The integration allows Cardinal to sequence paving work immediately following its grading and site development phases, a move intended to accelerate project delivery in the Atlanta market. Benji Wood, Chief Operating Officer at Cardinal, noted that the acquisition brings specialized crews directly into the firm’s existing Southeast operations.

John McLean, the former CEO of Allied Paving, will transition into a leadership role at Cardinal, overseeing paving operations across the state. The acquisition follows Cardinal’s established strategy of absorbing founder-led companies to expand its suite of infrastructure services, which already includes wet utility installation, site clearing, and rock blasting.