Engineering & Construction
These firms provide the technical design, planning, and project management services required to build complex infrastructure like bridges, power plants, and skyscrapers.
Why it exists
Engineering and construction firms design and build infrastructure, industrial facilities, and large-scale commercial projects.
Why it’s necessary
Every major economy depends on safe buildings, transportation arteries, power plants, and industrial assets that require specialized engineering and project execution.
Key components
Design & engineering services
Project management
On-site construction
Procurement & subcontracting
How to evaluate businesses
Backlog quality, margin predictability, project execution risk, contract type (fixed-price vs cost-plus), and safety performance determine viability. Many failures stem from poor bidding discipline and cost overruns.
How the industry could be improved
Digital project twins, prefab construction, automated progress tracking, integrated supply chains, and real-time cost management could transform profitability and schedule reliability.