Legence Acquires New York City-Based AMA Group for Strategic Partnership with CMTA to Deliver New Technology and Engineering Services Nationwide

The Acquisition Supports Legence’s Growth into Priority Markets, Offering Innovative Sustainability Solutions for the Built Environment

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company and North America’s leading integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment, today announced the acquisition of AMA Group, a New York City-based national engineering services firm. Over the next several months, AMA will integrate into CMTA, Legence’s largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering services portfolio company. This deal marks Legence’s first acquisition in New York City, a priority market with a growing focus on building decarbonization.

“By championing building efficiency today, we are dramatically improving the possibilities of a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. CMTA and AMA Group are leaders in their respective fields, and joining the firms will further establish Legence as a trusted partner in built environment decarbonization,” said Jeff Sprau, CEO of Legence. “We’re always seeking partners with aligned talents and values. The synergies between AMA and CMTA – and the synergies this new team brings to Legence – will provide best-in-class services to customers seeking the most efficient solutions for their facilities.”

The acquisition will expand Legence’s footprint into New York City, enabling the company to better support building owners and operators in meeting the stringent energy reduction mandates of Local Laws 87 and 97. In addition to expanding Legence and CMTA’s MEP and technology engineering capabilities, AMA brings new expertise in acoustic, lighting, and immersive audio-visual design. 

Founded in 2000, AMA Group is a 250-person firm with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Madison, NJ. The company is committed to providing innovative engineering services and has completed numerous large-scale educational, residential, and commercial projects. It has extensive expertise in the design and construction management of media and production facilities nationwide, including marquee headquarters projects for NFL Media in Inglewood, NBCU Sports in Stamford, Telemundo in Miami, WWE in Stamford, Univision in Miami, Brokaw News Center in Los Angeles, and Discovery CNN HBO in NYC.

CMTA is a multi-service practice, offering a wide range of expertise to guide clients through energy-efficient, sustainable projects. Known for delivering high-performance buildings with a focus on decarbonization and occupant health and wellness, CMTA provides MEP and technology engineering, along with performance contracting, which has led to numerous zero energy and zero carbon projects.

“By adding AMA Group to our family, we gain exceptional engineering talent and a strong experienced leadership team with a reputation for excellence in the New York City market where decarbonization policies create a great opportunity for CMTA and Legence. We could not hope for a better partner,” said Jimmy Benson, CEO of CMTA. 

“We could not be more excited to partner with such sophisticated entities as CMTA, Legence, and Blackstone. This partnership will allow us to elevate the organization to the next level, providing incredible growth and prosperity for our entire staff,” said Arthur Metzler, Founder of AMA Group.

AEC Advisors, through its registered broker-dealer affiliate AEC Transaction Services LLC, was the exclusive financial advisor to AMA Consulting.