Armko, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners, has acquired Houston-based building envelope consulting firm Kuhn & Associates. The transaction marks Armko's first acquisition since partnering with Align Capital Partners in December 2025. Kuhn & Associates serves education, municipal and multi-family clients.

Founded in 1983, Armko operates as an engineering consulting firm. The deal expands Armko's capabilities in the building envelope sector, adding expertise in consulting for educational institutions, municipal projects and multi-family housing. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The acquisition signals Align Capital Partners' strategy to grow Armko through tuck-in acquisitions in the specialized consulting space. Building envelope consulting—a field focused on a structure's outer shell—has seen increased demand as building owners prioritize energy efficiency and structural integrity.

The transaction highlights private equity's continued interest in niche engineering and consulting firms that serve stable, recurring client bases in the education and municipal sectors.