Devcon Construction

What Devcon Construction does

Devcon Construction, Inc. is a privately held design-build general contractor headquartered in Milpitas, California, founded in 1976. The company delivers construction services across corporate campuses, educational institutions, multi-family and affordable housing, civic facilities, sports venues, and life sciences/lab facilities throughout California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Texas, and Florida. Its core differentiator is a fully integrated Design-Build delivery model anchored by an in-house staff of approximately 45 designers, 5 interior designers, and 13 architects, combined with self-perform capabilities in demolition, framing, carpentry, and concrete work, and BIM utilization (3D clash detection through 6D facility lifecycle management) via NavisWorks.

The business operates on a project-based professional services model with custom quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts, generating revenue from general contracting, design-build, preconstruction, tenant improvement, and sustainability/LEED services (300+ LEED-certified projects completed with 50+ LEED professionals on staff). The go-to-market is relationship-led and direct: 95% of business comes from repeat customers, new inquiries are routed through President Gary Filizetti, and the company maintains an extensive project portfolio and active partnerships with marquee architecture firms (BIG, KPF, Gensler) as a marketing asset. Disclosed annual sales volume was $1.27B in 2024 with a 2025 estimate of $1.5B; the company reports $4B in bonding aggregate capacity and 350+ employees across eight California offices.

Devcon ranks #1 among Silicon Valley general contractors for 21 consecutive years per Silicon Valley Business Journal, holds 154 cumulative industry awards including a DBIA National Award of Excellence, and operates below national construction safety averages for TRIR and DART. The company is veteran-owned, employee-promotion-driven (multiple executives with 20-30+ year tenures), and has no disclosed external investors, parent company, M&A activity, or restructuring events.

Name

Devcon Construction

Legal name

Devcon Construction, Inc.

Website

https://devcon-const.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Devcon Construction is a privately held design-build general contractor, founded 1976 and headquartered in Milpitas, CA, delivering corporate, education, housing, civic, sports, and life-sciences construction across the West Coast (and select TX/FL projects) via in-house design, self-perform trades, and BIM-enabled project delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Design-Build Construction

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Design-build construction
• General contracting
• Preconstruction services
• Tenant improvements
• Sustainable construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Milpitas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Traditional general contracting providing overall coordination and oversight of construction projects, management of subcontractors and trades, permitting, equipment, site access and security
2. Design-Build Services: Integrated design and construction under single contract, including preconstruction, design, construction management and project closeout for corporate campuses, educational institutions, housing, civic and sports facilities
3. Tenant Improvements: Interior improvements to existing structures as lease agreements with tenants, including customized improvements specific to tenant needs
4. Preconstruction Services: Early planning stage services including drawings development, budgeting, scheduling, materials and construction methods consultation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Devcon Construction is a design-build general contractor delivering integrated architecture, preconstruction, construction, and project closeout services for commercial projects. Under a single contract, its in-house design team collaborates with construction teams to build corporate campuses, educational facilities, multi-family housing, civic buildings, and sports venues across the U.S. West Coast.

Product overview

Devcon Construction is a design-build general contractor offering a unified suite of construction services centered on its integrated Design-Build delivery model. The company's service portfolio includes Design-Build Services (the primary offering combining in-house architectural design with construction), Preconstruction Services, General Contracting, BIM (Building Information Modeling), Self-Perform Work (demolition, framing, carpentry, concrete), Sustainability & LEED Certification Services, Estimating, Infrastructure, Tenant Improvement, and Project Closeout. With 45 designers, 5 interior designers, and 13 architects on staff, Devcon delivers projects across corporate campuses, educational institutions, housing, civic, and sports center markets throughout California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Texas, and Florida. The company has completed over 300 LEED-certified projects and employs 50+ LEED professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design-Build Services Integrated design and construction delivery in which Devcon's in-house architects, designers, and construction managers act as a unified team under a single contract to the client, providing a synchronized workflow from conceptual design through construction completion for corporate, education, housing, civic, and sports projects.
• Preconstruction Services Early planning services in which Devcon's design and construction departments collaborate with clients to develop drawings, budgets, and schedules, providing insight into materials and construction methods. Typically produces four detailed budgets during the preconstruction phase.
• General Contracting Overall coordination and oversight of construction projects including management of subcontractors and trades, permitting, equipment, site access, and security. Devcon self-performs demolition, framing, carpentry, and concrete work while subcontractors handle MEP trades.
• Self-Perform Construction Work Direct self-perform construction services covering demolition, wood framing and rough carpentry, mass timber erection, and structural concrete work, with subcontractors participating in specialized MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) trades.
• Tenant Improvements Interior improvements delivered as part of lease agreements, customized to tenant needs including partition construction, finishes, restrooms, lighting, furniture, audiovisual technology, and associated MEP work.
• Sustainability & LEED Certification Services Full-time sustainability personnel providing cost-effective sustainable building solutions for any budget or certification level. Includes LEED certification strategy coordination, documentation, sustainable materials research, and green building standards implementation, backed by 50+ LEED trained professionals and 300+ LEED certified projects.
• Estimating Services Estimating services that establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) used to create detailed cash flow forecasts and construction schedules for client projects.
• Infrastructure Services Construction services for infrastructure projects delivered by teams trained in safety, technology, building systems, code compliance, cost engineering, and sustainability.
• Project Closeout Services Final stage services demonstrating project completion meets criteria, all documentation is approved and tracked, and final closure of all contracts and financial packages is completed.
• BIM (Building Information Modeling) Coordination Services 3D digital representation of physical and functional characteristics used to coordinate between multiple building disciplines, utilizing NavisWorks with extensions into 4D scheduling, 5D budgeting, and 6D operational cost modeling over building lifespan.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% repeat customer business
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, minor and community.

