Content of the study

The German construction industry is undergoing the biggest transformation process of the last 70 years. The European Union's Climate Action Plan 2050, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 to 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels, will require new concepts in the planning and expansion of buildings and infrastructure in the coming years. In addition, the digitalisation of the construction industry is enabling increasingly faster and simpler construction projects by reducing the complexity of planning, processes and products, which is leading to a break-up of the traditional three-stage sales process.

The current COVID-19 crisis is acting as a turbocharger for these overarching trends: the increased consolidation associated with the crisis will lead to more harmonisation, pressure for efficiency and direct sales. Expected ‘green recovery’ economic programmes will favour companies that offer solutions for climate-neutral construction even more, especially in the area of building renovation.

Against this background, S&B Strategy has therefore divided the German construction industry into the relevant sub-segments and examined their attractiveness in order to analyse the applicability of three different investment strategies. The result shows that there are exciting growth and profitability opportunities for investors on the manufacturing, trading and construction execution side, which cannot be realised solely through the acquisition of pure ‘technology players’. This makes the construction industry an attractive breeding ground for genuine value creation.

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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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