What Talisen Construction does

Talisen Construction Corp is a privately-held construction management and general contracting firm headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, founded in 2009 and serving clients across the New York Metro area. The company delivers preconstruction, general contracting, construction management at risk, design-build, and vendor management services under a "Construction Concierge" delivery model that assigns a single dedicated Project Manager as the point of contact from concept through closeout, integrating estimating, procurement, and field operations under one accountable team. Talisen concentrates on three primary verticals: healthcare systems and providers (medical imaging installations, Article 28-compliant hospital fit-outs for clients including Northwell Health, Weill Cornell Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and NYU Langone), higher education institutions (historic preservation and campus modernization for Pratt Institute, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School, and NYIT), and corporate interiors and commercial real estate (office build-outs for Google, F5 Networks, Tory Burch, AB InBev, Accel Partners, and Emigrant Bank).

The firm operates with an estimated 50–100 employees following a 2024 hiring expansion that added two project managers, two assistant project managers, three project engineers, and two field superintendents. Its technology stack centers on Building Information Modeling (BIM) for preconstruction planning and trade coordination, supplemented by a proprietary cloud-based subcontractor vetting application that tracks bidding history, geographic preferences, contract size, union capabilities, and insurance standards. Leadership is composed of long-tenured operators: CEO Joseph Rigazio (23-year technology background at Texas Instruments), COO Robert Knox (NYC construction operations expertise), and internally promoted Director of Construction Michael Figliolia. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting institutional and corporate clients in healthcare, higher education, and commercial real estate, with a reported 95% repeat client rate and recognition including the 2019 Golden Nugget Award for Best Interior Renovation (Accel Partners project). Revenue is earned through project-based custom contracts with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers, and the firm maintains independent ownership with no external venture capital, private equity, or holding company involvement.

Name

Talisen Construction

Legal name

Talisen Construction Corp

Website

https://talisenconstructioncorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Talisen Construction Corp is a privately-held New York Metro construction management and general contracting firm serving healthcare systems, higher education institutions, and corporate clients with a Construction Concierge delivery model anchored by a single dedicated Project Manager from preconstruction through closeout.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Construction (23), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Construction management services
• General contracting services
• Healthcare construction services
• Commercial interior construction
• Historic building renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Management & General Contracting: Talisen acts as Construction Manager at Risk or General Contractor on construction projects, managing all phases from preconstruction through closeout. Revenue is earned through project-based contracts with fees tied to construction cost management and delivery performance.
2. Preconstruction & Estimating: Talisen provides preconstruction services including detailed estimating, risk identification, and project planning prior to construction commencement. These services may be bundled into overall project fees or delivered as standalone engagements.
3. Design-Build: Talisen unifies architecture, engineering, and construction under one team for clients seeking a turnkey solution, compressing timelines and generating revenue through integrated project delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Talisen Construction Corp is a New York Metro general contracting and construction management firm delivering Preconstruction & Estimating, Vendor Management, Construction Management (at Risk or as General Contractor), and Design-Build services under its signature Construction Concierge Model, which assigns a single dedicated Project Manager as the sole point of contact from concept through closeout. The firm serves healthcare providers, higher education institutions, and corporate enterprises with complex, regulated construction needs.

Product overview

Talisen Construction Corp. is a New York Metro area general contracting and construction management firm that operates primarily as a service business rather than a software product company. Its core offering is the Construction Concierge Model — a unified service delivery approach anchored by a single dedicated Project Manager guiding clients from concept through closeout. The company's service portfolio comprises five integrated offerings: Preconstruction & Estimating, Vendor Management, Construction Management & General Contracting, Design-Build, and the Construction Concierge Model itself. These services are delivered across five specialized vertical markets: Healthcare Construction (including medical imaging equipment installations, Article 28 compliance, and hospital fit-outs), Corporate Interior Services, Education & Higher Education Construction, Historic Building Renovation, and Base Building. A BIM services module supplements the core construction services. The company also produces the Talisen Talk Podcast as a thought-leadership brand. Talisen's approach unifies estimating, procurement, and field execution under one accountable team, differentiating it from traditional siloed general contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Concierge Model
• Preconstruction & Estimating
• Vendor Management
• Construction Management & General Contracting
• Design-Build
• Healthcare Construction Services
• Corporate Interior Services
• Education & Higher Education Construction
• Historic Building Renovation
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% repeat client rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and moderate.

• Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLPminorOthers · 1 January 2021Jessica Rothman, a partner at Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP, appeared as a guest on the Talisen Talk podcast (Episode 6) to discuss the legal implications of COVID-19 for the construction industry, covering topics including the Paycheck Protection Program, labor issues, worker safety on site, force majeure considerations, and affirmative duties to create COVID-free worksites.
• Live Building SystemsmoderateTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2019Talisen Construction CEO Joseph Rigazio co-hosted a Talisen Talk podcast episode with Dr. Teghpal Sandhu, Founder & CEO of Live Building Systems. The episode explored the importance of real-time energy monitoring systems in buildings, smart meter integration for sustainability, and the role of data in reducing building emissions. The partnership promotes Live Building Systems' technology while positioning Talisen as a forward-thinking firm committed to sustainable construction practices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Large U.S. construction manager with significant healthcare, education, and corporate portfolios, competing directly with Talisen for institutional clients in the Northeast.
• Lendlease Americas: Global construction and development firm with NYC operations in healthcare, education, and corporate interiors — a large-scale competitor for institutional and corporate clients.
• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest general contractors in the U.S. with a major NYC presence, Turner delivers healthcare, higher education, and corporate interior projects at a much larger scale than Talisen — directly comparable in service mix and target verticals.
• Skanska USA: Global construction firm with deep NYC operations, Skanska serves healthcare, education, and commercial clients with general contracting and construction management services — a direct competitor for institutional and corporate interior work.

Direct peers

• Plaza Construction: NYC-headquartered general contractor and construction manager with strong presence in healthcare, hospitality, residential, and corporate interiors — directly comparable market positioning.
• Lettire Construction: NYC-based general contractor and construction manager with strong healthcare, education, and commercial portfolios — closely comparable peer in size, geography, and vertical mix.
• Wespac Construction: Mid-sized NYC-area general contractor focused on healthcare, institutional, and commercial projects — a similar-scale peer competing for many of the same clients.
• Hunter Roberts Construction Group: Mid-sized NYC general contractor specializing in healthcare, higher education, and corporate interiors — a closely comparable peer in scale and vertical mix.
• Pavarini McGovern: NYC-focused construction manager and general contractor serving healthcare, higher education, cultural, and commercial clients — closely aligned with Talisen's institutional and corporate interior focus.
• Structure Tone: NYC-headquartered construction management and general contracting firm focused on commercial interiors and institutional builds, with strong overlap to Talisen's corporate interior and healthcare/education verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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