Sizemore to Acquire Carlson Building Maintenance, Creating Retail Division in Inspirit Equity Build-Out
LOS ANGELES, July 15. An acquisition of Carlson Building Maintenance will add a dedicated retail division to Sizemore, Inc. and push the Inspirit Equity-backed facilities management company deeper into the Midwest, Sizemore said Tuesday.
Key takeaways
- Sizemore, Inc. is acquiring Carlson Building Maintenance to create a dedicated retail division within its operations.
- The acquisition extends Sizemore's facilities management presence deeper into the Midwest.
- Sizemore is backed by Inspirit Equity, which uses Sizemore as the platform company in a buy-and-build strategy.
- The deal advances Inspirit's strategy on two fronts: adding retail as a new end-market and broadening Midwest regional coverage.
- The transaction was disclosed on July 15, 2026.
LOS ANGELES, July 15. An acquisition of Carlson Building Maintenance will add a dedicated retail division to Sizemore, Inc. and push the Inspirit Equity-backed facilities management company deeper into the Midwest, Sizemore said Tuesday.
Retail division
The deal creates a unit specifically for retail clients within Sizemore's operations. Retail is a distinct category in building maintenance. Sites are numerous, service schedules differ from those in office or industrial properties, and contracts typically run across multiple locations under a single arrangement. By establishing a dedicated retail division rather than absorbing Carlson's business into existing operations, Sizemore is positioning for that client segment directly.
Carlson Building Maintenance provides the foundation, according to the announcement.
Midwest footprint
Sizemore said the transaction extends its presence in the Midwest. In facilities management, regional coverage is an operational matter before it is a financial one. Crews, supply chains and service schedules are organized around the physical location of the properties being serviced. Gaining Midwest density improves Sizemore's competitive position when bidding for contracts in that geography.
Inspirit's buy-and-build
Inspirit Equity has pursued a buy-and-build strategy in facilities management with Sizemore as the platform company. Under that model, the private equity firm adds businesses that contribute geography, service lines or new client categories to the base. The Carlson deal, the company said, advances that effort on two fronts: a new end-market in retail and broader regional coverage in the Midwest.
The transaction was disclosed July 15, 2026.