What Triterra does

Triterra is a privately held environmental consulting firm headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, founded in 2008 by Don McNabb after retaining the Michigan operations, staff, and clients of a downsized Midwestern consulting firm. The firm employs 47 environmental professionals across five Michigan offices (Lansing, Grand Rapids, Brighton, Alma, Kalamazoo) and delivers services across three integrated pillars: Brownfield Development, Environmental Consulting (comprising Environmental Due Diligence, Investigation & Remediation, and Industrial Hygiene), and Natural Resource Management. Core technical work covers ASTM E1527-21-compliant Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, subsurface contaminant characterization, vapor intrusion assessments and vapor mitigation system design, industrial hygiene inspections (asbestos, lead, mold, PCBs), wetland delineation, and threatened/endangered species surveys. Add-on offerings include compliance training, radon testing and mitigation, and AHERA management plans for schools.

The firm operates on a professional services model with custom, quote-based project pricing reflecting scope, complexity, and regulatory requirements; no standardized pricing tiers are publicly disclosed. GTM is sales-led with a strong community-led overlay, leveraging active participation in Michigan economic development organizations and community boards (LEAP, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Shiawassee EDP, Clinton County Catalyst, Greater Gratiot Development, MMDC, Eaton Rapids DDA) to generate referral flow. Customer segments are diversified across real estate developers, property owners, municipalities and government entities, lending institutions, attorneys, and renewable energy companies. Notable project outcomes include over $100M in client Brownfield Incentives secured, more than 45 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant projects completed, 3.9 million square feet of commercial space and 1,500+ housing units supported through Michigan Community Capital partnerships, and 22 affordable housing units created via the Apple Blossom Apartments redevelopment. The firm has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for five consecutive years (2021-2025), with 132% three-year growth cited in the 2025 ranking.

The company is founder-controlled, with no disclosed external funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investment. Ownership rests with Don McNabb (CEO and Visionary/Integrator) and principals J.P. Buckingham (Chief Culture Officer) and Dave Van Haaren (Director of Economic Development), supported by a deep bench of technical directors overseeing each service line. The business has scaled organically from 3 employees in 2008 to 47 professionals currently, an approximately 400% post-COVID expansion, funded entirely through operating cash flow.

Name

Triterra

Legal name

Triterra

Website

https://triterra.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Triterra is a private, Lansing-based environmental consulting firm employing 47 professionals across five Michigan offices. It delivers brownfield development, environmental due diligence, investigation and remediation, industrial hygiene, and natural resource management services to developers, property owners, municipalities, lenders, and government entities on a project-based consulting model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Brownfield Redevelopment Due Diligence & Grant Support (EUAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) & ASTM Phase I ESA (EUAHAEAA), Phase II ESA & Subsurface Investigation (Soil/Groundwater Sampling) (EUAHAEAB), Transaction Advisory for M&A, Lender & Investor Environmental Due Diligence (EUAHAEAJ), Remediation Planning & Cost Estimation (RAP/CAP, Feasibility Studies) (EUAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Brownfield redevelopment services
• Environmental due diligence
• Industrial hygiene testing
• Natural resource management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: Professional consulting services including environmental due diligence, investigation & remediation, industrial hygiene, and natural resource management provided on a project-by-project basis. Services are tailored to client needs with pricing based on scope of work and project complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Triterra is a professional environmental consulting firm that delivers brownfield development services, environmental due diligence, investigation and remediation, industrial hygiene management, and natural resource management to developers, property owners, lending institutions, attorneys, and government entities. Its integrated service platform covers everything from Phase I/II ESAs and subsurface contamination characterization through incentive sourcing, remediation design, vapor mitigation, and ecological/wetland assessments.

