Heavy Industrial Construction Businesses for Sale.
Whether you're looking at utilities work, refinery services, or government infrastructure, the best opportunities have repeat industrial clients and a crew that runs jobs without the owner.
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Metal Fabrication / Welding Company
Nine-year-old metal fabrication and welding operation in South Florida covering structural steel, fencing, railings, and custom metalwork with recurring general contractor relationships and a fully equipped workshop ready for an operator to step in.
Price$450K
Revenue$746K
EBITDA$97.5K
West Coast Equipment Dealership
Full-service equipment dealership with exclusive manufacturer agreements, over 2,000 customers, 20% profitability margins, and $21.5M in revenue across agricultural, construction, and government sectors.
Price$15M
Revenue$21.5M
EBITDA$2.5M
Industrial Coating and Surface Finishing Company
A sole-operator industrial coatings distribution business generated $4M in revenue and $1.4M in profit in 2025, built on over 25 years of proprietary formulations and locked-in specifications with Fortune 500 manufacturers.
Price$5M
Revenue$4M
EBITDA$1.4M
Proprietary Traffic Safety Equipment Manufacturer
Patented manufacturer of traffic safety and pavement marking equipment with 50-60% margins on manufactured goods, four active U.S. patents, and equipment deployed across nearly every state and 21 countries. Operated by a nine-person team out of facilities in Southern California and Georgia.
Price$3M
Revenue$3.4M
EBITDA$62.2K
Excavator / Demolition Equipment Dealer
Specialty excavator attachment dealer with an average 5x markup on sourced inventory, $12M in resale-value equipment on-site, and full custom fabrication capabilities across welding, painting, and mechanical shops.
Price$5.6M
Revenue$1.3M
SDE$626.1K
Manufacturer of Mechanical Components for Bridges
One of only three companies worldwide manufacturing structural expansion joints for major bridges, with government-mandated contracts and a five-year recertification cycle that creates a near-impenetrable barrier to entry.
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Revenue$10M
SDE$1M
Geotechnical Contracting Business
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned design-build geotechnical contractor with $13M in revenue, 70 employees, and a multi-year project backlog spanning airport expansion and infrastructure recovery work.
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Revenue$13M
EBITDA$650K
Specialty Deck Materials Supplier
Exclusive distribution partnership with the original inventor of the screwjack pedestal system drives repeat revenue across residential, commercial, and civic construction projects nationwide.
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Revenue$3.8M
SDE$415K
Iron / Steel Product Fabricator
Steel fabrication and ornamental ironwork operation generating $7.4M in revenue with a 50-person workforce and diversified government and private-sector contracts across California.
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Revenue$7.4M
EBITDA$1.5M
Marine Construction Company
Marine construction firm serving the Army Corps of Engineers, government agencies, and commercial developers across the Upper Midwest, generating $17.9M in revenue with $4.25M EBITDA in 2025.
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Revenue$17.9M
EBITDA$4.3M
Utility Contractor Business
A $15M backlog and six field crews drive $14M in revenue across municipal water, sewer, and treatment plant contracts, with projected growth to $17M in 2026.
Price$8M
Revenue$14M
SDE$1M
Tower Engineering & Manufacturing Company
Vertically integrated tower engineering, manufacturing, and construction firm with a ten-year federal contract, a master agreement with a major California utility, and patent-pending construction technology.
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Revenue$5M
EBITDA$500K
Modular Conveyor Distributor
Patented conveyor attachment for wheel loaders places 1,200 cubic yards of concrete per hour. Priced at a fraction of competitors' $1M units, the business generates $800k revenue with zero full-time employees and fully outsourced fabrication.
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Revenue$800K
EBITDA$300K
Infrastructure Construction Business
Heavy civil contractor with over fifty years of operating history, a $12M aggregate bonding capacity, and $3.5M to $4M in backlog across municipal, utility, and bridge projects.
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Revenue$6M
SDE$450K
Industrial Crane Rental Services
Midwest crane rental and lifting services provider with $24.7M in 2025 revenue, 22.7% EBITDA margins, and fleet capacity up to 550 tons serving general contractors across construction, infrastructure, and data center projects.
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Revenue$24.7M
EBITDA$5.6M
Foundation / Anchoring Systems Repair Company
Engineering and manufacturing firm specializing in machinery foundation products, anchoring systems, and corrosion control coatings for heavy industrial clients across the US and Canada with over forty years of operating history.
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Revenue$800K
SDE$275K
Industrial Metal Fabrication Manufacturer
Custom metal fabrication shop producing structural steel and engineered components for infrastructure, industrial, and commercial projects with 40% EBITDA margins.
Price$10M
Revenue$4M
SDE$1.6M
Professional Building Construction Services
Specialized drilling and shoring contractor generating $1.5M in revenue with $300k in owner earnings, serving commercial, infrastructure, and heavy construction projects.
