Engineering and Construction

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Building sustainable value — for today and tomorrow

Forecasting the future

Global construction to grow faster than the world economy over the next decade. PwC's global panel shares their views.

The Canadian engineering and construction (E&C) industry is a complex, rapidly evolving sector offering high risk and high rewards to players at all levels. CEOs in this industry face constant pressure to identify and exploit opportunities for growth, manage risk, control costs and attract and retain skilled people who can complete projects on time and on budget. It isn't easy.

To stay ahead of competitors, E&C companies need to be aware of how their industry is changing and the forces that are driving that change. The issues having the largest impact on the E&C sector include:

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
• Conversion to International Financial Reporting Standards
• International Mobility
• Economic Crime
• Sustainability
• Operational and Financial Effectiveness
• Capital Projects

On our Global E&C website, we discuss other major issues affecting the sector, including:

• Financing of projects
• Emerging markets
• Business control/project management
• People in the industry
• Cost reduction

These are not insignificant challenges. It takes industry-specific knowledge and dedication to continued growth to manage these pressures and create sustainable value.

How PwC can help

Our Engineering and Construction practice has extensive experience providing strategic, financial and operational advice to E&C companies and organizations. The Canadian team is an integral part of our global engineering and construction network, providing our clients with access to knowledge and experience from around the world.

We help companies address challenges like access to labour, economic crime, project finance, improving profit margins, aligning business and information technology, and project management. Contact us today to find out how we can help you build value.