Grow A Business In The Architecture & Engineering Industry

Benchmark International facilitated the transaction between CLS and Eternity Systems. Watch as Henning Hilmer, founder of CLS, discusses what he was looking for in a strategic partner and how Benchmark International managed to achieve this for him.

The Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) sector is a multi-billion-dollar market that remains on pace to grow steadily in the coming years. Record public-sector spending on new projects will support higher profitability, resulting in solid backlogs, greater project certainty, and improved overall industry health. 

The global architecture, engineering & construction (AEC) market was valued at $10.05 billion in 2023. It is forecasted to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% to surge to $24.36 billion by 2032.

In today's economy, operating a successful business can be a tricky thing to do. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of businesses fail within the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first ten years. These statistics may seem intimidating or disheartening to some, but those who have overcome the narrative have learned that their business must possess certain key characteristics. While many successful businesses may share similar characteristics, they often appear quite different. No matter how a business may differentiate from its peers and competitors, there is one thing that every business must maintain to stay afloat: growth.

Benchmark International facilitated the transaction between PUSHTech and Cendyn. Watch as Gerry Haag and Carlos Moncho, former shareholders at PUSHTech, discuss why they opted to work with an M&A adviser, what Benchmark International brought to the table, and where PUSHTech is now with the assistance of an acquirer.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Z Consulting, LLC and The Bridge.

The Global Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) market was valued at $10.05 billion in 2023, with a forecasted compound annual growth rate of 10.3% to reach $24.36 billion by 2032.

The architectural services industry comprises various companies that design and plan buildings and structures spanning residential, institutional, leisure, commercial, and industrial spaces. Key areas of expertise include knowledge of design, construction, zoning, building codes, and building materials.

Pitchbook has released their Q3 2022 global league tables, and Benchmark International remains an esteemed leader in the M&A world.

If you are considering selling your business, you undoubtedly need to understand its value. Unfortunately, arriving at that answer can entail many different methodologies, and it often involves the familiar valuation formula of applying a multiple of Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). For example, if a company boasts EBITDA of $1 million, and a five times EBITDA multiple is applied, the company’s estimated value is $5 million. But how do we know what multiple applies to your business? And how do we know if the EBITDA number is even accurate? After all, EBITDA will not be the same for every business.