
Global M&A trends in industrials and services: 2025 outlook
M&A activity in industrials and services looks set to be a growth story in 2025, as companies step up efforts to expand, consolidate and refine portfolios.
The engineering and construction industry is at an inflection point. Smart cities, sustainable construction, emerging markets, government regulations—these large-scale changes are pushing companies to adapt to disruption, rethink what’s possible and act on a new vision for the future of the industry.
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The same trends that we see challenging traditional business models are also creating breakthrough opportunities. The increasingly connected world offers a proliferation of data and automation opportunities—which means new products, customers and revenue.
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Daryl Walcroft
Global Engineering & Construction Leader, PwC United States
Tel: +1 (415) 216 8359