Cadence McShane Construction Company

What Cadence McShane Construction Company does

Cadence McShane Construction Company is a Texas-headquartered general contractor founded in 1985, operating as part of The McShane Companies alongside sister company McShane Construction. The firm delivers preconstruction, construction management at risk, design-build, design-assist, general construction, and development services across six market sectors — K-12 Education, Higher Education, Commercial, Industrial, Multifamily, and Senior Living — with K-12 and Multifamily designated as primary verticals. As of 2025, the company relocated its corporate headquarters to Plano, Texas, and operates four regional offices covering North Texas (Plano/Dallas), the Gulf Coast (Houston, established 1992), and Central Texas (Austin since 1986, San Antonio since 2015), serving school districts, developers, and commercial property owners statewide.

The business model is direct, project-based, and sales-led. Revenue is earned through competitive bidding, negotiated contracts, or guaranteed maximum price arrangements tied to individual construction engagements, typically structured as multi-year contracts. Cadence McShane pursues clients through executive-level business development and regional VP-led market expansion rather than via resellers or channel partners. Pricing is custom-quoted based on project scope, with no standardized pricing published. Customer segments span public-sector education (Dallas ISD, Dallas College, Lone Star College System), private developers (Broadway Street Development, McNair Interests, CRG Real Estate Solutions), and industrial/commercial owners across Texas.

Technically, the firm operates as a professional services contractor rather than a software or product company. Operational differentiators include LEED Accredited Professionals supporting sustainable construction (geothermal HVAC, solar hot water, low VOC, recycled materials), an award-winning safety program recognized with the ABC National Safety Excellence Award (2021) and consistent AGC recognition, and a formal trade partner pre-qualification process using Lockton Companies and the COMPASS platform for Subcontractor Default Insurance compliance. The firm holds ENR Texas & Louisiana #1 Multi-Unit Residential Contractor ranking for 2024 and Top-10 national rankings across Multifamily and Education sectors, with cumulative execution including over $1.4 billion in K-12 projects in the past five years, 5,000+ senior living units, and 250+ industrial assignments covering 70+ million square feet.

Name

Cadence McShane Construction Company

Legal name

Cadence McShane Construction Company

Website

https://cadencemcshane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Texas-based general contractor (founded 1985) delivering construction management, design-build, and preconstruction services across K-12, higher education, multifamily, senior living, commercial, and industrial sectors from four regional offices in Plano, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

Keywords

• Construction management services
• Design-build construction
• General contracting
• Commercial construction
• Multifamily construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Addison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Management Services: Provides construction management services offering preconstruction, construction management at risk, design-build, design-assist, and general construction services. Revenue is project-based, earned through construction contracts with guaranteed price arrangements.
2. Design-Build Services: Single source responsibility for both design and construction, providing early project cost guarantee and shorter overall project schedules
3. Development Services: Comprehensive development services including feasibility, design assistance, construction and fulfillment services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cadence McShane Construction Company is a Texas-based general contractor offering construction management, design-build, design-assist, preconstruction, general construction, and development services across K-12 Education, Higher Education, Commercial, Industrial, Multifamily, and Senior Living market sectors. The firm delivers projects under guaranteed maximum price arrangements and single-source design-build contracts, supported by LEED-accredited sustainable construction practices and an award-winning safety program. It operates from four Texas regional offices and is part of The McShane Companies.

Product overview

Cadence McShane Construction Company is a general contractor offering a unified suite of construction services rather than a modular software platform. The company's core offerings span the entire project lifecycle from preconstruction planning through development services and final construction delivery. Service delivery methods include Preconstruction, Construction Management at Risk, Design-Build, Design-Assist, and General Construction. The company specializes in five primary market sectors: K-12 Education, Higher Education, Commercial (office, retail/mixed-use, hospitality), Industrial (distribution, manufacturing, food & beverage), Multifamily (market rate and affordable housing), and Senior Living. Supporting services include sustainability/green building practices leveraging LEED Accredited Professionals and a comprehensive safety program with award-winning outcomes. The company operates from regional offices in Dallas (headquarters), Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preconstruction Services
• Construction Management at Risk
• Design-Build
• Design-Assist
• General Construction
• Development Services
• Sustainability Services
• Safety Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed over $1.4 billion in K-12 projects in past five years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Morales ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Joint venture partner with Cadence McShane on the Trinidad 'Trini' Garza Early College High School project for Dallas College. The partnership combines Cadence McShane's construction expertise with Morales Construction's local market knowledge.
• Lockton CompaniesminorOthersEnlisted for assessing financial health and qualifications of trade partners. Part of the trade partner pre-qualification process to support Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) requirements.
• COMPASSminorOthersTechnology platform used for trade partner questionnaire and pre-qualification process. Manages credit and safety record risk ratings for trade partner selection.
• BRW ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign architect for Trinidad 'Trini' Garza Early College High School project. Provided architectural services for the 45,000 square foot early college center.
• HuckabeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect of record for Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy project. Provided architectural design for the 143,000 square foot replacement school.
• Lamar Johnson CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign architect for Broadway Chapter Apartments project. Designed the 320,000 square foot multifamily complex in Fort Worth.
• CRG Real Estate SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClient/developer for Broadway Chapter Apartments project. Commissioned the construction of the 320,000 sq ft multifamily community in Fort Worth's Near Southside district.
• McShane ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within The McShane Companies. Together recognized as one of the largest general contractors in the United States with Top-10 national rankings across Multifamily and Education sectors.
• ACE Mentor Program HoustonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable beneficiary of CMC Pickleball Classic event. Net proceeds from the tournament support the ACE Mentor Program Houston, which provides mentorship in architecture, construction, and engineering careers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McCarthy Building Companies: National employee-owned general contractor with deep portfolios in K-12/higher education, multifamily, and senior living — directly overlapping Cadence McShane's core verticals and design-build delivery model.
• Flintco: Oklahoma/Texas-headquartered general contractor with comparable size, scope, and vertical mix across education, commercial, healthcare, and multifamily — a close regional competitor to Cadence McShane in Texas.
• Hensel Phelps: National employee-owned GC with strong education, multifamily, and senior living practices; competes head-to-head with Cadence McShane on design-build pursuits in Texas and across the Sunbelt.
• Hunt Companies: Developer and general contractor with significant multifamily and affordable housing exposure; competes with Cadence McShane on multifamily/affordable housing projects in Texas and nationally.
• Hoar Construction: Mid-size regional general contractor with comparable multifamily, senior living, and education focus; similar size, family-influenced culture, and design-build delivery model to Cadence McShane.

Broad incumbents

• Balfour Beatty Construction: Large national general contractor with multifamily, education, and commercial capabilities; broader portfolio than Cadence McShane but increasingly active in Texas Sunbelt markets.
• Turner Construction Company: Largest U.S. general contractor by revenue with broad education, commercial, and multifamily practices; competes with Cadence McShane on larger Texas pursuits as a national incumbent.

Others

• Gilbane Building Company: Large private national GC with strong education and multifamily practices; broader geographic reach than Cadence McShane and a competitor on Texas design-build pursuits.

Regional players

• Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors: Texas-based general contractor with comparable multifamily, industrial, and commercial practices; competes locally with Cadence McShane in North Texas and state-wide.
• Andres Construction Services: Texas-focused general contractor with multifamily, education, and mixed-use experience; a direct regional peer competing with Cadence McShane for Texas project wins.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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