FERMA Corp

What FERMA Corp does

FERMA Corporation is a privately held, family-owned specialty contractor headquartered in Newark, California, founded in 1963 by four brothers. The firm provides integrated demolition, environmental abatement and remediation, site preparation, asset recovery, and construction services to enterprise, institutional, and governmental clients across the United States, employing 400+ core team members and operating through a National Division licensed in 20+ states.

FERMA's operational backbone is its fleet, which the company describes as the largest and most advanced demolition fleet in North America, anchored by ultra high-reach excavators capable of reaching over 300 feet and supplemented by custom-built machines, specialized hydraulic attachments, atomized misting dust suppression, and GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) scanning. Its service portfolio spans general demolition (high-rise, bridge, marine, transportation), selective/Interior demolition, hazardous material abatement (asbestos, lead, mold, PCBs), earthwork, sawcutting and core drilling, preconstruction consulting, and asset recovery, with a wholly-owned subsidiary, FERMA Greenbox, Inc., providing debris box and hauling services. Performance validation includes a record-low 2025 EMR of 0.62, demonstrated diversion rates of 94-100% on marquee projects, $8.3M in client asset recovery at Moss Landing, and marquee references including Seattle Viaduct, Fort Calhoun Nuclear, El Camino Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital, NRG Cedar Bayou, Vistra Moss Landing, Phillips 66 Carbon Plant, Moffett Hangar 3, and FEMA / ECC Lahaina wildfire cleanup.

FERMA operates a project-based, bid-and-negotiate revenue model with contract values ranging from under $1M to over $15M. Pricing is project-specific and quote-based, not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise and government field sales through estimating and business development teams, with relationships concentrated among large general contractors (Level 10, Suffolk, McCarthy, Kiewit, Rudolph and Sletten, Devcon, Dome Construction) and federal/state agencies. No external investors, private equity, parent company, or public listing is referenced; ownership and executive control remain with the founding Ferrari family (Don Ferrari as Chairman, Marc Ferrari as CEO, alongside a long-tenured operational leadership team).

Name

FERMA Corp

Legal name

FERMA Corporation

Website

https://fermacorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FERMA Corporation is a family-owned demolition and environmental contractor founded in 1963, serving enterprise, institutional, and government clients nationwide with self-perform general demolition, abatement, site preparation, and asset recovery services through 400+ employees and the largest demolition fleet in North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Demolition Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Hazardous Waste Collection & Transportation (BPALAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chemical Tank Cleaning, Decontamination & Turnaround Waste Services (BPALAHAH), Industrial Non-hazardous Waste Collection & Hauling (EUAIAGAB), C&D Sorting & Processing Facilities (C&D MRFs) (EUAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Demolition services
• Environmental remediation
• Hazardous material abatement
• Site preparation
• Construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Demolition Services: Fee-for-service project-based revenue from general demolition, selective demolition, and high-rise demolition contracts with governmental, NGO, and private sector clients. Projects are typically bid or negotiated and executed on a per-project basis.
2. Environmental Abatement & Remediation Services: Hazardous material abatement (asbestos, lead, mold, PCBs), remediation, and environmental compliance services billed as part of demolition contracts or as standalone projects.
3. Debris Box & Waste Removal (FERMA Greenbox): FERMA Greenbox, Inc. provides debris box delivery, hauling, and disposal for construction and environmental projects, including standard and hazardous material hauling. Revenue generated through service fees per debris box deployment.
4. Construction Services & Earthwork: Import/export soil management, on-site crushing, recycled aggregates, hauling and disposal of clean soil, and bulk transportation services. Revenue is project-based, typically included as part of site preparation contracts.
5. Asset Recovery: Salvaging, repurposing, and resale of building materials, equipment, and fixtures during demolition. Revenue is generated through resale proceeds and reduced disposal costs for clients, contributing to project cost savings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FERMA is a self-perform demolition and environmental contractor delivering integrated services including general and selective demolition, abatement and hazardous-materials remediation, earthwork, sawcutting/core drilling/scanning, construction services, preconstruction consulting, and asset recovery. The firm serves commercial, industrial, institutional, and government clients using its own fleet of specialized equipment and crews, eliminating reliance on subcontractors for core scopes.

Product overview

FERMA Corp is a demolition and environmental contractor offering integrated, self-perform services rather than a unified software product. The core portfolio includes General Demolition (ultra high-reach demolition for high-rises, bridges, and marine structures), Selective Demolition (interior and precision demolition), Abatement & Remediation (hazardous material removal including asbestos, lead, PCBs), Earthwork, Sawcutting/Core Drilling/Scanning, Construction Services, Preconstruction Consulting, and Asset Recovery. The subsidiary brand FERMA Greenbox provides Debris Box Services for waste removal and hauling. These services are offered as a coordinated suite allowing clients to work with a single contractor for turnkey project execution, rather than managing multiple subcontractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FERMA Greenbox: Provides debris box and waste removal solutions for construction and environmental projects including standard hauling and hazardous materials hauling services.

