Private equity investment in the design and construction industry has accelerated rapidly—driven by unprecedented federal infrastructure spending, founder succession challenges, and the appeal of highly visible megaprojects. As PE firms acquire general contractors, specialty subcontractors, construction managers, and even architecture and engineering practices, the legal landscape has become significantly more complex. This webinar will be a discussion about the risks, conflicts, and opportunities emerging as PE capital reshapes the AEC sector. It will cover regulatory constraints cultural and operational clashes between PE expectations and industry realities, and the unique disputes that arise when the developer, designer, and contractor are all owned by the same investment platform. We’ll examine valuation pressures, vertical integration, risk allocation, public-sector challenges, and the growing need for independent advisors in PE backed project delivery.
About the Speakers:
Frank Giunta - Partner, HKA
Michael Vardaro - Managing Partner, Zetlin de Chiara
Continuing Education:
CMCI Recertification Points: 1
Professional Development Hours (PDH): 1