McCarthy Consulting Group (MCG), an Australian professional building surveying company, has been acquired by Nottingham-headquartered Phenna Group, as it continues to invest in and partner with selected niche, independent Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) companies.
This transaction marks Phenna’s 19th deal of 2025 and further strengthens its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. MCG will complement companies within the Australian-based Built Environment Division, including Certis, MBC Group, Oracle Surveys and Resolve Group.
MCG is a professional building surveying company providing Building Code of Australia and private certification consulting services to clients throughout Queensland, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory.
Paul McCarthy, director of MCG, said: “We are thrilled to be joining Phenna Group. This partnership provides a fantastic opportunity for us to continue building on our reputation for excellence, while also benefiting from the strength, resources, and support of Phenna Group. We’re excited about the opportunities this will bring for both our staff and clients.”
Brett Coleman, divisional managing director for Asia at Phenna Group, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Paul and the MCG team to Phenna Group. Their strong reputation, expertise, and trusted client relationships are an excellent fit with our existing operations. I look forward to working with the team as they continue to deliver outstanding service and expand their capabilities under the Phenna banner.”
Phil Marshall, CEO of Phenna Group, added: “Our acquisition of MCG is another important milestone as we build out our global Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) platform. MCG’s expertise and culture of excellence align perfectly with Phenna’s values, and I’m confident they will make a strong contribution as part of our Group.”
Phenna Group were advised by RSM and Thomson Geer, while Hickey Lawyers, Redswan Partners and RSM advised MCG.
