TRICO Companies

What TRICO Companies does

TRICO Companies, LLC is a privately held commercial general contractor founded in 1979, headquartered in Burlington, Washington (Skagit County) with a regional office in Everett (Snohomish County) and active contractor licensure across eight U.S. states. The firm delivers design-build, design-assist, design-bid-build, and negotiated construction services through five core offerings: Design-Build Construction, Feasibility & Pre-Construction, Civil & Site Development, Repairs/Renovations/Tenant Improvements/Maintenance, and BIM/VDC & Drone Services. These capabilities are applied across six sector specializations: Food Processing & Cold Storage, Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial, Commercial/Medical/Professional Office, Auto Dealerships, and Civic/Community/Recreational construction, with a publicly disclosed cumulative track record of over $400 million in public works civil projects.

Underlying technology centers on Building Information Modeling, Virtual Design and Construction, and aerial drone surveying integrated into project delivery workflows, alongside self-perform civil crews handling excavation, grading, and underground utilities. The firm maintains active ISNetworld certification for safety, insurance, and regulatory prequalification and has received multiple regional industry awards (2024 AGC Grand Award, 2024 WSDOT Project of the Year, 2025 AGC Build WA Award, 2022 AIA Citation).

Revenue is generated on a project basis through competitive bidding, design-build partnerships, RFP processes, and negotiated contracts across commercial, healthcare, education, government, food processing, manufacturing, automotive, and civic clients. Customer acquisition runs through direct enterprise field sales supported by website, phone inquiries, community involvement, and industry events, with named enterprise clients including PeaceHealth, Skagit Valley College, Calbee North America, Crane Aerospace & Electronics, and Port of Skagit. Leadership includes CEO Nate Wolfe, with operational depth spanning Principals, Project Managers, Superintendents, Senior Estimators, and a documented CITC carpenter apprenticeship pipeline that feeds the skilled-trades workforce.

Name

TRICO Companies

Legal name

TRICO Companies, LLC

Website

https://tricocompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TRICO Companies is a 1979-founded commercial general contractor delivering design-build, civil, BIM/VDC/drone, and tenant improvement services across food processing, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, civic, and commercial sectors in the Pacific Northwest and seven additional U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial General Contracting

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Commercial general contracting
• Design-build construction
• Industrial construction services
• Civil site development
• BIM and VDC services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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: TRICO generates revenue through providing commercial general contracting services across multiple delivery methods including design-build, design-assist, design-bid-build, and negotiated work. Revenue is project-based, earned through construction fees on completed projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TRICO Companies is a commercial general contractor that provides design-build construction, civil and site development, repairs/renovations/tenant improvements/maintenance, and feasibility/pre-construction services to commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. The firm supports its builds with in-house BIM, VDC, and drone technology services, and self-performs concrete, carpentry, and steel erection trades on projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Product overview

