With about 470,000 companies, construction is a backbone industry supporting Japan’s infrastructure and housing demand — and one of the most active M&A sectors, as aging owners without successors risk losing skills and crews to closure. Deals turn on the transfer of construction-business licenses and Keishin (public-works contractor rating) scores, the retention of licensed engineers and qualified staff, and continuity with general contractors and clients. Many firms are deeply local, so understanding regional dynamics and the prime-/sub-contractor structure matters. On MANDA you can search construction businesses for sale nationwide — general builders, specialty trades and equipment contractors — including listings with undisclosed prices.
Architectural Metal Fittings Construction Business / Does Business with Major Construction Companies
KantoConstruction
Asking priceNegotiable
MANDA
30+ days ago
(Tokyo, Chiba) Construction and Welding Business Specializing in Piping Work
KantoEquipment Installation
Asking priceNegotiable
MANDA
15 days ago
【専門診断に強み】インフラ改修から大規模修繕まで一括対応する建物再生の専門企業
ChubuConstruction
Asking price¥40M
MANDA
30+ days ago
Exterior Wall Construction / Tochigi
KantoConstruction
Asking price¥75M
MANDA
15 days ago
【クレーン作業・重量物運搬据付事業】関西エリア/地域密着の顧客基盤と施工実績
KinkiDemolition & Civil Engineering
Asking price¥100,000
MANDA
30+ days ago
Magnetic Survey Business in Okinawa - Transfer Listing
KyushuConstruction
Asking price¥40M
MANDA
30+ days ago
Business for Sale Singapore - Stone and Marble Trade
OverseasConstruction
Asking priceNegotiable
MANDA
15 days ago
【家具・木工工場との親和性大】 高級住宅・ホテル向け木製建具ブランド／創業70年超
KantoLumber & Wood Products
Asking price¥150M
MANDA
15 days ago
【ICT機器販売からインフラ構築】システム開発・IT派遣まで担う実力派企業
KantoContract Software Development & SES
Asking priceNegotiable
MANDA
29 days ago
Café Successor Sought Near Senkawa Station (Sale / Turnkey Transfer Negotiable)
KantoCafes & Coffee Shops
Asking priceNegotiable
MANDA
30+ days ago
Business Transfer of a Religious Corporation
KantoReligious Organizations
Asking price¥295M
MANDA
30+ days ago
Bedding Manufacturing, Refurbishment & Cleaning
KantoOther Manufacturing
Asking price¥130M
Who is it for
Who uses MANDA
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Owners considering business succession
For owners without a successor who want to pass on a healthy business. MANDA helps you find the right partner among buyer candidates nationwide.
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Buyers looking to grow
For companies seeking scale by acquiring strong businesses in the same industry. Advisors with sector expertise match you with the right deals.
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Companies entering new markets
For companies exploring entry into a new industry. Many deals let you acquire an existing business together with its people and customer base.
How it works
The M&A / business succession process
STEP 01
Consult an advisor
An advisor with industry expertise hears your goals and requirements.
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STEP 02
Deal matching
Shortlist candidates anonymously and align intentions with the other party.
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STEP 03
Due diligence
Detailed financial, legal, and business review, with terms negotiated in parallel.
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STEP 04
Agreement → Closing
Sign the letter of intent and the definitive agreement, then close.
FAQ
FAQ
QWhat matters most in a construction-company acquisition?⌄
Whether the construction license and Keishin public-works rating carry over, the roster of licensed engineers and qualified staff, and the durability of relationships with prime contractors and clients. Track record, safety management, plant and machinery condition, and labor-compliance practices are also closely examined.
QWhen should a construction-business succession start?⌄
Typical triggers are the owner reaching their 60s or the absence of a successor becoming clear. Licenses and engineer transfers need preparation time, so start early — and while public-works order books are healthy, the business is easier to value on good terms.
QHow are construction companies priced?⌄
A common benchmark is adjusted net assets plus three to five years of operating profit, flexed for the licenses held, Keishin scores, order backlog, number of engineers and client relationships. Local competitive position and buyer synergies also move the price, so each deal needs individual assessment.
Construction M&A & business succession consultation
MANDA-certified advisors with deep industry knowledge help you find the best match, including off-market deals. Consultations are free — as many as you need.
