Building & construction : Driving sustainable solutions forward

Despite declining inflation and slightly lower interest rates, financial pressure remains high: financing costs are still elevated compared to pre-crisis levels, energy and raw material prices remain volatile, and there is a continued need to sustainably improve cost and revenue structures – a key finding of our current CxO Study 2025. At the same time, government investment programs are creating new opportunities, particularly in infrastructure construction.

We support companies in optimizing their financial structures and successfully implementing transformations, from improving efficiency and developing modern management models to building robust financial strategies. In doing so, we create room for growth and ensure long-term competitiveness.

The construction and building supplies industry is still in the early stages of digital transformation. Our latest CxO study 2025 shows that while artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized as a key topic for the future, it remains in the pilot phase at many companies. In contrast, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is already becoming the industry standard, enabling seamless integration across planning, construction, and operations.

We help companies consistently implement their digital agenda, from AI-driven project estimation and construction-specific ERP system selection to IoT solutions for equipment fleets and digital supply chain processes. Our aspiration: to make digitalization tangible and deliver measurable results.

Volatile delivery times, rising transport costs, and the need to secure critical raw materials such as cement, wood, and steel continue to shape the industry. As such, the importance of robust production and procurement networks is becoming increasingly important. According to our latest CxO Study 2025, the relevance of supply chain and production network management has slightly increased compared to the previous year.

Horváth strengthens the resilience of your value chain through effective sourcing strategies, enhanced risk transparency, and the efficient alignment of your production and logistics structures.

Sustainability remains a strategically important topic for the construction and building supplies industry. Regulatory requirements and CO₂ pricing are driving investments in resource-efficient materials, circular economy concepts, and energy-efficient construction methods.

We assist companies at every stage, from the development of sustainable business models to the implementation of specific measures such as low-carbon cement, demolition concepts and KPI systems for ESG considerations. Applying a pragmatically driven implementation focus, we turn sustainability into a competitive advantage.

Rising costs, skilled labor shortages, and volatile markets call for clear strategic direction. Simultaneously, modular construction methods, platform strategies in building materials trading, and digital business models are creating new growth opportunities.

Horváth supports companies in the construction and building supplies industry in redefining their strategy, from future-proof business models and digital transformation to sustainable organization and processes.