Eric F. Anderson

What Eric F. Anderson does

Eric F. Anderson, Inc. (EFA) is a third-generation, family-owned and women-owned commercial construction company founded in 1945 and headquartered at 1066 Beecher Street in San Leandro, California. The firm delivers ground-up construction (CMU, Tilt-up, metal buildings, site construction), tenant improvements ranging from 500 to 50,000 square feet, open-business commercial remodels that allow clients to remain operational during construction, store fixture and décor installations, and a 24/7 service and maintenance program covering emergency repairs, ADA upgrades, mechanical/plumbing/electrical work, and site decommissioning. EFA holds general contractor licenses in California (#82540), Nevada (#76314), and Hawaii (CT-35524) and serves enterprise clients across grocery (Safeway, Whole Foods, Bristol Farms, Bel Air, Andronico's), retail (CVS, American Apparel, Amazon Go), financial services (Wells Fargo, Patelco Credit Union), technology and automotive (Tesla, Amazon Go), and food service and brewery (Starbucks, Blue Bottle Coffee, Harmonic Brewing, Cassava, Senor Sisig) sectors primarily across the West Coast and Pacific.

EFA's underlying technology stack is craft-based rather than software-based, with the primary proprietary asset being Five Star Fixtures, a wholly-owned subsidiary that fabricates and installs custom cabinets, fixtures, and solid surface countertops — providing vertical integration on the millwork portion of construction projects. The firm distinguishes itself through open-business remodeling methodology (phased construction, night work at no additional charge, temporary barricades, department relocations), a 24/7 dispatch and service team, and a best-in-class EMR safety rating of 0.54. Notable technical credentials include LEED Silver certification on the Wells Fargo Santa Cruz branch and the first LEED Platinum commercial bakery project (Full Bloom Baking).

The business model is project-based and relationship-driven. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time general construction contracts (ground-up builds, tenant improvements, remodels) and fixture installation projects, supplemented by ongoing professional services revenue from 24/7 service and maintenance contracts with long-term enterprise clients. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by community engagement, earned media (San Francisco Business Journal, Bisnow Power Women), WBENC supplier-diversity positioning, and a project portfolio website. Leadership is held by Kristin Anderson (CEO, third generation) and Leona Anderson (Owner), with the firm operating independently with no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, or funding rounds.

Name

Eric F. Anderson

Legal name

Eric F. Anderson, Inc.

Website

https://efainc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eric F. Anderson, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned and women-owned commercial construction company founded in 1945, delivering ground-up builds, open-business remodels, fixture installations, and 24/7 service for enterprise grocery, retail, financial, and food service clients across California, Nevada, and Hawaii.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Tenant improvements
• Store fixture installations
• Facility maintenance services
• Open business remodeling

Headquarters

HQ city

San Leandro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: Ground-up construction (CMU, Tilt-up, Metal Buildings, Site Construction) and tenant improvements (500 sq ft to 50,000 sq ft) for commercial clients across multiple sectors including grocery, retail, food service, financial, and community.
2. Fixture Installation Services: Expert store fixture and décor installations for major retailers and grocery chains, including installation of Madix, Lozier, Uni-web, Metro, KRS, and Reeves fixtures, leveraging their in-house Five Star Fixtures custom fabrication capability.
3. 24/7 Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service and maintenance contracts providing emergency repairs, routine maintenance, and site decommissioning services for long-term commercial clients such as Safeway, CVS, Whole Foods, Wells Fargo, and others.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Eric F. Anderson, Inc. is a commercial general contractor delivering ground-up construction, tenant improvements, open-business commercial remodeling, and store fixture installations for enterprise clients in the grocery, retail, food service, financial, community, and sporting sectors. The firm also operates a 24/7 Service Street division providing emergency repairs, routine maintenance, and site decommissioning across California, Nevada, and Hawaii. EFA vertically integrates custom cabinet, fixture, and solid surface countertop fabrication through its wholly-owned subsidiary Five Star Fixtures.

