Phoenix Builders

What Phoenix Builders does

Phoenix Builders, Ltd. is a privately held, full-service commercial general contractor headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Founded in 1983 by brothers Tom and Mike Teschner as Phoenix Energy Systems, the company pivoted into construction after federal energy tax credits expired and rebranded as Phoenix Builders in 1985. The firm provides Construction Management, Design/Build, and General Contracting services across five vertical segments — restaurants, healthcare, retail, commercial, and industrial — and offers in-house carpentry, architectural millwork, and painting capabilities that insulate core finishing work from subcontractor dependence.

The company serves enterprise clients including Ruth's Chris Steak House, Union Sushi, TruLuck's, Macy's Distribution Center, U-Haul Storage, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Floor & Decor, California Closets, the University of Illinois Medical Center, and Notre Dame High School. Operations are anchored in the Chicagoland area but reach 16 states through a Strategic Partnership Program with four regional contractors (CD Barnes in Michigan, Connolly Brothers in Massachusetts, Falkenburg Construction in Texas, and Owen-Ames-Kimball in Florida). The 20,000 square foot headquarters facility sits on two acres of company-owned land acquired in 1996.

Phoenix Builders operates a project-based revenue model under which each engagement is priced through a custom quote based on scope, square footage, and pre-construction survey inputs. The firm employs approximately 50 professionals across project management, field supervision, and in-house trades. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, contracts are typically multi-year for larger builds, and the company is currently led by CEO Josh Hendryx, COO James Connelly, and CFO Jared Eischeid under continued Teschner-family ownership. There is no disclosed external investment, no parent company, and no public listing.

Name

Phoenix Builders

Legal name

Phoenix Builders, Ltd.

Website

https://phoenixbuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Phoenix Builders, Ltd. is a privately held, full-service commercial general contractor based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, providing construction management, design/build, and general contracting services across restaurants, healthcare, retail, commercial, and industrial verticals for enterprise clients in 16 U.S. states via in-house trades and a strategic partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

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

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• General contracting
• Construction management
• Design-build services
• Pre-construction consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Rolling Meadows

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Phoenix Builders generates revenue through construction project contracts including commercial spaces, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and industrial construction. The company provides full in-house services including carpentry, architectural millwork, and painting. Revenue is project-based and derived from general contracting, construction management, and design/build services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Phoenix Builders is a full-service commercial construction company that builds, renovates, and manages projects for restaurants, healthcare facilities, retail locations, commercial offices, and industrial sites. The firm delivers Construction Management, Design/Build, and General Contracting services supported by in-house carpentry, architectural millwork, and painting trade capabilities. The company is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois and serves enterprise clients across the continental United States via direct engagement and a Strategic Partnership Program.

Product overview

Phoenix Builders is a multi-faceted, full-service construction company offering a unified portfolio of construction services rather than a modular product platform. The core offerings include restaurant, healthcare, retail, commercial, and industrial construction services, supplemented by in-house carpentry, architectural millwork, and painting capabilities. Pre-construction services support project planning and budgeting. The company also provides construction management, design/build, and general contracting through its Strategic Partnership Program, enabling nationwide project delivery across 16 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Construction Services Construction and renovation services for restaurant clients, from nationwide franchises to boutique cafes, with attention to detail and persistent execution.
• Healthcare Construction Services Construction of state-of-the-art medical facilities meeting specific client needs, focusing on safe, clean, compliant, and on-time delivery for medical offices, hospitals, and senior care facilities.
• Retail Construction Services Construction and renovation of retail locations, leveraging more than 30 years of expertise to deliver with the highest level of proficiency and commitment to detail.
• Commercial Construction Services Full-service commercial construction from initial concept development through keys handover, including expansions and new office spaces for growing businesses.
• Industrial Construction Services Industrial facility construction for nationally recognized organizations and local businesses, delivering expertise and guidance to construct facilities meeting specifications and desired functionality.
• Pre-Construction Services Pre-construction consulting including budget estimates, site visit analysis, client introductions, and planning assistance for various project types.
• In-House Carpentry, Architectural Millwork, and Painting Services Full range of in-house finishing services including carpentry, custom architectural millwork, and professional painting, supporting Phoenix Builders' commercial construction projects without subcontractor reliance for these trades.
• Construction Management Services Construction management services for commercial and industrial building projects, offered directly and through the Strategic Partnership Program.
• Design/Build Services Integrated design-build services combining design and construction under a single contract for commercial and industrial building projects.
• General Contracting Services General contracting services for virtually all types of commercial and industrial building projects, delivered as a core project delivery method.

Named customers12 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

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CD Barnes ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner based in Grand Rapids, MI. Part of Phoenix Builders' Strategic Partnership Program providing construction services throughout the United States.
• Connolly BrotherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner based in Beverly, MA. Part of Phoenix Builders' Strategic Partnership Program extending East Coast coverage.
• Falkenburg Construction Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner based in Garden Prairie, TX. Part of Phoenix Builders' Strategic Partnership Program providing Southern region coverage.
• Owen-Ames-KimballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner based in Fort Meyers, FL. Part of Phoenix Builders' Strategic Partnership Program providing Florida coverage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• W.E. O'Neil Construction: Chicago-headquartered commercial general contractor of comparable size and history, serving similar mid-market commercial, retail, restaurant, and institutional clients with similar project-based delivery models.
• Pepper Construction Group: Mid-sized Midwest GC headquartered in Chicago offering construction management, design-build, and general contracting across commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial sectors — closely comparable to Phoenix Builders' vertical mix.
• Leopardo Companies: Hoffman Estates-based commercial GC with similar Chicagoland roots and comparable service offering across commercial, healthcare, retail, and hospitality construction, including in-house trades and design-build delivery.
• Power Construction Company: Chicago-based general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and institutional clients in the Midwest with comparable design-build and construction management services.
• Bulley & Andrews: Long-established Chicago commercial GC with comparable focus on healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and corporate interiors, overlapping with Phoenix Builders' vertical and service portfolio.
• Skender Construction: Chicago-based design-build and general contracting firm serving commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and senior living sectors with comparable in-house pre-construction and self-perform capabilities.
• CD Barnes Construction: Grand Rapids-based commercial GC and active Phoenix Builders strategic partner offering comparable construction management services in the Midwest — directly comparable in size and service offering.
• Connolly Brothers: Beverly, MA-based commercial GC and Phoenix Builders strategic partner delivering construction management and design-build for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients — directly comparable in service model.
• Owen-Ames-Kimball: Fort Myers, FL-based commercial GC and Phoenix Builders strategic partner providing comparable construction management services across commercial, healthcare, and education sectors in the Southeast.

Broad incumbents

• Walsh Construction: Significantly larger Chicago-based national GC operating across commercial, healthcare, education, and transportation infrastructure — represents the larger incumbent tier above Phoenix Builders' scale and competes for many of the same enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PhoenixBuilders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phoenix-builders-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/phoenix_elgin

Compliance3 records

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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