With headquarters in St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex, In Situ Site Investigation employs 37 staff and operates internationally across many locations.

The company is a well-established ground investigation services business founded in 2008 by managing director Darren Ward.

This is the 7th acquisition by the CTS Group in the last 18 months and further strengthens the CTS Group’s expertise.

Phil Coles, Chief Executive of the CTS Group said: “With this latest acquisition, we are creating a premier construction testing, consulting, inspection and compliance company”

“In Situ Site Investigation is an extraordinary company with a fantastic service offering and team, an incredible reputation.

“This acquisition complements the previous deals announced over the past two years and reinforces our commitment to growth through attracting complimentary businesses and market leading talent.”

CTS operates from headquarters in Leicester and now has nationwide network of laboratories and offices, offering a wide range of construction testing, inspection and compliance services.