10/21/2026
What if ownership transition is part of the
solution to the construction industry’s labor and skills
shortage?
Across the industry, established companies have spent
decades building teams, expertise, client relationships,
and reputations. When an owner retires without a
succession plan, we risk losing more than a business
— we can lose jobs, institutional knowledge, and
another piece of our industry’s capacity.
Successful ownership transitions offer another path.
They can preserve strong companies, create
opportunities for emerging leaders, and keep skilled
teams working together.
But those transitions take time to prepare for.
In the October issue of Fine Homebuilding, HELM
explores why construction business owners should start
planning for what comes next — even when retirement
still feels a long way off.
Read: https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2026/09/03
/the-value-of-an-exit-strategy
