Primoris Services Corporation: Primoris provides infrastructure construction across utilities, energy, and civil markets including pipeline, electric T&D, and renewables. It is a comparable mid-to-large EPC contractor competing for similar utility and pipeline owner contracts as Mears.
• MYR Group Inc. MYR Group specializes in electrical construction including transmission, distribution, and commercial & industrial work. It is a direct peer to Mears' Electric capability and shares exposure to grid modernization and storm-restoration spending.
• Dycom Industries, Inc. Dycom is the largest specialty contractor providing engineering, construction, and maintenance services to telecommunications providers. It is a direct peer to Mears Broadband for fiber-to-the-home and rural broadband buildouts serving telecom and utility customers.
• IES Holdings, Inc. IES Holdings provides electrical and mechanical design, installation, and maintenance services across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets. It competes with Mears in electrical infrastructure and industrial facility work for utility and industrial clients.
• Team, Inc. Team provides specialty industrial services including pipeline integrity, inspection, and corrosion management. It is a direct peer to Mears' Pipeline Integrity business, serving similar upstream and midstream operator customers.
• Miller Pipeline: Miller Pipeline is a privately held utility infrastructure contractor specializing in natural gas distribution, pipeline construction, and water/wastewater services. It is a direct peer to Mears' gas distribution and pipeline construction capabilities, primarily across the Midwest U.S.

Broad incumbents

• Quanta Services, Inc. Quanta is Mears' parent company and the largest infrastructure services provider in North America. While Quanta owns Mears, its broader portfolio of operating units competes in adjacent service lines (electric T&D, renewables, telecom) that overlap with Mears' capabilities.
• EMCOR Group, Inc. EMCOR is a large mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services firm with national reach. It competes with Mears on electrical infrastructure and facility services for utility and industrial customers, though with a broader facilities-services portfolio.

Emerging players

• APi Group Corporation: APi Group is a global provider of safety, specialty, and industrial services with growing infrastructure exposure. It is an emerging peer with partial overlap in utility safety services and specialty infrastructure offerings adjacent to Mears' integrity and pipeline work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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