What Holder Construction does

Holder Construction Group, LLC is a privately held, Atlanta-headquartered commercial construction services firm founded in 1960. The company delivers construction management, design-build, self-perform work, preconstruction, planning and design support, Virtual Design & Construction (BIM, 3D/4D modeling, laser scanning, drone flights, collision detection), prefabrication and modularization, MEP and building technology, quality management, and sustainability services to enterprise clients nationwide. It operates through eight strategically located offices (Atlanta, Charlotte, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, San Jose, Washington DC) and executes projects in more than 30 states across seven market verticals: Data & Telecom, Aviation & Transportation, Corporate & Commercial, Higher Education, Public Assembly & Hospitality, Interiors & Adaptive Reuse, and Science & Technology.

Holder is positioned as the nation's leading data center builder, with 6.4GW+ delivered, 550+ projects, and $50B in cumulative data center volume — a position it has held for 15 consecutive years. Self-perform capabilities in structural concrete, rough carpentry, hot aisle containment, modular wall systems, and site safety systems, combined with a centralized HammerTech safety platform and a long-standing OSHA partnership, underpin an industry-leading safety record (TRIR 0.30, SBLI 0.62). More than 90% of business comes from repeat clients, including Bank of America, Fox Technology, DoorDash, ADP, American Airlines, DFW Airport, Delta, Home Depot, and a roster of universities (Emory, Georgia Tech, Clemson, Agnes Scott).

Revenue is generated through project-specific, quote-based commercial construction contracts across the seven verticals. The Data & Telecom segment is by far the largest single contributor by cumulative value, followed by Corporate & Commercial ($14B) and Aviation & Transportation ($12.8B). The company is privately held, reports no public listing or institutional investor, and is led by President and CEO Beth Lowry. The firm has been characterized in third-party press as a $10 billion construction enterprise, consistent with its ENR Top 400 ranking and 1,001–5,000 employee base.

Name

Holder Construction

Legal name

Holder Construction Group, LLC

Website

https://holderconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Holder Construction is a private, Atlanta-based commercial construction firm founded in 1960 that delivers construction management, design-build, self-perform, and VDC services across seven verticals, and is the nation's leading data center builder with 6.4GW+ delivered.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Industrial Building Construction (23621), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Warehousing, Distribution & Cold Storage Facility Construction (IMAFADAL)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Data center construction
• Construction management
• Design-build services
• Preconstruction planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Holder Construction generates revenue through comprehensive commercial construction services including construction management, design-build, self-perform work, and preconstruction services across multiple market sectors including data centers, corporate/commercial, aviation, higher education, and public assembly
2. Project Delivery & Consulting: Revenue generated through planning & design support, virtual design & construction, MEP building technology, quality management, and sustainability consulting services integrated into construction projects

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Holder Construction is a national commercial construction services firm that delivers construction management, design-build, self-perform work, preconstruction, prefabrication, virtual design & construction (VDC), MEP/building technology, and sustainability services. The firm operates across seven specialized market verticals: Data & Telecom, Aviation & Transportation, Corporate & Commercial, Higher Education, Interiors & Adaptive Reuse, Public Assembly & Hospitality, and Science & Technology. Services are delivered via eight strategically located offices across the United States.