Product overview

Triterra is a professional environmental consulting firm that operates as a unified service platform rather than a software product. The company's core offering consists of three integrated service pillars: Brownfield Development Services, Environmental Consulting (comprising Environmental Due Diligence, Investigation & Remediation, and Industrial Hygiene Management), and Natural Resource Management Services. These services are designed to work together to provide comprehensive environmental solutions from property assessment through remediation and redevelopment. The firm also offers specialized add-on services including training programs, radon testing and mitigation, and vapor mitigation system design. Triterra serves a diverse client base including businesses, developers, property owners, lending institutions, attorneys, municipalities, and governmental entities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brownfield Development Services Comprehensive brownfield platform providing due diligence, incentive evaluation, tax increment financing, grants and loans, demolition management, and remediation services to help developers transform contaminated or underutilized properties into productive developments.
• Environmental Due Diligence Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments following ASTM standards, transaction screens, baseline environmental assessments, and CERCLA innocent landowner compliance to evaluate environmental risk in property transactions for developers, lenders, and attorneys.
• Investigation & Remediation Services Contaminant investigation and remediation services including subsurface characterization, soil/groundwater/air sampling, vapor intrusion assessments, underground storage tank removals, risk assessments, and remedial system design and installation for contaminated properties.
• Industrial Hygiene Management Hazardous materials assessment and management services including asbestos inspections, lead paint assessments, mold assessments, indoor air quality testing, demolition monitoring, hazardous material abatement specifications, and AHERA management plans for schools.
• Natural Resource Management Services Sustainable natural resource solutions including wetland delineation and restoration, environmental impact studies, stormwater and watershed assessment, habitat restoration, shoreline erosion control, and threatened and endangered species assessments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $100 million in Brownfield Incentives secured for clients
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)minorOthersTriterra supports LEAP, a coalition of area leaders committed to building a prosperous and vibrant region. LEAP attracts new businesses, assists entrepreneurs, and helps existing businesses grow. Triterra participates in mentoring programs and executive committee membership.
• Lansing Regional Chamber of CommerceminorOthersTriterra maintains active membership and support for the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, participating in ambassador programs and business value committees to build connections and support regional economic growth.
• Shiawassee Economic Development PartnershipminorOthersTriterra supports SEDP which strives to improve the economy of Shiawassee County through business retention, expansion, and attraction programs.
• Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTriterra works extensively with EGLE on brownfield redevelopment grants, regulatory approvals, BEA documentation, and contaminated property closures under Michigan's Part 201 and Part 213 regulations.
• Michigan Community CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriterra partners with Michigan Community Capital on brownfield redevelopment projects across Michigan, contributing to over 3.9 million square feet of commercial space and 1,500+ housing units developed.
• Clinton County CatalystminorOthersTriterra supports Clinton County Catalyst, formerly the Clinton County Economic Alliance, which connects, constructs, and cultivates the community.
• Greater Gratiot Development, Inc.minorOthersTriterra supports GGDI, a public/private partnership that retains, expands, and attracts business within the Gratiot Community.
• Middle Michigan Development CorporationminorOthersTriterra supports MMDC, the Economic Development Organization of Clare and Isabella Counties serving public and private sector through proactive retention, attraction, and growth services.
• Eaton Rapids Downtown Development AuthorityminorOthersTriterra supports the DDA which plans and manages the downtown area and oversees the Mainstreet program for Eaton Rapids.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Tech: Global consulting and engineering leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure with deep US brownfield and remediation practices — a broad incumbent that competes for the same municipal, lender, and developer engagements as Triterra.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with a significant US environmental remediation, due diligence, and brownfield redevelopment practice — broad incumbent competing for the same lender, developer, and municipal work as Triterra, particularly on larger projects.
• Stantec: Large global engineering and consulting firm with a substantial environmental services practice covering site assessment, remediation, and natural resources — competes with Triterra on large brownfield and municipal projects as part of a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• GHD: Global professional services network with significant US environmental consulting practice in site assessment, remediation, and brownfields — comparable in service mix, larger in scale, and a likely competitor if Triterra expands beyond Michigan.
• Terracon: National environmental, geotechnical, and materials consulting firm offering Phase I/II ESAs, site investigation and remediation, industrial hygiene, and brownfield services. Most direct US peer to Triterra in service mix, though at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Apex Companies: Environmental consulting, compliance, and remediation firm serving industrial, real estate, and government clients across the US with Phase I/II ESAs, site cleanup, and brownfield services — overlaps directly with Triterra's core offerings and customer base.
• Partner Engineering and Science: Environmental and engineering consulting firm focused on property condition assessments, Phase I ESAs, and due diligence for real estate transactions and lenders. Highly comparable to Triterra's Commercial Due Diligence and multifamily housing groups.
• Montrose Environmental Group: Environmental testing, advisory, and remediation services company covering due diligence, site characterization, vapor intrusion, and natural resource consulting — a like-for-like peer in service portfolio, though public and larger.
• SCS Engineers: Environmental engineering and consulting firm with strong practices in site remediation, brownfield redevelopment, vapor intrusion, and industrial hygiene — directly comparable to Triterra's investigation/remediation and vapor mitigation teams.
• Haley & Aldrich: Environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancy providing site investigation, remediation, vapor intrusion, and brownfield redevelopment services to developers and lenders — directly comparable offering to Triterra at a similar mid-market scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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