Chicago-based Bowa Construction is planting its flag in Central Florida, snapping up Maitland-based Verity Construction in a deal that pushes the Midwest firm into Florida and the broader Southeast. The acquisition, announced Wednesday, hands Bowa a Central Florida office and folds the Orlando-area contractor's project pipeline into Bowa's national portfolio. Financial terms are staying under wraps.
Deal Details And Leadership
The acquisition was first reported on May 13, 2026, by Crain's Chicago Business, following statements from both companies announcing the transaction. Verity was founded and is led by Markys Mackey, who serves as the firm's president and CEO, according to Verity Construction. The deal gives Bowa an immediate, in-market general contracting platform in the Orlando metro.
Bowa's Statement
Bowa is pitching the purchase as a strategic entry point into the Southeast. Senior Vice President Tim Scholten said, "This move expands our footprint into the Southeast and opens a new chapter of opportunity for our entire organization." The company detailed the move in an announcement on Bowa Construction, highlighting the potential to deepen its regional work. Nosa Ehimwenman is Bowa's president and CEO, according to the firm's Bowa Construction leadership page.
What Verity Brings
Verity Construction, based in Maitland, lists services spanning multifamily, hospitality, aviation and corporate projects, and gives an office address at 2290 Lucien Way, Suite 100. The Orlando Business Journal profiled Verity and its founder Markys Mackey last year, calling out the firm's rapid growth in Central Florida. Those local relationships and active projects are what Bowa said it hopes to scale across the Southeast.
Next Steps And Local Impact
Neither company is sharing a purchase price or a detailed integration timeline in their public statements. Industry observers note that regional acquisitions like this are a common way for mid-size builders to compete for larger public and private work, pairing local relationships with greater capacity. Both firms said they will provide more details about operations and staffing as the transition moves forward, according to Crain's Chicago Business.
