What RDC does

RDC (Recreational Design & Construction, Inc.) is a privately held design-build construction firm founded in 1993 and headquartered in Oakland Park, Florida, specializing in aquatic, recreational, municipal, and sports facilities across the southeastern United States with selected projects in California, Mississippi, and Virginia. The company operates under a sales-led, project-based model delivering work through two primary contract structures: design-build single-source delivery and Construction Management at Risk (CM@Risk), supplemented by green building construction and public-private partnership (P3) development services. Customer segments span municipal governments (Village of Wellington, City of Miami), educational institutions (School Board of Broward County, Florida International University), hospitality and luxury residential developers (SLS Brickell, Porsche Design Tower), and commercial enterprises (Strategic Property Partners for Water Street Tampa, JM Family Enterprises).

The firm's technical differentiation rests on an exclusive regional distribution and installer relationship with Myrtha Pools for stainless steel pool systems — making RDC the first U.S. installer in 1995 — and a technology partnership with SurfLoch for wave generation systems capable of producing configurable wave shapes including 8-to-10-foot barreling waves, as deployed at the 440' x 200' Palm Springs Surf Club holding 4,000,000 gallons. Core products and services include competition pools built to FINA/NCAA standards, surf pools, water parks and splash decks, therapy pools with Hydroworx treadmill systems, hotel/resort and rooftop pools, parks and athletic facilities, and LEED-certified green construction. Notable projects include the Wellington Aquatic Center (64-meter Myrtha competition pool), Shenandoah Park Olympic pool, the Tupelo Aquatic Center (AIA Merit Award winner), and 116 private pools at Porsche Design Tower.

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts awarded via competitive RFP processes for public-sector work and direct negotiation with private commercial clients, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The firm maintains continuous inclusion on Engineering News-Record's Top 600 Specialty Contractors list (#460 in 2022, #495 in 2025) and has received multiple industry awards including the Architecture MasterPrize, ASBA Distinguished Sports Field Facility Award, and AIA Merit Award. Leadership is centered on President & CEO/Principal-in-Charge Joseph Cerrone, with a lean operating structure of 11-50 employees supported by project-based labor typical of specialty design-build contractors.

Name

RDC

Legal name

Recreational Design & Construction, Inc.

Website

https://rdcdesignbuild.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RDC is a privately held Florida-based design-build and CM@Risk construction firm founded in 1993, specializing in aquatic, recreational, and sports facilities for municipal, educational, hospitality, and commercial clients, differentiated by exclusive Myrtha stainless steel pool distribution and SurfLoch wave technology partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Design/Build Construction Services: Project-based revenue from design-build and CM@Risk delivery methods for aquatic facilities, parks, athletic venues, and recreational complexes. Revenue generated through competitive bidding on municipal, educational, and commercial construction projects.
2. Construction Management Services: CM@Risk contract delivery providing construction management services with guaranteed maximum price for complex public and private construction projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RDC (Recreational Design & Construction, Inc.) is a design-build and CM@Risk construction firm specializing in aquatic, recreational, municipal, and sports facilities. It builds competition pools, surf pools, water parks, therapy pools, parks, stadiums, and commercial developments, leveraging Myrtha stainless steel pool systems and SurfLoch wave technology.