TRICO Companies is a full-service commercial general contractor founded in 1979, offering a unified portfolio of construction services organized around five core offerings: Design-Build Construction (integrated planning, design, and construction delivery), BIM/VDC & Drone Services (modeling, virtual design, and aerial surveying), Civil & Site Development (infrastructure, roads, utilities, and earthwork), Repairs/Renovations/TIs & Maintenance (quick-turn commercial service work), and Feasibility & Pre-Construction Services (planning and assessment). These core services are applied across six sector specializations: Food Processing & Cold Storage, Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial, Commercial/Medical/Professional Office, Auto Dealerships, and Civic/Community/Recreational. The company delivers projects ranging from multi-acre civil works and large-scale food processing plants to tenant improvement renovations and clean room construction, operating across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, California, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arizona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design-Build Construction
• BIM, VDC & Drone Services Technology-enabled construction support services including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and drone-based site documentation/surveying. Used by TRICO project teams and provided as part of pre-construction and project execution on commercial builds.
• Civil & Site Development Civil construction and site development services supporting commercial and industrial building projects, including site preparation, earthwork, and supporting infrastructure for new builds.
• Repairs, Renovations, TIs & Maintenance Repair, renovation, tenant improvement (TI), and ongoing maintenance services for existing commercial facilities. Targeted at owners of operating commercial/industrial properties who need upgrades, remodels, or recurring maintenance work.
• Feasibility & Pre-Construction Services Early-stage feasibility analysis, budgeting, scheduling, and pre-construction planning for prospective building projects, helping owners evaluate site and project viability before committing to a full design-build engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $400 million in public works projects successfully delivered
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers25 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Skagit Valley CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRICO partners with Skagit Valley College on multiple projects including the Blackburn Pickleball Pavilion (design-build partnership with HKP Architects and SVC Foundation) and various renovation projects. The partnership supports student use, community programs, and workforce development.
• HKP ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign-build partnership for the Blackburn Pickleball Pavilion project, collaborating on architectural design and construction delivery.
• SVC FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-way partnership with HKP Architects and SVC Foundation for the Blackburn Pickleball Pavilion, combining donor funding with institutional and construction expertise.
• UPWARD ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign-assist partnership for Westland Distillery project, collaborating on iconic concrete rackhouse buildings for whiskey barrel storage and aging.
• Jacobson EngineeringsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner for stormwater UIC well design on Westland Distillery project, managing underground injection control systems.
• Associated Earth SciencessupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner for stormwater management design on Westland Distillery project, working on UIC wells to protect Skagit Valley topsoils.
• Associated General Contractors (AGC) of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership and participation in AGC of America, with TRICO team involvement in AGC tournaments, Women in Construction events, and industry training programs.
• ISNetworldcoreOthersActive ISNetworld certification demonstrating TRICO's commitment to safety, insurance, and regulatory compliance through third-party review and verification.
• Construction Industry Training Council (CITC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting apprenticeship and workforce development through the CITC Carpenter Apprentice Program. TRICO employees graduate from this program, strengthening the skilled trades workforce.
• Food NorthwestsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership supporting food processing sector expertise and connections.
• Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Leadership Skagit program, empowering participants to grow as leaders while building deeper understanding of Skagit County.
• Port of SkagitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple project partnerships including SWIFT Center tenant improvements, Fruitdale Road improvements, and Lot 72 apron improvements at Port of Skagit.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lease Crutcher Lewis: Seattle-based commercial general contractor of comparable size and regional footprint, serving healthcare, education, civic, and commercial office across the Pacific Northwest with a similar design-build and BIM emphasis.
• Howard S. Wright (a Balfour Beatty company): Pacific Northwest-rooted commercial GC delivering complex healthcare, higher education, civic, and advanced industrial projects; closest comparable in sector mix and regional anchor.
• Absher Construction Company: PNW-headquartered commercial GC of similar mid-market scale with self-perform capabilities and a comparable multi-sector portfolio spanning senior living, education, hospitality, and civic construction.
• BNBuilders: Seattle-based commercial GC specializing in healthcare, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and tenant improvements; directly comparable in sector mix (food/processing adjacency, healthcare TIs) and PNW focus.
• Hoffman Construction Company: Pacific Northwest-rooted commercial and industrial GC operating in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and civic sectors across multiple western states; comparable in geographic reach and public works exposure.
• Andersen Construction: Oregon/Washington-based commercial GC delivering healthcare, higher education, civic, and industrial projects; comparable in self-perform capabilities, regional depth, and mid-market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Swinerton: National commercial builder with deep Pacific Northwest roots offering design-build, tenant improvements, and civil work across healthcare, advanced technology, and civic verticals; a larger-scale incumbent in TRICO's core segments.
• Clark Construction Group: Large national commercial GC with significant presence in healthcare, education, and civic construction; competes with TRICO on larger institutional and regional design-build pursuits.
• Turner Construction Company: Largest US commercial GC delivering healthcare, education, civic, and industrial projects nationwide; competes for the same regional design-build and public works opportunities as TRICO.
• DPR Construction: National commercial GC with strong advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and life sciences practices; competes with TRICO for food processing/advanced manufacturing design-build work and offers integrated BIM/VDC at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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