Choate Construction Company

What Choate Construction Company does

Choate Construction Company is a privately held, 100% employee-owned commercial general contractor founded in 1989 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm delivers preconstruction, ground-up construction, interior construction, sustainability services, and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC/BIM) across 17 market sectors including healthcare, industrial, automotive, senior living, mixed-use, corporate, mission critical, and life sciences. Notable technical capabilities include an internal Virtual Construction team, the proprietary OneLife safety program (87% reduction in lost workday incidents and 350,000+ people onboarded to safety standards), and adaptive reuse expertise demonstrated by projects such as The Stitch in Morrisville, NC and the 38th Street School in Savannah. The senior living market sector alone accounts for 11.3 million+ square feet of completed construction.

Revenue is generated through project-by-project general contracting fees earned via competitive bidding, RFP response, and partnership-driven repeat client engagements, with no standardized pricing tiers disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting commercial real estate developers, healthcare systems, financial institutions, automotive clients, and institutional buyers across the Southeast. The company operates seven regional offices (Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh, Savannah, Tampa) and is expanding its Atlanta footprint to 57,000 square feet at Terraces in Perimeter by Q1 2027. Choate has accumulated national credentials including the 2022 AGC Construction Safety Excellence Grand Award, 2024 AGC first-place safety recognition, ENR Best Global Project (Clemson SCE&G Energy Innovation Center), and LEED Gold and Three Green Globes certifications on projects such as FNB Tower. Leadership under President & CEO Matt Brewer has prioritized internal promotions of long-tenured staff, including Chad Hart's elevation to VP of Safety & Health.

Name

Choate Construction Company

Legal name

Choate Construction Company

Website

https://choateco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Choate Construction Company is a 100% employee-owned commercial general contractor founded in 1989, delivering preconstruction, ground-up, and interior construction services across 17 market sectors through seven Southeast US offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Mixed-Use Commercial Construction (IMAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• General contracting services
• Preconstruction planning services
• Building information modeling
• Interior construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: Choate Construction Company operates as a general contractor providing commercial construction services. Revenue is generated through construction project fees for both ground-up and interior construction projects across multiple market sectors including industrial, healthcare, corporate, retail, mixed-use, and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Choate Construction Company is a commercial general contractor providing preconstruction planning, ground-up construction, interior construction (via Choate Interiors), sustainability/LEED services, and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC/BIM) for enterprise and institutional clients. Projects span 17+ market sectors including healthcare, industrial, corporate, senior living, automotive, retail, mixed-use, multi-family, mission critical, life sciences, hospitality, federal, and institutional across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic United States.

Product overview

Choate Construction Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial construction services organized around five core service areas: Preconstruction Services (early-stage planning and feasibility), Construction Services (general contracting and project delivery), Sustainability (green building and LEED certification), Virtual Design & Construction (VDC/BIM technology integration), and Interior Construction (tenant improvements and specialized finishes). The company serves diverse market sectors including healthcare, industrial, corporate, retail, mixed-use, senior living, hospitality, automotive, institutional, and more. Founded in 1989 and 100% employee-owned, Choate operates regionally across the Southeast with offices in Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh, Savannah, and Tampa. Their OneLife safety program represents their safety culture and identity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preconstruction Services Early-stage construction planning including feasibility analysis, budgeting, scheduling, and design coordination to prepare commercial projects for successful execution, delivered to enterprise clients across all market sectors.
• Construction Services Full-service general contracting and construction management for commercial projects across healthcare, industrial, corporate, automotive, retail, mixed-use, senior living, multi-family, mission critical, life sciences, hospitality, federal, and institutional sectors.
• Sustainability Green building practices and sustainable construction methods incorporating LEED certification support, energy efficiency, and environmentally responsible building approaches for commercial projects.
• Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D visualization, clash detection, and advanced construction technology integration for project planning and execution across commercial construction engagements.
• Interior Construction (Choate Interiors) Specialized interior construction and tenant improvement services for commercial spaces including fit-outs, renovations, and specialty finishes, delivered through the Choate Interiors division.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% reduction in lost workday incidents under OneLife safety program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments10 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

