Firelake Construction

What Firelake Construction does

Firelake Construction, Inc. is a privately held, women-owned (EDWOSB) and Native American-certified building automation and general construction firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas. The company designs, installs, and services building automation systems (BAS) — primarily integrating third-party platforms from Honeywell (Tridium), Johnson Controls (Facility Explorer, Metasys), and Tridium (Niagara framework) — alongside general contracting and pre-construction/project management services. It serves six verticals: government (federal/state/local, including DoD), commercial, industrial (manufacturing, oil refining, logistics), education (K-12 and higher education), healthcare, and data centers. The 2026 divestiture of its security division to K Corp narrows the operating scope to building automation and general construction.

The business operates an enterprise field-sales motion targeting both public and private sector clients, with direct prime contracting and subcontractor roles (e.g., InDyne on Fort Belvoir ESS work), supported by preferred-vendor and trusted-advisor relationships at accounts such as Shawnee Mission School District and DST. Revenue mechanics combine one-time project-based installation revenue (HVAC controls, access control, CCTV, energy monitoring) with recurring service and maintenance agreements on installed systems; pricing is project-quoted and not publicly disclosed. The portfolio includes over 500 completed projects across at least ten U.S. states, with named clients including Ford, Hallmark, Charles Schwab, Diamond Pet Foods, Frontier Oil, FedEx Ground, Data Bank, 1102 Grand, and the University of Kansas, alongside 20+ government agencies.

Operationally, the company is a mid-market systems integrator of 101-250 employees whose competitive positioning rests on multi-vendor BAS certifications, regulatory set-aside eligibility (Women-Owned, EDWOSB, Native American), and a self-perform construction capability. Leadership is family-led (CEO Jackie Foley, EVP Greg Foley) with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or parent company. Core differentiators are vendor-platform breadth, government-compliance experience, and an installed base generating recurring service revenue, while constraints include reliance on third-party BAS OEMs for the underlying technology stack and limited disclosed financial transparency.

Name

Firelake Construction

Legal name

Firelake Construction, Inc.

Website

https://firelakeconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation & Construction Services

NAICS

Building Equipment Contractors (2382)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAIABAD

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS, HVAC Controls)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Building Maintenance & Repair (MEP/HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical)

SECONDARYIMAFALAB

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Specialty Trade Contractors (MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)

Keywords

• Building automation systems
• General construction services
• HVAC controls integration
• Facility management services
• Government construction contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Automation Systems Installation: Design, installation, and integration of building automation systems including HVAC controls, security systems, and energy management for commercial, industrial, government, and healthcare facilities
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing service agreements with clients for maintenance, support, and future projects on installed building automation systems
3. General Construction Services: Day-to-day oversight of construction process, management of trades and vendors, coordination of project communications, pre-construction planning, design review, and project management

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Firelake Construction designs, installs, and integrates building automation systems—including HVAC controls, access control, CCTV, and energy monitoring—across commercial, industrial, government, healthcare, education, and data center facilities. The firm also provides general construction services such as pre-construction planning, design review, project management, and ongoing service/maintenance contracts for installed building systems.

Product overview

Firelake Construction provides a unified portfolio of building automation systems, security solutions, and general construction services. Their core offerings center on building automation systems (HVAC controls, energy monitoring, access controls) and electronic security systems (IDS, CCTV, access control), supported by general construction capabilities. The company serves diverse industries including government, commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and data centers, offering both installation and ongoing service/support for these integrated systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Automation Systems End-to-end design, installation, and integration of building automation systems including HVAC controls, access control, energy monitoring, and CCTV for commercial, industrial, government, healthcare, education, and data center facilities. Leverages platforms such as Honeywell Tridium, Johnson Controls Facility Explorer, Johnson Controls Metasys, and Tridium Niagara frameworks.
• General Construction Comprehensive general construction services including pre-construction planning, design review, day-to-day oversight of construction processes, management of trades and vendors, coordination of project communications, and project management for diverse project types.
• Service and Maintenance Contracts Ongoing service agreements with clients providing maintenance, support, and future project work on installed building automation systems across multiple customer facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed over 500 projects nationwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing Tridium systems, Metasys systems, and building automation components including VAV boxes, access systems, and HVAC controls used across healthcare, commercial, and industrial projects
• Johnson ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary technology partner providing Facility Explorer and Metasys building automation systems installed in data centers, healthcare facilities, education institutions, and commercial buildings across multiple locations
• TridiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform partner providing Niagara framework used for Ford manufacturing plant integration and various industrial applications requiring Tridium Niagara certification
• InDynemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSubcontracted to InDyne for Electronic Security System (ESS) installations at Fort Belvoir, VA, including IDS, Access Control, and CCTV for 12+ facilities
• K CorpmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerK Corp acquired Firelake's security division; Firelake congratulates K Corp on the acquisition and refers customers for continued security needs

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls International: Global OEM and integrator of Metasys and Facility Explorer building automation systems, the same platforms Firelake deploys. Comparable as both a technology supplier and direct competitor for large BAS projects across government, healthcare, and data center verticals.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Major BAS OEM behind the Tridium Niagara framework that Firelake integrates. Overlaps directly with Firelake on HVAC controls, energy monitoring, and integrated security deployments in commercial, healthcare, and government facilities.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Large-scale BAS, security, and energy management provider competing for the same federal, healthcare, and data center opportunities Firelake pursues, particularly where Desigo or APOGEE systems are specified.
• Trane Technologies: HVAC OEM and controls provider (Trane/Tracer) with a sizable services arm. Overlaps with Firelake on Trane-to-Johnson Controls migrations (e.g., Kansas Surgery & Recovery) and broader HVAC-controls projects in commercial and healthcare.
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure): Global provider of building automation, power, and data center infrastructure (EcoStruxure). Comparable on integrated BAS and energy monitoring projects for data centers, healthcare, and government facilities.

Direct peers

• Automated Logic Corporation: BAS manufacturer and integrator focused on HVAC, lighting, and energy management for commercial and institutional buildings. Direct competitor for the same kinds of Honeywell/ALC controls projects Firelake targets in education and government.
• Albireo Energy: Independent BAS and energy services integrator specializing in mission-critical facilities including data centers. Closely comparable business model and customer set to Firelake's data center and healthcare work.
• KMC Controls: Manufacturer and integrator of open-protocol building automation solutions serving K-12, higher education, healthcare, and government markets. Direct comparable on education-focused BAS projects and open-platform controls.
• Faith Technologies: National electrical and systems integrator with a building automation and systems integration practice. Comparable in scope and customer mix across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and mission-critical construction projects.
• Cougar Construction Services: General contractor and building services firm serving federal and commercial clients, including DoD work. Comparable in the integrated general-construction-plus-specialty-services delivery model Firelake uses for government and institutional clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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