Colliers enhances engineering capabilities in energy market
Obsidian’s senior team will take an ownership and leadership role in Englobe under Colliers’ partnership model.
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Colliers International Group (CIGI) announced that its Canadian engineering platform, Englobe, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Calgary-based Obsidian Engineering.
Obsidian provides engineering, procurement and construction management services for private-sector clients. Colliers says the acquisition will expand Englobe’s capabilities and scale in Western Canada and establish a presence in Canada’s energy infrastructure market. Obsidian has over 400 professionals and has delivered more than 3,500 projects across Canada’s energy and data centre markets.
Obsidian’s senior team will become shareholders of Englobe and participate in its leadership. Financial terms were not disclosed. Closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Definitive acquisition agreement adds Obsidian’s engineering, procurement and construction management expertise to Englobe upon completion.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Over 400 professionals would expand Englobe’s scale in Western Canada and energy infrastructure capabilities.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Obsidian’s senior team will become significant Englobe shareholders and participate in its leadership.
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
- Professionals
- over 400 professionals
- Obsidian
- Projects delivered
- more than 3,500 projects
- Obsidian projects across Canada’s energy and data centre markets
- Expected closing
- fourth quarter of 2026
- Subject to customary closing conditions
Historical Context
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Engineering revenue grew 30%, supported by the Ayesa acquisition; adjusted EPS rose 6%.
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Key Terms
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Establishes beachhead in Canadian oil & gas sector and adds significant scale and multidisciplinary expertise in Alberta
TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers International Group Inc. (TSX and NASDAQ: CIGI) announced today that its Canadian engineering platform, Englobe Corporation (“Englobe”), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Obsidian Engineering Corp. (“Obsidian”), a leading Calgary-based multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in engineering, procurement and construction management (“EPCM”) services for private-sector clients. The acquisition expands Englobe's capabilities, adds scale across Western Canada, and establishes a significant presence in Canada's critical energy infrastructure market.
Founded in 2017, Obsidian’s over 400 professionals have delivered more than 3,500 projects across Canada’s energy and data centre markets. The firm’s experience spans natural gas processing facilities, thermal facilities, pipelines, well pads, CO₂ infrastructure, renewable energy solutions, data centers, and other specialized facilities.
Under Colliers’ unique partnership model, Obsidian’s senior team will become significant shareholders of Englobe and play a key role in its leadership going forward. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
“This investment accomplishes a key strategic priority of establishing a meaningful position in Canada’s growing energy sector,” said Elias Mulamoottil, Chief Investment Officer and CEO of Engineering at Colliers. “As our country is positioning to be an oil and gas superpower, the addition of Obsidian’s extensive qualifications will drive significant opportunities across our global platform.”
“Obsidian brings highly complementary expertise in EPCM project delivery and bolsters our ability to support clients across the full lifecycle of complex energy and industrial infrastructure projects,” said Mike Cormier, President of Englobe. “We are thrilled to welcome Obsidian’s talented professionals who have built an impressive business with significant scale, deep technical expertise, and an excellent reputation.”
“Our culture and values align very closely with Englobe, making this partnership a logical next step in Obsidian’s journey,” said Mark Czechowsky, CEO of Obsidian. “We were attracted to Colliers’ perpetual partnership model, decentralized operating philosophy, and enterprising culture that we believe will create long-term stability and significant opportunity for our people going forward.”
Colliers Contacts
Elias Mulamoottil
Global Chief Investment Officer & CEO, Engineering
Christian Mayer
Global Chief Financial Officer & CEO, Commercial Real Estate
(416) 960-9500
About Colliers
Colliers (TSX, NASDAQ: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company operating through three industry-leading businesses: Commercial Real Estate, Engineering and Investment Management. With greater than a 30-year track record of consistent growth and strong recurring cash flows, we scale complementary, high-value businesses that provide essential services across the full asset lifecycle. Our unique partnership philosophy empowers exceptional leaders, preserves our entrepreneurial culture, and ensures meaningful inside ownership – driving strong alignment and sustained value creation for our shareholders. With
FAQ
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What company is Colliers (CIGI) acquiring through Englobe?
Englobe has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Obsidian Engineering, a Calgary-based provider of engineering, procurement and construction management services for private-sector clients. Obsidian has over 400 professionals and has delivered more than 3,500 projects across Canada’s energy and data centre markets.
When is Colliers’ acquisition of Obsidian expected to close?
The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed.