Shimizu North America

What Shimizu North America does

Shimizu North America LLC is a Georgia-domiciled, wholly-owned US subsidiary of Shimizu Corporation (TSE: 1803), Japan's oldest continuously operating general contractor with origins in 1804. Established in 2012 and headquartered at 2100 Riveredge Parkway in Atlanta, the company provides construction management, design-build, pre-construction, owner's representative services, and general contracting for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients in the United States, with additional regional offices in New York and Charlotte and a Mexico branch in Querétaro. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeted at large corporations, government agencies, and institutions, with deals pursued via direct project acquisition and joint ventures with local real estate partners; under the SRD Investment Strategy the group has accumulated a portfolio of value-add office, multifamily, and logistics assets concentrated along the US East Coast.

The business operates across two intertwined engines: fee-based construction services through Shimizu North America LLC and Shimizu America, Inc., and a real estate investment platform executed by Shimizu Realty Development (U.S.A.), Inc. (SRD). Notable SRD transactions include the Albano Building in Manhattan (~US$152M, 2019), The Shaw in Washington D.C. (~US$53M, 2020), 535-545 Boylston Street in Boston (~¥17B / ~US$150M, 2022), and an apartment acquisition in Philadelphia (2022), with SRD typically retaining approximately 97% stakes in these joint ventures alongside partners such as Capital Security Advisors and CSA Real Estate Advisors. At the parent level, the Institute of Technology operates six specialized research centers and thirteen advanced testing facilities (including earthquake engineering, wind tunnel, acoustic, geotechnical centrifuge, clean room, and fire testing laboratories) that the US subsidiary can draw on for technical differentiation in complex, seismically sensitive, or environmentally demanding projects. Shimizu North America does not publish pricing, and revenue is generated from one-time project-based contracts rather than recurring fees.

Strategic direction is being shaped by three concurrent vectors: (i) an inorganic expansion of US capacity via the June 2025 acquisition of Cross Management Corporation; (ii) a deliberate tilt from office acquisitions into US multifamily ground-up development, exemplified by the ¥40 billion NOVEL Arlington joint venture with Mitsubishi Estate announced in January 2026 for a 530-unit Virginia project; and (iii) a continued lean on Japanese-parent-driven cross-border client relationships (Alibaba, Japanese manufacturers, African government health and road infrastructure). Revenue figures are not disclosed, headcount sits in the 51-100 range, and the company's competitive position rests primarily on parental brand equity, global reach, and JV partnership economics rather than on standalone technology differentiation.

Name

Shimizu North America

Legal name

Shimizu North America LLC

Website

https://shimz-global.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shimizu North America LLC is a wholly-owned US subsidiary of Japan's Shimizu Corporation offering construction management, design-build, and real estate investment services for enterprise, government, and institutional clients across the United States and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330), Specialized Design Services (5414)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ), Multifamily (Apartment) Property Management (BPAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Construction management services
• Design-build contracting
• Commercial building construction
• Civil engineering projects
• Real estate development

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: General construction services including building construction and civil engineering projects for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients
2. Real Estate Development: Investment and development of commercial and residential properties in North America, including acquisition, development, and property management
3. Overseas Construction: Construction services for Japanese companies operating internationally, particularly in Asia and Africa

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Shimizu North America provides construction management, design-build, pre-construction, owner's representative, and general contracting services for commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects across the United States and Mexico. The firm also invests in and develops real estate assets (offices, multifamily residential, logistics) primarily on the U.S. East Coast through its wholly-owned subsidiary Shimizu Realty Development (U.S.A.), Inc. (SRD). Services span building construction, civil engineering, engineering consulting, and green energy development, delivered as project-based B2B engagements.

Product overview

Shimizu North America operates as part of Shimizu Corporation's global network, providing comprehensive construction and real estate services. The company offers building construction, civil engineering, real estate development, engineering, green energy development, and emerging frontier business services. Key subsidiaries include Shimizu North America LLC (construction operations), Shimizu America, Inc. (regional oversight), and Shimizu Realty Development (U.S.A.), Inc. (SRD), which specializes in real estate investment and property management in U.S. markets including office buildings, multi-family residential, and logistics facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SRD Investment Strategy: Shimizu Realty Development's investment strategy focusing on East coast major cities, multifamily ground-up developments through limited partnership contributions

