What Clipper Construction does

Clipper Construction is a privately held, Baltimore-based commercial general contractor founded in 2021 and operating with 1–10 employees. The firm provides design-build construction, tenant improvement, renovation, adaptive reuse, and facility maintenance services to commercial property owners, hospitality and food-service operators (restaurants, bars, bakeries, cafés), multi-family residential developers, and educational and nonprofit institutions across the Mid-Atlantic region — principally Maryland and Virginia. Its project portfolio includes the 135,000 sq ft City Garage Amenity Space in Baltimore, the 9,100 sq ft Ovenbird Bakery in Highlandtown, the Fairchase Apartments amenity renovation in Fairfax, VA, the Church Bar adaptive reuse of a 19th-century building in Old Goucher, the 2,200 sq ft Catalog Coffee café in Hampden, and the 12,000 sq ft Arts for Learning Center.

The company's underlying capability set combines conventional construction trades — MEP installation, interior and exterior finishes, custom cabinetry and fixture installation, and structural work — with a design-build delivery model that integrates design, pre-construction, and execution under a single contract. Notable technical differentiators include adaptive reuse of historic structures (Church Bar) and specialty food-service facility construction (Ovenbird production bakery, Catalog Coffee). The firm operates from a newly consolidated multi-story headquarters at 1644 Beason St Suite 201 in Baltimore's Locust Point neighborhood, with attached warehouse space for staging materials and equipment plus dedicated training space.

Commercially, Clipper Construction generates revenue on a project-based, quote-driven model: each engagement is priced individually after scope assessment, with no published pricing tiers or recurring subscription streams. The go-to-market is direct, owner-led sales targeting enterprise, mid-market, and SMB clients in the Mid-Atlantic, supported by a website portfolio and direct phone/email consultation. The firm is managed by partners Jeff Miller and Evan Roberts, holds no disclosed outside investors, parent entities, or institutional capital, and is privately owned by its managing partners. No funding rounds, M&A activity, partnerships, or AI/ML-driven product capabilities are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Clipper Construction

Legal name

Clipper Construction

Website

https://clipper.construction

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clipper Construction is a privately held Baltimore commercial general contractor (1–10 employees) providing design-build, tenant improvement, renovation, adaptive reuse, and facility maintenance services to commercial property owners, hospitality operators, multi-family developers, and nonprofits across Maryland and Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery & Restoration General Contracting (IMAFAAAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Design-build construction
• Tenant improvement services
• Facility maintenance services
• Commercial renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Commercial Construction Services: Project-based commercial construction services including design-build, renovations, adaptive reuse, tenant improvements, and facility maintenance. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees for ground-up builds, interior build-outs, renovations, and ongoing facility upkeep services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Clipper Construction is a Baltimore-based boutique commercial general contractor providing design-build construction, tenant improvements, facility maintenance, renovations, and adaptive reuse services for commercial property owners, hospitality and food service businesses, multi-family residential operators, and educational/non-profit organizations across the Mid-Atlantic region. The firm delivers projects ranging from ground-up new builds and amenity space construction to interior build-outs and historic building transformations, with each engagement led by managing partners from concept to completion.

Product overview

Clipper Construction is a full-service commercial general contractor based in Baltimore, Maryland, offering a unified portfolio of construction services centered around three core offerings: design-build construction services, facility maintenance, and tenant improvement services. The company operates across the Mid-Atlantic region on diverse project types including commercial amenity spaces, hospitality and restaurant construction, bakery and food service facilities, café build-outs, office renovations, and multi-family residential amenity renovations. Their projects span from ground-up new builds to adaptive reuse of historic buildings. Notable completed projects include the City Garage Amenity Space (135,000 sq ft), Ovenbird Bakery (9,100 sq ft production bakery), Church Bar (historic 19th-century building transformation), Catalog Coffee (2,200 sq ft café), and Fairchase Apartments amenity renovations. The company is headquartered in Baltimore's Locust Point neighborhood and serves clients throughout Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design-Build Construction Services Full-service design-build construction delivering integrated project delivery from concept through completion, emphasizing collaboration, efficiency, and single-source accountability. Offered to commercial property owners, developers, and businesses across the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Facility Maintenance Services Ongoing facility upkeep and maintenance services ensuring commercial properties remain functional, safe, and well-maintained. Recurring service offered to commercial property owners and managers.
• Tenant Improvement Services Custom interior build-outs and renovations for commercial tenants, including office, retail, and hospitality spaces. Provided to commercial property owners, landlords, and tenants.
• Commercial Amenity Space Construction Construction and renovation of amenity spaces for commercial buildings including event spaces, fitness centers, kitchenettes, conference rooms, and lounges. Targeted at commercial property owners and science/technology centers.
• Hospitality & Restaurant Construction Build-out and renovation of restaurants, bars, cafes, and hospitality venues including commercial kitchens and outdoor dining spaces. Targeted at hospitality and food service businesses.
• Bakery & Food Service Facility Construction Construction of production bakeries and food service facilities including MEP systems, production areas, and retail front-ends. Targeted at food and beverage manufacturers and specialty food service operators.
• Café & Coffee Shop Construction Ground-up construction and build-outs for cafes and coffee shops including custom interior design and seating configurations. Targeted at independent coffee shop owners and café operators.
• Office Renovation Services
• Multi-Family Residential Amenity Renovation Renovation of apartment complex amenity spaces including clubhouses, fitness centers, lobbies, lounges, and leasing offices. Targeted at multi-family residential property owners and operators.
• Historic Building Adaptive Reuse Preservation and transformation of historic structures into modern commercial spaces while maintaining architectural character. Targeted at property owners, developers, and hospitality operators in historic districts.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Plano-Coudon Construction: Baltimore-based boutique commercial general contractor offering design-build and construction management services across the Mid-Atlantic. Closest direct comparable by city, scale, and service mix to Clipper.
• Harkins Builders: Mid-Atlantic commercial general contractor headquartered in Columbia, MD, with deep experience in multifamily, commercial, and senior living construction. Comparable geographic footprint and project-type mix, though larger in scale.
• Bozzuto Construction Company: Greenbelt, MD-based commercial and residential general contractor with strong Mid-Atlantic presence, particularly in multifamily construction. Comparable project mix including amenity build-outs and tenant improvements.
• Davis Construction: Rockville, MD-based commercial general contractor serving the DC-Metro and Mid-Atlantic regions with expertise in commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and adaptive reuse. Comparable geographic and project-type overlap.
• Southway Builders: Baltimore-area commercial general contractor serving Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic with design-build, tenant improvement, and renovation services. Directly comparable boutique commercial GC positioning.
• L.F. Jennings: Falls Church, VA-based commercial general contractor with strong Mid-Atlantic footprint in retail, hospitality, multifamily, and office construction. Comparable services including design-build and tenant fit-outs.

Broad incumbents

• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: One of the largest U.S. commercial general contractors, headquartered in Baltimore with extensive Mid-Atlantic operations. While much larger and broader, it competes for the same commercial construction RFPs and represents the incumbent alternative for enterprise clients.
• Clark Construction Group: Major Mid-Atlantic-based national general contractor with deep presence in commercial, multifamily, and hospitality construction. Operates at significantly larger scale but competes for similar high-end commercial and renovation work in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/buildclipper

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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