New York-based construction consultancy Cumming Group has merged with Phoenix-headquartered World Wide Professional Services (WWPS), a firm specializing in semiconductor advisory, the company announced Tuesday. The partnership is aimed at capturing a larger share of the rapidly expanding U.S. semiconductor market.

The deal boosts Cumming’s total workforce to over 2,700 with the addition of WWPS’s 230 employees, according to a press release. The firm now positions itself as the largest independent construction consultant dedicated to the American semiconductor industry.

Cumming Group cited projections that estimate nearly $250 billion in capital will be invested in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing by 2025, reflecting strong momentum behind domestic chip production.

"The semiconductor industry is at a pivotal moment, with unprecedented investment and innovation reshaping the landscape," said Derek Hutchison, president and CEO of Cumming Group. "The addition of WWPS aligns with our strategic vision to further strengthen Cumming Group’s position as the premier owner advisory firm for high-tech and advanced manufacturing facilities."

The announcement comes as both public initiatives and corporate commitments pour money into domestic chip production. Nvidia recently revealed plans to invest up to $500 billion over the next four years to manufacture AI chips in the U.S. In March, former President Donald Trump stated that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. would inject $100 billion into expanding its U.S. manufacturing capacity.

Major contractors are also mobilizing to support the surge. Skanska USA launched its Advanced Technology division in February, targeting high-tech and semiconductor construction. A month earlier, PCL Construction—based in Edmonton with U.S. headquarters in Denver—formed its Manufacturing Center of Excellence to focus on large-scale manufacturing projects across North America.

Cumming Group has long provided project owners with services including cost management, scheduling, and project controls. But with domestic chipmaking on the rise, the firm is expanding its capabilities to meet the demand.

Meanwhile, a federal investigation into chip and electronics imports could introduce new tariffs that impact material costs throughout the semiconductor supply chain, according to CNBC.

Originally reported by Matthew Thibault in Construction Dive.