Mergers, Acquisitions & Investment

Support to grow, to invest, and to exit.

We help construction and built environment firms buy to increase market share, add new service lines, bring in the right investor, or plan an exit when the time is right to sell. Every mandate is confidential and built around what you want the business to become.

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Where are you right now?

Most owners come to us at one of three points. Each one runs as its own process.

Buying

Grow market share

You want more of your market, a new region, or a service line you do not have today. We build a tailored list of companies that fit your budget, motive and geography, then approach them directly on your behalf.

Selling

Plan your exit

Whether you want a full exit or to stay on after a sale, we identify who has the capability to buy, from large corporates to smaller firms, and match you through our own network.

Investment

Bring in capital

If someone buying into the firm is the right next step, we find investors who bring more than cash: sector relationships, pipeline and the experience to help you scale.

How an acquisition search works

A consultative process. Nothing reaches a target firm until you have approved it.

  1. Brief and budget

    We learn your budget, how you want to structure the bid and the arrangements behind it.

  2. Tailored target list

    We map companies within the area and demographic you want to reach.

  3. Fit and due diligence screen

    Together we agree which companies fit your motive and pass due diligence.

  4. Direct, consultative approach

    We approach approved firms directly and get to know their people, how they operate and how they could fit into yours.

  5. Impartial introduction

    We set up an informal meeting so you can judge partnership alignment for yourself.

  6. Into discussions

    Where there is a fit, you move into further discussions on the purchase with us alongside.

Who we work with

Owners and boards across the project life cycle, in the UK, US, Ireland and internationally.

  • General contractors
  • Developers
  • Owner's representatives
  • Cost & project management consultancies
  • A/E practices
  • Engineering firms
  • Advisory firms

Why a built environment specialist

A generalist broker sees a set of accounts. We see the people, the frameworks, the client relationships and the delivery teams behind them, because we recruit, augment and win work in this sector every day. That network is where the best buyers, targets and investors are found, often before a business is ever marketed for sale.

Questions owners ask

Will my staff or clients find out?

No. Approaches are made on a confidential, no-names basis until both sides agree to an introduction.

We are a small firm. Is this for us?

Yes. We work with firms of every size, and many of the strongest matches pair a specialist SME with a larger organisation that needs its capability.

Can I sell and still stay in the business?

Yes. We tailor the search to whether you want to stay on, step back over time or make a full exit.

How early should I talk to you?

Earlier than you think. Two to three years before a planned exit gives you time to strengthen the things buyers pay for.

Start with a confidential conversation

Thirty minutes, no obligation. Tell us where you want the business to be and we will tell you honestly whether an acquisition, an investment or an exit is the right route.

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