Due Diligence & Deal Intelligence
Construction Due Diligence: What Most Investors Miss
The construction sector has unique diligence challenges. A practical guide to the questions that separate good deals from bad ones.
Key Takeaways
- No. 01Construction financials look clean until you talk to a subcontractor — backlog quality and bonding capacity are the real leading indicators.
- No. 02Labor availability and union dynamics in a specific geography can make or break a construction deal thesis that looks sound on paper.
- No. 03The project mix matters more than the revenue line: government-contract-heavy businesses carry different risk profiles than private commercial work.
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