Product overview

Holder Construction provides a unified commercial construction service platform offering integrated capabilities across construction management, design-build, self-perform work, virtual design & construction, prefabrication, and MEP/building technology. The company operates across seven specialized market verticals: Data & Telecom (data centers), Aviation & Transportation, Corporate & Commercial, Higher Education, Interiors & Adaptive Reuse, Public Assembly & Hospitality, and Science & Technology. The core platform combines planning, preconstruction, quality, and sustainability services that support all market sectors. With eight office locations nationwide and projects spanning more than 30 states, the company has delivered over 550 data center projects ($50B), 660 corporate/commercial projects ($14B), 119 public assembly projects ($5B), and maintains a repeat client rate exceeding 90%.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Management Comprehensive construction management services delivering more than 90% repeat client business, providing customized solutions across Holder's seven core market verticals with a focus on client goals and project excellence.
• Design-Build Collaborative design-build service fostering open partnership between owner and design partners, supporting critical efficiencies for fast-track projects with seamless interface from top to bottom.
• Self-Perform Construction Self-perform construction capabilities including structural concrete, rough carpentry, hot aisle containment, modular wall systems, site maintenance, and site safety systems to save clients time and money while enhancing quality and safety.
• Planning & Design Support Bridge service fostering collaboration between owners, design teams, and builders to transform vision into defined project goals with constructability and interdisciplinary review feedback during design and preconstruction phases.
• Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Technology-driven service using BIM models and advanced tools including 3D/4D modeling, laser scanning, drone flights, logistics planning, collision detection, quantity extraction, visual rendering, and virtual quality walks.
• Preconstruction Early-phase services balancing cost, schedule, quality, and scope to meet client goals and exceed expectations through commitment and collaboration culture.
• Prefabrication Prefabrication and modularization solutions evaluating each project to develop productized solutions enhancing safety, schedules, budgets, quality, and overall client experience through smarter, streamlined end-to-end project delivery.
• MEP & Building Technology MEP engineering and systems expertise covering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation, power monitoring, structured cabling, audio/visual, security, fire alarm & detection, distributed antennas, and other special systems with commissioning and facility management software solutions.
• Sustainability Sustainable construction practices assisting clients with LEED, WELL, Green Globes certifications, including low carbon concrete, reducing construction embodied carbon, waste control, recycling building materials, and improving air quality.
• Data & Telecom Construction The nation's leading data center builder delivering 6.4GW+ across the U.S. with 550+ projects and $50B volume, building next-generation infrastructure to support AI workloads with unmatched experience in reliability, efficiency, and capacity.
• Aviation & Transportation Construction Aviation and transportation construction services across 66 projects, $12.8B volume, serving 20 airports including new terminals, transportation hubs, concourse expansions, airline clubs, and live renovations.
• Corporate & Commercial Construction Corporate and commercial office construction services across 660 projects, $14B volume, 88M square feet, creating collaborative, healthy offices and campuses for corporate clients with real estate development partnerships.
• Higher Education Construction Higher education construction across 57 campuses, $3.4B volume, 175+ projects creating transformational learning, research, and living environments honoring institutional tradition and legacy.
• Interiors & Adaptive Reuse Interior construction and adaptive reuse services across 270 projects, $2.2B volume, 16M square feet, delivering exceptional interiors and reimagining buildings for current needs.
• Public Assembly & Hospitality Construction Public assembly and hospitality construction across 119 projects, $5B volume, 20M square feet, building spaces for conferences, conventions, concerts, and competitions that inspire and connect people.
• Science & Technology Construction Science and technology construction across 100+ projects, $1.7B+ volume, 12M+ square feet, delivering complex R&D facilities, labs, and research facilities with heavy mechanical, electrical, and plumbing requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6.4GW+ of data center capacity delivered - more than any other general contractor
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Strategic partnership with OSHA since 2005 united by shared commitment to preventing workplace fatalities, mitigating serious hazards, and fostering safety culture across all job sites. Through this collaboration, OSHA conducts verification audits at partner locations and Holder actively participates in national safety summits. Nearly 40,000 workers including trade partners have received comprehensive safety training. Free OSHA 10-hour training extended to hundreds of students.
• HammerTechcoreTechnology or IntegrationHolder utilizes HammerTech, a comprehensive safety management platform, to streamline communication and documentation across all trade partners. Through this centralized system, teams upload safety documents, submit work permits, complete site orientation, and manage critical materials such as Site-Specific Safety Plans, Job Hazard Analyses, and Safety Data Sheets.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DPR Construction: DPR is a privately-held national GC with deep data center and advanced technology/mission-critical expertise. Directly comparable to Holder in customer base (hyperscalers, life sciences, healthcare), self-perform model, and revenue scale (~$10B+), making it the closest peer in the data center vertical.
• Mortenson Construction: Mortenson is a privately-held national GC and one of Holder's most direct competitors in data center construction (Microsoft, Amazon), wind/solar, and sports/aviation. Comparable on mission-critical delivery, self-perform, and integrated design-build services.
• Turner Construction: Turner is a top-tier U.S. GC (>$20B revenue, ENR #1) with major presence in commercial, aviation, healthcare, and data centers. Overlaps directly with Holder's segments and serves many of the same enterprise clients. Larger scale but similar project mix and self-perform philosophy.
• Clark Construction Group: Clark is a privately-held national GC with comparable revenue scale and similar market verticals (commercial, higher education, aviation, hospitality). Comparable on integrated design-build and self-perform capabilities across similar geographies.
• Hensel Phelps: Hensel Phelps is a privately-held national GC specializing in commercial, aviation, education, and mission-critical/data center work. Comparable on enterprise client base, design-build delivery, and self-perform construction services.
• Brasfield & Gorrie: Brasfield & Gorrie is a privately-held Southeast-based GC with significant overlap in higher education, healthcare, commercial, and industrial/mission-critical construction. Comparable on self-perform, regional-to-national growth trajectory, and ENR Top 100 ranking.

Broad incumbents

• Skanska USA: Skanska's U.S. operations are a major GC/civil contractor with significant commercial, healthcare, aviation, and data center exposure. Overlaps with Holder's higher-end commercial and aviation work; broader portfolio includes heavy civil and public-private partnerships.
• Bechtel Corporation: Bechtel is one of the largest privately-held engineering, construction, and project management firms globally, increasingly active in hyperscale data center delivery. Overlaps with Holder in mission-critical facility construction but with broader industrial, energy, and government portfolio.
• AECOM: AECOM is a publicly-traded infrastructure consulting and construction services firm active in commercial, aviation, higher education, and increasingly mission-critical/data center facilities. Overlaps broadly with Holder's verticals; larger portfolio with global footprint.

Emerging players

• Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies is a national electrical/specialty contractor and a key player in data center MEP/building technology. Comparable to Holder's MEP building technology and self-perform hot aisle containment offerings, often working as a Holder subcontractor or co-builder on mission-critical scopes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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