Private Equity Can Win in the Built Environment — If You Know How to Buy It

Private equity interest in the built environment is accelerating, but capturing value requires more than capital. As infrastructure investment and modernization continue to fuel growth, scalable midsized firms are proving to be high-performing platforms. But in this fragmented sector, success hinges on identifying operational strengths and unlocking untapped potential.

This white paper explores:

• Why the built environment’s fragmented landscape of profitable, midsized, founder-led firms is attracting private equity interest
• The five critical levers of value creation for service-based businesses 
• Key differences between operational vs. business management mindsets
• What makes a platform truly ready for growth