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Keith CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2025Choate partnered with The Keith Corporation on the Cape Fear Valley Cancer Center project, delivering the Eagle Award-winning 66,000-SF advanced cancer treatment facility in Harnett County. The partnership combined development expertise with construction excellence to bring critical healthcare services to the community.
• LS3PcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner on Cape Fear Valley Cancer Center project, working with Choate and The Keith Corporation to deliver the advanced medical facility.
• Equator Capital ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on The Stitch adaptive reuse project in Morrisville, NC, transforming an abandoned shopping center into a life sciences and lab facility. The project won multiple awards including ENR Southeast Best Project and ABC EIC Eagle Award.
• GenslercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal architecture and design firm partner on The Stitch adaptive reuse project, collaborating with Choate and Equator Capital Management.
• Crosland SoutheastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner on Commonwealth mixed-use project in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood neighborhood, a 1.1 million-SF development combining shopping, dining, and living spaces.
• Nuveen Real EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment partner on Commonwealth mixed-use development project in Charlotte alongside Crosland Southeast and Choate Construction.
• Dominion Realty PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepeat client and development partner on multiple projects including FNB Tower in Raleigh (420,000-SF mixed-use LEED Gold certified project). Choate and DRP have worked together on five LEED-certified projects.
• Cabretta CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on historic renovation projects including 38th Street School adaptive reuse (27 boutique apartments) and 132 E. Broughton Street (Art Deco boutique hotel conversion).
• LS3P AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner on multiple projects including historic 38th Street School renovation and SCRA Innovation Center.
• Seasons LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner on Wildcat Senior Living project in Summerville, SC, bringing 144,000-SF of independent living, assisted living, and memory care spaces.
• Cape Fear Valley HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner on Cape Fear Valley Cancer Center, bringing the county's first advanced cancer treatment center to the community, reducing patient travel time significantly.
• B&B Savannah, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner partner on Darling Oyster Bar project, expanding the hit Charleston restaurant to Savannah's historic City Market area through adaptive reuse of an 1800s building.
• PNC Financial ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for interior renovation of Southeast regional headquarters in Nashville's Capitol View Radius Building, doubling PNC's footprint in Nashville.
• Stream Realty PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresented Choate's interest in the Atlanta office relocation deal at Terraces in Perimeter, working with JLL on the 57,000-SF lease transaction.
• Lynch Associates ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner on Darling Oyster Bar project in Savannah, collaborating on the historic renovation and adaptive reuse.
• Ward Architecture + PreservationcoreOthersHistoric preservation consultant on 38th Street School project, ensuring proper preservation of original building features.
• Tharpe Engineering GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner on multiple projects including 38th Street School and Darling Oyster Bar historic renovations.
• DP WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for 125,000-SF industrial distribution facility at South Carolina Gateway Logistics Park in Santee, SC, featuring 34 dock doors and rail-served capabilities.
• Glick/Boehm & AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner on Coastal Suds laundromat project at 3878 Ladson Road in Ladson, SC.
• C Baker EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner on Coastal Suds laundromat project.
• Constantine EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner on Coastal Suds laundromat project.
• Knobeloch & Padgett EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner on Coastal Suds laundromat project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brasfield & Gorrie: Brasfield & Gorrie is one of the largest privately held general contractors in the Southeast, headquartered in Birmingham, AL. It is a direct competitor to Choate across commercial, healthcare, industrial, and higher-education construction in overlapping Southeast geographies with comparable scale and similar employee-ownership ethos.
• Holder Construction: Holder Construction is an Atlanta-based commercial general contractor serving corporate, mission critical, data center, and higher-education markets. It directly overlaps with Choate's Atlanta operations and its mission-critical and corporate market sectors, with comparable mid-Atlantic and Southeast reach.
• Robins & Morton: Robins & Morton is a Birmingham-based general contractor with deep healthcare, senior living, and commercial expertise across the Southeast. It directly competes with Choate on healthcare, senior living, and institutional projects and shares a similar size and privately held model.
• New South Construction: New South Construction is an Atlanta-based general contractor specializing in commercial, healthcare, and higher-education projects in the Southeast. It is a direct regional peer with comparable service mix and overlapping Atlanta/Southeast market exposure.
• Batson-Cook Construction: Batson-Cook Construction is an Atlanta-based general contractor focused on commercial, healthcare, senior living, and multifamily projects in the Southeast. It is a direct regional peer with comparable size and market sector overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Balfour Beatty US: Balfour Beatty US is a large national general contractor with significant Southeast operations covering commercial, healthcare, education, and multi-family. It competes with Choate on larger Southeast pursuits while also operating in adjacent markets like transportation and heavy civil nationally.
• JE Dunn Construction: JE Dunn Construction is a top-10 US general contractor with a strong Southeast presence serving corporate, healthcare, higher education, and mission critical markets. It is a broader incumbent that overlaps with Choate in commercial and healthcare while operating across much wider geographies.
• DPR Construction: DPR Construction is a national, employee-owned commercial contractor with leadership in advanced technology/mission critical, healthcare, and life sciences. It is a broader incumbent competing with Choate's mission critical, life sciences, and healthcare growth ambitions, especially for data center and lab work.
• Skanska USA: Skanska USA is a large global general contractor with significant US commercial and infrastructure operations, including active Southeast work. It is a broader incumbent competing with Choate on commercial office, healthcare, and large mixed-use projects across the region.
• Gilbane Building Company: Gilbane Building Company is a large private, family-owned national builder with strong healthcare, higher education, and life sciences expertise and a growing Southeast footprint. It is a broader incumbent that competes with Choate on healthcare, life sciences, and institutional projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/choateconstructionco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/choate-construction-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/choateco

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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