Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services

Key Trends in the Market
 

The competitive landscape for architecture, engineering and environmental services companies continues to evolve amid heightened M&A activity, talent shortages and globalization. Here are a few trends we are watching in the market:

• The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will have a significant impact on firms well positioned in the infrastructure services market, influencing the behavior of both buyers and sellers for the coming years.
• International design, engineering and environmental firms are accelerating expansion into the U.S. due to the relatively stable long-term growth opportunities.
• The industry continues to see momentum in the convergence of design and construction, encouraging leaders to assess how to maintain their competitive advantage amid this shift toward an integrated delivery model.
• Talent remains scarce, so firm leaders are prioritizing how to attract and retain skilled employees, and how those efforts will shape their growth strategies.
• Environmental firms must navigate a changing regulatory environment and position themselves in areas with the most favorable demand drivers and funding sources.
• The industry is witnessing accelerating technological advancement and innovation. Leaders are increasingly driven to modernize, but often struggle to know how, where and when to invest in technology.
   

How We Help
 

Our team of bankers brings decades of experience working with architecture, engineering and environmental services firms to every engagement. Clients rely on our network of deep relationships, industry-specific knowledge and sector expertise to help with acquisitions, selling their companies or other transactions.

We’re committed to a smooth deal process that offers you well-researched and vetted counterparties that align with your long-term strategic goals. With our deep industry knowledge, we can quickly tailor every part of our process to meet your specific needs.

Who We Serve

• Architecture: Building Design, City and Urban Design, Brand Design, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design
• Engineering: Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing, Structural, Civil, Industrial Process, Water/Wastewater, Transportation, Automation and Controls, Construction and Program Management, Cybersecurity, Geotechnical, Testing, Inspection and Certification
• Environmental: Waste Mgmt., Recycling/Reuse, Emergency Response, Remediation, Abatement, Decommissioning/Demolition, Ecological Restoration, Industrial Hygiene, Stormwater & Water Infrastructure/Services, Permitting & Monitoring, Climate Change Mitigation