Listing Price: Market Value

Location: Carolinas

Intro
This long-standing and highly profitable architecture firm focuses on industrial and commercial work, primarily in the Carolinas. The firm works with a prestigious list of clients year-in and year-out. In preparation for retirement, the owner and principal are pursuing a sale of all, or a majority, of the firm. This opportunity is a good fit for a firm interested in expanding into a growing geographic market with a strong outlook for the particular construction type they specialize in.

Strong Recurring and Repeat Revenue
Approximately 60% of revenue over the last three years has come from repeat clients, including long-term relationships with regional and national developers, commercial contractors, and owners. The nature of these relationships combined with the duration of their projects leads to predictable revenue and a strong foundation for future growth.

Solid Profitability and Margins
The firm has consistently maintained adjusted EBITDA margins above 20% through the deployment of technology and a lean, productive team structure, supplemented by outsourced work where appropriate. High staff utilization and efficiency contribute to stable financial performance, with room to scale through technology and resource allocation.

Recognized Expertise and Reputation
With roughly 30 years in operation, the firm is well regarded for its expertise in cutting edge, innovative design and has received multiple awards. Its focus on industrial and commercial projects positions the firm well for continued, strong demand in those sectors, given the expected growth of the logistics and e-commerce corridor they serve.

Deep, Experienced Team
Beyond the founding principal, the firm is supported by a team of long-tenured architects, project managers, and designers with deep sector knowledge and a focus on client service. The owner is willing to stay on for an extended timeframe to ease the transition and key staff are expected to remain post-transaction, ensuring continuity.

Healthy Pipeline and Backlog
As of March 31, 2025, the firm has a contracted backlog of over $10.1M. The active proposal pipeline includes multiple shortlisted projects and RFQs.

Attractive Market Dynamics
Based in the Carolinas, a growing region of the country, the firm is well-positioned to benefit from continued infrastructure investment and private development. Its relationships, expertise, and niche in industrial tilt-up concrete construction are a significant strategic advantage.

Systems-Driven, Tech-Enabled Workflow
The firm utilizes Revit, a leading Building Information Modeling software, and AutoCad 2023 to create and manage detailed 3D and 2D models of buildings, infrastructure, detailed drawings, and technical documentation. QuickBooks is used to manage the accounting.