Content of the study

Through no fault of their own, the current COVID-19 crisis is presenting many companies with major challenges that are accompanied by enormous losses in sales and earnings. The global lockdown has brought the economy to a standstill around the world, while the pandemic is also leading to new patterns of behaviour at customer and decision-maker level.

The construction industry was already undergoing a fundamental process of change before the pandemic, driven by digitalisation, the shortage of skilled workers and increasing energy efficiency requirements. COVID-19 is now further accelerating this transformation process. In the next decade, the entire value chain of the construction and construction supply industry will change more than it has in the past 70 years: digital processes and the digital building envelope will become standard, consolidation will be massively accelerated, sales and logistics concepts will change fundamentally and energy-efficient products, systems and solutions will be significantly promoted, while customer needs will continue to change.

This is turning the requirements for successful business models in the construction supply industry upside down - the success factors of the 2020s will differ significantly from those of previous years. That is why we at S&B Strategy have formulated five theses for companies in the construction supply industry and translated them into a 2030 transformation agenda. In it, we discuss the key drivers affecting the market, customers and competition and highlight success factors and areas of action for companies.

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Christoph Blepp
Christoph BleppManaging Partner
Christoph Blepp is one of the leading strategy consultants in the construction and construction supply industry as well as in the infrastructure sector with extensive expertise in the areas of strategy development, value creation and corporate management. His focus is on achieving sustainable effects for companies and combining strategic initiatives with measurable results.
 
Through his analytical approach and deep understanding of industry-specific challenges, Christoph is able to develop customised solutions that drive both operational efficiency and strategic growth. His focus on holistic strategies, combined with his hands-on experience in managing complex business operations, makes him a sought-after partner for clients seeking sustainable success.
 
‘The transformation of the entire building construction, infrastructure and energy sector is leading to strong pressure for change and enables completely new approaches to strategy. Helping companies to create sustainable and superior business models is what drives me.’’

Patrick Seidler
Patrick SeidlerManaging Partner

Patrick Seidler is an experienced expert in the field of mergers & acquisitions (M&A) with a particular focus on the construction and infrastructure sector. For over 15 years, he has successfully advised companies on complex transactions, from corporate takeovers to strategic mergers. Thanks to his in-depth knowledge of the sector and his structured approach, he has successfully completed numerous national and international M&A projects.

Patrick is a close and trusted advisor to owner families and investors in the construction, construction supply and infrastructure sectors and is a regular author of studies, speaker and panellist at industry events on the topics of M&A and succession.

‘I am driven by constantly experiencing new and impressive life's work from owners and helping to shape professionalisation and consolidation along the entire value chain.’

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