• San Jose 2026 Partners (eBay, Adobe, Google, Verizon, PG&E, Samsung Semiconductor, Sharks Sports Entertainment, Knight Foundation, Casino M8trix)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Devcon Construction is a corporate sponsor in the San Jose 2026 Partners program, contributing to funding over 100 watch parties, 13 concerts, and 7 drone shows around major sporting events including Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup. The program aims to generate $1.4 billion in economic impact throughout the Bay Area. Devcon joins major technology companies like Google, Adobe, and Samsung Semiconductor as sponsors.
• Hundreds of Independent Architects and EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevcon maintains long and established partnerships with hundreds of independent architects and engineers. These partnerships support their Design-Build model and allow Devcon to take Design Assist roles to support independent architects with construction plans and documents. Devcon acts as a qualified and dedicated resource for owners, developers, and architects.
• Health and Wellness OrganizationsminorOthersDevcon has partnerships with organizations in health and wellness, providing on-site gym facilities, company recreational sports teams, Crossfit/Yoga classes, and wellness programs for employees. Benefits include healthcare, dental, company trainings, and company recreation.
• Habitat for HumanitycommunityOthersDevcon Construction partners with Habitat for Humanity as part of their community volunteerism and philanthropy program. Employees participate in a wide range of philanthropic activities supporting local communities where Devcon works.
• Second Harvest Food BankcommunityOthersDevcon partners with Second Harvest Food Bank as part of their community support initiatives, including running internal blood drives and partnering with clients and trade partners for community improvement.
• BIG Architects (Caribbean Creative Campus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevcon partnered with Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) for the 1,000,000 SF Caribbean Creative Campus project. This build-to-suit project features two steel framed stepped buildings with sloping green roofs and is being built to LEED Certified standards.
• KPF Architects (Platform 16)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevcon partnered with KPF Architects for the Platform 16 project with Boston Properties & TMG. The project involves three new 6-story steel framed high rises over a 3-level below grade parking structure totaling approximately 1,200,000 SF.
• Gensler (Berkeley Commons)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevcon partnered with Gensler for the 799,578 SF Berkeley Commons project. The two 3-story steel buildings with 5-story parking garage are designed to achieve LEED Gold certification and net zero energy use.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hensel Phelps: Hensel Phelps is a national employee-owned design-build GC serving aviation, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Comparable integrated delivery, self-perform, and BIM capabilities make it a broader incumbent peer for Devcon's design-build practice.
• McCarthy Building Companies: McCarthy is a large national employee-owned GC with strong design-build, self-perform concrete, and life-science/lab capabilities. It is expanding into Northern California and Texas, increasingly competing for the same tech, biotech, and higher-ed clients as Devcon.
• Skanska USA: Skanska is a global construction firm with significant U.S. commercial and civil operations, including Silicon Valley projects for tech and life-science clients. Its scale, sustainability leadership (deep LEED portfolio), and integrated design-build approach overlap Devcon's positioning.
• Brasfield & Gorrie: Brasfield & Gorrie is a large employee-owned GC with deep expertise in healthcare, commercial, and multi-family construction, including a growing West Coast presence. Its design-build delivery and self-perform concrete overlap Devcon's service model in adjacent markets.
• Turner Construction: Turner is one of the largest U.S. general contractors with a national design-build and BIM-enabled practice, including a major Bay Area presence competing for tech campus and commercial office work. Broader scale and bonding capacity are key differentiators versus Devcon.

Direct peers

• Hathaway Dinwiddie: Hathaway Dinwiddie is a West Coast design-build contractor with strong Bay Area roots, specializing in commercial, civic, education, and life-science projects. Its service mix and self-perform capabilities make it a direct comparable for Devcon's mid-rise/high-rise commercial work.
• Webcor: Webcor is a Bay Area-headquartered design-build GC specializing in commercial office, residential, and civic projects across California. Like Devcon, it emphasizes integrated delivery, self-perform concrete, and large landmark projects in Silicon Valley and San Francisco.
• DPR Construction: DPR is a privately held national design-build general contractor with deep Bay Area presence, serving tech, life sciences, healthcare, and higher education — directly overlapping Devcon's core markets and delivery model. Both firms combine self-perform capabilities with integrated preconstruction/LEAN practices.
• Swinerton: Swinerton is a 100% employee-owned West Coast GC with comparable scale ($2-3B+ revenue), self-perform concrete/carpentry, and a design-build practice spanning corporate, education, housing, and civic — making it one of Devcon's closest direct competitors in Northern California.
• Level 10 Construction: Level 10 is a California-focused design-build GC concentrated on corporate campuses, life sciences, and technology clients across the Bay Area and Southern California, directly competing for the same hyperscaler and biotech build-outs as Devcon.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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