BaseRock Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction on its acquisition of A.G. Peltz Group and Abramson.

BaseRock Partners Advises Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. on Its Acquisition of A.G. Peltz Group, LLC and Abramson, LLC 

BaseRock Partners (“BaseRock”) is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. (“S&P”) on its acquisition of A.G. Peltz Group, LLC (“A.G. Peltz”) and Abramson, LLC (“Abramson”). BaseRock advised S&P throughout the transaction process, from strategic evaluation and valuation to due diligence management and negotiation of definitive transaction terms.

Based in Irondale, Alabama, A.G. Peltz and Abramson together form a specialty paving and heavy civil construction platform with market-leading expertise in roller-compacted concrete (RCC), slip-form paving and complementary concrete construction services.

Abramson was founded in 1959 and A.G. Peltz in 1999, giving the combined business more than 65 years of operating history. A.G. Peltz is a premier provider of RCC, having placed more than 10 million square yards of pavement, and has earned 11 American Concrete Pavement Association awards for project excellence. Its solutions serve a blue-chip base of state departments of transportation, ports and intermodal facilities, manufacturers, distribution operators and airports.

Abramson specializes in concrete construction and rehabilitation services for DOT infrastructure projects in Alabama and surrounding states, including slip-form paving, bridge rail, barrier and retaining walls, bridge repair, culverts and other concrete infrastructure work.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction is a leading general contractor with more than 35 years of experience delivering complex projects across the industrial, mission-critical and aviation sectors. S&P has a long track record of acquiring and integrating self-perform specialty contractors, including Eagle Contracting, Rollcon and Greco, which have become successful operations within the firm.

The acquisition expands S&P’s self-perform capabilities, pairing A.G. Peltz and Abramson’s specialty concrete paving expertise with S&P’s scale and project platform. The combination positions both organizations to pursue larger and more complex infrastructure projects while preserving the operational leadership, culture and longstanding customer relationships that have defined A.G. Peltz and Abramson for decades. 

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35th Annual CICPAC Conference: ESOPs and the Construction Industry Panel Q&A

Presentation Topic

Matthew Drake of BaseRock Partners joins a panel of ESOP transaction advisors to present ESOPs and the Construction Industry: A Panel Q&A with the Key Players on July 24th from 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM CT in the Grand Ballroom, 7th Floor, at the 35th Annual CICPAC Conference.

ESOPs continue to gain traction as a succession planning vehicle for construction contractors, but the path from consideration to closing is rarely straightforward. In this open-format session, four advisors at the center of ESOP transactions, an ESOP attorney, an independent trustee, a construction lender, and a surety professional, share their front-line perspectives on what’s working, what’s not, and what CPAs need to know to best serve their contractor clients.

Topics include ESOP formation trends, valuation challenges, lender and bonding considerations, and the operational realities contractors face post-transaction. 

About the Conference

BaseRock Partners is proud to participate in the 2026 CICPAC Annual Conference on July 22 – 24 at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile. Hosted by the CICPAC, this annual event brings together accounting, consulting, and advisory professionals dedicated to the construction industry.

The conference delivers high-value education across tax, assurance, and advisory services, with sessions focused on emerging issues such as M&A, ownership transition, ESOPs, industry benchmarking, and economic forecasts. We’re looking forward to presenting exclusive insights and networking with industry experts and peers.

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Presenting at the 2026 Lockton Construction ESOP Summit

Presentation Topic

BaseRock Partners’ Dustin Bass and Matthew Drake will deliver an M&A market update, sharing perspectives on current trends, valuations, and broader market activity on June 17 at the Lockton Construction ESOP Summit.

About the Event

The Lockton Construction ESOP Summit is an invite-only, two-day event designed for executives from ESOP construction firms

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2026 SBIA Midwest Deal Summit

About the Event

BaseRock Partners Managing Director Jim Owen will participate in a panel discussion at the 2026 SBIA Midwest Deal Summit on May 27 in Chicago.

Jim will join fellow investment bankers to discuss the lower middle market deal environment, including key growth drivers, the expanding role of independent sponsors, and the impact of private credit on deal activity and sentiment.

The summit brings together deal professionals from across the region for a focused agenda of networking and discussion of trends shaping the lower middle market in 2026.

Learn more about the Midwest Deal Summit.

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CFMA Chicago Industry M&A: What Drives Value in Today’s Market?

CFMA Chicago | Industry M&A: What Drives Value in Today’s Market?

About the Event

Understanding what drives value in today’s construction M&A market requires more than timing. It requires preparation, positioning, and a clear view of how buyers evaluate businesses.

On April 23, CFMA Chicago will host “Industry M&A: What Drives Value in Today’s Market?” BaseRock Partners’ Jim Owen will join a panel alongside Marc Perez and Dean O’Brien to share perspectives on how buyers assess construction companies and what it takes to be investor-ready.

