Fortis Expands into Emerging Energy, Technology and Manufacturing with Launch of New Industrial Business Unit
Fortis Expands into Emerging Energy, Technology and Manufacturing with Launch of New Industrial Business Unit
PR Newswire
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 21, 2026
New business unit builds on Fortis' expertise delivering complex, high-tech projects and positions the company for continued growth across emerging energy, technology and manufacturing sectors.
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortis Construction today announced the launch of its new Industrial Business Unit, building on the company's proven success delivering highly technical, first-of-their-kind projects. Through this expansion, Fortis will deepen its ability to support clients driving the future of energy, technology, and domestic manufacturing.
The new business unit is led by Matt Laccinole, who has 30 years of experience in developing teams and leading heavy industrial and manufacturing projects. Laccinole has also supported business growth through strategic client execution solutions, and participation in acquisition and integration efforts.
"Fortis has built a reputation for creating meaningful relationships and successfully delivering some of the most complex and technically challenging projects in the industry," said Laccinole. "The launch of our Industrial Business Unit is a natural evolution of that expertise. As investment accelerates in technology, advanced manufacturing and supporting infrastructure, we're well-positioned to help clients bring these transformative projects to life."
The Industrial Business Unit will focus on two key sectors, emerging energy and manufacturing, where increasingly complex projects demand the precision, technical expertise, and innovative problem-solving capabilities that define Fortis.
"The Industrial Business Unit creates opportunities for our people, our clients and our business to continue growing together," said Rob Fallow, CEO. "This expansion leverages what our teams do best while supporting industries that are transforming the future."
About Fortis:
Fortis Construction, Inc. is an employee-owned general contractor committed to making an impact - through our relationships, the projects we build and the communities we serve. With offices in Oregon and Utah, we specialize in data centers, industrial commercial, healthcare, and education markets. We have performed projects in multiple US states and across the globe. For more information visit Fortisconstruction.com
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