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This is a great opportunity to acquire one of Utah’s top outdoor living design and construction companies, specializing in high-end residential and commercial landscape environments. The business is well recognized for its innovative designs, exceptional craftsmanship, and fully integrated outdoor solutions. The company operates within a highly profitable segment, offering multiple avenues for expansion and margin growth. The business has demonstrated rapid historical growth with a clear trajectory toward multi-million-dollar revenue levels.
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This Architectural Firm was established in 1985 and continues very strong to the present. Their workloads and focuses are very broad among multiple industries throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The Firm has a stellar reputation and has worked with large companies in its tenure, including the grocery sales industry for construction and remodeling projects (estimated at 200 locations in the grocery industry), and a major pharmaceutical chain (estimated at 300 locations in multiple states). The Firm also has been involved in the design and implementation of approximately 100 banks and financial service centers. They have a niche of working with public safety facilities, and community emergency services including fire, EMS, and police facilities. The business has a strong presence at the local, township, county, and state levels. Additional industry focus is provided with architectural and project implementation with commercial, education, and retail facilities. The reputation of the Firm, the owner and staff are of such a respect and quality that repeat opportunities are accepted and engaged. The Firm also receives significant referrals to others based on relationships and quality of work. Following a short training period, the owner would like to remain in an agreed-upon salaried position in order to make personal and productive introductions to all clients and assist in projects in place for a very smooth transition. Two current employees comprised of a Project Manager and Office Manager have a long history with the Firm and would like to remain.
This premier luxury residential design firm provides a complete turnkey solution for high-net-worth clients, managing the entire project lifecycle from architectural drawings and construction finishes to final furniture installation. With a sophisticated portfolio spanning seven states and Canada, the company has spent years cultivating exclusive partnerships with the region’s most prestigious architects and custom builders. The business is supported by a talented, long-standing design team and maintains a high-revenue project pipeline driven entirely by organic word-of-mouth referrals. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a reputable, systems-driven firm as the current owners transition into retirement. The business currently has $100K in inventory that will be sold separately.
The company focuses on producing high-quality, custom-molded plastic parts tailored to customer specifications, while offering additional services that enhance efficiency and overall product performance. With extensive experience operating as a captive molder, the business has established long-term partnerships with one medical customer and two dental customers, demonstrating reliability, consistency, and deep industry expertise. This focused approach enables the company to deliver precision, maintain strict quality standards, and support critical applications in the healthcare sector.
Overall Objective: Gauge market interest & compile additional information from the sellers at the request of potential buyers (proactive approach) ***START HERE*** Potential Buyers: Thank you for the interest and taking the time to inquire about the “coming soon” business. We are working with these clients to potentially take this business to market in the near future. If you have high level questions you want to know, please email us at [email protected] & attach this PDF, a pre-qual letter, PFS, and any pertinent background information. Once ready for market, we will send you an email to connect and learn more. Company Type: Niche Engineering Firm (Lighting) Location: Remote *Highlights* Owner Involvement: Full time Reason for Sale: Retirement Management Positions: Other principals willing to stay on, own approx 10% of current equity Immediate Opportunities: Strategic partnerships to drive sales Ideal Buyer Profile: Existing complementary business with similar customer base. OR a larger firm who wants to bring light design services in house Customers: B2B, Government Facilities: Hybrid office, limited rent, mostly remote workers SBA Eligible: Yes Licensure: Yes. *For What It’s Worth* This established engineering company has built a strong reputation over decades by delivering high-quality projects across multiple industries. Known for its skilled team, long-standing client relationships, and ability to handle complex assignments, the business continues to thrive while maintaining opportunities for modernization and future growth. Requests From Serious Buyers - Provide a Pre-Qualification Bank Letter OR Personal Financial Statement (PFS) Other Support: Exploring business ownership and want to strengthen your offer? Ask about our trusted lending partners! Email us at [email protected]
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The Agency is a forward-thinking architectural practice renowned for its innovative design solutions and commitment to sustainability. Leveraging a multidisciplinary approach, they blend cutting-edge technology with creative vision to deliver high-impact, functional spaces that enhance the built environment. Their portfolio spans a diverse range of projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings, each crafted with a meticulous attention to detail and client-centric focus. They pride themselves on a collaborative process, ensuring that every design not only meets but exceeds client expectations while adhering to the highest standards of environmental stewardship and aesthetic excellence. The firm has maintained strong financial performance since 1995.
National transaction benchmarks for engineering firm businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
Over $2M
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating engineering firm acquisitions.
An engineering firm can only stamp and seal drawings through its licensed professional engineers, and in many states the firm itself needs a certificate of authorization. If the owner is the sole PE, the firm's legal ability to deliver work walks out with them. Confirm which staff hold active licenses, whether the firm's authorization transfers, and how you will maintain qualified licensure after the sale.
The signed project backlog is the most concrete asset, far more reliable than last year's revenue. Understand the value and stage of work under contract, the mix of public versus private clients, and whether projects are fixed-fee or hourly. A firm with a deep, diversified backlog is worth more than one that has to win every dollar fresh.
Many small firms depend on a few repeat clients or a single large project for most of their revenue. If one municipal contract or one developer relationship dominates, the firm is far riskier than its income statement suggests. Get revenue by client and by project, and probe how durable the largest relationships are and whether they are tied to the departing owner.
Skilled engineers can leave and take client relationships and active projects with them. Staff retention is therefore central to preserving the value you are buying. Identify the key people, understand their compensation and how content they are, and build retention incentives and enforceable non-solicitation terms into the deal so the team and its clients stay.
Engineering work carries errors-and-omissions exposure that can surface years after a project is finished. As a buyer you need to understand both current coverage and liability for past work. Confirm the professional-liability (E&O) policy is adequate and assignable, ask whether tail coverage is needed for prior projects, and address responsibility for pre-closing work in the purchase agreement.
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