Nottingham-headquartered Phenna Group, which invests in and partners with selected niche, independent Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) companies that serve a variety of sectors, has acquired Resolve Group.
The acquisition is Phenna Group’s third deal in Australia this year and continues its strong growth in the region, whilst augmenting the firm’s Built Environment platform across the country.
Resolve Group is a building surveyor consultancy with capability in the construction, property and mining sectors.
Founded in 2011 by Scott Roberts and Kieran Hunt, they have built a reputation providing building code consultancy and certification services to a diverse mix of public and private sector clients, working on a number of iconic projects.
Scott Roberts and Kieran Hunt, Resolve Group Directors, said: “We are very excited to be joining Phenna Group. Making a decision like this after many successful years was a big step in the evolution of our business to ensure its ongoing growth and success.
“From our first engagement with Phenna Group it was clear that their business model and their team was the right fit for our business.”
Brett Coleman, Divisional MD, Australia said: “I am very excited to welcome Scott, Kieran and their team to Phenna Group. Since 2011 they have built a very successful business with an excellent reputation for customer service and technical capability.
“I look forward to working with them to continue their growth, and to realise the significant opportunities that exist as part of the Phenna Group in Australia.”
Paul Barry, Executive Chairman & Founder of Phenna Group, added: “I am delighted to welcome Scott, Kieran and their team to Phenna Group. The addition of Resolve Group and their experience and capability supports our fast-growing certification and compliance operations in Australia.
“I look forward to working with Brett, and the Resolve Group team to continue their exciting journey.”
Phenna Group were advised by Macpherson Kelley and Pitchers Partners. Resolve Group were advised by Red Swan Partners, RSM and Holding Redlich.