What MH Williams Construction Group does

MH Williams Construction Group is a privately held, 100% employee-owned commercial general contractor founded in 1987 by Michael H. Williams, Sr. and headquartered at 2287 W. Eau Gallie Boulevard in Melbourne, Florida. The company delivers preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, design-build, and sustainability services across nine vertical markets: education, healthcare/assisted living, industrial and aviation, housing, corporate, auto dealerships, retail/shopping centers, and hospitality. Projects typically range from $5M to $50M and serve enterprise and institutional clients including Florida Institute of Technology, Health First, SatCom Direct, Embraer, L3Harris, Leonardo DRS, and Thales. Its technology stack spans Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), laser scanning, drone surveying, and AI-assisted process automation, packaged as a dedicated Technology Services line alongside LEED, Passive House, and Net Zero sustainability offerings.

The firm's revenue model is project-based, custom-quoted per engagement, with multi-year contracts common on larger builds. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by client relationships, repeat business, and a project portfolio showcased on its website; marketing investment is modest and weighted toward community engagement, industry recognition, and referrals rather than digital demand generation. In 2024, the company was acquired by Maine-based Landry/French Construction, which brought in Kevin French as Chairman and CEO (also CEO of Landry/French) while retaining Mike Williams Jr. as President. Following the acquisition, MH Williams opened a St. Petersburg office in February 2026 to support Southeast market expansion and adopted a stated $1 billion revenue target for the combined platform by 2030.

The company operates under a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) structure, explicitly preserved through the acquisition, with leadership from the Williams family providing operational continuity. Its scale is small by industry standards (11-50 employees, ~$25M-$50M implied revenue range), positioning it as a sub-platform of the larger Landry/French organization rather than an independent scaled GC. Competitive posture emphasizes trust, transparency, long-term subcontractor relationships in Central Florida, and multi-vertical diversification as its primary defensible attributes.

Name

MH Williams Construction Group

Legal name

MH Williams Construction Group, Inc.

Website

https://mhwilliams.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MH Williams Construction Group is a 100% employee-owned commercial general contractor in Melbourne, Florida, delivering preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and sustainability services across education, healthcare, aviation/industrial, housing, corporate, retail, hospitality, and auto-dealership verticals for enterprise clients, now operating as a subsidiary of Landry/French Construction following its 2024 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Self-Performing General Contractors (IMAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Construction management
• Design-build contracting
• Preconstruction services
• Sustainable building construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based revenue from commercial construction services including preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, and design-build delivery methods. Revenue is generated through one-time project contracts for various market sectors including education, healthcare, aviation, industrial, housing, corporate, retail, hospitality, and auto dealerships.
2. Sustainability Services: Additional revenue from sustainable building practices including LEED, Passive House, Net Zero construction, and energy efficiency measures. Long-term cost benefits of sustainable practices are emphasized to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MH Williams Construction Group is a commercial construction firm providing preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, design-build, sustainability, and technology-enabled building services across Florida and the Southeastern United States. The company delivers projects for education, healthcare, aviation/industrial, housing, corporate, retail, hospitality, and automotive dealership clients, with project values typically ranging from $5-50 million.

