What Anchor Construction does

Anchor Construction LLC, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Granger, Indiana, is a privately held design-build construction management firm serving enterprise and mid-market clients across the United States. The company offers four core service lines — design-build, pre-construction and design, general contracting, and construction management — supplemented by add-on modules including drone aerial surveying, property acquisition advisory, strategic layout planning, and LEED design and construction certification. Its operating model is built around vertically integrated in-house teams of architects, engineers, and construction managers executing projects under a single contract from concept through ribbon cutting, with no subcontracted design or engineering layers.

The firm serves industrial manufacturing and production clients (silicone polymers at CHT USA, plastic films at Transcendia, USDA-certified wagyu meat processing for Mishler Packing and Stutzman Group), warehouse and distribution operators (Fastenal in Utah and a forthcoming 300,000+ square foot Southeast facility opening in 2027), solid waste management companies (Republic Services, including the Seattle Recycling Learning Center built from shipping containers), and office and retail clients (financial institution branches, prototype build centers). Differentiated technical capabilities include LEED-certified design and construction expertise (including the first LEED-certified Concrete Batch Plant in North America), drone-based aerial site intelligence, and demonstrated safety execution with zero OSHA recordable incidents over eight years.

Revenue is earned on a project-by-project basis through custom design-build, construction management, or general contracting engagements, with no disclosed standardized pricing tiers, no public revenue disclosure, and a direct field-sales GTM targeting enterprise industrial buyers. Anchor operates a regional office in Fort Worth, Texas in addition to its Indiana headquarters, runs nationwide projects across states including Michigan, Ohio, Utah, Texas, Indiana, and Washington, and is a member of the Weaver Companies group of four interconnected environmental development and civil engineering firms. Revenue recognition is project-based and contract-specific, with deal sizes ranging from approximately $20 million manufacturing expansions to multi-hundred-thousand-square-foot distribution center builds.

Name

Anchor Construction

Legal name

Anchor Construction LLC

Website

https://anchorconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anchor Construction LLC is a privately held design-build construction management firm serving enterprise industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, solid waste, and office/retail clients nationwide through vertically integrated in-house architectural, engineering, and construction management teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Industrial Building Construction (23621), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Design-build construction
• Construction management services
• General contracting
• Pre-construction design
• Industrial construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Granger

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design-Build Services: Full-service design-build delivery from concept through ribbon cutting. Anchor provides pre-construction services, civil engineering, architectural design, and construction services as an integrated offering. Revenue is earned as a project-based fee covering the entire project scope.
2. Pre-construction and Design Services: Standalone pre-construction and design services including engineering (storm water treatment design, storm sewer, pavement), architectural design, project scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling. Revenue earned on a project-by-project basis prior to construction.
3. General Contracting: Management of subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers for construction execution based on client-provided plans and specifications. Revenue is earned as a fixed fee or percentage of construction costs for managing the build.
4. Construction Management: Construction management services including CPM project scheduling, procurement, field reporting, project accounting and budget management, and weekly OAC meetings. Revenue earned as a management fee, typically as a percentage of project cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Anchor Construction provides vertically integrated design-build, pre-construction, general contracting, and construction management services for industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, solid waste, and office/retail clients across the United States. Projects are delivered by in-house architects, engineers, and construction managers from concept through ribbon cutting, with specialized capabilities in LEED-certified construction, drone-based surveying, and complex permitting (USDA, SQF, municipal).

