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      The construction industry is one of the main pillars of the economy, both nationally and internationally. It creates essential foundations for social development, including housing, mobility networks, energy infrastructure and public facilities. The ongoing demand for modern and sustainable infrastructure is increasingly placing the industry in a complex area of conflict.

      In addition to the noticeable shortage of skilled workers, construction companies are under high margin and time pressure. At the same time, requirements are increasing due to regulatory requirements, geopolitical uncertainties and the need to combat climate change with resource-efficient construction. Support programmes such as the German government's special fund for infrastructure and climate protection projects, as well as legal measures to accelerate housing construction, show that the public sector is holding the industry accountable.

      More efficient project management through digitalisation and AI 

      Forward-looking companies are increasingly relying on digital technologies and innovative methods to make planning and implementation more efficient. Building Information Modelling (BIM), drones and AI-supported project management are no longer just visions, but part of everyday practice. At the same time, sustainability is becoming increasingly important – from the selection of environmentally friendly materials to CO₂ reduction throughout the entire life cycle of a building.


      Industries involved

      The construction industry finds itself caught between a rock and a hard place, facing rising demand for modern infrastructure, a growing shortage of skilled workers, pressure on margins and time, geopolitical uncertainties and the need for sustainable transformation.

      Dr. Steffen Wagner

      Partner, Deal Advisory, Head of Corporate Finance, Head of Transport & Infrastructure

      KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

      Our range of services

      KPMG supports companies in the construction industry with in-depth technical and industry knowledge in meeting the key requirements of this important sector. Companies benefit from our interdisciplinary collaboration, which enables us to offer our clients individually tailored audit and advisory services.

      • Comprehensive tax advisory services 
      • Annual financial statement audits 
      • Digital transformation through the design, selection and implementation of BI tools, data warehouse solutions and automated reporting, as well as the preparation and implementation of SAP S/4HANA projects for optimised business processes
      • Optimisation and digitalisation of commercial processes 
      • Advice on structuring and procuring financing
      • Sustainability consulting and assessments 
      • Tailor-made solutions for all valuation occasions, combined with comprehensive product and detailed industry knowledge 
      • Support for the development of the data and platform economy
      • Support for innovation management and process optimisation, for example through robot process automation in back-office functions and AI-based applications and potential analyses
      • Review and redesign of administrative structures 
      • Support with company acquisitions and sales Certification and project-related auditing of IT projects 
      • Design and implementation of business intelligence and analytics solutions 
      • Decarbonisation in new and existing buildings

      Special assets: infrastructure needs extra focus

      The German government is making 500 billion euros available by 2045. This leads to investment opportunities.

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      KPMG Insights on the construction industry

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      Dr. Steffen Wagner

      Partner, Deal Advisory, Head of Corporate Finance, Head of Transport & Infrastructure

      KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft