Broward Builders

What Broward Builders does

Broward Builders, Inc. is a privately held, unionized general contracting firm founded in 1990 and headquartered in Woodland, California. The company delivers construction services across Northern and Central California through three primary delivery methods — Design-Build, Hard Bid, and Negotiated — serving public works agencies (county and state governments), educational institutions (UC Davis, Sacramento City College, Los Rios CCD, KIPP schools), and nonprofit housing developers (Mutual Housing California, Mercy Housing California). Core project verticals include detention and correctional facilities, higher education and K-12 buildings, multi-family affordable and supportive housing, essential services facilities (fire stations, ARFF), and healthcare (behavioral health hospitals).

The firm's operational backbone combines self-performed work across earthwork, site utilities, concrete, rough and finish carpentry, metal stud framing, and drywall with a 4-acre in-house prefabrication facility in Woodland for wall panel assembly. Broward self-performs key trades to control quality and schedule, partners with architects (Lionakis, HGA, JK Architecture Engineering, LEA Architects, Arrington Watkins) for design-build delivery, and forms joint ventures with larger contractors (Clark-Sullivan, JE Dunn Construction) to access mega-projects such as the $230M Santa Rita Jail Critical Operations Project. The firm is signatory to Northern California Carpenters, Cement Masons, Operating Engineers, and Tapers/Drywall Installers unions, holds California CSLB License #602146, and is led by President & CEO Dennis Broward with an in-house lobbyist and a Chief Estimator of 32 years tenure.

Broward generates revenue through one-time project-based contracts awarded via competitive public bidding, negotiated agreements with private and nonprofit clients, and joint venture participation. Recent award momentum (Napa County Detention Facility $98M in 2025; Santa Rita Jail $230M awarded August 2025; 2020 Project of the Year from CCAEA; multiple LEED Gold and Silver certifications) signals continued backlog growth in detention and public sector verticals, though revenue is not publicly disclosed and customer concentration is high given reliance on California public-sector capital budgets.

Name

Broward Builders

Legal name

Broward Builders, Inc.

Website

https://browardbuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Broward Builders is a privately held, unionized general contractor founded in 1990 in Woodland, California, delivering Design-Build, Hard Bid, and Negotiated construction services across Northern and Central California. It serves public works agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit housing developers, specializing in detention facilities, educational buildings, and affordable housing projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Performing General Contractors (IMAFAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Design-build construction
• Public works construction
• Detention facility construction
• Commercial construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: Comprehensive general contracting services including new construction, renovation, and expansion of public and private facilities. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for public works agencies, education institutions, government entities, and nonprofit organizations.
2. Design-Build Services: Integrated design-build project delivery providing both design and construction services under single contract, generating revenue from professional construction services.
3. Joint Venture Projects: Strategic partnerships with other contractors (Clark-Sullivan, JE Dunn Construction) for large-scale projects, sharing revenue and risk on major construction ventures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Broward Builders is a comprehensive general contracting firm providing Design-Build, Hard Bid, and Negotiated Bid construction services to public works agencies, private companies, and nonprofit organizations across Northern and Central California. The firm self-performs core trades including earthwork, site utilities, concrete, rough and finish carpentry, metal stud framing, and drywall, and operates a 4-acre prefabrication facility in Woodland, CA to support wall panel fabrication for projects.

Product overview

Broward Builders is a comprehensive general contracting firm that provides construction services through multiple delivery methods (Design-Build, Hard Bid, and Negotiated Bid) to public works agencies, private clients, and nonprofits across Northern and Central California. The company self-performs key construction trades including earthwork, site utilities, concrete, carpentry, metal stud framing, and drywall. The company specializes in detention facilities, educational buildings, multi-family housing, essential services facilities, and healthcare construction, with a project portfolio spanning from 1990 to present.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting Services Comprehensive general contracting services for public works agencies, private and nonprofit clients throughout Northern and Central California, including new construction, renovation, and expansion of public and private facilities.
• Design-Build Services Integrated design-build project delivery that combines design and construction services under a single contract, enabling collaborative project development for public and private clients.
• Hard Bid Services Traditional competitive bidding delivery method for construction projects, particularly on public works contracts awarded to the lowest responsive bidder.
• Negotiated Bid Services Contract negotiation-based project delivery approach used for private and nonprofit clients without competitive bidding.
• Self-Performed Construction Work In-house construction capabilities covering earthwork, site utilities, concrete work, rough and finish carpentry, metal stud framing, and drywall installation, providing quality control and schedule control.
• Detention Facilities Construction Construction of county jails, correctional facilities, and detention centers featuring housing units, visitation areas, and program spaces for government clients.
• Educational Facilities Construction

