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SAZ
Construction & Trades · Buy-side

Buy a general contracting business in Canada.

Sell or acquire a general contracting business.

Typical revenue range
$1M–$100M
Define acquisition criteria
SDE multiple range
2.54.5×
EBITDA multiple range
59×
Typical close timeline
6–12 months
What you're buying

What makes a general contracting business valuable.

These are the value drivers SAZ verifies in diligence and protects through deal structure.

Backlog (most important)

Bonding capacity

Key project manager retention

Specialty (commercial, industrial)

Due diligence focus

What to investigate carefully.

Specific to general contractors. SAZ runs full DD; these are the make-or-break areas.

Project backlog quality

Bonding & insurance

WSIB record

Lien holdbacks

Competition

Who else buys general contractors.

Understanding the buyer pool helps you price competitively and structure your offer.

Larger GCs

PE-backed construction platforms

Buying a general contracting business?

Define your acquisition criteria with a senior partner.

30-minute call. NDA-protected. info@Sedighi.ca or (604) 632-4959.

Responding to inquiries within 1 business day