Products and services

• Building Construction General building construction services for commercial, residential, and industrial structures delivered to enterprise, institutional, and government clients across the United States and Mexico.
• Civil Engineering Infrastructure construction including roads, bridges, ports, and public works projects delivered to government agencies and enterprise clients.
• Real Estate Development (SRD) Value-add real estate investment and development services focused on offices, multifamily residences, and logistics facilities in major U.S. East Coast cities, typically executed through joint ventures where SRD holds approximately 97% equity.
• Engineering Services Technical engineering services including design, consulting, and project management for complex construction projects.
• Green Energy Development Renewable energy projects and sustainable development initiatives, leveraging Shimizu Corporation's environmental and energy engineering R&D.
• Construction Management Construction management services overseeing planning, scheduling, cost control, and delivery of building and infrastructure projects for owners.
• Design-Build Services Single-source design and construction delivery combining engineering design with build execution for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients.
• Pre-Construction Services Early-stage project services including feasibility analysis, estimating, scheduling, constructibility review, and value engineering.
• Owner's Representative Services Owner-side representation to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality on behalf of clients throughout project delivery.
• General Contracting Full general contracting services assuming responsibility for construction execution, subcontractor management, and project delivery.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026Joint development of NOVEL Arlington, a 530-unit multi-family residential project in Arlington, Virginia. Total investment approximately ¥40 billion. Through respective US subsidiaries MENY and SRD.
• PT Agung Podomoro Land Tbk (APL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2025Strategic partnership for townhouse development project in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Shimizu participates through joint venture with PT Pesona Mitra Kembar Mas (PMKM) and PT Shimizu Investment Indonesia (SII), providing 384 townhouse units for middle-income class. SII holds 80% stake in the joint venture.
• CSA Real Estate Advisors, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2022Joint acquisition of apartment building for lease in Philadelphia. SRD owns 97.5% stake in the joint venture.
• Capital Security AdvisorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2022Joint acquisition of two office buildings at 535 and 545 Boylston Street in Boston. SRD holds approximately 97% stake in joint venture SCB Boylston PO, LLC.
• Brickman AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2022Joint acquisition of office buildings in Boston with Capital Security Advisors and Shimizu.
• Capital Security AdvisorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2019Joint venture with Capital Security Advisors for acquisition of The Shaw, a 69-unit apartment in Washington D.C.
• Toshin Development Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Joint acquisition of INDOCHINA PLAZA HANOI commercial and office building complex in Hanoi, Vietnam. Equity interest: 60% Toshin Development, 40% Shimizu Investment (Asia).
• Fujita Kanko Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2017Leasing agreement for serviced apartments in Cikarang, Indonesia. Fujita Kanko's Indonesian subsidiary handles operation of the 214-unit serviced apartment building developed by Shimizu.
• Afro-Asia Shipping Co. (Pte) Ltd. (AAS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2017Joint venture Robinson Development Company for office building development at 63 Robinson Road, Singapore. Total project cost 26 billion yen. AAS provided land lease rights as in-kind contribution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Obayashi Corporation: Japanese general contractor with US operations and global project delivery, comparable to Shimizu in offering building construction, civil engineering, and real estate development services. Similar size tier and international footprint.
• Skanska USA: US arm of Skanska AB, a Swedish-based construction and real estate development firm. Comparable as international construction company with US building construction and commercial real estate development operations.
• Taisei Corporation: Major Japanese construction and real estate development firm with international operations including US projects. Comparable in scale, business mix, and historical presence in North American construction.
• Takenaka Corporation: Japanese general contractor with US offices providing building construction and engineering services. Similar Japanese-rooted construction firm operating in North America with comparable service offerings.
• Kajima USA: US subsidiary of Kajima Corporation, another major Japanese general contractor with comparable building construction, civil engineering, and real estate development operations in North America. Direct peer given similar Japanese-parent structure and US construction services focus.

Broad incumbents

• Clark Construction Group: Major US general contractor with significant East Coast presence in commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction. Comparable in building construction services and East Coast geographic focus.
• Bechtel Corporation: Large US-based engineering, construction, and project management firm with global operations. Comparable in infrastructure and large-scale project delivery capabilities and international footprint.
• AECOM: Global engineering and construction services firm with significant US presence in building construction, civil engineering, and consulting. Overlaps with Shimizu's engineering and project management offerings.
• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest US-based general contractors, offering building construction, construction management, and design-build services. Broad incumbent competing in similar commercial, institutional, and multifamily construction segments.

Regional players

• Mitsubishi Estate: One of Japan's largest real estate developers and a current JV partner with Shimizu on the NOVEL Arlington project. Operates primarily in Japan and Asia but increasingly active in US residential development, making it a comparable real estate developer and partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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