The Engineering and construction sector is central to shaping the built environment and delivering the infrastructure that underpins economic growth and societal well-being. Spanning the full construction value chain - from capital projects and housing to building products, materials, and distribution - this diverse sector is navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Challenges such as input cost inflation, labour shortages, and the need for greater sustainability are driving transformation. At Strategy&, we help clients respond to these pressures with strategies that enhance project delivery, embed digital engineering and ESG principles, and unlock long-term value across the asset lifecycle.
Our expertise
>350 consulting and diligence efforts across the industry
Engineering & Construction
The engineering and construction segment delivers complex capital projects across commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use developments. Companies in this space face intensifying margin pressure, volatile input costs, delivery risk, and increased scrutiny around sustainability and safety performance. Meanwhile, digital tools and new construction methods, such as modular and offsite techniques, are disrupting traditional delivery models. Strategy& offers comprehensive solutions to help companies in this sector adapt and grow, including:
- Project and portfolio strategy: Helping firms prioritise high-value opportunities, manage risk exposure, and align bidding strategies with long-term objectives
- Delivery excellence: Improving project planning, procurement, and site execution to reduce delays, rework, and cost overruns
- Sustainability and compliance: Embedding low-carbon construction practices and supporting ESG reporting, green certification, and regulatory compliance
- Organisational transformation: Restructuring delivery models, governance, and business units for greater accountability and agility
Technical Building Services
Technical Building Services include mechanical, electrical, and specialist technical services, such as plumbing, fire protection, controls, and smart systems, that enable safe, efficient, and sustainable building operations. Providers face challenges around integration, labour availability, rising input costs, and the growing demand for digital and energy-efficient solutions. Strategy& provides a full suite of services designed to help firms navigate change and achieve sustainable growth, such as:
- Commercial strategy: Defining service line focus, pricing models, and differentiation in a fragmented and competitive market
- Operational improvement: Streamlining design, procurement, and installation workflows to reduce waste and improve reliability
- Digital enablement: Advising on the integration of IoT, smart building controls, and predictive maintenance capabilities
- Sustainability integration: Supporting low-carbon system design, building performance optimisation, and compliance with energy efficiency regulations
Infrastructure Services
Infrastructure service providers operate across transport, utilities, and public realm assets to deliver maintenance, renewal, and operations for critical networks. The sector faces growing investment needs, ageing asset bases, climate resilience pressures, and heightened stakeholder expectations around performance and value-for-money. Strategy& equips businesses in this sector with tailored strategies to foster resilience and expansion, including:
- Asset management strategy: Enabling data-driven lifecycle planning, prioritisation of works, and optimisation of capital spend
- Delivery model redesign: Supporting operating model changes that improve responsiveness, performance, and efficiency in long-term service contracts
- Technology transformation: Advising on the adoption of digital twins, remote monitoring, and automation to drive smarter maintenance and asset performance
- Performance and regulation: Helping clients meet regulatory targets and deliver customer outcomes through improved governance, reporting, and cost transparency
How we help clients
We offer end-to-end support tailored to the Engineering and Construction sector, including:
- Customer Strategy
- Deals Strategy
- Digital Strategy
- Fit for Growth
- Operations Strategy
- Sustainability Strategy
- Technology Strategy
Customer Strategy
Supporting clients in identifying and capturing market opportunities through growth, diversification, and entry strategies.
Deals Strategy
Providing M&A support including commercial due diligence, post-merger integration, and portfolio optimisation.
Digital Strategy
Enabling data-driven decision-making, digital workflow automation, and connected construction solutions.
Fit for Growth
Streamlining procurement, site delivery, and operations to boost productivity and cost efficiency.
Operations Strategy
Driving improvements in project management, delivery models, and supply chain efficiency.
Sustainability Strategy
Developing net-zero roadmaps, circular economy models, and ESG reporting frameworks aligned to regulatory goals.
Technology Strategy
Building scalable digital infrastructure to support capital project execution and long-term innovation.
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