Scott-Long Construction, Inc

What Scott-Long Construction, Inc does

Scott-Long Construction, Inc. is a privately-held commercial general contractor founded in 1961 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, with additional regional offices in Winchester (VA), Columbia (MD), and Richmond (VA). The firm provides general contracting, construction management, pre-construction, and development management services across Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, and West Virginia. Its operations span eight market sectors: Healthcare, Senior Care, Education, Faith-Based, Adaptive Reuse / Multi-Family, Industrial / Warehouse, Retail / Restaurant, and Commercial. The company has specialized in healthcare construction since 1989, with documented expertise in occupied-facility work, infection control, Interim Life Safety compliance, and the installation of specialized equipment such as interventional radiology suites and pneumatic tube systems. Notable technical capabilities include historic preservation and adaptive reuse (exemplified by the multi-phase Liberty Crest redevelopment at the former Lorton Reformatory, including The Power Plant at Liberty Crest completed November 2025).

The company's revenue model is project-based professional services, generating fees through general contracting and construction management engagements. Pricing is quote-based per project rather than published; prospective clients are directed to contact the firm directly. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting healthcare systems (Inova, Sentara, HCA, WVU Medicine, UVA Health, Holy Cross, Valley Health), senior living operators (Sunrise Senior Living since the 1980s), faith-based institutions, retail and franchise chains (Mr. Wash, Chick-Fil-A, Panera, Jersey Mike's, Mellow Mushroom), and industrial clients. Repeat engagements and decades-long client relationships are central to its acquisition motion, with CEO John Scott personally involved in high-value relationship management. The firm holds the ABC Accredited Quality Contractor credential and STEP Diamond safety designation, and has accumulated 49 ABC Excellence Awards including 19 hospital-specific recognitions. The proprietary 'Client Expectation Partnering Program' is the firm's stated methodology for early client alignment to reduce change orders and improve schedule adherence.

Name

Scott-Long Construction, Inc

Legal name

Scott-Long Construction, Inc.

Website

https://scottlong.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Scott-Long Construction is a privately-held commercial general contractor founded in 1961, providing general contracting, construction management, and development management across Virginia, DC, Maryland, and West Virginia in healthcare, senior care, faith-based, adaptive reuse, industrial, and retail sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Mixed-Use Commercial Construction (IMAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Living & Assisted Living Facility Construction (IMAFACAJ), Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• General contracting
• Construction management
• Adaptive reuse construction
• Design-build services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chantilly

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting and Development Management Services: Scott-Long Construction generates revenue through general contracting and development management fees on commercial construction projects. Revenue is project-based and non-recurring per client engagement, with repeat clients driving multiple project engagements over time. Services span pre-construction, construction management, and general contracting across diverse market sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scott-Long Construction is a commercial construction contractor providing general contracting, construction management, and pre-construction services to healthcare, faith-based, senior care, education, industrial, retail, multi-family, and adaptive reuse clients. The firm operates a 'Win-Win Partnership' approach with a Client Expectation Partnering Program that aligns early with project goals to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes across Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, and West Virginia.

Product overview

Scott-Long Construction, Inc. is a commercial construction contractor that has operated since 1961, providing a unified portfolio of pre-construction, construction management, and general contracting services through its 'Win-Win Partnership' approach. The company operates across multiple market sectors including Healthcare, Senior Care, Education, Faith-Based, Adaptive Reuse, Multi-Family, Retail, Industrial/Warehouse, Commercial, Community, and Hospitality. Projects span Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, and West Virginia. The company's core differentiator is its Client Expectation Partnering Program, which emphasizes early collaboration with clients to improve communication and reduce project surprises. Notable recent projects include adaptive reuse of historic structures (Power Plant at Liberty Crest), healthcare facility expansions (WVU Medicine, Inova Health System), and retail/hospitality construction (Mr. Wash Car Wash, Panera, Jersey Mike's).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• On-time and under-budget project delivery demonstrated across multiple sectors including the $616K Fetal Care Center at Inova Fairfax Campus.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• John F. Heltzel AIA, Kennedy Structural Engineers, Cetech Engineers, and J2 EngineerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2023For the Lifetime Smiles dental office project in Haymarket, VA, Scott-Long Construction led the design and preconstruction process, hiring and partnering with John F. Heltzel AIA (architect), Kennedy Structural Engineers, Cetech Engineers, and J2 Engineers. The project moved from concept plans to permit in 10 months.
• Gresham Smith, TRC Engineers Inc., and WSP EngineerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 July 2023For the UVA Health Prince William Medical Center project, Scott-Long Construction partnered with Gresham Smith (design/engineering), TRC Engineers Inc., and WSP Engineers as the project team partners, working alongside Scott-Long as general contractor on the Catheterization Lab and Interventional Radiology Equipment renovation.
• The Alexander CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott-Long Construction serves as the general contractor in collaboration with The Alexander Company on the Liberty Crest redevelopment in Lorton, Virginia—a major adaptive reuse project converting the historic Lorton Reformatory and Power Plant into residential housing. The Alexander Company, based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializes in historic preservation and urban infill development with over 40 years of experience. This partnership has produced multiple phases including 165 historic apartments, 83 townhomes, 24 single-family homes, commercial space, and The Power Plant at Liberty Crest residential units.
• Elm Street CommunitiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott-Long Construction collaborates with Elm Street Communities as a development partner on the Liberty Crest adaptive reuse project in Lorton, Virginia. Elm Street Communities, founded in 1977 and operating in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, has built over 64,000 homes and specializes in environmentally considerate community development with recreational and social connectivity features.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreOthersScott-Long Construction holds Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) status and STEP Diamond safety certification from ABC. ABC represents over 22,000 member companies nationally. Scott-Long has earned 49 ABC Excellence Awards through participation in ABC's safety, quality, and construction excellence programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DPR Construction: National commercial GC with deep healthcare specialization and active DC Metro presence. Larger scale; competes for sophisticated occupied-facility projects.
• Gilbane Building Company: National commercial GC with significant DC Metro presence and recognized healthcare and education sector expertise. Larger scale; tier-one competitor for major healthcare system work.
• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: Baltimore-based large national commercial GC operating across all of Scott-Long's verticals (healthcare, education, senior care) but at significantly larger scale. Drives pricing in the regional market.
• Clark Construction Group: Bethesda, MD-based large national commercial GC with healthcare, education, and institutional portfolio. Much larger scale; competes on healthcare and institutional projects across DC Metro.
• HITT Contracting: Falls Church, VA-based commercial GC with significant healthcare, government, and corporate presence in Mid-Atlantic. Much larger scale; increasingly dominant regional competitor.
• Balfour Beatty Construction: National commercial GC with DC Metro operations covering healthcare, education, and multifamily/hospitality. Direct overlap on Liberty Crest-style adaptive reuse scope, at larger scale.

Direct peers

• W.M. Schlosser Company: DC-area commercial GC focused on healthcare, education, and institutional construction at a similar size and vertical mix. Competes head-to-head on many of the same regional RFPs.
• James G. Davis Construction Corporation: Rockville, MD-headquartered commercial GC serving DC Metro with strong healthcare, mission critical, and education portfolio at similar scale. Directly comparable for healthcare system RFPs.
• Coakley & Williams Construction: Bethesda, MD-based commercial general contractor of comparable size serving the Mid-Atlantic with strong healthcare, senior living, and institutional focus. Nearest-size direct competitor for the same client base in DC Metro.
• Rand Construction Corporation: DC-area commercial GC operating with similar headcount and vertical mix in healthcare, hospitality, and corporate interiors. Directly competitive for the same regional project pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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