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2025 AEC M&A Outlook Report

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December 3, 2025
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The 2025 AEC M&A Outlook Report gives you a data-driven view of how the industry is evolving and where consolidation is headed.


Built on multiple Zweig Group datasets and thousands of real transactions, this report explains who is buying, who is selling, and what is shaping valuation, performance, and strategy. 


You'll learn how firms are approaching growth, leadership transition, culture, and capital formation, with insights on sector trends, regional hotspots, and the financial indicators driving today's deals. 


If you're planning, pursuing, or preparing for M&A activity, this is the most complete resource for understanding today's market. 

 

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Start Date
01.01.25
End Date
11.30.25
Age of Data
4 d
Industry
Engineering, Architecture & Construction
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About the Strategic Partnership
A clear, data-driven view of today’s AEC M&A landscape—built on multiple proprietary Zweig Group datasets and thousands of real transactions. Inside, you’ll get:
  • Market Trends: Who’s buying, who’s selling, and the forces reshaping consolidation across environmental, infrastructure, civil, and design sectors.
  • Valuation & Financial Benchmarks: Current profitability trends, EBITDA multiples, revenue-based valuation expectations, and how firm size and work mix influence pricing.
  • Buyer & Seller Motivations: Succession, strategy, geographic expansion, capital formation, cultural alignment, and other drivers behind today’s deals.
  • Regional & Sector Hotspots: Where activity is accelerating (Southeast, Texas, environmental, water, and energy transition) and where the market is moderating.
  • Outlook for 2025–2026: Short-, medium-, and long-term forecasts that help firms plan for growth, transition, or acquisition.
M&A is no longer episodic in the AEC industry—it's the operating system for how firms grow, transition leadership, and build long-term value. This report distills the trends shaping the next era of consolidation, giving firm leaders:
  • Clarity on valuation and market expectations
  • Insight into competitive dynamics and emerging opportunities
  • Forward-looking guidance for owners planning transition or acquisition
  • Context for how culture, profitability, and strategy intersect in successful deals
    • Whether your firm is preparing, pursuing, or considering M&A, this report provides the perspective needed to make informed, confident decisions.
The 2025 AEC M&A Outlook Report is produced through the strategic partnership of Stambaugh Ness (SN) and Zweig Group (ZG)—a collaboration built to give AEC firms unmatched insight, expertise, and end-to-end M&A support.
Together, SN and ZG deliver:
  • Unparalleled AEC industry focus, serving 1,400+ firms nationwide, including nearly 30% of the ENR Top 250
  • A “lead with people” philosophy that prioritizes culture, leadership continuity, and long-term success over purely transactional outcomes
  • A continuum of services before, during, and after a transaction, including valuation, quality of earnings, tax structure, FAR rate analysis, IT + cybersecurity, ERP consulting, and cultural assessments
  • Deep deal experience, drawing on advisors who have worked inside AEC firms and understand the nuances of ownership transition and integration
  • National scale with personal guidance, leveraging a 200+ person team across 30+ states supporting clients through strategy, diligence, and integration
For AEC leaders navigating growth, succession, or acquisition, this partnership provides a single, trusted platform to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and design the future of your firm with clarity and confidence.