Trident Builders

What Trident Builders does

Trident Builders LLC is a privately held, founder-owned general contracting and construction management firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2015 by Brendan McCluskey, the company delivers commercial, residential, retail, institutional, and government construction projects across the Mid-Atlantic region, with a stated service area covering Maryland, Washington DC, Delaware, and Virginia. Project sizes range from approximately $100,000 repair jobs to $1B programs, with most engagements in the $1M-$5M band, and the portfolio includes luxury hospitality work for The Ritz-Carlton, Ruth's Chris Steak House, and Ammoora, plus non-profit, healthcare, retail, and historic renovation clients. The firm also holds government contracting credentials and pursues federal projects. Trident differentiates through a small but credentialed senior team (LEED AP, PMP, CPHB certifications) with 100+ years of combined construction experience, an ABC Baltimore 2019 Excellence in Construction Award, and a relationship-driven enterprise sales model that embeds preconstruction and design/build services into client decision-making.

The company's core technology and capabilities are anchored in construction management, design/build integration, and specialized Passive House (PHIUS certified) and modular construction techniques aimed at energy-efficient and affordable housing. Differentiated offerings include factory-fabricated modular passive house structures with thermal-bridging mitigation and airtight building envelopes, as well as historic renovation expertise demonstrated on the Banneker Building. Ancillary capabilities include government contracting under multiple NAICS codes, restaurant construction, and SCIF-capable federal work. Trident uses YouTube video content on Modular & Passive House methods, a community engagement program ('Project of Service' running annually since 2019), and a public website portfolio as its primary marketing and lead-generation channels.

Trident's business model is project-based, generating revenue through one-time general contracting and design/build engagements plus professional-services preconstruction consulting. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The firm does not have disclosed institutional funding; the only funding-adjacent event on record is a $0 incubator participation with The Light of Baltimore in October 2022. Operating status is active with an actively maintained website (sitemap updated January 2026) and a live hiring page, and the company is classified as a small employer with 11-50 staff.

Name

Trident Builders

Legal name

Trident Builders LLC

Website

https://tridentbuilds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trident Builders is a privately held Baltimore-based general contractor and construction management firm founded in 2015, delivering commercial, residential, institutional, and government projects across the Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, Washington DC, Delaware, Virginia), with specialization in luxury hospitality fit-out, historic renovation, and PHIUS-certified modular Passive House construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Construction management
• Design-build construction
• Passive house builders
• Commercial construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Halethorpe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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. General Contracting Services: Project-based revenue from construction management, design/build, and general contracting services for commercial, residential, non-profit, and government clients. Revenue generated through completed construction projects ranging from $100k to $1B programs.
2. Preconstruction Services: Preconstruction consulting including 'go/no-go' decision support on property acquisition, design professional selection, and pricing assistance as part of design/build partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Trident Builders is a full-service general contracting firm that delivers construction management, design/build, and preconstruction services for commercial, retail, residential, institutional, and government clients across Maryland, Washington DC, Delaware, and Virginia. Projects range from $100k repair work up to $1B programs, with most engagements falling in the $1M–$5M band. The firm differentiates through PHIUS Certified Passive House and modular construction capabilities, alongside expertise in high-end finishes, historic renovation, and occupied-building work.

Product overview

Trident Builders is a full-service general contracting firm offering construction management and design/build services for commercial, residential, retail, institutional, and government projects. Their core offering consists of Construction Management & General Contracting, Design/Build Services, and Preconstruction Services. They distinguish themselves through innovative Modular & Passive House Construction focused on energy-efficient, sustainable housing. Their service portfolio includes Historic Renovation for landmark buildings, Restaurant Construction for luxury dining establishments, and Government Contracting with federal clearances. Projects range from $100k repair projects to $1B programs, with most projects in the $1M to $5M range. They serve clients in Baltimore, Maryland, Washington DC, Delaware, and Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Management & General Contracting Full-service general contracting providing project management, design/build, and construction services for commercial, residential, retail, institutional, and government projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. Projects span $100k repairs through $1B programs.
• Design/Build Services Integrated design and construction offering in which Trident acts as a trusted pre-construction and design/build partner, including selection of design professionals and pricing.
• Preconstruction Services Full-spectrum preconstruction services including go/no-go decision support on property acquisition, design professional selection, and pricing as part of design/build partnerships.
• Modular Passive House Construction Innovative modular passive house construction featuring energy-efficient housing with solar panels, aimed at better-than-net-zero energy performance, with factory-fabricated structures, thermal-bridge and heat-sink prevention, and airtight building envelopes.
• Historic Building Renovation Specialized historic building renovation including restoration of historic glass and wood doors, exterior brick and granite, and interior marble, using task order methodologies that preserve tenant access.
• Restaurant Construction Specialized restaurant construction and renovation services, including custom millwork, stone, and tile work for high-end steakhouse and fine dining establishments, delivered for repeat hospitality clients across multiple locations.
• Government Contracting Federal government construction services including industrial and commercial building construction, electrical work, plumbing, and specialized contracting under various NAICS codes, including SCIF-capable spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully delivered projects ranging from $100k repairs to $1B programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: Baltimore-headquartered general contractor with deep Mid-Atlantic presence, serving commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, and government clients with projects ranging from small tenant build-outs to billion-dollar programs. Most directly comparable geographically and segment-wise, though materially larger.
• Clark Construction Group: Bethesda, MD-based general contractor serving commercial, government, healthcare, and hospitality clients across the Mid-Atlantic and nationally. Direct overlap with Trident in the DC/MD/VA federal and commercial markets, including high-end tenant improvement and historic renovation work.
• Gilbane Building Company: Providence-based national GC with strong Mid-Atlantic presence delivering commercial, healthcare, education, and government projects. Overlaps with Trident in federal contracting, hospitality, and institutional segments at a meaningfully larger scale.
• DPR Construction: National commercial GC with a substantial Mid-Atlantic office, active in healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and sustainable/LEED construction. Compares to Trident in commercial GC delivery model and a focus on technically complex, mission-critical projects.
• Barton Malow Company: Mid-sized national GC with East Coast operations delivering commercial, healthcare, sports, education, and government work. Similar in positioning as a relationship-driven GC competing against larger national firms on complex projects.

Broad incumbents

• Turner Construction Company: Largest U.S. commercial general contractor with extensive Mid-Atlantic presence. Competes with Trident on hospitality, commercial interior, healthcare, and government work but at vastly greater scale, bonding capacity, and self-perform capability.
• Skanska USA: Major international GC with a strong Mid-Atlantic commercial, healthcare, and government portfolio. A scaled incumbent competitor with greater resources, sustainability credentials, and federal contracting depth than Trident.
• Walsh Construction Group: National GC with commercial, healthcare, education, and hospitality work across the Mid-Atlantic. Competes with Trident on similar end markets as a significantly larger, established incumbent.
• Balfour Beatty Construction: National commercial GC with offices serving the Mid-Atlantic, active in commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and federal work. A scaled competitor with deeper bonding and project finance capacity than Trident.

Regional players

• Plano-Coudon Construction: Baltimore-based commercial general contractor focused on Mid-Atlantic commercial, healthcare, education, and historic renovation projects. Most similar in scale and regional focus to Trident, competing for many of the same Baltimore-area clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tridentbuilders/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trident-builders-llc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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