Issue 8 of 9: Industry Trends

Construction Ownership Transition Issue 8 of 9: The Construction Industry is Seeing Large Shifts With Several Interrelated Trends.

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How well the company is positioned to leverage these trends will have a huge impact on valuation and the ability to generate the cash required for the transaction.  

Succession: Ownership Transition Issues - Number 8 Industry Trends. Focusing on Project Deliver Methods, Technology, Geographic Expansion, and Talent Shortage.

Contractors that are poorly prepared for these trends will find lower valuations and fewer exit options. They are also likely having significant problems attracting and retaining talent, which is in limited supply as the best talent is attracted to the teams that will win tomorrow.  

Consider our Executive Briefing to prepare your team.


Issue 8 of 9: Industry Trends
Continue building value in your business, yourself and your key team members with a good succession strategy....

Issue 8 of 9: Industry Trends
Continue building value in your business, yourself and your key team members with a good succession strategy....

Laws Control the Lesser Man
Growing construction businesses need processes and accountability systems the same way society needs laws, police, courts and jails. As a contractor starts growing leadership needs to put some processes in place to keep things running smooth.
Issue 1 of 9: Strength of the Management Team
Construction Ownership Transition Issue 1 of 9: Strength and Alignment of the Management Team. Beyond liquidation, nearly 100% of the value of a construction business is based on the management team's ability to profitably grow the business.
Different Heights Require Different Skills and Gear
As contracting businesses grow the leadership focus, strategy, org structure and processes must change. Think about building a business the same as you would hiking up a mountain with each different phase requiring different skills and different gear.