What TDS Construction does

TDS Construction, Inc. is a family-owned national general contractor headquartered in Bradenton, Florida, founded in 1987 by David Scherer. The company specializes in retail, grocery, office, and restaurant construction, delivering new store builds, open store remodels, and multi-state roll-out programs for enterprise clients. Service offerings span preconstruction (site due diligence, budgeting, permitting), general construction (bidding, subcontractor management, materials procurement), construction management, and integrated design/build services. The company is licensed to operate across all 48 contiguous states, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, and has completed more than 3,380 projects cumulatively, including 1,200+ in Florida alone.

The business operates on a project-based, bid-driven revenue model, with each engagement supported by a dedicated project manager, bid administrator, and project assistant from start to finish. Named enterprise clients include Burlington, Bealls Outlet, Guitar Center, Bassett Furniture, Shoe Carnival, ALDI, Walmart, Banfield Pet Hospital, Shapes Fitness, Pandora, and Vince, with several multi-decade relationships (Bealls since 1996; Shoe Carnival 20+ years). Marketing is relationship-driven, supported by a project gallery, client testimonials, and industry credentials (ICSC membership since 1992, RCA membership since 1994, BBB A+ rating, ISNetworld A-100).

Ownership and leadership remain within the Scherer family following founder David Scherer's passing in 2015: Terri Scherer (Co-Founder) serves as President/Owner and Christina Scherer Bock (daughter) as CEO. The company is private, not venture-backed, and discloses no funding rounds or M&A activity. Technology infrastructure is conventional for the construction-services sector, with no proprietary platforms, AI capabilities, or software products disclosed. Operational scale is approximately 65+ employees, many with 15+ years of tenure, providing deep institutional knowledge that supports consistent quality across complex national roll-out programs.

Name

TDS Construction

Legal name

TDS Construction, Inc.

Website

https://tdsconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TDS Construction is a family-owned national general contractor specializing in retail, grocery, office, and restaurant construction since 1987. The Bradenton, Florida-based firm delivers new store builds, open store remodels, and multi-state roll-out programs for enterprise clients across 49 states and Puerto Rico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

Keywords

• Retail construction services
• General contracting
• Commercial construction
• Store remodels
• Construction management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: One-time project-based revenue from retail, grocery, office and restaurant construction including new construction, open store remodels, and roll-out programs. Projects range from small tenant improvements to large-scale new store builds.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TDS Construction is a national general contractor providing retail, grocery, office, and restaurant construction services. Core offerings include new store construction, open store remodels, and nationwide roll-out programs delivered through dedicated project teams. Supporting services span preconstruction planning, design/build, and full construction management from project concept through closeout.

Product overview

TDS Construction is a family-owned general contractor specializing in retail, grocery, office, and restaurant construction since 1987. The company operates as a single unified service offering focused on construction delivery across the entire project lifecycle. Their core services include Preconstruction Services (site due diligence, budgeting, scheduling, permitting), General Construction (bidding, subcontractor management, materials procurement, closeout), Construction Management (owner representation), and Design/Build (integrated design and construction). They specialize in New Store Construction, Open Store Remodels, and Roll-out Programs across malls, out parcels, strip centers, and stand-alone boxes nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retail Construction Services

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Meals on Wheels PLUS of ManateeminorOthersPlatinum Sponsor of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee. Proud supporter for over 18 years. Organization delivers nourishing meals to the homebound and offers comprehensive care and essential programs that assist people to live independently.
• PACE Center for GirlsminorOthersCorporate sponsor for PACE's Lucky Duck race for many years. PACE provides funding for programs that help at-risk girls in the community receive academic and social support.
• Retail Contractors Association (RCA)coreOthersProud member and supporter since 1994. Industry association for retail construction contractors providing networking and professional development.
• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)coreOthersMember since 1992. Global trade association for the shopping center industry.
• Dun & BradstreetminorOthersD&B verified company since 2015. Received DUNS number in 1989. Business credit verification and company verification services.
• Manatee County Chamber of CommerceminorOthersMember and supporter since 2002. Local business chamber supporting the Manatee County area economy.
• ISNetworldminorOthersMaintained A-100 rating with ISNetworld since 2018. Contractor member verification and compliance platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ARCO National Construction: National retail-focused general contractor specializing in new store construction, remodels, and roll-out programs for major retail and restaurant chains. Closely comparable to TDS in customer profile, project delivery model, and multi-state roll-out capabilities.
• RMT Construction: Retail-focused national general contractor delivering new construction, remodels, and roll-out programs for grocers, restaurants, and big-box retailers. Directly comparable in customer mix (grocery/retail chains) and program-based execution model.
• Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors: Texas-based general contractor with strong retail and commercial construction practice. Comparable in scope of services (new builds, remodels, design-build) and mid-sized family/privately-held contractor profile.
• Ruscilli Construction Co. Mid-sized regional general contractor specializing in retail, restaurant, and commercial construction. Comparable as a privately-held, multi-state retail/restaurant-focused GC with similar project portfolio mix.
• Wm. Blanchard Construction: New Jersey-based general contractor focused on retail, hospitality, and commercial construction. Comparable in customer profile (national retail/restaurant chains) and roll-out program delivery capabilities.
• BHM Construction: Commercial general contractor with retail and hospitality construction focus. Comparable mid-sized regional player serving enterprise retail clients with new construction and remodel services.
• Bradford Companies: Retail and commercial construction firm providing general contracting, construction management, and roll-out services to national retail chains. Directly comparable in customer segment and program-based execution.
• The Bergman Companies: Retail-focused national general contractor serving grocers, mass merchants, and big-box retailers with new builds and remodels. Comparable in vertical specialization and multi-state program delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest commercial general contractors in the U.S., serving retail, commercial, healthcare, and institutional markets. Larger-scale incumbent that overlaps with TDS in commercial building construction but operates at materially greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Suffolk Construction: Major national general contractor with significant retail, commercial, and tenant improvement practices. Comparable as a large incumbent providing overlapping commercial construction services but at much larger scale and broader sector reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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