Construction Company Sales
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Construction companies have unique valuation considerations — backlog, bonding capacity, equipment, and key employee retention all affect the deal. I help construction owners prepare for and execute successful exits.
Market Opportunity
Why Now Is the Right Time to Sell
Infrastructure spending from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act is creating a generational surge in construction demand. Buyers are aggressively acquiring construction companies to capture this wave of government and private-sector spending. Bonding capacity and an experienced workforce are extremely difficult to build organically, making established construction companies with these assets highly sought after. If your company has strong bonding relationships, a pipeline of work, and a skilled team, the current market conditions represent the strongest seller's environment in decades. Demographic trends — with many construction company owners nearing retirement — mean early movers will face less competition from other sellers.
Valuation Overview
What Is Your Construction Company Worth?
2x – 4x SDE (small) · 3x – 6x EBITDA (mid-market)
Construction multiples vary widely based on specialty, backlog quality, and bonding capacity. Government contract holders and specialty contractors command premium valuations.
Buyer Criteria
What Buyers Look For in a Construction Company
Strong backlog of contracted work
Established bonding relationships and capacity
Experienced project managers and skilled labor force
Mix of public and private sector work
Equipment fleet in good condition with maintenance records
Safety record and EMR rating
Buyer Landscape
Who Buys Construction Companys?
Regional Construction Firms
Larger construction companies acquiring smaller competitors to expand geographic reach, add specialties, or increase bonding capacity.
Private Equity Platforms
PE firms building construction platforms through acquisitions, targeting companies with strong backlogs and recurring client relationships.
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
Many construction companies transition to employee ownership through ESOPs, providing tax benefits and ensuring continuity for the workforce.
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