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Where Deal Value is Won or Lost

The LOI may set the terms of a transaction, but due diligence determines whether those terms hold up. For AEC firms, this is where financials, operations, projects, and other critical business details are examined, and where risks or opportunities can materially change the deal.


Whether you are a seller looking to protect the value you've negotiated or a buyer seeking to uncover risks before they become costly surprises, disciplined due diligence provides the insight needed to move forward with confidence.

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PRE-DEAL POSITIONING

Pipeline Alignment & Deal Readiness

SELLERS

Clean up percentage-of-completion reporting and backlog classification before going to market.

BUYERS

Screen off-market targets based on true geographic and service capability fit.

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DURING DILIGENCE

QoE & Value Protection

SELLERS

Prevent deal fatigue and maintain day-to-day project performance while managing diligence requests.

BUYERS

Quantify unpriced risks, validate recurring margins, and audit WIP schedules.

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POST-CLOSE EXECUTION

Integration, Technology, & Talent

SELLERS

Structure leadership transition plans and earn-outs that align with long-term legacy.

BUYERS

Harmonize Deltek ERP platforms, unify FAR overhead rates, and secure key project managers.

A successful acquisition isn't measured at closing;

it's proven in execution.

FEATURED INSIGHTS | POST-MERGER

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Beyond the Closing Table: Preparing Your AEC Firm for Post-Sale Success


By Jeff Adams, CM&AA | Director, Mergers & Acquisitions


The first 100 days dictate long-term success. Discover why planning leadership continuity, clear earn-outs, and communication plans early preserves enterprise value and personal legacy.


Read Post-Sale Transition Insights ❯



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Why AEC Post-Acquisition Integration Determines M&A Success


By Jeff Adams, CM&AA | Featuring Charul Doshi, CFO at Trilon


Acquisitions succeed through integration, not deal structure alone. Learn how active platforms harmonize Deltek ERP stacks and retain key PM talent to transform deals into scalable growth.


Explore Buy-Side Due Diligence ❯

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