What Aristeo Construction does

Aristeo Construction Company is a privately held, WBENC-certified women-owned general contractor founded in 1977 and headquartered in Livonia, Michigan. The company provides full-service construction solutions to globally recognized enterprise customers across four verticals: automotive manufacturing (Ford, Toyota, Stellantis, GM, Nissan, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing), power and renewable energy (Invenergy, DTE Energy, Consumers Energy), commercial, and industrial. Its service offering spans preconstruction and planning, multiple delivery methods (general contracting, design-build, construction management, integrated project delivery, and long-term Construction Commodity Management), and self-perform services including earthwork/civil, concrete, steel fabrication and erection, and interior carpentry. The company has 500+ in-house skilled trades employees, completed over 100 projects per year on average, and manages 5+ million manhours annually across 9+ states, with $10 billion+ in cumulative project value and a 0.66 EMR (40% better than the industry average).

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts — negotiated or competitively bid — and ongoing managed services via CCM programs, where Aristeo embeds dedicated onsite teams as extensions of the customer's facility organization. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by long-term executive relationships rather than digital marketing; the company reports ~90% of its customer base as repeat business, with several OEM relationships spanning 20–30 years. Underlying technology consists of BIM/3D modeling, lean construction practices practiced for over three decades, a GPS-enabled owned equipment fleet, and the proprietary Aristeo Operating System for quality management — supported by ISO 9001:2015 and AISC Certified Steel Erector credentials. The company is family-owned, transitioned from founder Joe Aristeo (President for 41 years) to next-generation President Michelle Aristeo Barton in 2018, and currently ranks top 10 nationwide in manufacturing and renewable energy and top 5 in automotive.

Name

Aristeo Construction

Legal name

Aristeo Construction Company

Website

https://aristeo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

Industrial Building Construction (23621), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF), Chemical & Petrochemical Plant Construction (IMAFADAA), Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks) (EUAEADAG)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Construction management services
• Steel fabrication erection
• Self-perform construction
• Industrial construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Livonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Full-service general contracting for planning, managing, and executing construction projects across manufacturing, commercial, power & energy, and industrial markets. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts, typically negotiated or bid on major facility development programs.
2. Self-Perform Services: In-house self-perform services including earthwork, civil, concrete, steel fabrication, steel erection, and interior carpentry. These services provide better control of safety, project scheduling, workflow efficiency, and value engineering solutions for overall cost reduction.
3. Construction Management: Managing entire projects from start to finish including tracking cost and schedule, managing subcontractors and suppliers, coordinating construction activities, and ensuring delivery on time, on budget with safety and quality.
4. Ongoing Construction Support / CCM: For over 25 years, Aristeo has delivered ongoing construction services at numerous facilities through Construction Commodity Management (CCM) programs. Dedicated onsite teams act as extension of customer team providing immediate ongoing construction support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aristeo Construction is a full-service general contractor providing construction management, design-build, integrated project delivery, and self-perform services (earthwork/civil, concrete, steel fabrication and erection, and interior carpentry) for manufacturing, commercial, power & energy, and industrial clients. The company also delivers long-term Construction Commodity Management (CCM) programs with dedicated onsite teams acting as an extension of the customer's facility organization.

Product overview

Aristeo Construction is a women-owned general contractor offering comprehensive construction solutions across four primary service areas: Preconstruction & Planning (project feasibility studies, conceptual estimating, value engineering, BIM/3D modeling, scheduling, and logistics planning), Delivery Methods (general contracting, design-build, construction management, integrated project delivery, and ongoing construction support), Self Perform Services (earthwork/civil, concrete, steel fabrication & erection, and interior carpentry), and project execution across four market sectors (Manufacturing, Commercial, Power & Energy, and Industrial). The company does not operate a software product platform; its offerings are construction services, not software products or modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting
• Construction Management

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% better-than-industry-average EMR (0.66 vs 1.0 industry average)
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WalbridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalbridge Aristeo Joint Venture (WAJV) - strategic partnership for major projects including Stellantis Detroit Assembly Complex ($1.6 billion, 2.5 million SF, 1.3 million work hours). This joint venture managed the renovation of two former engine plants into Detroit's first new assembly plant in three decades.
• Steno ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company that partnered with Aristeo on Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia Major Transmission Program ($1.5 billion investment). Steno and Aristeo collaborated as key partners managing multiple projects at the facility.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)minorOthersMember of AGC of America and AGC of Michigan - leading construction industry associations providing advocacy, training, and networking.
• Great Lakes Women's Business Council (GLWBC)coreOthersAristeo is a Corporate Member, WBE, and Board Member of GLWBC. Active participant in MentorWE program providing mentorship for construction-related WBEs. Recognized as WBE of the Year and Corporate Volunteer of the Year.
• Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC)minorOthersCorporate Member of Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, supporting MBE supplier diversity initiatives.
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)coreOthersWBENC-certified general contractor. As the nation's largest WBENC-certified general contractor, Aristeo participates in OEM diversity business matchmaker and networking events.
• The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC)minorOthersMember of TAUC - organization for union constructors. Featured in TAUC's The Construction User Magazine for diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Lean Construction InstituteminorOthersMember of Lean Construction Institute supporting continuous improvement and lean construction methodologies that Aristeo has practiced for over three decades.
• Construction Users Round Table (CURT)minorOthersMember of CURT - organization for construction users and owners, supporting collaborative project delivery approaches.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest US general contractors with industrial, manufacturing, and commercial building capabilities. Competes on large industrial and commercial projects; broader geographic and vertical diversification than Aristeo.
• The Walsh Group / Walsh Construction: Large national general contractor with significant industrial, transportation, and building practices. Competes with Aristeo on automotive and industrial opportunities, but with broader geographic reach and a wider portfolio across verticals.
• AECOM (Construction Services): Global engineering and construction services firm with large-scale industrial, energy, and infrastructure capabilities. Competes on mega-projects in renewable energy and industrial sectors where Aristeo is also active.
• Clark Construction Group: Major US general contractor with industrial, commercial, and institutional building practices. Competes on large-scale building and mixed-use projects in the Midwest; broader portfolio than Aristeo's industrial focus.

Direct peers

• Shook Construction: Ohio-based general contractor specializing in industrial, manufacturing, and energy construction. Comparable in self-perform capabilities (concrete, steel), Midwest geography, and customer mix including OEMs and energy clients.
• Mortenson Construction: Minneapolis-based general contractor with major renewable energy and industrial practices. Direct competitor on wind/solar balance-of-plant and large-scale industrial projects where Aristeo is also active.
• Walbridge: Detroit-based general contractor and Aristeo's JV partner on Stellantis Detroit Assembly Complex. Comparable focus on automotive, industrial, and manufacturing construction for similar OEM customers, and a direct competitor on the same mega-campus bids in the Midwest.
• Gray Construction: Kentucky-based design-build general contractor specializing in automotive manufacturing, food/beverage processing, and distribution centers. Highly comparable in industrial vertical focus, OEM customer base, and self-perform construction services.
• Barton Malow: Michigan-headquartered general contractor with deep automotive, sports, healthcare, and industrial portfolios. Closely comparable in geography, customer mix (auto OEMs), self-perform model, and project scale to Aristeo.

Others

• Steno Construction: Michigan-based construction firm affiliated with Aristeo (jointly controlled affiliate). Partnered with Aristeo on Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia projects; comparable industrial/manufacturing focus and regional base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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