Construction & Building Materials

Driving Smarter and Sustainable Leadership in Construction

The Construction industry faces rising material costs, regulatory scrutiny, and the need for sustainable building practices. Digital construction technologies, modular techniques, and BIM are driving new efficiencies, requiring companies to adapt quickly. Firms must integrate innovation while maintaining cost control and regulatory compliance.

Senior executives must possess expertise in large-scale project management, procurement strategies, and digital transformation. Companies require leaders who can optimize supply chains, ensure compliance, and leverage emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

We have successfully placed leaders across global construction firms, real estate consultancies, engineering firms, and developers. Our team specializes in CEO succession planning, Board evaluations, C-suite recruitment and executive team development across the Construction industry.

The Building Materials sector is under pressure from volatile input costs, decarbonization targets, and evolving safety standards. Innovation in low-carbon cement, recycled aggregates, and advanced composites is reshaping the competitive landscape. Firms must balance legacy operations with the need to modernize product lines and supply chains at pace.

Leadership teams require deep expertise in materials science, operational scalability, and global procurement. Executives must navigate complex cost dynamics, support R&D investment, and ensure compliance with tightening ESG and regulatory frameworks across regions.

We have partnered with leading materials producers, industrial suppliers, and vertically integrated construction groups. Our team supports CEO succession, C-suite appointments, and leadership advisory across functions including operations, innovation, sustainability, and commercial growth.

How we can help

We help shape the future of the construction and building materials industry by connecting organizations with the leaders who drive growth and transformation. Our work spans the full value chain – from global contractors, developers, and real estate consultancies to material producers, industrial suppliers, and integrated construction groups.

Whether guiding CEO succession, appointing C-suite executives, or advising on leadership strategy, we partner with clients to strengthen capabilities in operations, innovation, sustainability, and commercial performance. Our focus is simple: ensuring the right leadership is in place to build lasting success.

Our Experts

James Twiston-Davies

Global Co-Managing Partner – Industrial

Wang Lei

Global Co-Managing Partner – Industrial

John D. Dickerson

Global Partner – Construction & Building Materials

Irfan A. Parvez

Partner (AMS Advisors)

Lee Johnson

Partner (AMS Advisors)

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