What Level 5 does

Level 5, Inc. is a privately held commercial construction subcontractor founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializing in metal framing, drywall, insulation, fireproofing, fire stopping, lath and plaster, and taping/finishing trades. The company executes interior and structural framing scopes for general contractors across California (Bay Area, Southern California) and Washington State, serving end-clients in commercial office, healthcare and life sciences, hospitality, education, multi-unit residential, retail, sports, and entertainment verticals — with marquee logos including Google, Meta/YouTube, Stanford, UC Davis Medical Center, InterContinental, and the Seattle Kraken. Its operating model is project-based subcontracting secured primarily through repeat GC relationships (over 80% of work from repeat clients), with pricing structured per project scope rather than via published tiers.

The company's technical stack centers on industry-standard construction software — Procore for project management, Plexxis for accounting and estimating, PlanGrid for field productivity, Bluebeam Revu for collaboration, Revit for BIM, On-Screen Take-off for estimating, SketchUp and AutoCAD for modeling, and Microsoft Project for scheduling. BIM-enabled coordinated isometric details and pre-construction clash detection are positioned as workflow differentiators, supported by a 2025 partnership with Lumber for digitized time tracking and ERP-integrated job costing. The company reports 300+ tradespeople with 100+ years of combined experience, led by CEO Brandon Tirri and President Roger Stanley.

Level 5 monetizes exclusively through one-time construction subcontracting engagements with no disclosed standard pricing, recurring software revenue, or licensing model. Geographic concentration in two high-cost West Coast metros (San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle) ties revenue dynamics to regional commercial construction cycles and the GC partner ecosystem, while a 2018 Walls & Ceilings Top 50 Contractor designation and 2024 EMR of .65 underpin credibility with risk-averse general contractors.

Name

Level 5

Legal name

Level 5, Inc.

Website

https://level5inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Level 5 is a privately held West Coast commercial construction subcontractor that provides metal framing, drywall, insulation, fireproofing, fire stopping, lath and plaster services to general contractors across California and Washington, serving tech, healthcare, hospitality, and institutional end-clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Subcontracting

NAICS

Specialty Trade Contractors (238), Other Building Finishing Contractors (23839)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Drywall, Partitions & Suspended Ceilings (IMAFANAG)

Keywords

• Metal framing services
• Drywall installation
• Commercial insulation
• Fireproofing services
• Lath and plaster

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Subcontracting Services: Level 5 generates revenue through project-based contracts as a subcontractor for general contractors. Revenue comes from providing metal framing, drywall, insulation, fireproofing, fire stopping, lath & plaster, and taping/finishing services on commercial construction projects. The company has achieved 250% revenue growth since 2015.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Level 5 is a commercial construction subcontractor providing metal framing, drywall, taping/finishing, insulation, fireproofing, fire stopping, and lath & plaster services. The company serves as a specialty trade contractor to general contractors on commercial projects including offices, healthcare facilities, hotels, retail spaces, educational buildings, and multi-unit residential developments across California and Washington.

Product overview

Level 5 is a construction subcontractor company providing a unified suite of trade services for commercial and residential projects. The company operates as a single-service offering portfolio organized around core construction trades: Metal Framing, Drywall, Taping/Finishing, Insulation, Fireproofing, Fire Stopping, and Lath & Plaster. These services are delivered across market sectors including commercial office, education, entertainment/hotels/hospitality, healthcare/life sciences, multi-unit residential, restaurants, and retail, with operations in California (San Jose, Santa Clara, Venice) and Washington (Seattle, Auburn).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Framing Structural metal framing services for commercial and residential construction projects, covering design-build systems, structural load-bearing systems, and exterior framing.
• Drywall Drywall installation services for interior walls and ceilings in commercial and residential buildings.
• Taping / Finishing Taping and finishing services for drywall seams and corners to create smooth, paint-ready surfaces.
• Insulation Installation of insulation materials for thermal and acoustic control in buildings.
• Fireproofing Fireproofing services to enhance fire resistance of structural elements in buildings.
• Fire Stopping Fire stopping services to prevent the spread of fire through gaps and penetrations in walls and floors.
• Lath & Plaster Lath and plaster application for exterior and interior wall finishes in traditional construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250% revenue growth since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LumbercoreTechnology or Integration · 17 February 2025Level 5 Drywall Inc. (a related entity) partnered with Lumber HR tech software to replace manual paper time tracking. The digital solution reduced payroll processing time from two days to 20 minutes, achieved 15% labor cost savings, and strengthened compliance with California labor laws. Level 5 is working with Lumber to develop integration with ERP systems for advanced job costing to allocate labor costs by task.
• ProcorecoreTechnology or IntegrationLevel 5 uses Procore as their primary cloud-based construction management software for document management, RFIs, submittals, contract and change management, scheduling, bid management, daily logs, photo archiving and BIM models for MEP coordination.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Anning-Johnson Company: Multi-regional specialty contractor delivering drywall, metal framing, plaster, insulation, and fireproofing services for commercial and institutional construction. Highly comparable service mix and customer base (commercial offices, healthcare, education) to Level 5.
• KHS&S Contractors: National specialty trade contractor specializing in drywall, metal stud framing, fireproofing, insulation, and exterior framing systems for commercial and healthcare projects. Direct overlap in core services and end markets served.
• Performance Contracting Group (PCG): Large specialty contractor providing insulation, drywall, metal framing, and fireproofing services across commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects. Closely aligned in service portfolio and project type.
• Southwest Specialty Contractors: Specialty contractor delivering drywall, framing, plaster, and finishing services on commercial and multi-family projects. Comparable trade mix and project delivery model to Level 5.
• National Construction Enterprises: Specialty trade contractor focused on drywall, metal stud framing, and acoustical ceilings for commercial and healthcare construction. Comparable service profile and customer overlap.

Regional players

• Pacific Coast Drywall: West Coast drywall and metal framing subcontractor serving Northern and Southern California commercial construction. Direct regional overlap with Level 5's core market.

Broad incumbents

• W. E. O'Neil Construction: Established general contractor with self-perform drywall and interior finishing capabilities. Larger and broader scope than Level 5 but competes for the same GC-of-record and subcontractor relationships in commercial construction.
• Swinerton: Large national general contractor with self-perform interior trades and a deep Bay Area/West Coast presence. Acts as both potential customer (GC relationship) and competitor for trade work.

Others

• Build Group: Bay Area general contractor that is a stated customer of Level 5 (per Level 5's Lever careers URL). Important GC partner that issues subcontracts and directly shapes Level 5's project pipeline.
• Truebeck Construction: West Coast general contractor specializing in commercial office, healthcare, and life sciences construction. Named as one of Level 5's GC partners and a direct shaper of subcontracted project flow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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