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Industry

Construction Businesses for Sale & Business Succession

Search Japanese construction companies for sale — general contractors, specialty trades and equipment-installation firms, nationwide.

721 open deals

Market Insight

Construction M&A market trends

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.

Latest Deals

Latest Construction M&A deals

721 deals listed

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BTIX M&A
21 days ago

Design, Construction, and Building Work

首都圏
Employees
Operating profit
Profitable
Asking price¥45M
nihon-ma.co.jp
30+ days ago

Architectural Design

東海地方建築工事
Employees
10–20
Operating profit
¥20M–¥50M
Asking price(応相談)
nihon-ma.co.jp
30+ days ago

Architectural Design and Detached Housing Construction

九州・沖縄地方建築工事
Employees
5–10
Operating profit
¥0–¥20M
Asking price(応相談)
nihon-ma.co.jp
30+ days ago

Detached-House Construction and Building Works

九州・沖縄地方戸建住宅建設
Employees
20–50
Operating profit
Undisclosed
Asking price(応相談)
nihon-ma.co.jp
30+ days ago

Design, Construction, and Real Estate Sales

東海地方Real Estate Development
Employees
5–10
Operating profit
¥100M–¥200M
Asking price(応相談)
BTIX M&A
NEW4 days ago

General Contractor and First-Class Architect Office: Planning, Design, Construction, and Supervision of Civil Engineering and Building Works

Kanto
Employees
約12
Operating profit
¥85M
Asking price¥700M (tax-exempt)
nihon-ma.co.jp
30+ days ago

Construction company (komuten)

甲信越・北陸地方戸建住宅建設
Employees
Undisclosed
Operating profit
Undisclosed
Asking price(応相談)
nihon-ma.co.jp
30+ days ago

Architectural Design Business

非公開建築工事
Employees
Undisclosed
Operating profit
¥0–¥20M
Asking price¥80M (negotiable)
nihon-ma.co.jp
30+ days ago

Residential architectural design and construction, real estate sales

関西地方Real Estate Development
Employees
Undisclosed
Operating profit
¥0–¥20M
Asking price(応相談)
BTIX M&A
21 days ago

Design, Manufacturing, and Construction of Public Buildings

Kanto
Employees
約10
Operating profit
¥41M
Asking price¥140M (tax-exempt)
nihon-ma.co.jp
30+ days ago

Manufacture of Construction and Building Materials

関西地方Steel
Employees
Undisclosed
Operating profit
Undisclosed
Asking price(応相談)
speed-ma.com
30+ days ago

[Kanto / Homebuilder] Business Succession / M&A Listing for a Wooden Homebuilder Specializing in Concept Custom Homes

関東建設工事
Employees
1–4
Asking price¥1–¥0

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

  1. STEP 01

    Consult an advisor

    An advisor with industry expertise hears your goals and requirements.

  2. STEP 02

    Deal matching

    Shortlist candidates anonymously and align intentions with the other party.

  3. STEP 03

    Due diligence

    Detailed financial, legal, and business review, with terms negotiated in parallel.

  4. 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.

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