U.W. Marx Construction

What U.W. Marx Construction does

U.W. Marx Construction Company is a family-owned construction services firm headquartered at 20 Gurley Ave., Troy, NY, founded in 1949 by German immigrant Ulrich Marx. The firm provides Construction Management (in both At-Risk and As-Agent formats), Design-Build, and General Contracting services to public and private project owners across upstate New York and western New England. Its portfolio spans individual projects ranging from $2 million to $50 million in size, with disclosed annual construction volume of $50 million to $100 million, and the firm employs 51–100 core staff plus 100–250 skilled tradespeople during peak years.

The company's core services are delivered through three primary project delivery methods: team-approach Construction Management with engagement early in design, Design-Build with single-point responsibility, and traditional General Contracting. Its technical differentiation centers on LEED administration and sustainable construction review (with multiple Silver and Gold certifications), adaptive reuse and historic preservation work, and specialized expertise in New York State Education Department (NYSED) K-12 public school capital projects. The firm operates an adjacent subsidiary, Environmental & Fueling Systems, providing specialty environmental and fueling-systems construction services.

U.W. Marx generates revenue through project-based contracts — professional services fees for construction management engagements, lump-sum contracts for general contracting, and design-build contracts — secured primarily through competitive public-sector bidding, RFP responses, and negotiated engagements with school districts, municipalities, healthcare systems, multifamily developers, and federal/state agencies. Business development is driven by direct owner relationships, industry reputation, multiple industry awards (CMAA, AIA, APWA, NYSAFAH), and community involvement rather than active outbound marketing. The company has remained under continuous family ownership since founding and is currently led by Peter Marx as President in his 30th year at the helm.

Name

U.W. Marx Construction

Legal name

U.W. Marx Construction Company

Website

https://uwmarx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

U.W. Marx Construction is a family-owned, Troy, NY-based construction firm founded in 1949, providing Construction Management, Design-Build, and General Contracting for education, multifamily, healthcare, and government projects valued at $2M-$50M across upstate New York and western New England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Construction management services
• General contracting
• Design-build construction
• Multifamily housing construction
• Historic restoration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Management - At-Risk: Construction Manager provides a cost guarantee (Guaranteed Maximum Price) in advance of Architect completing design. Owners benefit from ability to lock into favorable financing, start construction earlier, and establish Maximum Cost upfront.
2. Construction Management - As-Agent: Construction Manager provides effective management during construction for public owners coordinating multiple contracts, offering time and cost savings during design.
3. General Contracting: General Contractor takes responsibility for building a project based on design, managing trade workers, subcontractors and material suppliers to complete the project for the agreed cost within specified timeframe. May be competitive bid or negotiated 'Lump Sum Amount'.
4. Design-Build: Design-Build Contractor is responsible for design, management, and construction of entire project with single point of responsibility throughout design and construction phases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

U.W. Marx is a regional commercial construction firm that provides construction management (CM At-Risk and CM Agency), design-build, and general contracting services for institutional, multifamily, healthcare, and historic preservation projects typically ranging from $2 million to $50 million in value. The firm concentrates delivery in three expertise areas: NYSED K-12 and library construction management, multifamily construction (including affordable housing), and adaptive reuse/historic restoration, supplementing these services through an Environmental & Fueling Systems subsidiary.

