Faulconer Construction
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1946
- HeadquartersCharlottesville, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Faulconer Construction firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Faulconer Construction
- Legal name
- Faulconer Construction Company, Inc.
- Website
- https://faulconerconstruction.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1946
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Faulconer Construction industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Heavy Civil Construction
- NAICS
- Site Preparation Contractors (23891), Construction (23)
- SIC
- Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Site Preparation & Civil Works (Clearing, Grading, Earthworks, Roads) (EUAMAFAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)
Keywords
Where Faulconer Construction is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Charlottesville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices8 records
Markets served
Faulconer Construction business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Heavy Civil and Site Development Construction: Project-based revenue from site development, grading, excavation, underground utilities, paving, and infrastructure construction for public and private clients. Revenue is earned through competitive bidding on construction contracts, typically as a general contractor or prime contractor.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Faulconer Construction product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Faulconer Construction is a heavy civil and site development general contractor providing grading, excavation, underground wet and dry utility installation, paving, foundation preparation, and infrastructure construction for public and private sector clients. The company operates across eight vertical markets — military, education, transportation, energy, commercial/industrial, residential, healthcare, and utilities — delivering projects as a prime or general contractor primarily through competitive bidding across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Product overview
Faulconer Construction is a broadly diversified, integrated site and heavy civil contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction services organized by sector and project phase. The core offering consists of heavy civil site development and infrastructure construction services, supported by pre-construction planning (budgeting, estimating, design-build, value engineering, scheduling) and construction-phase services (site preparation, excavation, utilities installation, foundation preparation, site finishes). The company operates across seven distinct market sectors: Military, Education, Transportation, Energy, Commercial + Industrial, Residential, and Healthcare, each with specialized service capabilities. Supporting these is the Target Zero safety program, a proprietary safety management system, and The Shop, an internal equipment maintenance and logistics operation supporting over 350 pieces of equipment across Virginia and North Carolina.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Site Development & Heavy Civil Construction Services
Quantifiable outcome
- 13 military bases and installations served; $84M in military contracts since 2015; 0.64 EMR
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Faulconer Construction
Customer profileNamed customers28 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles8 records
Faulconer Construction technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Faulconer Construction partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA)coreFaulconer Construction is under contract with RWSA for the South Rivanna River Crossing Project, a $6 million initiative to install a 24-inch water pipe connecting the South Rivanna Water Treatment Plant to Hollymead Town Center. The project includes controlled rock blasting on Old Rio Mills Road and is expected to be completed by January 2027.
- James River Water AuthoritycoreFaulconer is the contractor for the James River Water Supply Project ($56 million), working with Louisa and Fluvanna Counties to install a submerged intake in the James River, a pump station, and a 24-inch water main to connect raw water supply to the existing transmission mains. Project expected to complete in 2-3 years.
- Clancy & TheyscoreClancy & Theys awarded Faulconer the sitework and infrastructure package for Pleasant Plains Elementary School (Wake County Public Schools project in Apex, NC), serving over 700 students on a 30-acre campus.
- SkanskacoreFaulconer Construction is partnered with Skanska on the UVA Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology project, a cutting-edge facility bringing together research, manufacturing, and treatment under one roof.
- Timmons GroupmajorDesign-Build Team member alongside MEB and Faulconer Construction for the James River Water Supply Project, providing engineering design services for the water intake, pump station, and pipeline installation.
- MEBmajorDesign-Build Team member alongside Timmons Group and Faulconer Construction for the James River Water Supply Project, contributing to the engineering and construction of the water infrastructure.
- Gregory Poole CaterpillarmajorEquipment sales and support partner since 1998. Faulconer relies heavily on Gregory Poole for machinery sales and support, and Cat telematics systems are integrated into Faulconer's fleet management and monitoring.
- Titan America (Roanoke Cement)coreSince 2018, Faulconer has provided overburden removal services at Titan's Botetourt cement quarry in Virginia. The same plant that produced beams Faulconer placed on Blue Ridge Parkway bridges in 1961 continues to benefit from Faulconer's services in 2024.
