Robert A. Bothman Construction

What Robert A. Bothman Construction does

Robert A. Bothman Construction is a privately-held, self-performing general contractor headquartered in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1978, operating from four offices across Northern California (Santa Clara, Roseville, Tracy) and Hawaii (Kailua-Kona). The company specializes in five project categories — sports and athletic facilities, structural and architectural concrete, parks and recreation (including inclusive playgrounds), site development and heavy engineering, and philanthropic projects — and serves educational institutions (school districts, high schools, community colleges, universities), municipal governments (cities and parks departments), and a smaller mix of commercial and nonprofit clients. It has worked with 350+ districts and owners and installed more than 30 million square feet of synthetic surfaces in Northern California alone.

The company's core technical capabilities are grounded in self-performing a large majority of trade work rather than subcontracting: structural and architectural concrete, proprietary pervious concrete branded as RABcrete, grading and laser grading, underground utilities and infrastructure, specialized sub-base for natural and synthetic turf, soil preparation, rootzone installation, irrigation, landscaping, site amenities, and stormwater management. Specialized equipment and labor depth in these disciplines, combined with in-house preconstruction services (site assessment, constructability review, value engineering, master scheduling), form the operating backbone. Safety performance is communicated as a structural asset, with a 2024 Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 0.58, well below the industry baseline of 1.0.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven. Revenue is generated through competitive bidding, design-bid-build, and alternative/collaborative delivery methods (including design-build), with all project pricing bespoke rather than standardized. Customer relationships are long-tenured and concentrated in California and Hawaii public-sector work; the company monetizes work through multi-year construction contracts rather than recurring licenses or subscriptions. Distribution is exclusively direct — no resellers, distributors, or marketplace channels — with go-to-market driven by competitive bid, RFP response, and relationship-based referrals from existing clients and industry partners such as SSA Landscape Architects and the Magical Bridge Foundation. In March 2023, Bothman expanded its Central Valley and Sacramento reach via the asset acquisition of Goodland Landscape Construction Company.

Name

Robert A. Bothman Construction

Legal name

Robert A. Bothman Construction

Website

https://bothman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Robert A. Bothman Construction is a privately-held, self-performing general contractor specializing in athletic facilities, structural and architectural concrete, parks and recreation, and site development for school districts, municipal governments, and commercial clients across California and Hawaii.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

Keywords

• General construction services
• Concrete construction
• Athletic facility construction
• Preconstruction services
• Site development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clara

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services Revenue: Project-based revenue generated from construction contracts including sports facilities, parks and recreation, structural and architectural concrete, site development, and heavy engineering projects. Revenue is earned through competitive bidding, alternative delivery methods, and direct client engagement for projects ranging from municipal buildings to residential and commercial developments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Robert A. Bothman Construction is a general contractor providing end-to-end construction services including Alternative Delivery, Preconstruction, and Construction services. The company self-performs the majority of work on its projects, delivering specialized capabilities in structural and architectural concrete, pervious concrete, grading, laser grading, underground utilities, turf installation, irrigation, landscaping, and stormwater management for sports facilities, parks and recreation, site development, and public infrastructure projects.

Product overview

Robert A. Bothman Construction (dba Bothman Construction) is a general contractor offering a unified suite of construction services organized around three core service lines: Alternative Delivery, Preconstruction, and Construction. The company specializes in five project categories: Sports & Athletic Facilities (stadiums, tracks, multi-use fields), Structural & Architectural Concrete, Parks & Recreation (including inclusive Magical Bridge playgrounds), Site Development & Heavy Engineering, and Philanthropic Projects. The company self-performs the majority of work including specialized scopes like structural concrete, pervious concrete (including proprietary RABcrete), grading, laser grading, underground utilities, turf installation, irrigation, and landscaping. In March 2023, Bothman acquired Goodland Landscape Construction to expand its Central Valley and Sacramento market presence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RABcrete Pervious Concrete: Proprietary pervious concrete product and installation technique offered by the company.