Product overview

U.W. Marx Construction is a construction services firm offering a comprehensive suite of project delivery methods including Construction Management, General Contracting, and Design-Build services. The company's core service offerings are complemented by specialty services in Environmental & Fueling Systems. Their expertise spans three primary market sectors: Multifamily Construction (affordable housing, senior living, workforce housing), NYSED K-12 & Library Construction Management, and Adaptive Re-use & Historic Restoration. The company typically handles projects ranging from $2 million to $50 million, with annual construction volume of $50 to $100 million. Projects include LEED-certified sustainable buildings, historic renovations, and new construction across New York and New England.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Management Professional construction management services providing project owners with the highest level of control over scope, time, cost, and quality through a Team Approach that brings the Construction Manager into the design phase. U.W. Marx delivers CM in both 'At-Risk' (with Guaranteed Maximum Price) and 'As-Agent' formats for public and private owners.
• General Contracting Traditional general contracting services in which the contractor takes responsibility for building a project based on designs developed by architects or engineers, managing trade workers, subcontractors, and material suppliers to deliver the structure, shell, and interior components for an agreed cost within a specified timeframe. Contracts may be competitive bid or negotiated 'Lump Sum Amount'.
• Design-Build Single point of responsibility design-build services in which the contractor is responsible for the design, management, and construction of the entire project, streamlining services for improved cost efficiency and accelerated schedules.
• Environmental & Fueling Systems Specialized environmental and fueling systems construction services delivered through an adjacent operating subsidiary focused on environmental and fueling systems construction.
• Multifamily Construction Construction services for multifamily residential projects including affordable housing, market rate apartments, senior living, and workforce housing developments delivered for housing developers and housing authorities.
• NYSED K-12 & Library Construction Management Specialized construction management services for New York State Education Department K-12 public school capital projects and public library construction, including district-wide improvements, additions, renovations, and new school construction delivered under NYSED standards and public procurement requirements.
• Adaptive Re-use & Historic Restoration Renovation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of historic properties including National Register-listed buildings, Carnegie libraries, and former industrial facilities, with capabilities across structural restoration, historic compliance, and phased rehabilitation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered first Construction Management project in 1977 - $5.5 million Saint Mary's Hospital expansion - completed on schedule and within budget
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NY School Boards AssociationminorOthersCommunity involvement and support for programs in the communities where U.W. Marx conducts business. Organization focused on supporting school board members and public education in New York State.
• The Community Builders, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading affordable housing developer; U.W. Marx has completed multiple projects for TCB including Tapestry on the Hudson (award-winning $22.8M project) and other multifamily developments. Ongoing collaborative relationship on housing projects.
• NYS Association for Affordable HousingminorOthersCommunity involvement and industry support for affordable housing development in New York State. U.W. Marx recognized with Upstate Project of the Year award by this organization.
• HVCC FoundationminorOthersCommunity involvement supporting Hudson Valley Community College Foundation programs. U.W. Marx has completed multiple projects for HVCC campus.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Skanska USA: Global construction firm with major Upstate NY presence on civil, education, and healthcare projects. Competes in public-sector and K-12 RFPs and represents the upper scale competitor on large institutional pursuits.
• Turner Construction Company: Largest US general contractor with significant New York presence in education, healthcare, and government sectors. Competes for larger institutional projects U.W. Marx targets, representing scale and capability ceiling pressure.
• Gilbane Building Company: Large privately held national CM/GC with strong Northeast presence including education, healthcare, and public-sector work. Larger scale and broader geographic reach than U.W. Marx but competes in the same K-12 and institutional RFPs.
• Shawmut Design and Construction: Northeast-headquartered national CM/GC with strong education, healthcare, and cultural institution practices. Competes with U.W. Marx on larger institutional and adaptive reuse projects across New York.
• Consigli Construction: Massachusetts-headquartered family-owned CM/GC serving the Northeast with comparable education, healthcare, and historic renovation portfolios. Similar family-owned culture but larger scale and broader footprint.
• Bond Brothers: Massachusetts-based CM/GC serving the Northeast with comparable higher education, healthcare, and historic preservation work. Larger scale and broader geography but overlapping client base.

Direct peers

• The Pike Company: Rochester, NY-based construction management, design-build, and general contracting firm operating across Upstate NY. Comparable regional scale, public-sector K-12 focus, and similar contract delivery offerings to U.W. Marx.
• BBL Construction Services: Albany, NY-based CM/GC serving the Capital Region and Upstate NY with strong K-12, higher education, and healthcare portfolios. Most geographically proximate direct competitor to U.W. Marx.
• Hueber-Breuer Construction: Syracuse, NY-based construction management and general contracting firm with comparable Upstate NY footprint, K-12 and higher education portfolio, and similar mid-market regional positioning.
• LeChase Construction: Rochester, NY-based construction management and general contracting firm serving Upstate New York with comparable K-12, healthcare, and higher education project portfolios. Direct regional peer with similar size, owner base, and delivery methods.

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

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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