Full-Service Construction Firm: Maintenance to New Builds

Founded over two decades ago, the company is a reputable contractor renowned for its expertise in new builds and refurbishments across various sectors including education, social housing, commercial developments, and healthcare. With a strategic focus on the East Midlands region, the company has established robust relationships with local councils and architects, underpinning its project pipeline and business sustainability. The firm boasts an impressive client retention rate of 90% based on repeat business and referrals, alongside a commendable record of 100% supplier retention, signifying strong operational relationships and management excellence. A commitment to quality is demonstrated through multiple industry accreditations, positioning the company as a synonym for reliability and excellence in the construction sector.

Our client is a medium-sized construction company with a long history and a strong regional presence. Since its founding, the company has evolved from a traditional construction firm into a modern general contractor specializing in building construction. Its operational focus is on challenging turnkey new-construction projects as well as the strategically important area of building renovation. The service portfolio includes, in particular, residential and commercial buildings, commercial real estate, social facilities, as well as hotel and vacation apartment complexes. In addition, the company carries out conversion, modernization, and renovation projects on existing buildings. A key differentiator is its professional organizational structure. The company has dedicated departments for cost estimation, BIM, project management, turnkey construction, building renovation, work planning, quality assurance, lean management, controlling, administration, and corporate digitization. As a result, the company is significantly more focused on project management, planning, and coordination than a traditional, trade-based construction firm. Of particular note is the company’s existing digital expertise. The BIM method is used in cost estimation and project planning to digitally model construction projects at an early stage, identify interfaces, and plan costs and schedules with greater reliability. In addition, the company employs lean management on its construction sites. The company enjoys a strong reputation in the regional market as a reliable, transparent, and collaborative contractual partner. Its market position is further bolstered by several awards, including recognition as a Top Innovator, Employer of the Future, and Construction Company of the Year. Long-standing relationships with investors, project developers, clients, and subcontractors form an important foundation for its stable market position. In 2025, the company employed approximately 50 people. The workforce consists of qualified construction managers, project managers, cost estimators, and BIM specialists, as well as commercial and administrative staff. A well-established second tier of management and low turnover in key positions create a stable operational foundation for a successor. The current order backlog is a key value driver. According to the borrower’s report, the company has a weighted order backlog of approximately 194 million EUR through 2029. Based on this, the calculated average annual revenue amounts to approximately 48.5 million EUR. For 2026, the plan calls for total revenue of approximately 52.8 million EUR. The sustainably derived EBITDA is approximately 970 TEUR. The main operating premises are privately owned by the shareholder and are leased by the company. They include, among other things, office space, a construction yard, and a warehouse, thereby providing a functional foundation for the company’s current size and its future operational development. The sale to an external successor is being pursued for retirement reasons and is a high priority. The goal is to ensure the long-term continuity of this established company and to consistently leverage its existing growth potential. Opportunities exist, in particular, in expanding the existing building renovation segment, strengthening sales and brand positioning, utilizing BIM expertise, and further professionalizing corporate management. The ideal successor should think entrepreneurially, possess social awareness, and cultivate a collaborative leadership style. A background in construction engineering is advantageous but not mandatory. An entrepreneur with a business-oriented background may also be considered, provided they respect the existing corporate culture and work with the team to further develop the company.

The company is a renowned architectural firm located in the heart of Germany near a metropolitan area, distinguished by excellent transportation links, including proximity to four airports and rail connections within walking distance. It is known for its expertise in the planning and execution of sophisticated construction projects in building construction, interior design, and renovation and modernization, covering all phases of the project. As a general planner, the company also offers a comprehensive package of all necessary planning services to ensure efficient and client-centered project execution. Two experienced managing directors will remain with the company following the sale.

Founded in 2005, the company began as a design and engineering firm, driven by the professional ambition of a team of experts who, during a period of transition, sought to further develop their field while preserving long-standing values cultivated over decades within local mining and scientific institutions. Thanks to its highly professional and expert approach to meeting partner and client requirements, the company quickly evolved into a strong market participant, successfully competing with leading players in related industries. In 2012, the company successfully completed a project involving the takeover of capital and mining assets from a mining entity located in Vrdnik. As part of this transaction, historical heritage, capital, and comprehensive mining assets of a former brown coal mine—established in 1804—were transferred to a newly established legal entity. The acquiring company obtained a 100% ownership stake. Today, the company provides design, engineering, execution of works, and R&D services across a broad range of disciplines, including geology, mining, metallurgy, ecology, construction, inorganic technology, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and architecture. The company emphasizes a confidential and partnership-based client approach, avoids conflicts of interest, prioritizes employee safety and health, supports the learning and development of younger professionals, and continuously builds on its reputation while increasing long-term enterprise value. Its activities have primarily focused on services related to the design and execution of works for ore exploration and extraction.

Legal Structure GmbH Industry IT Systems Provider, DATEV Solution Partner Location Baden-Württemberg Business Activities IT Systems Provider Application Service Provider Hardware and Software Sales, DATEV Services, Cloud Services, In-House Integrated ASP, System Security, Archiving / DMS, Managed Services, Data Protection History Founded over 60 years ago; incorporated as a GmbH in 2011 with two partners; CEO has been the sole owner since 2012. Located at current site since 2016. Currently employs 4–5 staff members, with annual revenue of 1 million. Asset Base 100% GmbH shares Growth Potential Given the current market dynamics—which are independent of specific industries—and the strong trend toward digitalization, the growth potential is enormous, both horizontally and vertically, provided sales efforts are ramped up and the portfolio continues to expand and deepen Staff 4 + 1 employees Currently actively recruiting (service technician) due to the departure of the previous employee. Position currently filled by a temporary worker Customers 150 customers, most of whom have long-standing relationships with the company and present no concentration risk; approximately 50 of these ensure consistent revenue. Reason for Sale Retirement succession Company Figures Very stable business performance. 2024 revenue approx. 930,000, EBIT 45,000 with high management compensation Terms of Sale Enterprise value 862,000 € cash & debt-free