Content of the study

The construction industry is undergoing radical change: the growing shortage of skilled workers, unresolved succession issues, advancing digitalisation and changing customer requirements are putting the industry under considerable pressure to transform. This dynamic is leading to increasing consolidation – with far-reaching consequences for companies along the entire value chain.
 
In order to gain a thorough understanding of these developments, S&B Strategy has conducted a comprehensive market study for the second time since 2022. The analysis is based on a comprehensive database of around 33,000 transactions in the DACH region over the past ten years. More than 700 relevant transactions were analysed in detail for the evaluation.
Due to the increasing sector convergence of the construction and energy industries, which is evident in practice, players in the energy industry were also considered for the first time in this study as an integral part of the changing construction ecosystem in order to reflect reality.
 
The study identifies those construction and construction supply companies that stand out not only for their particularly high M&A activity, but also for their significant revenue growth and strong profitability, making them key drivers of consolidation. In addition to a purely retrospective analysis, the study also highlights key success factors. It clearly shows that sustainable, profitable growth requires, above all, a clearly defined M&A strategy. This strategy must be embedded in the overall corporate strategy and implemented consistently. A decisive factor here is the successful integration of the acquired companies after the transaction has been completed.
 
Not only does it provide valuable insights into the mechanisms of consolidation, but also concrete guidance for decision-makers who want to strategically shape growth through M&A.
PLEASE NOTE: The study is currently only available in German.

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Patrick Seidler
Patrick SeidlerManaging Partner

Patrick Seidler is an experienced expert in the field of mergers & acquisitions (M&A) with a particular focus on the construction and infrastructure sector. For over 15 years, he has successfully advised companies on complex transactions, from corporate takeovers to strategic mergers. Thanks to his in-depth knowledge of the sector and his structured approach, he has successfully completed numerous national and international M&A projects.

Patrick is a close and trusted advisor to owner families and investors in the construction, construction supply and infrastructure sectors and is a regular author of studies, speaker and panellist at industry events on the topics of M&A and succession.

‘I am driven by constantly experiencing new and impressive life's work from owners and helping to shape professionalisation and consolidation along the entire value chain.’

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