What R.E. Crawford Construction LLC does

R.E. Crawford Construction, LLC is a privately held, founder-owned commercial general contractor headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, established in 2005 by Jeff Smith and Utahna Smith. The firm delivers construction services for projects valued between $100,000 and $15,000,000 across four primary verticals: retail, restaurant/QSR, automotive, and office/medical, serving enterprise clients and national tenants such as Saks Off 5th, J.Crew, BJ's Wholesale Club, Starbucks, AutoZone, and Heartland Dental. The company holds general contractor licensure in 42 U.S. states, has completed 965 projects for 127 clients, and operates with 45 professional employees backed by 25 OSHA-certified superintendents. The firm markets a six-service-line delivery model — general contracting, construction management, design-build, pre-construction planning, value management, and fast-track construction — and supports execution with ProCore as its standard project management platform across permitting, scheduling, reporting, and close-out.

Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis through competitive bidding and direct negotiation; no standard pricing tiers are published. The go-to-market motion is direct enterprise sales targeting national retailers, franchise operators, and corporate clients requiring multi-location construction services, supplemented by industry memberships in the Retail Contractors Association (since 2011) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). The customer base is a mix of national-brand anchors and mid-market regional operators, with execution heavily subcontracted rather than carried by direct labor.

Name

R.E. Crawford Construction LLC

Legal name

R.E. Crawford Construction, LLC

Website

https://recrawford.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

R.E. Crawford Construction is a Sarasota-based commercial general contractor founded in 2005 that delivers general contracting, construction management, and design-build services for projects between $100,000 and $15,000,000 across retail, restaurant, automotive, and healthcare verticals in 42 U.S. states, serving enterprise national tenants and franchise operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• General contracting
• Design-build construction
• Construction management
• Retail buildout

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Construction Services: General contracting, construction management, design-build, pre-construction planning, value management, and fast-track construction services for commercial projects valued between $100,000 to $15,000,000. Revenue is project-based, earned through construction contracts with clients across retail, restaurant, automotive, and healthcare/medical sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

R.E. Crawford Construction provides commercial general contracting, construction management, and design-build services for projects valued between $100,000 and $15,000,000. The firm delivers ground-up construction, tenant buildouts, and major remodels across retail, restaurant/QSR, automotive, and office/medical sectors, with national reach through licensure in 42 U.S. states.

Product overview

R.E. Crawford Construction LLC offers a unified suite of construction services with six core offerings: General Contracting, Construction Management, Design/Build, Pre-Construction Planning, Value Management, and Fast Track Construction. These services work together to deliver projects from $100,000 to $15,000,000, with specialization across four project sectors: Retail, Restaurant/QSR, Automotive, and Office/Medical construction. The company operates nationwide (licensed in 42 states) and serves diverse clients from major national brands to local businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting Comprehensive general construction services including coordinating construction phases, subcontractor scheduling, and construction operations, with access to premium manpower and materials at competitive rates. Used for commercial construction projects.
• Construction Management Project management service focused on early alignment of project goals, proactive challenge identification, and real-time communication using industry-leading technology. Targeted at enterprise clients managing commercial construction projects.
• Design/Build Integrated construction approach enhancing cooperation between owner, builder, engineer, and architect, determining quality, cost and time concurrently to save clients money and time. Designed for clients seeking a single point of accountability.
• Pre-Construction Planning Comprehensive analysis of costs and performance potentials for all project components and building systems, with expert estimators developing conceptual evaluations for accurate cost projections. Targets clients needing early-stage feasibility and budgeting analysis.
• Value Management Value engineering process identifying cost savings while maintaining construction integrity throughout planning, design, and completion, improving quality, reliability, and maintainability. Suited for clients seeking budget optimization without compromising quality.
• Fast Track Construction Construction approach that commences earlier phases before design of later phases is complete, saving time and money when viability is confirmed on a case-by-case basis. Used for projects with accelerated timelines.
• Retail Construction Specialized retail construction services delivering seamless integration of design vision and budgetary constraints for retail spaces, including national retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, J.Crew, BJ's Wholesale Club, Madewell, REI, and Bose.
• Restaurant/QSR Construction Construction services for restaurants and quick-service restaurants, including projects for brands like Starbucks, IHOP, Panera, and Dairy Queen. Includes full-service restaurant buildouts and franchise development.
• Automotive Construction Construction services tailored to the automotive industry including car dealerships, automotive parts retail stores, and car wash facilities. Serves clients such as AutoZone, Tire Kingdom, Caliber Collision, and Take 5 Car Wash.
• Office/Medical Construction Top-tier medical and dental office construction services with comprehensive solutions for healthcare facilities. Serves clients such as Heartland Dental and other healthcare providers.

Named customers20 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

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Retail Contractors AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Proud member of the Retail Contractors Association since 2011, providing industry recognition, networking, and professional development opportunities.
• ProCorecoreTechnology or IntegrationProCore is used as the primary project management tool to manage all projects from permitting to close-out. Provides real-time access and advanced reporting for project teams.
• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ICSC, the premier global trade organization for the shopping center industry, providing networking, education, and business development opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bognet Construction Associates: Mid-sized commercial general contractor focused on interior buildouts and ground-up commercial projects for national retail, hospitality, and office tenants. Highly comparable in scale, customer mix, and multi-state commercial delivery model to R.E. Crawford.
• VCC Construction: National commercial general contractor specializing in retail, restaurant, healthcare, and office buildouts across the U.S. Closely comparable in vertical mix (retail/restaurant/healthcare), project-size range, and direct-to-tenant delivery approach.
• ARCO National Construction: Design-build general contractor focused on commercial, retail, multifamily, and light industrial projects nationwide. Comparable in multi-state commercial delivery, design-build delivery model, and tenant-driven project portfolio.
• Clune Construction: National commercial general contractor serving corporate, healthcare, retail, and hospitality clients. Comparable in enterprise-tenant focus, multi-state operations, and emphasis on pre-construction and value management services.
• Skender Construction: Mid-to-large commercial GC delivering office, healthcare, retail, and hospitality projects with integrated pre-construction and design-build services. Comparable in service-line breadth, vertical mix, and project-value range.
• RC Andersen: Mid-sized commercial GC focused on retail, hospitality, restaurant, and corporate buildouts for national brands. Comparable in size, vertical specialization, and tenant-direct project delivery approach.
• Lease Crutcher Lewis: Commercial general contractor delivering office, healthcare, education, and retail projects with a strong pre-construction and construction management emphasis. Comparable in mid-market commercial GC positioning and service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Large, established national construction manager and general contractor with broad capabilities across commercial, healthcare, education, and public-sector markets. Operates in the same verticals but at meaningfully larger scale and broader portfolio than R.E. Crawford.
• Pepper Construction: Established regional/national commercial GC serving commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial markets with full pre-construction and construction management services. Overlaps with R.E. Crawford's commercial delivery model but at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Retail Contractors Association: Industry trade association that R.E. Crawford belongs to (since 2011). Not a competitor, but an ecosystem/network participant that connects retail-focused GCs to shared standards, referrals, and business development opportunities relevant to R.E. Crawford's vertical.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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