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.
The Lockton Construction ESOP Summit is an invite-only, two-day event designed for executives from ESOP construction firms.
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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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 (“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.
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.
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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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mdrake@baserockpartners.com
(312) 882-7649
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 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.
Meet Matt Drake at The ESOP Association’s Professionals’ Forum in Charleston, SC, February 4-6, 2026. The ESOP Association’s Professionals’ Forum is an in-person event designed exclusively for senior professionals who provide technical, financial, and legal guidance to ESOP companies. We look forward to connecting with fellow ESOP professionals throughout the Forum.
The Forum is a unique opportunity for professionals to gather with their peers for a collaborative learning experience. And because the Forum is a meeting of professionals for professionals, you can take full advantage of our programming without the pressure of servicing or attending to client needs at our larger, national events. Visit the event page to learn more.
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mdrake@baserockpartners.com
(312) 882-7649
Mintz hosts ‘From Blueprint to Buyout: Preparing Your Business for M&A’. BaseRock Partners’ Dustin Bass will moderate the panel, with Luke Smith serving as a panelist alongside legal, tax, accounting, and surety professionals from Mamacos, Bysiewicz & Associates, LLC, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., and Mintz.
The session will explore how construction and engineering company leaders can strengthen operational and financial readiness, address industry-specific transaction considerations, and avoid common challenges when planning for ownership transition.
From Blueprint to Buyout: Preparing Your Business for M&A is hosted by Mintz and will take place on February 11, 2026, at the Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel in Needham, MA. Join fellow owners and executives from construction, engineering, and related companies for an interactive panel on preparing for and executing a successful M&A transaction.
lsmith@baserockpartners.com
(720) 846-0004