The deal expands Edwards-Pitman’s cultural resources services and deepens its reach into the energy market
MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 24, 2025) — Edwards-Pitman Environmental, an environmental consulting, compliance and planning firm based in Atlanta, has acquired TerraXplorations, Inc. (TerraX), an Alabama-based cultural resources consulting firm. The acquisition expands the Edwards-Pitman Environmental footprint across the Southeastern United States and strengthens its capabilities in cultural resources and environmental consulting services. “We’re excited to continue growing our environmental consulting presence in the Southeast,” said Scott Beadleston, chief strategy and marketing officer of Braun Intertec, the parent company of Edwards-Pitman Environmental. “This acquisition also significantly enhances our service offerings adding cultural resources experts in public infrastructure and energy markets. TerraX’s talented team and strong client relationships align with our strategic vision and will help us better serve our clients and communities.” Founded in 2012, TerraX has guided public and private sector clients through the full lifecycle of cultural resources surveys, historic research, and laboratory analysis with expertise spanning bioarchaeology, geophysical analysis, public interpretation programs and more. The addition of TerraX’s experienced cultural resources professionals marks a major expansion of Edwards-Pitman Environmental’s capacity to support large, complex projects. “We couldn’t be more excited to join a 100% employee-owned company who will match our depth of expertise with an exceptionally wide breadth of competencies,” said Paul Jackson, a founder and co-owner of TerraX. “We’re proud of what we’ve achieved over the last 13 years and, together with Edwards-Pitman Environmental, we remain committed to exceptional project delivery and client-focused solutions.” The transaction, effective Nov. 24, 2025, adds nearly 60 highly skilled employees to the employee-owned company. About Edwards-Pitman Environmental About Braun Intertec Corporation About TerraXplorations |