Articles from Certerra
Certerra, a leading provider of technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification (“TIC”) services for critical infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership with Southern Engineering, a provider of geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and special inspections to public and private sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic.
By Certerra · Via Business Wire · May 21, 2026
Certerra, a leading provider of technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services for critical infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of Farabaugh Engineering and Testing (“Farabaugh”), a specialized provider of product testing, auditing, and engineering services for construction and building components with a growing footprint across the United States. This transaction expands Certerra’s Analytical Labs and Building Products Divisions, enhancing its technical capabilities and geographic reach in key U.S. markets. Since 2021, Certerra has completed 16 acquisitions of leading firms throughout the U.S. as it builds a national platform for testing, inspection, and certification services in materials engineering and the earth sciences.
By Certerra · Via Business Wire · October 16, 2025
Certerra (formerly RMA Companies), a leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services for critical infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Cody Gallarda as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Gallarda, an accomplished finance leader with nearly 20 years of experience in infrastructure services industries, will oversee Certerra’s financial strategy, including financial planning, accounting, capital management, internal controls, information technology, and will serve as a key partner in M&A activities as the company continues its rapid growth.
By Certerra · Via Business Wire · May 1, 2025
Certerra, a leading provider of technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services for critical infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of Tierra, Inc. (“Tierra”), a highly respected geotechnical and materials engineering firm with 27+ years of experience serving government agencies and private sector clients in Florida. The addition of Tierra strengthens Certerra’s presence in the Southeast and will provide both firms with additional opportunities to grow and better serve their clients. Since 2021, Certerra has completed 15 acquisitions of leading firms throughout the U.S. as it builds its national platform for technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services in materials engineering and earth sciences. This acquisition comes on the heels of Certerra’s recent rebranding initiative, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and cementing Certerra as the partner of choice for ensuring our communities are built to last.
By Certerra · Via Business Wire · March 27, 2025

Certerra, a leading provider of technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services for critical infrastructure, has rebranded from the RMA Companies. The new corporate identity unites 16 businesses that have joined together under shared values and a common purpose: helping ensure that our communities are built to last as the partner of choice in materials engineering and earth sciences. Backed by decades of local knowledge and relationships, Certerra delivers a comprehensive range of testing, inspection, certification, engineering, and quality management services.
By Certerra · Via Business Wire · March 6, 2025
