Hitt acquires Central Consulting & Contracting

National commercial general contractor Hitt announced Tuesday that it has acquired health care construction firm Central Consulting & Contracting.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Hitt Contracting provides commercial construction services throughout the country, including complex core and shell buildings, renovations, interior fit-outs and routine service work.  The company has 14 office locations and job sites nationwide and says the acquisition strengthens the company’s presence in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

A company spokesperson declined to reveal how much Hitt spent in the acquisition.

Founded in 1986, Central has collectively managed nearly $1 billion in construction projects and has offices in Newark, New Jersey and New York City. Hitt says that combining its national resources with Central’s “deep industry experience” will help better position the company to meet the growing demand for complex medical facilities in one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing health care markets.

“For more than 30 years, Central has been a trusted leader in health care construction, earning a strong reputation across the New York region,” said Hitt Vice President and New York Office Leader Andre Grebenstein in a statement. “We’re proud to welcome their team of experts to Hitt. Their specialized industry knowledge, commitment to quality, and strong relationships will be invaluable as we continue to expand in this key market.”

Hitt cites Central’s long-standing relationships with major health care institutions — including Englewood Health, Montefiore Health System and St. Barnabas Health System Bronx — as a positive feature in the acquisition. Central’s Founder and CEO Richard Simone joined Hitt’s New York team as vice president, which HITT says will be helpful due to his decades of experience.

Simone will work closely with Hitt’s New York leadership to provide a seamless transition. Central’s team members have also joined Hitt, expanding the firm’s presence in the area to more than 70 New York-based team members.

“Joining forces with Hitt marks an exciting new chapter for Central and our clients,” said Simone in a statement. “Our shared values, dedication to quality, and passion for health care construction make this a perfect partnership.”

Hitt was founded in 1937 and today employs nearly 1,900 team members nationwide. The company says its 2024 projected revenues are $8.4 billion. In January, the company announced it broke ground on a new 270,000-square-foot headquarters building at 7125 West Falls Station Boulevard near the West Falls Church Metro station in Falls Church. Hitt expects the new headquarters to be ready in early 2027.