Products and services

• General Demolition Full structural demolition of buildings and facilities using the company's own high-reach fleet and crews, delivered as a self-perform scope for general contractors, owners, and public agencies.
• Selective Demolition Precision removal of specific building components or portions while preserving surrounding structure, used for renovations, repurposing, and interior gut-outs in occupied institutional and commercial facilities.
• Abatement & Remediation Removal and disposal of hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, and mold, plus environmental remediation required before or alongside demolition. Licensed, bonded, and delivered in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.
• Earthwork Site preparation, excavation, grading, and backfill services performed in conjunction with demolition projects to ready sites for new construction or redevelopment.
• Sawcutting, Core Drilling & Scanning Concrete cutting, core drilling, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning to support precise cuts, penetrations, and subsurface utility identification on construction and demolition sites.
• Construction Services New construction and build-back services following demolition or abatement, enabling FERMA to carry projects from teardown through to finished structure for owners seeking a single contractor.
• Preconstruction Consulting Early-stage advisory and planning services covering scope definition, sequencing, budgeting, safety planning, and regulatory review for owners and general contractors preparing demolition or renovation projects.
• Asset Recovery (FERMA Greenbox) Salvage, reuse, and resale of materials and assets recovered from demolition sites, providing sustainability benefits and cost offsets for owners while diverting material from landfill.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% material diversion rate achieved at NRG Cedar Bayou project (16,300 tons)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• One Treasure IslandminorOthersFERMA supports One Treasure Island, a non-profit committed to creating an equitable, inclusive community on Treasure Island, supporting lower-income households and those who have experienced homelessness through affordable housing, jobs, community building, and advocacy.
• Build CaliforniaminorOthersFERMA partners with Build California, a workforce development program that inspires and activates the next generation of California's construction workforce by informing young people about career opportunities in construction and connecting them to training programs and employers.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Penhall Company: Penhall is the largest US demolition contractor, founded in 1957 and headquartered in Anaheim, CA. It offers virtually the same integrated scope as FERMA - general and selective demolition, asbestos/lead abatement, concrete cutting, and environmental services - making it the closest head-to-head competitor on large West Coast and national projects.
• O'Rourke Wrecking Company: Cleveland-based O'Rourke is a national demolition and environmental services firm serving power, industrial, healthcare, and government clients. Its integrated demolition-plus-remediation model and mega-project portfolio (including power-plant decommissioning) directly parallels FERMA's.
• Cherry Companies: Houston-based Cherry Demolition/Cherry Companies is one of the larger US demolition contractors, providing structural demolition, asset recovery, and C&D recycling. Its scale, fleet, and integrated self-perform model make it a close direct competitor.
• Bierlein Companies: Midland, Michigan-based Bierlein is a specialty contractor focused on industrial demolition, asbestos abatement, environmental remediation, and asset recovery. Its scope and customer base (utilities, refineries, industrial) closely mirror FERMA's industrial and institutional segments.
• Independence Excavating: Independence Excavating (DiDonato Group) is a Cleveland-based demolition and site development contractor with national reach in heavy industrial demolition, environmental, and site preparation. Comparable multi-service platform serving similar end markets.
• North American Dismantling Corp. Louisville-based NADC provides industrial demolition, dismantling, asbestos abatement, and asset recovery for power, steel, and heavy industrial clients. Closely comparable scope and customer mix in industrial decommissioning.

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: BrandSafway is a global industrial services conglomerate with strong demolition, scaffolding, and asbestos/lead abatement capabilities serving power, refining, and heavy industrial clients. As a much larger platform, it competes on mega-project work but as part of a broader industrial-services portfolio.
• Clean Harbors: Clean Harbors is a large North American environmental and industrial services company offering hazardous waste management, environmental remediation, and decommissioning services. As an incumbent, its decommissioning and remediation lines overlap with FERMA's industrial work.
• Stericycle: Stericycle is a regulated waste management provider with services spanning hazardous waste collection, transportation, and disposal. Its regulated-waste scope overlaps with FERMA's abatement hauling and FERMA Greenbox operations, though Stericycle does not self-perform demolition.
• Republic Services: Republic Services is a major US non-hazardous solid waste and C&D materials hauler with recycling and disposal infrastructure. Its C&D hauling and recycling lines compete with FERMA Greenbox for hauling and post-demolition material streams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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