4.7.2023

Kiwa Inspecta – Sale of inspection and consulting services for real estate and construction

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We advised Kiwa Inspecta (Inspecta Oy) in the sale of its business of real estate and structure inspection and consultancy to Caverion Suomi Oy. This business was divested due to the Kiwa Group’s strategy and growth objectives that are at the core of its testing, inspection and certification (TIC) business.

Kiwa is one of the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification companies with operations in over 35 countries. Kiwa offers inspection, testing and auditing services supplemented by training and technical consultancy services as well as digital solutions.

Caverion is an expert for smart and sustainable built environments. Caverion’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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