Threadcraft Engineering Completes Purchase of M-Square Associates Assets, Adding Structural Engineering

Threadcraft Engineering, Inc. Has completed the purchase of the assets of M-Square Associates, P.C., a structural engineering firm based in Albany, Georgia, adding structural engineering to its civil, environmental, water resources and program management services. Business Wire reported the closing on November 4, 2026. The price was not disclosed.

Threadcraft Engineering is a professional engineering firm with offices in North Carolina and Georgia. M-Square Associates, founded in 1997, provided structural design and consulting services across commercial, industrial, institutional and residential projects.

Threadcraft's Purchase of M-Square Assets

Following the closing, M-Square's operations have transitioned to Threadcraft Engineering. Existing clients will continue to be served by the same team, with an emphasis on continuity, responsiveness and quality. Together, the combined team brings more than 50 years of experience serving clients across the Southeast.

Joseph Threadcraft, President of Threadcraft Engineering, said: "This is a tremendous opportunity to enhance the level of service we provide to our clients." He added that bringing structural engineering in-house allows the firm to offer more comprehensive solutions while continuing to focus on delivering a strong client experience.

Joseph G. Motto, PE SE, founder of M-Square Associates, will remain involved during the 5-year transition period in a consulting role, supporting ongoing projects and helping maintain long-standing client relationships. "It was important to find the right fit for both our clients and the future of the business," Motto said. "Threadcraft Engineering shares our commitment to quality work and personal service, and I'm confident our clients will continue to receive the attention they expect."

Threadcraft said the purchase creates opportunities to expand services, strengthen project delivery and support continued growth in the region. "Our goal is to build a firm recognized not just regionally, but at a national and international level," he said. "This acquisition is an important step in that direction."

Other Engineering Deals This Week

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland acquired Inertia Consulting, a critical infrastructure inspection specialist, adding 50 full-time staff, Insidermedia reported on November 3, 2026. The deal is SOCOTEC's 17th acquisition since 2017.

Englobe completed its acquisition of Ontario engineering firm Crozier, adding about 200 professionals across five offices, Newswire reported on November 2, 2026. Terracon acquired Marx Okubo Associates, an employee-owned architecture, engineering and construction consultancy with 200 employees, GlobeNewswire reported the same day.

Motto's Five-Year Consulting Role

Motto's consulting role runs for the 5-year transition period following the closing, supporting ongoing projects and helping maintain long-standing client relationships. Threadcraft Engineering's announcement describes the combined team's more than 50 years of experience serving clients across the Southeast.