- Habitat for HumanitymajorFaulconer provides total site development for the Southwood Mobile Home Redevelopment project, replacing an aging mobile home development with a vibrant residential community of single and multifamily residences in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Scale indicators16 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Faulconer Construction competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Branch Civil: Roxboro, NC-based heavy civil and site development contractor operating across Virginia and North Carolina with a comparable mix of grading, utilities, and roadway work — directly overlapping Faulconer's geography and service offering.
- Shirley Contracting Company: Lorton, VA-based heavy civil contractor focused on transportation, utilities, and site development for public-sector clients — a direct regional peer competing with Faulconer on VDOT, military, and infrastructure bids in Virginia.
- Branscome: Williamsburg, VA-based heavy civil, sitework, paving, and utilities contractor serving Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic — competes head-to-head with Faulconer on transportation, commercial sitework, and public infrastructure.
- W.C. English Construction: Lynchburg, VA-based heavy civil and site development contractor focused on transportation, utility, and commercial projects in central and western Virginia — a regional peer with overlapping public-sector client base.
Broad incumbents
- Allan Myers: Worcester, PA-based heavy civil construction company with extensive operations across the Mid-Atlantic including Virginia and North Carolina — broader portfolio but directly comparable heavy highway, utility, and site development work.
- Granite Construction: National heavy civil contractor with significant Mid-Atlantic presence; competes with Faulconer on transportation, utility, and large-scale site development projects but operates at a much larger scale and broader geography.
- Tutor Perini: National heavy civil and infrastructure contractor; competes for large-scale public infrastructure and energy projects across the U.S., including solar BOP and transportation work — much larger scale but adjacent competitive set in regional pursuits.
Regional players
- Catlett Construction: Virginia-based sitework and utility contractor serving central Virginia — comparable service offering in earthwork, utilities, and site preparation though smaller scale and more geographically limited.
- Wright Brothers Construction: Charleston, TN-based heavy civil contractor operating across the Southeast — comparable service lines in earthwork, utilities, and site development for transportation and energy projects, though focused on Tennessee and Georgia.
Others
- Gregory Poole Caterpillar: Faulconer's Caterpillar equipment sales and support partner since 1998 — not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem supplier whose telematics, parts, and service support underpin Faulconer's fleet productivity and capital decisions.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Faulconer Construction leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles16 records
Faulconer Construction funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
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Investors
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Faulconer Construction M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Faulconer Construction
What does Faulconer Construction do?
Faulconer Construction is a heavy civil and site development general contractor providing grading, excavation, underground wet and dry utility installation, paving, foundation preparation, and infrastructure construction for public and private sector clients. The company operates across eight vertical markets — military, education, transportation, energy, commercial/industrial, residential, healthcare, and utilities — delivering projects as a prime or general contractor primarily through competitive bidding across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Is Faulconer Construction a public or private company?
Faulconer Construction is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Faulconer Construction founded?
Faulconer Construction was founded in 1946. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Faulconer Construction based?
Faulconer Construction is headquartered in Charlottesville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Faulconer Construction make money?
One revenue line is on record: heavy Civil and Site Development Construction.
Who are Faulconer Construction's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Branch Civil, Shirley Contracting Company, Branscome and W.C. English Construction. Broad incumbents are Allan Myers, Granite Construction and Tutor Perini. Regional players are Catlett Construction and Wright Brothers Construction. Gregory Poole Caterpillar is listed as an others.
Does Faulconer Construction have an API?
No public API is recorded for Faulconer Construction.
What industry is Faulconer Construction in?
Faulconer Construction's product category is Heavy Civil Construction. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMAFAA, Site Preparation & Civil Works (Clearing, Grading, Earthworks, Roads), with a secondary code of EUAEADAA, Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations). Its NAICS code is 23891 and its SIC code is 1600.