By George Barsom, JD, CM&AA®, CAIA® • Last updated: May 9, 2026 Updated for founders, operators, acquirers, and referral partners evaluating what M&A buyers look for in water and wastewater engineering firms. This guide focuses on buyer underwriting, diligence evidence, valuation support, and deal-structure implications across service mix, backlog quality, client concentration, margins, contract risk, working capital,…
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