What Manhattan Construction Group does

Manhattan Construction Group, Inc. is a privately-held, fifth-generation Rooney family-owned construction services firm founded in 1896 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company operates as a holding entity for seven specialized subsidiaries: Manhattan Construction Company (flagship general building), Manhattan International Construction Co., Ltd. (Central America, Mexico, Caribbean), Manhattan Road & Bridge Company (infrastructure), Manhattan Pipeline, LLC (energy pipeline integrity), Cantera Concrete Company (specialty concrete), Spectrum Contracting, Inc. (coatings/waterproofing), and SAFEZONE, LLC (glass/glazing). The firm generated $2.24 billion in gross revenue in 2025 and was ranked #1 on Business Observer's Top 50 Contractors list.

The group delivers construction services across aviation, transportation infrastructure, higher education, healthcare, sports and recreation, government, hospitality, and oil and gas end-markets, serving clients that include the University of Florida, Oklahoma State University, Dallas Cowboys, NASA, Saint Francis Health System, and the U.S. Capitol. Technical capabilities include Building Information Modeling (BIM) and virtual construction, self-perform concrete/structural/specialty trades, prefabrication, and innovative systems such as ground-source heat pumps and structural skylights. Revenue is generated through professional services contracts including fixed-price, cost-plus-fee, and construction management at-risk arrangements, secured via competitive public bidding, design-build, and direct private negotiation.

The go-to-market model is enterprise field sales driven by relationship-based business development and a track record across marquee projects (e.g., AT&T Stadium, U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium renovation). Marketing is anchored on industry rankings (Engineering News-Record, Building Design+Construction), public-sector bid wins, and a 125-year safety and craftsmanship reputation rather than digital or product-led channels. The firm has no disclosed software products, APIs, or technology platform; its differentiation rests on self-perform capabilities, geographic reach across 12+ U.S. office markets plus international operations, and cross-subsidiary bundling of general contracting with specialty trades.

Name

Manhattan Construction Group

Legal name

Manhattan Construction Group, Inc.

Website

https://manhattanconstructiongroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Manhattan Construction Group is a privately-held, 125-year-old Rooney family-owned general contractor delivering general building, heavy civil, bridge, pipeline, and specialty construction services to government, higher education, healthcare, sports, and aviation clients across the U.S., Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Construction management
• Design-build services
• Preconstruction planning
• Building information modeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Building Construction: Provides general building construction services for commercial, institutional, and government projects including aviation, healthcare, sports, and cultural facilities. Revenue is generated through construction contracts with various models including cost-plus, fixed-price, and time-and-materials arrangements.
2. Construction Management: Construction management services for complex projects, managing trade partners, scheduling, and quality control. Revenue generated through management fees and markup on subcontractor work.
3. Road & Bridge Construction: Specialized road and bridge construction through Manhattan Road & Bridge subsidiary, serving government transportation departments with civil infrastructure projects.
4. Pipeline Integrity & Maintenance: Pipeline repair, rehabilitation, and integrity services through Manhattan Pipeline subsidiary, serving energy industry clients.
5. Specialty Concrete Services: Concrete construction services through Cantera Concrete Company subsidiary, including tilt-up, architectural, structural, and foundation work for commercial projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Manhattan Construction Group provides commercial construction services including preconstruction planning, general building construction, construction management, design-build delivery, and program management for aviation, civic, corporate, cultural, healthcare, sports, government, higher education, hospitality, industrial, K-12, and religious clients. The group operates through operating companies such as Manhattan Construction Company, Manhattan International, Manhattan Road & Bridge, Manhattan Pipeline, Cantera Concrete, Spectrum Contracting, and SAFEZONE.

