Custom Engineering Acquires TIE Consulting, LLC — Now Delivering Low-Voltage and Technology Engineering Design Services
Kansas City, MO – Custom Engineering, a premier consulting firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, commissioning, and sustainable design, today announced the acquisition of Technology Integration Engineering: TIE Consulting, LLC, a respected provider of low-voltage systems engineering based in St. Louis.
For the immediate future, TIE will continue to operate as “TIE Consulting, LLC – A Custom Engineering Company.”
Why this matters: Custom now offers the complete engineering ecosystem—including what industry insiders call the “fourth utility”—services such as life-safety, integrated security, communications infrastructure, audiovisual, and clinical systems.
“This acquisition elevates our ability to deliver holistic, integrated engineering solutions across every layer of building systems,” said Joe Davis, CEO of Custom Engineering. “With TIE’s technical depth in low-voltage systems joining our established MEP and sustainability strengths, we’re uniquely positioned to serve clients with unmatched breadth and cohesion.”
Clients of both firms will enjoy expanded capabilities, cohesive service delivery, and a shared nationwide footprint—all backed by the same trusted professional teams.
About Custom Engineering
Founded in 1974, Custom Engineering provides mechanical, plumbing, electrical, lighting, commissioning, and sustainable system design for commercial and industrial facilities. Licensed in 39 states and Washington, D.C., the firm is known for delivering high-quality, energy-efficient, and constructable designs for a wide range of clients. Website: https://www.customengr.com
About TIE Consulting, LLC
Founded in 2019, TIE is a woman-owned low-voltage engineering firm expert in life safety, integrated security, communications infrastructure, audiovisual, and clinical systems design for healthcare, education, research, government, and more. Website: https://www.tie-eng.com