Product overview

MH Williams Construction Group is a commercial construction services company offering a unified suite of integrated services including Preconstruction, Construction Management, General Contracting, Design-Build, Sustainability, and Technology Services. These core services are deployed across market segments covering Education, Medical/Assisted Living, Industrial and Aviation, Housing, Corporate, Auto Dealerships, Retail/Shopping Centers, and Hospitality construction. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company operates as a 100% employee-owned organization and was acquired by Landry/French Construction in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preconstruction Early-stage planning service covering design analysis, budgeting, material selection, and scheduling to align project scope with budget and timeline goals for commercial construction clients.
• Construction Management Comprehensive oversight spanning initial planning through full project management during construction, maintaining high standards of quality and safety for commercial building projects.
• General Contracting Traditional Design-Bid-Build project delivery using established partnerships with dependable subcontractors across Central Florida for commercial construction projects.
• Design-Build Integrated design and construction delivery where MH Williams assumes full responsibility for both phases, enabling better schedule and cost control for clients.
• Sustainability Services Delivers high-performing sustainable buildings including LEED, Passive House, Net Zero, and other energy efficiency measures, with expertise in cross laminate timber construction.
• Technology Services Utilizes cutting-edge construction technologies including Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), AI, laser scanning, and drone technology for enhanced project efficiencies and cost-effective solutions.
• Education Sector Construction Constructs educational facilities including academic buildings, science laboratories, fine arts facilities, media centers, and athletic facilities for K-12 schools and higher education institutions.
• Medical and Assisted Living Construction Builds medical facilities and assisted living centers to high standards of quality for healthcare providers using best tools, materials, and skilled professionals.
• Industrial and Aviation Construction Delivers large-scale industrial and aviation projects requiring attention to detail and dedication to schedule, including manufacturing facilities, hangars, and data centers.
• Housing Construction Builds residential housing including student housing, apartments, condominiums, and townhomes for multi-family housing clients.
• Corporate Construction Constructs office buildings and corporate facilities with project management efficiency and attention to value customization for businesses and financial institutions.
• Auto Dealership Construction Specializes in automotive facilities including new construction, expansions, and complete remodels for dealership showrooms and service areas across Florida.
• Retail and Shopping Center Construction Builds retail establishments and shopping centers with craftsmanship and quality design that attracts customers for retail chains and developers.
• Hospitality Construction Constructs hospitality establishments including hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues focused on customer comfort and relaxation for hospitality operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed projects on time and under budget
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Landry/French ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Landry/French Construction, a Maine-based commercial construction firm, acquired MH Williams Construction Group in 2024. This acquisition expanded Landry/French's presence into Florida and the Southeast market. MH Williams operates as part of the Landry/French family under the leadership of Kevin French as Chairman and CEO of both companies. The combined entity aims to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2030.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holder Construction: Privately held national commercial GC specializing in large, complex corporate, aviation, healthcare, and mission-critical projects, with a relationship-based approach similar to MH Williams' go-to-market.
• Robins & Morton: Southeast-focused general contractor with deep healthcare, education, and commercial building practices, headquartered in Alabama with strong Florida presence; directly comparable in vertical mix, project size, and relationship-driven delivery model.
• Brasfield & Gorrie: One of the largest privately held U.S. general contractors, headquartered in Birmingham with major Florida operations across healthcare, commercial, education, and aviation—directly comparable in vertical mix and Southeast regional focus.
• Landry/French Construction: Parent company of MH Williams following the 2024 acquisition; a Maine-based commercial construction firm offering preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting across multiple sectors, providing a direct comparison for the combined entity's Florida-plus-New England footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Large, family-owned national builder with a substantial Southeast presence, active in education, healthcare, and commercial work—overlaps MH Williams' verticals and delivery models but at significantly larger scale.
• DPR Construction: National commercial GC with significant Florida operations, particularly in healthcare, higher education, and advanced technology/aviation facilities, and a strong technology-forward delivery model analogous to MH Williams' VDC/BIM/AI stack.
• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: Major East Coast-focused commercial GC active across education, healthcare, aviation, and corporate in Florida—comparable in vertical mix and project delivery but at much larger scale.
• Suffolk Construction: Technology-enabled national GC with a strong Florida presence, particularly in commercial, healthcare, and aviation sectors; directly comparable in the use of tech-driven delivery and a similar regional project-size profile.
• Barton Malow Company: Employee-owned (via ESOP) commercial GC with significant Florida operations across healthcare, education, and industrial—directly comparable in employee-ownership structure and Southeast market focus.
• Skanska USA: Major international builder with substantial U.S. commercial operations including healthcare, education, and aviation in Florida; overlaps with MH Williams' vertical mix but operates at significantly larger scale.

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

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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