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Revenue$1.5M
SDE$300K
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What to Look For
Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.
Fleet condition and records
- Ask for a complete vehicle and equipment list with maintenance logs and inspection history on every major piece.
- Aging equipment without records means unknown first-year costs. Current, organized logs mean the owner ran a disciplined operation.
- Walk the yard if you can — a 20-minute tour tells you more than a spreadsheet about how the business has been cared for.
- Ask about the replacement schedule for equipment nearing end of useful life so you can plan for capital needs in your first two years.
Project managers who run jobs
- Ask whether superintendents and project managers handle estimating, dispatching, and client calls on their own or whether those tasks run through the owner.
- Project managers who run jobs without the owner on site are what make these deals transferable. If the owner hasn't been on a job site in months and work still runs on schedule, that's a strong signal.
- Find out how long the senior project managers have been with the business and whether any are approaching retirement.
- Ask what would happen on an active project if the owner was unavailable for two weeks.
Diversified work mix
- Revenue spread across utilities, refinery work, government infrastructure, and commercial projects means a slowdown in one sector doesn't drag down the whole business.
- Ask whether any single client makes up more than 15 percent of annual revenue and how long each major relationship has been active.
- Look at the past three years of work to understand whether the business actively cultivates different project types or relies heavily on one type of client.
- Government and utility clients tend to be stickier because procurement cycles are predictable and switching vendors requires a formal process.
Licensed and credentialed team
- Businesses with licensed engineers or specialty certifications on staff are worth more because that workforce took years to build.
- Ask which licenses and certifications are held by the company entity versus tied to individual employees, since that affects what transfers at the sale.
- A business where multiple people hold relevant licenses is more resilient than one where a single credential holder is also the owner.
- Find out whether any certifications are up for renewal in the next 12 months and what the renewal process looks like.
Repeat industrial clients
- Ask how many clients have returned for multiple projects and how long those relationships have been active.
- Industrial clients who come back year after year signal that work quality is real and relationships are genuine, not just the result of being the lowest bid.
- Look at the backlog: work lined up for the next 6 to 12 months gives you real confidence about what revenue looks like the day you take over.
Valuation
What Should You Expect to Pay?
3x-5x
SDE
Owner-operated, with owner involved in project oversight
4x-7x
EBITDA
With experienced project managers and estimators in place
The spread is mostly driven by how much the business depends on the owner versus how well the crew and project managers run things independently.
What drives a premium
Long-term industrial clients with multi-year or repeat contract history
Well-maintained fleet with current inspection records and maintenance logs
Project managers who handle estimating and client relationships without the owner
Revenue diversified across multiple industries such as utilities, oil and gas, and government
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Read the Owner's GuideHeavy Industrial Construction Business Acquisition
Start with the equipment and the team. A well-maintained fleet with documented records tells you the owner ran a disciplined operation and you won't face major surprise costs. Look for project managers who handle estimating and client relationships on their own. Then dig into the client base: repeat industrial customers who keep coming back year after year are the foundation of a durable business. You can browse heavy industrial construction businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's currently available.
Most heavy industrial contractors sell for 3 to 7 times annual profit, with the exact multiple depending on equipment condition, how well the operation runs without the owner, and the depth of repeat client relationships. Businesses with strong project management teams and diversified work tend to land higher in that range. SBA financing is commonly used for these acquisitions. Use our SBA loan calculator to model what financing might look like.
Review at least three years of financials and ask for job-costing records so you can see profitability at the project level. Walk through the equipment fleet and ask for maintenance logs and inspection records. Talk to the project managers and superintendents to understand what they handle day-to-day. Look at the client list for concentration risk and ask how long the major relationships have been active.
Ask which clients make up more than 10 percent of revenue and how long each relationship has been active. Ask what the bonding capacity is and whether there are any open claims. Review each piece of major equipment for hours, maintenance history, and estimated remaining useful life. Find out which licenses and certifications are attached to the company versus to individual employees, and ask which employees have been with the business the longest.
Rejigg lists verified heavy industrial contractors where you can connect directly with owners. You'll see financial details before requesting a meeting and message owners without going through a broker. Browse heavy industrial construction businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's active.
Most contracts can transfer to a new owner, but some require client consent or a project introduction. Bonding transfers depend on the buyer's financial strength and bonding history. Starting those conversations early in the process keeps things on track. Ask the seller to walk you through each active contract and flag any that have change-of-control language.
Yes, SBA 7(a) loans are commonly used for acquisitions in this space. Equipment-heavy businesses with documented revenue typically meet lender requirements well. The equipment itself can serve as collateral, which helps with financing terms. Use our SBA loan calculator to get a sense of monthly payments based on the purchase price.