Palatine Private-backed Construction Testing Solutions, a provider of on-site testing and laboratory services to the construction industry, completed the acquisition of Nicholls Colton, a provider of specialist engineering and environmental data. Financial terms were not disclosed. “The Nicholls Colton Group acquisition strengthens our position in the UK construction testing market and provides numerous synergies and opportunities that benefit both CTS and our clients. Both myself and the business are excited about working with Ian Elliot and the Nicholls Colton team; our businesses are stronger together, bringing greater capability and scale to our existing offering and providing significant future growth opportunities. This acquisition complements the CGL deal announced just two months ago and reinforces our commitment to growth in this sector in attracting market leading talent and capability to our business," Phil Coles, CTS CEO.