What Greenspace Construction Services does

Greenspace Construction Services (GCS) is a Cleveland, Ohio-based construction firm founded by Tu Scaparotti that delivers institutional and commercial building projects through three core delivery methods: Construction Management (both At-Risk and Agency models), Design-Build, and General Contracting. The firm is woman-owned and minority-owned (MBE/FBE) and operates with a bench of 40+ experienced construction professionals whose collective track record spans four decades and $2.8B+ in delivered institutional and commercial facilities. Its underlying technology stack centers on Construction Management at Risk and Agency frameworks, sophisticated project management systems, and LEED-certified building expertise rather than any proprietary software platform.

GCS generates revenue primarily through professional services fees (Construction Management) and lump-sum or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts (Design-Build and General Contracting), with pricing determined project-by-project via competitive bidding, RFP responses, and pre-qualification processes. Its primary customer segment is Ohio K-12 school districts served through the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OFCC) program, with secondary federal exposure via the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Veterans Affairs, and municipal work (e.g., City of Lyndhurst). Revenue is acquired through an enterprise field sales motion combined with participation in three joint ventures — Green-VEG Construction Services JV (with Veterans Electrical Group for VA work), the ICON Team, and the AGS Team — that allow GCS to bid on larger public projects than its standalone size would otherwise permit. Pre-qualified subcontractor networks across concrete, masonry, steel, HVAC, electrical, and specialty trades provide execution capacity, while subcontractor pre-qualification web forms on gcsteam.com serve as the primary inbound channel for bid pipeline development.

Name

Greenspace Construction Services

Legal name

Greenspace Construction Services, LLC

Website

https://gcsteam.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greenspace Construction Services is a Cleveland, Ohio woman-owned MBE/FBE construction firm providing Construction Management, Design-Build, and General Contracting services, primarily to Ohio K-12 school districts and select federal agencies through joint venture partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Management Services: GCS provides Construction Management at Risk and Construction Management as Agent services for institutional and commercial projects, typically involving Ohio School Facilities Commission projects and government facilities. Revenue is generated through project fees based on construction costs plus management overhead.
2. Design-Build Services: Turn-key project development approach with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for design and construction. GCS manages the entire process from concept to completion, coordinating architects and engineers, with revenue derived from design fees and construction costs.
3. General Contracting Services: Hands-on construction services delivered by project managers and field supervisory staff with decades of experience. Revenue is generated through lump-sum or GMP contracts for commercial, institutional, and municipal projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Greenspace Construction Services is a Cleveland, Ohio-based building firm that delivers institutional and commercial construction projects through Construction Management (At-Risk and Agency), Design-Build, and General Contracting. The firm supplements these core delivery methods with LEED green-building certification, preconstruction estimating, scheduling, value engineering, constructability reviews, interior renovation/build-out, and claims and damage review services, primarily for K-12 school districts, federal agencies, and municipal clients in Ohio.

Product overview

Greenspace Construction Services (GCS) is a construction firm offering a unified suite of project delivery services centered on Construction Management (both At-Risk and Agency models), Design-Build, and General Contracting. These core services are supplemented by specialized offerings including LEED Services, Preconstruction Estimating & Budgeting, Scheduling, Value Engineering, Constructability Reviews, Interior Renovation/Build-Out, Claims Evaluation & Management, Damage Review & Forensic Evaluation, and Development services. The company focuses on institutional and commercial construction projects in Ohio, with particular expertise in educational facilities (PK-12 schools) and government buildings. GCS has delivered over $2.8 billion in projects and operates through collaborative team partnerships including joint ventures like Green-VEG Construction Services and ICON and AGS teams for various projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Management Construction Management services delivered under both At-Risk and Agency models, applying sophisticated management systems and hands-on construction expertise to control quality, cost, schedule, and information for institutional and commercial projects (e.g., CMSD John Marshall HS).
• Design-Build Turn-key Design-Build project delivery where GCS works with architects and engineers to manage projects from concept to completion, typically under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for institutional, commercial, and federal clients (e.g., U.S. Coast Guard 9th District Headquarters, LEED Gold certified).
• General Contracting General Contracting services delivered by seasoned project managers and field supervisory staff, providing direct management of construction projects and leveraging local subcontractor relationships to deliver commercial, institutional, and municipal projects on time and within budget (e.g., Western Reserve Historical Society engagement).
• LEED Services Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) consulting and certification services supporting sustainable site development, water efficiency, energy optimization, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality on GCS-managed projects (delivered LEED Gold on U.S. Coast Guard 9th District and LEED Silver on various school projects).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $2.8 billion of institutional and commercial construction projects delivered successfully
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Veterans Electrical Group, LLC (VEG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership under Green-VEG Construction Services Joint Venture. GCS collaborates with Veterans Electrical Group, LLC for Department of Veterans Affairs projects including Louis Stokes VAMC EHRM ($24.4M), Research K-Wing ($12.3M), and PACT Realignment ($10.3M) projects.
• ICON TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICON team partnership for Ohio School Facilities Commission projects including Westlake PK-4 ($34M), Riverside Local Schools ($31M), Revere schools ($40.3M + $20.4M), North Ridgeville ($54M), CMSD Garrett Morgan ($34M), CMSD Waverly ($17M), CMSD OH Perry ($15M), CMSD John Marshall ($41M), CMSD CIS projects ($22M + $6.3M), Amherst ($23M), and Berkshire PK-12 ($45M).
• AGS TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGS team partnership for projects including Willoughby-Eastlake South High School ($47M), North High School ($40M), Longfellow Elementary ($16M), and multiple Elyria City Schools projects (Northwood $28.3M, Hamilton $15.9M, Eastern Heights $31.7M, Ely $16.5M).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: National CM and GC firm with deep higher-education, healthcare, and public-sector work. Comparable in service delivery but substantially larger scale and broader geographic reach than GCS.
• Walsh Construction: Chicago-based national contractor with institutional, healthcare, education, and federal portfolios. Overlaps GCS on CM/GC services and target verticals, particularly across the Midwest market.
• Skanska USA: Major national/international construction firm with a large U.S. healthcare, education, and civil portfolio. Overlaps with GCS on institutional CM/GC services but operates at much larger scale and broader geography.
• Turner Construction Company: Largest U.S. construction manager with significant K-12, higher-ed, healthcare, and government work nationwide. Overlaps GCS on service model and target segments but at substantially greater scale.

Direct peers

• Gilbane Building Company: Major U.S. construction management firm with deep K-12, higher-education, healthcare, and federal portfolios. Directly comparable in service mix (CM at Risk, Design-Build, GC) and target segments, though operating at much larger scale.
• Donley's Inc. Cleveland-based construction management and general contracting firm with a long Ohio institutional track record. Direct local-market competitor to GCS for school, healthcare, and public-sector work.
• Welty Building Company: Akron, Ohio-based construction manager and general contractor with K-12, healthcare, higher-ed, and senior-living work. Same regional Ohio market, same institutional client base, similar service lines.
• The Boldt Company: Wisconsin-based CM firm strong in healthcare, education, and industrial projects. Comparable mid-size profile, integrated CM/Design-Build delivery, and similar institutional/government client mix.
• Marous Brothers Construction: Willoughby-based Ohio general contractor and CM with residential, commercial, and institutional work. Comparable Ohio footprint and overlapping institutional client base, with broader private-sector exposure.
• Barton Malow Company: Mid-size CM firm headquartered in Michigan with strong K-12, higher-ed, healthcare, and sports-venue practices. Closely comparable in size, delivery methods, and institutional/government client focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gcsohio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenspace-construction-services-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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