Studies
We constantly discuss and analyse the current topics and challenges of our focus industries – we are pleased to provide you with our thesis papers and studies for free download.
Press contact: Lucienne Reinhold
Our publications
October 2024
Deal Locator 2.0 - Infrastructure
Assessment of the attractiveness of the sub-segments in the German infrastructure industry
October 2024
Paradigm shift in building construction
Risks and opportunities for the construction supply industry and approaches for adapting to new realities
September 2024
Sustainable construction
Review of M&A activity in 2023
June 2024
Climate neutrality not before 2075+?
Requirements for a climate-neutral building stock and scenarios for achieving the target
April 2024
Focal point: Fire protection
Developments and investment potential in technical fire protection
February 2024
Gamechanger of the building supply industry
How the construction industry is changing and which success factors will be important for manufacturers in the future
January 2024
Construction outlook for Germany 2024
Findings from the S&B planner survey regarding trends and developments in the German construction industry
December 2023
Construction planning in transition
Structure, challenges and potentials of German planning offices
October 2023
Gamechanger construction software
Brief analysis of the potential through the use of construction software
September 2023
The future of the craft sector: Alone or in a team?
Key challenges and solutions
July 2023
Modular construction - the building of tomorrow
How serial construction is transforming the construction industry
April 2023
Comeback champions 2022
The success stories of the rising stars in the German construction supply industry
April 2023
New opportunities across the Atlantic
How European construction suppliers can be successful in the USA
February 2023
Stagnation or changing times?
Outlook on the structural challenges of the construction supply industry in the 21st century
December 2022
M&A CONSTRUCTION CHAMPIONS 2022
M&A strategies of the most successful companies of the construction sector
August 2022
Handbook for succession and acquisitions
Guide for M&A transaction processes
July 2022
S&B construction ranking 2022
The winners in the construction and construction supply industry and their success factors
April 2022
What German construction suppliers can learn from the Brazilian construction industry
Brief analysis
March 2022
Swiss construction companies under pressure
Effects of current developments on market participants and possible fields of action
October 2021
M&A in the construction industry
Overview of M&A usage behaviour, consolidation trends and solutions for value-added transactions
March 2021
Transformation or siding – how will be build in 2030?
Impact of sustainable construction trends on the sub-segments of the construction industry
February 2021
Pipeline construction until 2030
Challenges and opportunities in pipeline construction
November 2020
Quo Vadis prefabricated construction industry
Challenges and opportunities for prefabricated house builders
November 2020
Heating industry in change
Impact of the European Green Deal and investment potential in the market for heating installation
October 2020
Window industry 2030: Changing times in window and facade construction
The impact of COVID-19 on the European competitive landscape
June 2020
New playing rules in the construction industry
Transformation agenda 2030 for companies in the construction supply industry
June 2020
Comeback champions of the German construction industry
S&B strategy ranking 2020
May 2020
Deal Locator | Construction Industry
Assessment of the attractiveness of sub-segments in the German construction industry
February 2020
Challenges in building service engineering
Challenges and solution approaches in market development for manufacturers of building technology
December 2019
Opportunities through the digitalisation of the building envelope
Differentiation potentials of the construction supply manufactures by using the current user trends
October 2019