Product overview

Anchor Construction offers a vertically integrated suite of construction services centered around a design-build delivery model. The core portfolio consists of four main service lines: Design-Build Services (the flagship offering covering full project lifecycle from conception through ribbon cutting), Pre-construction & Design Services (architectural and engineering planning), General Contracting Services (subcontractor and vendor management), and Construction Management Services (project scheduling and oversight). These are complemented by specialized add-on modules including Drone Services for aerial mapping and surveying, Property Acquisition Services for site selection, Strategic Layout Planning for facility efficiency optimization, and LEED Certification Services for sustainable building certifications. The company operates with in-house architects, engineers, and construction managers unified under one cohesive team approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design-Build Services Comprehensive design-build delivery from conception through ribbon cutting for industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, solid waste, and commercial clients, providing a single cohesive team of in-house architects, engineers, and construction managers.
• Pre-construction & Design Services Architectural and engineering pre-construction services that lay the groundwork for successful building projects, including storm water treatment design, project scope definition, budget planning, and scheduling for owners before breaking ground.
• General Contracting Services General contracting services that unify subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers into one integrated team, including site management, vendor and subcontractor coordination, QA/QC, site safety protocols, and weekly reporting for construction execution.
• Construction Management Services Construction management services joining owners, architects, engineers, and construction managers as one cohesive unit, including CPM project scheduling, procurement, project close-out, weekly subcontractor meetings, field reporting, and project accounting and budget management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero OSHA recordable incidents in over eight years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• FastenalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Fastenal partnered with Anchor Construction for multiple distribution and warehouse projects including a 246,325 sf warehouse and office facility in Magna, Utah (ribbon cutting February 2025), and a groundbreaking Southeast U.S. distribution and operations facility exceeding 300,000 sf in May 2026, expected to open in 2027.
• CHT USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022CHT USA, a Michigan-based silicone polymer manufacturer, partnered with Anchor Construction for a $20 million expansion project in Cassopolis, MI. Anchor broke ground in June 2022 and delivered the 45,000 sf facility in 2023. The project received a Green Globe Award. The expansion brought approximately 34 new jobs to Cass County. CHT is a repeat client with ongoing project engagement.
• TranscendiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Transcendia, a global plastic films and products manufacturer operating 18 facilities globally, partnered with Anchor for a ground-up design-build manufacturing and office facility in Hebron, Ohio. The project consists of a 52,000 sf production/warehouse space and 13,000 sf two-story office. The project received a 2023 Varco Pruden Hall of Fame Best of Category Award in Manufacturing.
• Weaver CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnchor Construction is a member of Weaver Companies, a group of four interconnected companies each focusing on specialized, in-demand components of environmental development, construction, and civil engineering. Matthew Smith, as Principal of Anchor, contributes to the direction of Weaver Companies. This affiliation provides Anchor with a broader ecosystem of complementary capabilities in environmental development and civil engineering.
• The Stutzman GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnchor Construction partnered with The Stutzman Group for an 11,000 sf USDA-certified meat processing facility design-build project in Sturgis, Michigan, producing Japanese wagyu beef. The project was featured in MEAT+POULTRY trade publication and received a 2024 Varco Pruden Hall of Fame Award.
• Mishler Packing CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMishler Packing Company engaged Anchor Construction for a design-build 11,000 sf USDA-certified meat processing facility in Sturgis, Michigan. The project won the 2024 Varco Pruden Hall of Fame Award in the Agriculture category.
• Republic ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepublic Services commissioned Anchor Construction to design-build the Recycling Learning Center in Seattle, WA — the region's first and only recycling education center. Constructed from shipping containers with educational recycling exhibits, the project demonstrates innovative sustainable construction methods.
• Varco PrudenmajorOthersVarco Pruden, a world leader in steel building systems, is both a strategic partner and award-giving body for Anchor Construction. Anchor is an authorized Varco Pruden builder. Varco Pruden's annual Hall of Fame Awards recognize Anchor's top architectural projects. Anchor has received multiple Hall of Fame awards across categories including Manufacturing, Agriculture, Retail, Distribution, and Government.
• Ducks UnlimitedminorOthersAnchor Construction has been a long-term supporter of Ducks Unlimited, contributing to wetland conservation efforts. Anchor's contributions supported the replacement of a water control structure at Cedar Swamp Wetland in Indiana, helping restore wetlands that had been dry for over a century. The partnership reflects Anchor's shared commitment to environmental sustainability.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gray Construction: Gray Construction is a design-build firm specializing in industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse/distribution facilities for enterprise clients — closely mirroring Anchor Construction's core verticals, project delivery model, and customer profile.
• ARCO National Construction: ARCO is a design-build specialist focused on light industrial, warehouse, and distribution center construction — directly comparable to Anchor on project type, scale, and turnkey delivery approach.
• The Weitz Company: Weitz is a national design-build and construction manager with significant industrial, manufacturing, and commercial building work — comparable to Anchor in delivery model and customer verticals.
• Clayco: Clayco is a full-service design-build firm with strong industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, and commercial real estate practices — closely aligned with Anchor's project mix and integrated delivery approach.
• Barton Malow: Barton Malow is a design-build construction firm with deep industrial, manufacturing, and sports/institutional work — comparable to Anchor on integrated design-build delivery and industrial sector focus.
• Walbridge: Walbridge is a privately held construction firm with significant industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse design-build work — directly comparable to Anchor on customer verticals and project delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Haskell: Haskell is a larger integrated design-build firm with industrial, manufacturing, and commercial building practices — overlaps with Anchor on industrial design-build but at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• M.A. Mortenson: Mortenson is a national construction manager and design-build firm with industrial, warehouse, and renewable energy practices — comparable to Anchor on integrated delivery and warehouse/distribution work, though larger and broader in scope.

Emerging players

• Big-D Construction: Big-D is a design-build firm with industrial, commercial, and warehouse construction — comparable to Anchor on integrated delivery but with different geographic concentration (Mountain West).

Others

• Stantec: Stantec is an architecture/engineering and construction services firm with industrial and infrastructure design capabilities — comparable to Anchor on the design and engineering component of design-build delivery, but as an enabling/ecosystem participant rather than direct GC competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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