Attendees will also gain practical insights into what buyers value and how partnerships can shape the future of a construction industry business. Click here to learn more about the event.

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BaseRock Partners Silktown Roofing, Inc.

BaseRock Partners Advises Silktown Roofing, Inc. on Strategic Partnership with Greenwood Industries, LLC, a Portfolio Company of Dunes Point Capital, LP 

BaseRock Partners (“BaseRock”) is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Silktown Roofing, Inc. (“Silktown”) in entering into a strategic partnership with Greenwood Industries, LLC (“Greenwood”), a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, LP. 

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Manchester, Connecticut, Silktown Roofing is one of the Northeast’s most established and respected commercial roofing contractors. Over four decades in operation, Silktown has built a reputation for safety, quality workmanship, and lasting client relationships across commercial, industrial, and institutional markets.  Silktown delivers a comprehensive suite of capabilities spanning roof installation, replacement, custom sheet metal fabrication, and ongoing maintenance and repair on all major roofing systems. The company serves a deep, longstanding base of general contractors, property managers, and building owners – many of whom have partnered with Silktown for years.  

The partnership with Greenwood positions Silktown to accelerate its growth objectives while preserving the operational leadership, culture, and customer-first approach that have defined the business since its founding.

Together, Silktown and Greenwood will offer a combined platform with expanded geographic coverage, a deeper range of commercial roofing and building envelope services, and the resources to pursue larger and more complex projects. 

Greenwood Industries, headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a leading commercial roofing and building envelope contractor serving the Northeast. Greenwood’s services include roofing, architectural metal fabrication, waterproofing, and maintenance solutions. With decades of experience, Greenwood serves a diverse customer base across commercial and institutional markets within its growing footprint. 

Marsh McLennan Agency Construction Summit 2026

About the Event

Dustin Bass and Scott Duncan are presenting at the 2026 Construction Summit, hosted by the Marsh McLennan Agency in Spokane, WA, on February 25-26.

With the theme, Build a Better Business, BaseRock Partners will be the facilitators of this exclusive event that promises to be an insightful gathering of industry experts, where they will explore topics critical to the construction sector.

Click here to learn more about the event.

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ESCA 2026 Leadership Summit

Meet Matt Drake at the ESCA 2026 Leadership Summit in St. Petersburg, FL, on February 18-20. Hosted by the Employee-Owned S Corporations of America, this event brings together top executives of S ESOP companies, along with S ESOP advisors and federal policymakers.

Attendees of the summit will hear from members of Congress about how the policy agenda of the 119th Congress and the Administration could impact S ESOP businesses. Visit the ESCA event page to learn more about the 2026 summit.

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BaseRock Partners Advises ESCO Construction Company On Its Sale To ESS Companies

BaseRock Partners is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to ESCO Construction Company (“ESCO”) on its sale to ESS Companies (“ESS”).

BaseRock guided ESCO through the entire sell-side M&A process, from initial evaluation of exit alternatives and strategic positioning to marketing, buyer selection, diligence management, and transaction negotiation.

Based in Evergreen, Colorado, ESCO Construction Company is a heavy civil contractor known for delivering complex private and public works projects across Colorado and the surrounding region. With expertise in earthwork, underground utilities, and concrete, and a team driven by a culture of innovation, integrity, and performance, ESCO has built a reputation for delivering high-quality results on challenging infrastructure projects.

ESS Companies is a leading Midwest infrastructure contractor united by employee ownership and a commitment to delivering best-in-class infrastructure solutions. Supported by its employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), ESS focuses on building communities through a broad range of heavy civil construction services and self-performed work.

The strategic combination of ESCO and ESS brings together two dynamic organizations with complementary capabilities and shared values. The transaction enhances ESS’s service capacity and geographic reach while providing ESCO’s employees with employee ownership and continued opportunities for growth within a larger, diversified infrastructure platform.

BaseRock Capital Advises Cornerstone and Claborn Manufacturing on Their Sale to a Consortium of Investors, Including Castle Harlan

BaseRock Capital is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Cornerstone and Claborn Manufacturing in connection with their sale to a consortium of investors, including Castle Harlan.

The transaction represents a significant milestone for Cornerstone, a leading detention equipment contractor specializing in the manufacturing, furnishing, and installation of security equipment and products for correctional and institutional facilities. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Tanner, Alabama, Cornerstone has completed more than 5,000 projects across all 50 U.S. states and internationally, serving federal, state, county, local, and private facilities.

Claborn Manufacturing has built a strong reputation for precision manufacturing and product quality within the detention and security markets. Together, Cornerstone and Claborn have established a vertically integrated platform capable of delivering complex, highly customized security solutions to a diverse customer base.