Construction, Real Estate & Infrastructure
The construction sector has entered an unprecedented crisis, driven by multiple external factors:
- A sharp decline in investment, both public and private;
- Reduced household purchasing power;
- Rising costs of raw materials (building supplies, energy) — essential inputs for the industry;
- A shortage of skilled labor.
In this highly unstable context, companies in the sector must learn to lead differently and reinvent themselves.
Navigating the crisis requires leaders to manage both short-term containment and long-term transformation — in order to prepare for a stronger recovery.
How we support
our clients
Succeeding in the construction sector requires the ability to act across the entire value chain — and to understand the dynamics at play on a global, regional, national, and local scale.
In this context, we support all key players in the ecosystem: investors, developers, housing operators, engineering and design firms, construction materials manufacturers, general contractors, and distributors.
We work alongside both multinational corporations and major mid-sized companies in the sector to help them design and implement practical solutions to address current challenges while preserving the flexibility needed to prepare for the future.
Our interventions focus on the following strategic priorities:
- Developing innovative growth strategies:
- both in France and internationally:
- Through organic growth or acquisitions
- Via adjacencies – extending core businesses, entering related sectors, or pursuing controlled diversification
- Reinventing business models, particularly for segments reaching the end of their cycle, such as property development
- Adapting offerings to meet new imperatives, including low-carbon construction, energy efficiency, and sustainability requirements
- Boosting commercial effectiveness and redefining pricing strategies
- Transforming operational models to enhance performance and resource efficiency (e.g., off-site construction, operational excellence, project-based organizations, procurement optimization)
- Investing in human capital, by improving working conditions, accelerating upskilling, and designing motivating, personalized career paths
- Accelerating digital transformation across both core operations and support functions
- Leveraging generative AI to enhance agility, drive productivity gains, and strengthen the sector’s appeal among younger generations
Strategic
collaborations
These projects reflect our deep commitment to supporting clients in aligning economic, social, and environmental performance — as a driver of long-term, sustainable success
Development of a strategic plan and associated roadmap for a French construction company.
Our intervention delivered the following outcomes:
- A strategic plan defining the 2030 ambition and key strategic pillars — including commercial development, project execution excellence, HR, health & safety, and environmental impact;
- A strategic roadmap outlining macro-level action levers, supported by concrete initiatives to be prioritized annually, along with a detailed implementation plan.