Quantifiable outcome

• LEED Gold certification achieved for CCC Ukiah Center - 66,728 SF sustainable residential campus
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JE Dunn Construction (Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Joint venture partnership for $230M Santa Rita Jail Critical Operations Project in Alameda County. Combined capabilities for one of California's largest detention facility projects. Scheduled completion 2030.
• Clark-Sullivan (C/S Broward Builders JV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Joint venture partnership for design-build and construction projects. Combined team for El Dorado Public Safety Facility ($49.8M), Plumas County Jail ($23M), KIPP Stockton Elementary, and other major projects. Enables larger project capacity and shared expertise.
• LEA ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner for Sacramento Airport Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Facility (awarded 2022 Merit Award and Honor Award). Ongoing partnership on Napa County Detention Facility.
• LionakiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner for Yolo County Jail Expansion ($35M) and Napa County Replacement Detention Facility ($98M). Ongoing partnership on San Joaquin County Detention.
• Arrington Watkins Architects, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner for Colusa County Detention and Treatment Facility, Plumas County Jail, and Santa Rita Jail Critical Operations Project. Joint venture team for multiple correctional facility projects.
• LionakiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner for Yolo County Jail Expansion ($35M) and Napa County Replacement Detention Facility ($98M). Ongoing partnership on San Joaquin County Detention.
• JK Architecture EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner for UC Davis Cruess Hall Renovation ($17M, LEED Silver, completed December 2020).
• HGA (HGA Architects and Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner for Sacramento City College Natural Sciences Building ($34.6M, LEED Gold) and Davis Center Phase II. Long-standing partnership on education projects.
• HMC ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner for KIPP Conway K-8 Campus in Stockton ($16.8M). Partnership on elementary school and educational facility projects.
• LionakiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner for Yolo County Jail Expansion ($35M) and Napa County Replacement Detention Facility ($98M). Ongoing partnership on San Joaquin County Detention.
• Clark Sullivan ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner for KIPP Stockton Elementary School and additional projects. Combined expertise for large-scale design-build educational and correctional facilities.
• Salazar ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner for Mutual Housing on the Boulevard ($41.5M, 127-unit affordable housing project).
• Mogavero ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner for 1st Street North Auburn Multi-Family ($28.5M, 79-unit affordable housing).
• Sacramento Housing AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association for affordable housing policy. Broward Builders participates in Policy Summit to build relationships and discuss affordable housing development in Sacramento region.
• SRBX (Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association providing networking, workforce development, and Women in Construction events. Broward actively participates in SRBX conferences and sponsors Design Build Competition.
• CIEF (Construction Industry Education Foundation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation focused on construction industry education. Broward Builders sponsors annual Design Build Competition for high school students and attends Women in Construction events.
• Mutual Housing CaliforniacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNonprofit housing developer client for Mutual Housing on the Boulevard (127 units, $41.5M). Broward sponsors annual Building Up events and has delivered multiple affordable housing projects.
• Mercy Housing CaliforniacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNonprofit housing developer client for Mather Veterans Village Phases I-III and El Dorado Haven Apartments. Multiple veteran and affordable housing projects delivered.
• Lionakis FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation hosting annual memorial golf tournament. Broward Builders sponsors event to support community initiatives and build relationships.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clark-Sullivan Construction: Clark-Sullivan is a Northern California general contractor and existing Broward joint-venture partner. It is closely comparable because it delivers public-safety, education, corrections and design-build projects in the same regional market.
• Kitchell: Kitchell is an employee-owned construction and real-estate services company with deep California roots and public, healthcare and education exposure. Its integrated construction-management and general-contracting model is comparable to Broward's regional institutional work, although at greater scale.
• C.W. Driver Companies: C.W. Driver is a California general contractor delivering complex commercial, civic, education and public-works projects. It closely matches Broward's regional public and institutional focus and its use of design-build and other integrated delivery methods.

Broad incumbents

• JE Dunn Construction: JE Dunn is a large national general contractor with a broad public, education, healthcare and institutional portfolio. It is a strong comparable through its design-build delivery model and Broward's existing joint venture on the $230 million Santa Rita Jail project.
• Swinerton: Swinerton is a California-founded national general contractor serving public, private, healthcare, education and multifamily customers. It is comparable through its general-contracting model, integrated delivery capabilities and use of self-performed and prefabricated work, but it operates at substantially greater scale.
• McCarthy Building Companies: McCarthy is a large national builder providing general contracting, construction management and design-build services. Its public, education, healthcare and complex institutional work overlaps with Broward's core project types, though McCarthy has a much broader geographic footprint.
• Turner Construction Company: Turner is a global construction manager and general contractor with extensive civic, education, healthcare and public-sector activity. It is comparable to Broward in complex institutional construction and design-build execution, but at a far larger national and international scale.
• Hensel Phelps: Hensel Phelps is a large employee-owned general contractor known for aviation, education, justice and government facilities. Its long-duration design-build projects and public-agency customer base are materially comparable to Broward's corrections, public-safety and education portfolio.
• PCL Construction: PCL is a large North American general contractor delivering civic, institutional, education and infrastructure projects. It is comparable through its design-build model and ability to execute complex public projects, despite materially greater scale and diversification.
• DPR Construction: DPR is a national technical builder serving healthcare, education, public and other complex institutional customers. It overlaps with Broward in high-specification design-build delivery, self-performed capabilities and schedule-intensive public work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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