Statewide Conditioning and Automated Building Solutions Acquired by FirstCall Group
CB Energy Business Consulting acted as the exclusive sell side advisor to Statewide Conditioning and Automated Building Solutions
CB Energy Business Consulting is pleased to announce that Statewide Conditioning, Inc. (SCI) and its building automation and controls arm, Automated Building Solutions (ABS), have been acquired by FirstCall Group, a rapidly growing commercial services platform.
SCI and ABS will serve as FirstCall Group’s platform for Mid-Atlantic growth, expanding FirstCall’s footprint and capabilities across HVAC service, preventive maintenance, and building automation.
CB Energy’s Role
CB Energy Business Consulting served as the exclusive sell side advisor throughout the transaction, supporting ownership with preparation, positioning, buyer outreach, diligence, and closing. SCI and ABS had been a consulting client of CB Energy for a number of years prior to transacting, which helped ownership enter the process with a clear value creation plan and strong transaction readiness. Over a three-year consulting engagement, CB Energy supported the seller’s value creation plan and helped drive approximately 4x growth in enterprise value.
Transaction Summary
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Seller:
Statewide Conditioning, Inc. (SCI):
www.statewideconditioninginc.com
Automated Building Solutions (ABS): www.absautomation.com - Buyer: FirstCall Group: www.firstcallmechanical.com
- Advisor: CB Energy Business Consulting, exclusive sell side advisor
Strategic Fit and Growth Opportunity
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, FirstCall Group is a commercial services platform providing preventive maintenance programs and recurring pull-through services to a diverse base of blue-chip commercial and industrial customers across the Southeast.
FirstCall believes in the power of local ownership and branch operations, while bringing the resources and back-office support of a larger, national organization.
FirstCall is a rapidly growing commercial services platform providing mission-critical HVACR, electrical, and plumbing services to commercial and industrial customers, including distribution centers, universities, industrial facilities, and government entities.
ABS represents the first building automation and controls company in FirstCall Group’s portfolio, marking an important step in the company’s long-term strategy to integrate controls, data, and smart building services.
About Statewide Conditioning and Automated Building Solutions
Statewide Conditioning, Inc. is a leading provider of commercial HVAC service, maintenance, and retrofit solutions, supported by its building automation and controls division, Automated Building Solutions. Together, SCI and ABS deliver integrated HVAC and controls solutions that improve system performance, reliability, and long-term asset value for commercial and institutional customers.
About FirstCall Group
FirstCall Group is a rapidly growing commercial services platform providing mission-critical HVACR, electrical, and plumbing services to commercial and industrial customers. The company partners with strong local operators to build long-term value through operational excellence, customer service, and disciplined growth.
About CB Energy Business Consulting
CB Energy Business Consulting is an industry focused business consulting and M&A advisory firm supporting companies in the built environment. The firm specializes in value creation, exit readiness, and sell side transaction execution for energy services, construction, engineering, facility services, and building automation companies. Across consulting engagements, CB Energy helps owners drive an average of approximately 3x enterprise value growth through disciplined value creation and transaction readiness planning.
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