ENC&BP
Winter 2025
Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Building Products Market Monitor
The construction sector is projected to grow by 9% year-over-year, with non-residential projects in healthcare, retail, and hospitality driving a 6% increase. Digital transformation—via technologies like augmented reality and automation—is spurring more M&A, while active private equity investments in civil engineering and building products, along with strong federal and private funding, are fueling robust growth in industrial A&E services.

Trends Driving M&A for Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Building Products
Report Summary
Forecasts indicate a 9% year-over-year increase in total construction starts, with healthcare, retail, and hospitality driving 6% growth in non-residential projects. The digital transformation of construction—through augmented reality (AR), connected devices, and automation—continues to accelerate M&A activity, as firms adopt cutting-edge technologies to stay competitive. Private equity investors remain active, particularly in civil engineering, building products, and infrastructure. Industrial A&E services are experiencing robust growth, fueled by federal funding and private investment, particularly in semiconductors, data centers, and manufacturing.
Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Building Products M&A TRENDS
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