Dive Brief:
- In another round of M&A activity, Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Moss Construction has acquired its northern neighbor, Tampa-based Ellison Construction, according to a Dec. 22 announcement. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The acquisition will help Moss deepen its presence in Florida, which it refers to as one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions, according to the news release. Further, Ellison will help Moss intentionally grow in additional markets, per the builder.
- Ellison Construction and its team will take on the Moss company banner, according to the news release. In addition, approximately 40 new team members transitioned over to work for Moss and the Ellison Construction brand will sunset, said Danny Jovic, director of communications for Moss, in an email.
Dive Insight:
Ellison Development and owners’ representative firm Ellison Advisors will continue as separate entities and are not involved in the transaction, Jovic told Construction Dive.
Moss Construction is a construction heavyweight in the U.S. — the firm was ranked No. 41 in the country by revenue and generated $3.7 billion in 2024, according to the 2025 iteration of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 contractors list.
“This acquisition is about building a stronger, more resilient business — one that can better serve our clients, invest in our people, and help shape the future of the Tampa Bay communities where we live and build,” Moss CEO Scott Moss said in the news release.
Ellison Construction was founded in 2007, initially as EWI Construction, according to the company’s website. It targets jobs across sectors, including hospitality, multifamily and education.
On the Moss-Ellison deal, Ellison President Cory Ellison highlighted the combination’s expansion potential. “This was a thoughtful decision about future growth and what best serves our people and clients,” Ellison said in the news release.
The move follows a flurry of M&A activity across the building industry through Q4 of 2025 as contractors, contech firms and consultancies looked to bolster their businesses. WSP, for example, made waves with its acquisition of TRC Companies, a U.S.-based power and energy contractor, for a $3.3 billion cash purchase price.
Separately, Dallas-based Jacobs announced Jan. 5 it would acquire the remaining shares of London-based PA Consulting for $1.6 billion. Jacobs initially invested in the firm in 2021.
