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Real Talk on AEC M&A: How Today’s Trends Set the Stage for Tomorrow’s Deals

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M&A activity in the AEC industry continues to evolve from episodic bursts of deal-making to a more disciplined, strategy-driven approach to growth and value creation.

In this webinar, Jeff Adams and Will Swearingen will share front-line insights from their work advising AEC firms through mergers, acquisitions, and ownership transitions. Drawing on both current market activity and insights from their AEC M&A Outlook Report, they will discuss how trends in capital flow, cultural alignment, leadership continuity, and valuation are shaping today's deal landscape.

More importantly, they will connect these trends to what firms are experiencing now, helping leaders understand what buyers are looking for, what sellers should prepare for, and how firms can position themselves for the next wave of opportunity.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Understand the current drivers of AEC M&A activity based on transaction experience and recent market data.
  • Recognize the strategic and cultural factors that influence AEC merger and acquisition deals.
  • Assess how firms can prepare for future opportunities from both a buyer and seller perspective.

 

Jeff Adams

Director, Mergers & Acquisitions 
Stambaugh Ness

With over a decade of experience in the AEC industry, Jeff Adams is a seasoned M&A advisor who helps firms achieve their strategic growth objectives. As Director of SN’s Merger and Acquisitions practice area and Certified M&A Advisor, he leads the M&A team, partnering with architecture, engineering, and construction firms on both the buyer and seller sides to strategically position them for greater future success. Jeff has successfully advised numerous M&A transactions, ensuring smooth and successful transitions for his clients. He also hosts the popular AEC Unscripted: M&A Edition podcast, where he shares insights and best practices with AEC leaders, including executives from ENR Top 500 firms.

 

 

 

Will Swearingen

Sr Director, Transition Consulting
Zweig Group

A seasoned transition consultant with a strong background in financial modeling, strategic planning, and ownership transitions, he brings analytical expertise to every engagement.  Since joining Zweig Group in 2016, Will has worked with management teams all across the U.S. to develop tailored ownership transition plans, ranging from straightforward one-to-one transactions to complex, multi-stakeholder transitions requiring in-depth modeling and education. Coming from a long line of architects, he is deeply committed to the success and longevity of AEC firms. His expertise spans key areas critical to successful transitions:  

:: Ownership transition planning  
:: Business valuation and financial modeling  
:: Mergers & acquisitions strategy  
:: Compensation planning for leadership transitions  
:: Benchmarking and performance analytics 
:: Stakeholder education and engagement 

 

Participants of this live webinar will receive 1 CPE credit.


Regarding CPE credit–
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Prep: None
Credit Type: Business Management & Organization
Amount of CPE: 1 credit
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Stambaugh Ness is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority of individual courses for CPE credit. Concerns regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org