Product overview

Manhattan Construction Group is a privately-held construction firm organized as a parent company with multiple specialized subsidiaries. The portfolio includes Manhattan Construction Company (flagship general building contractor), Manhattan Road & Bridge Co. (infrastructure), Manhattan Pipeline (pipeline integrity), Cantera Concrete (specialty concrete), Spectrum Contracting (coatings/painting/waterproofing), and SAFEZONE (glass/glazing), plus Manhattan International for international work. The group provides preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and program management services across aviation, civil, commercial, cultural, government, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, sports, and other sectors. Services are delivered through the subsidiaries rather than a unified software platform, with Building Information Modeling and virtual construction offered as technical services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preconstruction Services Front-end project planning services including estimating, scheduling, constructability review, value engineering, and BIM coordination provided to commercial and institutional owners prior to construction execution.
• General Building Construction Full general contracting delivery of commercial building projects for owners and developers in aviation, corporate, cultural, healthcare, sports, government, education, hospitality, industrial, and other institutional segments.
• Construction Management Agency and at-risk construction management services provided to commercial, institutional, and government owners for the coordination and delivery of building projects.
• Design-Build Services Integrated design-build project delivery combining architectural/design services with construction execution under a single contract for commercial and institutional clients.
• Program Management Multi-project program management services for clients executing complex capital programs comprising several related construction projects.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) BIM-enabled virtual design and coordination services for commercial construction projects, supporting preconstruction planning, clash detection, and field execution.
• Self-Perform Concrete Construction (Cantera Concrete) Self-perform concrete construction services delivered through the Cantera Concrete subsidiary for commercial building and infrastructure projects.
• Road and Bridge Construction (Manhattan Road & Bridge) Heavy civil road and bridge construction services delivered through Manhattan Road & Bridge for public-sector transportation and infrastructure owners.
• Pipeline Construction (Manhattan Pipeline) Pipeline construction services delivered through Manhattan Pipeline for energy, utility, and infrastructure clients.
• Electrical Safety Solutions (SAFEZONE) Specialty electrical safety system products and installation services delivered through the SAFEZONE subsidiary.
• Soffit and Wall Systems (Spectrum Contracting) Specialty soffit, wall, and related building envelope system installation services delivered through Spectrum Contracting.
• International Construction Services (Manhattan International) International construction services delivered through Manhattan International for clients executing projects outside the United States.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 100 Contractor by New Contracts #49 per Engineering News-Record (May 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Hunt Construction GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Manhattan Construction Group and Hunt Construction Group were selected as construction managers for the $1.45 billion University of Florida Ben Hill Griffin Stadium renovation project. The partnership combines two experienced sports venue construction firms for one of the largest stadium renovation projects in the United States. The project requires final Board of Trustees approval in September 2026.
• AECOM HuntmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Manhattan Construction and AECOM Hunt have been selected as construction managers for the approximately $1.45 billion renovation of the University of Florida's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. The project will include expanded concourses, upgraded concessions, improved accessibility and enhanced technology infrastructure.
• Rooney Real Estate Co.minorOthers · 9 April 2026Rooney Real Estate Co., which shares an address with Manhattan Construction, purchased the 3.4-acre Jetport Loop site for $2.9 million in July for the company's new Southwest Florida regional office development. The site will house Manhattan Construction's 53,000-square-foot regional office and approximately 300 jobs relocating from Collier County to Lee County.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest US general building contractors, with deep sports, healthcare, higher education, and government practices. Directly comparable to Manhattan on commercial/institutional building, CM-at-risk delivery, and ENR Top 400 rankings.
• Hensel Phelps: Privately-held general contractor with strong aviation, government, healthcare, and sports facility practices. Closely comparable on delivery model (CM-at-risk, design-build), client mix (federal, higher ed), and self-perform concrete and specialty trade capabilities.
• Clark Construction Group: Major privately-held US builder focused on commercial, government, healthcare, and higher education. Direct overlap on landmark federal/institutional projects and ENR top-tier rankings; comparable vertically-integrated self-perform model.
• Mortenson Construction: Privately-held contractor with leading sports venue, wind energy, and healthcare practices. Highly comparable on stadium mega-projects and CM-at-risk delivery; competes head-to-head with Manhattan in sports facility rankings.
• Balfour Beatty US: US arm of UK-based infrastructure group with significant commercial building, civil, and rail practices. Comparable on ENR Top 50/100 rankings, public-sector project mix, and design-build/CM-at-risk delivery.
• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: Privately-held ENR Top 10 contractor with concentrated commercial, healthcare, higher education, and mission-critical practices. Directly comparable on privately-held structure, vertical integration, and marquee institutional client base.
• Gilbane Building Company: Privately-held family/founder-owned contractor with strong government, healthcare, education, and sports practices. Closely comparable ownership structure (privately-held, multi-generational) and CM-at-risk focus on institutional mega-projects.
• Walsh Group / Walsh Construction: Privately-held ENR Top 15 contractor combining building and heavy civil. Comparable to Manhattan's diversified model (general building + road & bridge), with strong public-sector and transportation practices.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure and construction services firm. AECOM Hunt (Manhattan's JV partner on the UF stadium) is its construction management arm, providing direct overlap on sports venues, transportation, and government work.
• Fluor Corporation: Public engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction (EPFC) major with industrial, energy, and government work. Comparable on large-scale government, energy, and infrastructure projects; competes with Manhattan Pipeline in midstream/energy integrity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ManhattanBuild
• Facebookfacebook.com/ManhattanConstruction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manhatten-construction-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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