Product overview

RDC (Recreational Design & Construction) is a leading Design/Build-CM firm specializing in public, recreational, municipal and aquatic facilities. Since 1993, the company has operated as a service-based construction business offering Design/Build Services, CM@Risk (Construction Management at Risk), Green Building Design & Construction, and Development Services. Their core portfolio includes aquatic facilities (Competition Pools, Surf Pools, Water Parks and Splash Decks, Therapy Pools, Hotel & Resort Pools), Parks & Athletic Facilities, Educational Facilities, and Commercial & Development Projects. The company leverages technologies including Myrtha stainless steel pool systems, SurfLoch wave pool technology, and geothermal heating/cooling systems. RDC operates primarily in South Florida and California with projects spanning the southeastern United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design/Build Services Comprehensive design-build delivery method combining design and construction under a single contract for aquatic, recreational, and municipal facilities.
• CM@Risk (Construction Management at Risk) Construction management delivery method where RDC acts as the constructor providing preconstruction services and a guaranteed maximum price for complex public and private projects.
• Green Building Design & Construction Sustainable, LEED-oriented design-build approach incorporating geothermal systems and energy-efficient technologies for aquatic and recreational facilities.
• Development Services Public-Private Partnership (P3) development, mixed-use development, and large-scale commercial facility development.
• Aquatic Facilities Construction Full-spectrum aquatic facility construction including competition pools, recreational pools, water parks, surf pools, therapy pools, and hotel/resort pools.
• Parks & Athletic Facilities Construction of athletic fields, stadiums, tracks, playgrounds, synthetic turf fields, and sports complexes.
• Competition Pools Olympic and competitive swimming pools built to FINA, NCAA, and NFHSA standards with Myrtha stainless steel systems, movable bulkheads, and competition-grade filtration.
• Surf Pools Wave pool construction using SurfLoch technology for surf parks, featuring advanced wave generation systems capable of producing configurable barreling waves.
• Water Parks and Splash Decks Family aquatic attractions including lazy rivers, water slides, splash pads, water playgrounds, and interactive water features.
• Therapy Pools Therapeutic and rehabilitation pools with Badu Jet swim jets, Hydroworx treadmill pools, ADA accessibility, and acrylic viewing windows.
• Hotel & Resort Pools Luxury residential and hospitality pool construction including infinity edge pools, rooftop pools, spas, and penthouse pools for hotels and resorts.
• Educational Facilities Construction School district athletic facilities, university sports complexes, and educational institution aquatic centers delivered through design-build partnerships.
• Commercial & Development Projects Large-scale commercial developments, corporate campuses, mixed-use properties, and residential complexes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully constructed first Myrtha prefabricated stainless steel swimming pool system in U.S. at Coral Springs Aquatic Center in 1995
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Moss AssociatescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Moss Associates for Monaco Yacht Club & Residences project in Miami Beach. RDC responsible for design-building the pools while Moss served as general contractor. Project includes 39 residential units and private marina.
• SurfLochcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for wave pool construction using SurfLoch wave generation technology. SurfLoch provides customized, boutique approach to building surf pools with ability to create 10-foot waves. RDC has constructed multiple surf parks including Palm Springs Surf Club using this technology.
• Myrtha PoolscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive regional distributor and installer for Myrtha stainless steel pool systems. RDC installed the first Myrtha pool in the U.S. and has completed dozens of projects utilizing the system for competition, recreation, therapy, and surf applications.
• Kaufman LynncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partnership with Kaufman Lynn for JM Family Enterprises corporate campus project. Partnership on 20,000 sq ft reflecting pond with architectural granite infinity edge and custom pre-cast concrete features.
• P3 Development PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-private partnership development services for large-scale recreational and aquatic facility projects including Ocean Terrace Streetscape with City of Miami Beach and Ocean Terrace Holdings.
• OLCminorOthersArchitecture firm partnership for Wellington Aquatic Center project. OLC served as architect for the 64-meter competition pool and recreation facility.
• FoxLin ArchitectsminorOthersArchitecture firm partnership for Palm Springs Surf Club project in California. RDC served as design/build contractor for the 21-acre surf park featuring SurfLoch wave technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Counsilman-Hunsaker: Counsilman-Hunsaker is an aquatic facility planning and design firm serving municipalities, schools, universities, and developers. It is a direct peer in the competition-pool and recreational-aquatic market, frequently involved in the same bid pursuits as RDC.
• Water Technology, Inc. (WTI): WTI is a pool and aquatic planning, design, and engineering consultancy that works alongside general contractors on municipal and commercial aquatic projects. It competes with RDC in shaping and winning competitive aquatic facility bids for public and private clients.
• WhiteWater West Industries: WhiteWater West is a global designer and builder of water parks and aquatic attractions, serving municipalities, resorts, and developers. It is comparable to RDC as a competing designer/builder of water parks, splash decks, and large-format aquatic facilities.
• Aquatic Development Group: Aquatic Development Group is a design-build firm specializing in commercial pools, waterparks, and recreational aquatic facilities for municipalities, schools, and hospitality clients — directly overlapping with RDC's core aquatic and recreational construction offering.
• Burkhardt Construction: Burkhardt Construction is a specialty contractor focused on aquatic, recreation, and themed-construction projects for municipalities and developers. It is a close direct peer to RDC in the design-build delivery of pools, waterparks, and recreational facilities.
• Martin Aquatic Design & Engineering: Martin Aquatic is an aquatic design and engineering firm specializing in competition pools, water features, and resort aquatic amenities. It frequently partners with general contractors on projects similar to RDC's competition, hospitality, and recreational pool portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: APi Group is a large, diversified specialty construction and life-safety services platform that pursues municipal and commercial projects at significantly greater scale than RDC. It is a broad incumbent in specialty construction with overlapping presence in regulated public-sector work.
• AECOM: AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting and construction firm that delivers large-scale public recreation, parks, and aquatic/marine projects for municipalities. It serves as a broader incumbent competing for design-build and CM@Risk opportunities in the same public-sector market.

Emerging players

• Wavegarden: Wavegarden is a competing surf-pool technology provider whose wave-generation systems are being deployed in commercial surf parks globally. It is comparable to RDC's SurfLoch partnership as a parallel technology channel competing for the same US surf-park pipeline.
• Myrtha Pools: Myrtha Pools is RDC's exclusive technology partner for stainless steel pool systems but is also a global pool builder in its own right, increasingly delivering turnkey aquatic facilities in the US. It is a peer where the relationship is partnership today but could become competitive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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