Nan, Inc. is Hawaii's largest locally owned general contractor, delivering preconstruction, design-build, general contracting, and construction management services for federal, state, and private clients across Hawaii and the Pacific.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersHonolulu, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What does
Nan, Inc. is a Hawaii-based general contractor founded in 1990 by Mr. Nan Chul Shin, headquartered at 636 Laumaka Street, Honolulu, and self-described as Hawaii's largest locally owned and operated general contractor with 1,001-5,000 employees. The company delivers four core services — general contracting, design-build, construction management, and preconstruction — across project categories spanning administrative, civil, educational, historical, hospitality, military housing, industrial, medical/laboratory, and transportation construction for clients throughout Hawaii, Guam, Kwajalein Atoll, and the Marshall Islands.
Nan's revenue is generated almost entirely through project-based construction contracts awarded via competitive bidding on federal, state, and county procurements, supplemented by direct private-client awards (e.g., Outrigger, Marriott). The company holds contract-holder positions on multiple high-capacity federal vehicles, including NAVFAC Pacific's $15B-capacity Guam Design-Build MACC, the $15B Indo-Pacific PDI MACC, and NAVFAC Hawaii's $8B-capacity Unrestricted DB/DBB IDIQ MACC, and pursues larger task orders through joint ventures with national-scale partners such as Tutor Perini (TPC-Nan JV) and Caddell Construction. The underlying technology stack is conventional construction-management practice (preconstruction estimating, design-build coordination, self-perform execution) with no disclosed AI/ML, proprietary software, or data-asset components; differentiation rests on bonding capacity, past-performance credentials, and incumbency on federal vehicles rather than on technology.
firmographics
Firmographics- Legal name
- Nan, Inc.
- Website
- https://nanhawaii.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Nan, Inc. is Hawaii's largest locally owned general contractor, delivering preconstruction, design-build, general contracting, and construction management services for federal, state, and private clients across Hawaii and the Pacific.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Honolulu
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Construction Project Revenue: Nan, Inc. generates revenue through construction project contracts with government agencies (federal, state, county) and private clients. Projects include new construction, renovations, design-build, and general contracting across sectors including military, education, healthcare, hospitality, and civil infrastructure. Revenue is project-based and one-time per contract.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels9 records
product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nan, Inc. is a Hawaii-based general contractor that delivers preconstruction, general contracting, design-build, and construction management services for government and private clients. Projects span new construction, renovations, historic preservation, civil infrastructure, and specialized facilities across military, education, healthcare, hospitality, and transportation sectors throughout Hawaii and the broader Pacific region, with contract values ranging from small renovations to $300M+ developments.
Product overview
Nan, Inc. is a Hawaii-based general construction company offering a unified suite of construction services rather than a modular software platform. Their core offerings consist of General Contracting, Design-Build Services, Construction Management, and Preconstruction Services. These services are delivered across diverse project categories including Administrative, Civil, Educational/Training Facilities, Historical Renovation, Hospitality, Military Housing, Industrial, Medical/Laboratory, and Transportation construction. The company serves clients throughout Hawaii and the Pacific region, working on projects ranging from small renovations to complex multi-million-dollar indefinite-quantity contracts.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 30 indefinite-quantity projects successfully managed
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
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partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- NAVFAC PacificcoreNan, Inc. was selected as one of 10 contract holders for NAVFAC Pacific's $15 Billion-capacity Guam Design-Build MACC and one of 8 contract holders for the $15B PDI MACC covering Indo-Pacific locations. Also selected as 1 of 11 holders for NAVFAC Hawaii's $8B-capacity Unrestricted DB/DBB IDIQ MACC.
- Tutor Perini CorporationmajorTutor Perini and Nan, Inc. formed a joint venture (TPC-Nan JV) for major Navy/Marine Corps construction projects. The JV was awarded the Apra Harbor Waterfront Repairs project at Naval Base Guam and the $331M Guam Breakwater Repair project, among others. This partnership combines Tutor Perini's national scale with Nan's Pacific regional expertise.
- Hunt Development Group HawaiimajorNan, Inc. teamed with Hunt Development Group as the awarded developer for the $120M Daniel Kahikina Akaka VA Clinic in Kalaeloa. Hunt served as the developer while Nan provided construction services for this 90,000 SF outpatient facility serving 87,000+ veterans.
- Caddell Construction Co. (DE), LLCmajorNan, Inc. formed a joint venture with Caddell Construction for the $90M Kaneohe Medical-Dental Facility project at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Caddell-Nan JV successfully delivered the 96,870 SF medical facility providing care to military personnel, families, and retirees.
- CNMS Joint Venture (Caddell, Manson, Samsung Texas, Nan)majorNan, Inc. participated in the CNMS Joint Venture with Caddell Construction, Manson Construction, and Samsung Texas Construction for the $77.8M repair and rehabilitation of historic Building 1102 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company: One of Hawaii's oldest and largest general contractors, HDCC directly competes with Nan on heavy civil, marine, and military construction across the Hawaiian Islands, with similar federal client base (USACE, NAVFAC).
- Goodfellow Bros: Hawaii- and Pacific-based heavy civil and general contractor that competes with Nan on earthwork, site preparation, roads, and infrastructure projects across the Pacific region.
Broad incumbents
- Tutor Perini Corporation: Major national general contractor and Nan's JV partner (TPC-Nan JV). Competes with Nan on large-scale federal and military construction, but operates nationally with much greater scale and resources.
- Kiewit Corporation: One of North America's largest construction firms with extensive federal, heavy civil, and military work. Competes with Nan on large federal IDIQ task orders across the Pacific.
- Caddell Construction Co. National general contractor specializing in federal and military construction; Nan's JV partner on multiple projects (Kaneohe Medical-Dental, CNMS Joint Venture). Directly comparable in federal/MILCON focus.
- Hensel Phelps: Large national GC with significant federal, healthcare, and education work. Competes with Nan on Hawaii and Pacific-region federal task orders and design-build opportunities.
- Swinerton: West Coast-headquartered general contractor with established Hawaii presence and federal construction capabilities. Competes with Nan on commercial, hospitality, and federal projects.
- Mortenson Construction: Major national GC with federal, healthcare, and energy construction practices. Could compete with Nan on Pacific federal task orders and large healthcare/education projects.
- Bechtel Corporation: Largest U.S. construction firm with extensive federal, defense, and infrastructure work globally. Could compete with Nan on the largest Pacific federal mega-projects and military infrastructure.
Regional players
- Black Construction Corporation: Guam-based general contractor and sister company of Hensel Phelps, focused on Pacific federal construction. Directly comparable as a Pacific regional federal contractor competing for NAVFAC task orders.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about
What does do?
Nan, Inc. is a Hawaii-based general contractor that delivers preconstruction, general contracting, design-build, and construction management services for government and private clients. Projects span new construction, renovations, historic preservation, civil infrastructure, and specialized facilities across military, education, healthcare, hospitality, and transportation sectors throughout Hawaii and the broader Pacific region, with contract values ranging from small renovations to $300M+ developments.
Is a public or private company?
is a private company. It is currently operating.
When was founded?
was founded in 1990. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is based?
is headquartered in Honolulu, United States, in the North America region.
How does make money?
One revenue line is on record: construction Project Revenue.
Who are 's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company and Goodfellow Bros. Broad incumbents are Tutor Perini Corporation, Kiewit Corporation, Caddell Construction Co., Hensel Phelps, Swinerton, Mortenson Construction and Bechtel Corporation. Black Construction Corporation is listed as a regional player.
Does have an API?
No public API is recorded for .