Products and services

• Alternative Delivery Project delivery method services offering collaborative approaches including design-build and other alternative project delivery models to streamline construction processes for clients.
• Preconstruction Early-stage project services including site assessment, planning and permitting, design coordination, budgeting and cost estimating, master scheduling, constructability review, value engineering, and bidding and procurement.
• Construction Full-service construction delivery including cost estimating, project management, general construction, and construction specialties such as structural and architectural concrete, pervious concrete, grading, laser grading, underground utilities, specialized sub-base for natural and synthetic turf, soil preparation, rootzone installation, irrigation, landscaping, site amenities, and stormwater management.
• Sports & Athletic Facilities Construction Construction and renovation of sports and athletic facilities including stadiums, fields, tracks, and multi-use athletic complexes for schools, municipalities, and community organizations.
• Structural & Architectural Concrete Construction Specialized concrete construction services including foundations, slabs, walls, and decorative architectural concrete elements for various building and infrastructure projects.
• Parks & Recreation Construction Development and renovation of parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities, and community outdoor spaces including inclusive playgrounds such as Magical Bridge Foundation projects for people of all abilities.
• Site Development & Heavy Engineering Heavy civil engineering services including site preparation, grading, utilities installation, parking lots, and infrastructure development for construction projects.
• RABcrete Pervious Concrete Proprietary pervious concrete product and installation technique developed by Robert A. Bothman Construction for stormwater management and sustainable construction applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Safety EMR of 0.58 for 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Goodland Landscape Construction CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2023Asset acquisition of Goodland Landscape Construction Company, a General Contractor specializing in Sports Facilities, Community Parks, and Playgrounds. The acquisition enhances and supports the growing Central Valley and Sacramento markets. Goodland's President Robert Bingham and team members joined Bothman's Pre-Construction, Estimating, Project Management, and Field Operations Departments. Goodland will continue to service previously procured projects while utilizing Bothman for additional resources and oversight.
• SSA Landscape ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeamed with SSA Landscape Architects on the Magical Bridge Playground project in Redwood City's Red Morton Park. Collaboration between Bothman as General Contractor, SSA Landscape Architects as designer, the City of Redwood City, and the Magical Bridge Foundation.
• Magical Bridge FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Magical Bridge Foundation for inclusive playground construction. Multiple projects including Fair Oaks Park (fourth project together), Central Park Magical Bridge Playground in Santa Clara, and Magical Bridge Playground in Redwood City's Red Morton Park. The foundation designs innovative, inclusive playgrounds for children and adults of varying physical and cognitive abilities.
• Local and State AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnerships with local and state agencies that help streamline permitting and approvals for construction projects.
• City of RosevillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on the $61M Placer Valley Soccer Complex project, featuring 10 artificial turf fields, nearly 1,000 parking spaces, two plazas, public art, and accessible playground. The City of Roseville expects annual income of $15M per year through hosting events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gilbane Building Company: Family-owned, mid-Atlantic/HQ general contractor with deep K-12 and higher education portfolio and growing California presence (Gilbane appears as a Bothman subcontractor/testimonial partner). Comparable in private, family-controlled ownership structure and education-vertical specialization.
• AECOM Hunt: National sports-venue construction specialist (NFL stadiums, arenas, collegiate athletics). Represents the scale ceiling of Bothman's athletic-facility niche and the primary competitor on larger marquee sports builds in California.
• Sundt Construction: Western U.S. employee-owned general contractor with strong self-perform concrete, sports facility, and civil/site development practices. Most directly comparable to Bothman in business model (self-perform heavy, regional, public-sector tilt) and sports/education vertical focus.
• Swinerton: California-headquartered general contractor with strong concrete self-perform, civic, and education practices. Most directly comparable West Coast peer in scale, geography, and self-perform concrete/specialty capabilities.
• Mortenson Construction: National general contractor renowned for sports venues, higher education, and public infrastructure with significant self-perform capabilities. Bothman competes with Mortenson on West Coast sports facility and school district bids; Mortenson is the scale-leader peer.
• McCarthy Building Companies: 100% employee-owned national GC with marquee sports, education, and parks/recreation portfolio and substantial self-perform concrete. Direct competitor on large California public sports and civic projects.

Broad incumbents

• Turner Construction: Largest U.S. general contractor with broad sports, education, and civic portfolio. Sets the competitive benchmark on large California K-12 and municipal work where Bothman also bids.
• DPR Construction: National technical-builder with growing sports, higher-ed, and concrete self-perform practices and a strong Bay Area office. Competes with Bothman on technically demanding athletic and life-sciences-adjacent projects in Northern California.
• Clark Construction Group: Large national general contractor with significant education, civic, and sports facility work in California. Competes with Bothman on larger public bids; broader portfolio and balance sheet give it incumbent advantage on $100M+ pursuits.

Regional players

• Flint Builders: Northern California general contractor focused on education, civic, and community projects. Closest geography- and size-matched peer; competes with Bothman for school district and municipal work in the Bay Area and Central Valley.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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