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How Do I Sell a Construction Company When Everything Runs on My Relationships and My Bonding Capacity?
For many owners of construction firms in the $1M to $20M range, the business is a direct reflection of their personal reputation. Every major contract is won on a handshake, every project milestone is overseen by you, and the company’s ability to take on new work is tied directly to your personal gu...
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How Do I Figure Out What My Engineering Consulting Firm is Actually Worth?
As the owner of an engineering consulting firm, you have likely dedicated years, if not decades, to building a reputation for technical excellence. Your name is synonymous with quality, and your clients trust your judgment implicitly. Yet, when you begin to consider your exit, a disquieting question...
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How Much Should I Pay Myself as the Owner of an Architecture Firm?
Table of Contents The Strategic Shift: Why Your Salary is the Foundation of a Saleable Firm Calculating Your Pay: A 3-Part Framework for AEC Owners Optimizing for Exit: How Your Pay Impacts Future Firm Value The Strategic Shift: Why Your Salary is the Foundation of a Saleable Firm For many arch...
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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 multiples...
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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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