Product overview

Eric F. Anderson, Inc. (EFA) is a third-generation, family-owned and women-owned construction company offering a comprehensive suite of commercial construction and maintenance services. The company operates two primary divisions: Construction Services (ground-up construction, tenant improvements, and commercial remodeling) and Service & Maintenance (24/7 Service Street). EFA also owns and operates Five Star Fixtures, a custom cabinet and fixture fabrication shop. The company specializes in open-business remodeling, allowing clients to remain operational during construction projects. Services span the West Coast and Pacific region, including California, Nevada, and Hawaii.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Five Star Fixtures: Owned and operated by EFA, fabricating and installing custom cabinets, fixtures, and solid surface countertops. Website: www.fivestarfixtures.com

Products and services

• Ground-Up Commercial Construction Ground-up commercial construction services for new commercial properties, covering CMU (concrete masonry unit), Tilt-up, Metal Buildings, and Site Construction for grocery, retail, food service, financial, and community clients across California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
• Tenant Improvements Full build-outs of interior commercial spaces ranging from 500 sq ft to 50,000 sq ft, delivered in coordination with developers and shell contractors for grocery, retail, food service, and financial tenants.
• Open-Business Commercial Remodeling Open-business commercial remodeling services that allow businesses to remain operational during construction, using phased construction, night work at no extra charge, temporary barricades, and department relocations to maintain uninterrupted sales.
• Store Fixture Installations Expert store fixture and décor installations for major retailers and grocery chains, with deep experience installing Madix, Lozier, Uni-web, Metro, KRS, and Reeves fixtures.
• Five Star Fixtures Custom Fabrication In-house custom fabrication and installation of cabinets, retail fixtures, and solid surface countertops for commercial construction projects, provided by EFA's wholly-owned subsidiary Five Star Fixtures.
• 24/7 Service Street (Service & Maintenance) Round-the-clock emergency repair, routine maintenance, and site decommissioning for commercial properties, including exterior repairs, mechanical/plumbing/electrical repairs, ADA upgrades, car strike reconstruction, roof collapse shoring, and clean-shell decommissioning, delivered to long-term enterprise clients such as Safeway, CVS, Whole Foods, Wells Fargo, Adobe, Patelco Credit Union, and 24 Hour Fitness.

Quantifiable outcome

• EMR rating of 0.54 — significantly below industry average, indicating best-in-class safety performance and lower insurance costs for clients.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Five Star FixturescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025Five Star Fixtures is a wholly-owned and operated subsidiary of EFA that fabricates and installs custom cabinets, fixtures, and solid surface countertops. It serves as EFA's in-house cabinet shop, enabling vertical integration of fixture supply for construction projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Devcon Construction: Bay Area commercial general contractor with extensive retail, grocery, and tenant improvement work, including multi-site programs for regional and national retailers. Closely comparable to EFA in regional focus and client verticals.
• Level 10 Construction: California-based commercial general contractor focused on corporate, retail, and hospitality buildouts. Comparable to EFA in size, regional focus, and tenant improvement / commercial remodeling emphasis.
• Rodan Builders: Mid-sized Bay Area commercial general contractor with a strong retail, grocery, and tenant improvement book. Directly comparable to EFA in regional concentration, size, and customer base.
• XL Construction: California-based commercial general contractor with strong life sciences, corporate office, and tenant improvement work. Comparable to EFA in size, regional focus, and emphasis on quality commercial construction.
• BNBuilders: Mid-sized West Coast commercial general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, and education clients across California, Washington, and Oregon. Closely comparable to EFA in size, regional focus, and tenant improvement / commercial buildout model.
• O'Connor Construction Management: California-based construction management / general contractor focused on commercial, retail, and tenant improvement projects. Comparable to EFA in size, regional focus, and service offering.

Broad incumbents

• Swinerton: Large, employee-owned West Coast commercial general contractor with deep grocery, retail, and mixed-use project experience. Directly comparable to EFA in client verticals and geographic footprint, but operates at significantly greater scale.
• DPR Construction: National commercial general contractor with a major California presence and strong grocery/retail and commercial tenant improvement portfolio. Comparable to EFA in project types and West Coast concentration, but with far greater scale and resources.
• Webcor: California-based commercial general contractor with major activity in commercial, retail, and tenant improvement work. Comparable in geography and project mix, though materially larger than EFA.
• Hathaway Dinwiddie: California-headquartered commercial general contractor with major tenant improvement and commercial buildout work. Comparable in geography and project types, though larger and broader in scope than EFA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EFAInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/efainc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eric-f.-anderson-inc.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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