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What is EBITDA and why does everyone talk about it when selling an Architecture, Engineering or Construction business?
Table of Contents Decoding EBITDA: The Universal Language of AEC Valuation Adjusting Your EBITDA: Moving from Operator to Intentional Builder Scaling Your EBITDA: Using the 8-Pillar Framework for a 71% Value Increase Decoding EBITDA: The Universal Language of AEC Valuation When the time comes t...
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Why do construction companies sell for lower multiples than other businesses?
Table of Contents The Structural Realities Behind the Construction Multiple Gap The Owner Trap: Why Your Indispensability Kills Your Value Engineering a High-Value Exit: Actionable Steps to Increase Your Multiple The Structural Realities Behind the Construction Multiple Gap Valuation mul...
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What multiple of EBITDA do Engineering Firms sell for?
For owners of engineering firms with revenues between $1 million and $20 million, the question of valuation is not merely academic—it is the measure of decades of hard work. You want to know if your firm is a sellable asset, one that can fund your retirement and secure your legacy. The standard metr...
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How much is my Architecture Firm worth if it makes $2 Million a year?
Table of Contents The Fundamentals of Architecture Firm Valuation: Why Million in Revenue Is Just the Beginning The 8 Key Drivers That Determine Your Multiple and Long-Term Value Reducing Owner Dependency: The Strategic Path to a High-Value AEC Business Exit The Fundamentals of Architecture Fi...
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How do I know if my architecture, engineering or construction business is too dependent on me?
For owners of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms with revenues between $1 million and $20 million, the line between asset and job often blurs. You’ve built a successful company on the foundation of your expertise, but that very expertise might now be its biggest liability. If yo...
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How much is my Construction Company worth?
Most AEC owners view their firm's value as a final figure they'll calculate the day they decide to exit. In reality, your valuation isn't a post-mortem autopsy; it's a structural integrity test of your current business systems. You've likely experienced the frustration of high revenue paired with th...
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