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Sierra Construction Company, Inc.
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Sierra Construction Company, Inc.
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sierraind.com
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Private
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1986
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Sierra Construction Company, Inc. is a privately held Pacific Northwest general contractor founded in 1986 and headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, with regional offices in Tacoma, Washington and Portland, Oregon (operating under Oregon CCB license 121086). The company provides full-service general contracting from preconstruction through project closeout, supported by in-house concrete construction capabilities and a post-completion service and warranty function. Since founding, Sierra has delivered more than 50 million square feet of new construction across the Pacific Northwest.

The company's portfolio is organized around seven project categories: industrial/distribution (warehouses, logistics centers, and manufacturing facilities), mixed-use developments (multi-family residential and hospitality), flex and office, retail, automotive dealerships, civic and public works, and special projects. Notable enterprise clients include Amazon (multiple distribution centers), Prologis (multiple industrial parks including LEED-certified projects), Bridge Industrial, Scannell Properties, Industrial Realty Group, North Point Development, PacTrust, Goldstream Venture Partners, Titus-Will Automotive Group, and Marriott's Autograph Collection. The firm is women-owned, has between 101 and 250 employees, and is actively celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026.

Sierra generates revenue through project-by-project general contracting contracts procured primarily via competitive bidding and direct enterprise engagement; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company reports it is integrating AI-assisted design tools with automated manufacturing and precision construction techniques, though this is described internally as exploratory/early-stage adoption. Customer acquisition relies on direct sales backed by a project portfolio website, organic social media, industry events, earned media through NAIOP recognition, and repeat business with national industrial developers — a sales-led go-to-motion targeting enterprise owners and developers in Washington and Oregon.

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Sierra Construction Company, Inc. is a privately held Pacific Northwest general contractor founded in 1986, delivering industrial, mixed-use, retail, civic, and dealership construction projects across Washington and Oregon for enterprise clients including Amazon, Prologis, and Bridge Industrial.

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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersWoodinville, United States
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Woodinville
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
general contracting, construction management, commercial construction, industrial construction, preconstruction services
Industry1 code
1Public Works General Contracting
CodeIMAFAAAGPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Industrial Building Construction23621
  • Nonresidential Building Construction2362
SIC code1 code
  • General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs1540
Product category
General Contracting Services
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1General Contracting Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Full-service general contracting from preconstruction through project closeout, serving industrial, mixed-use, retail, civic/public works, and dealership sectors across the Pacific Northwest.

sierraind.com
Marketing channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. is a Pacific Northwest general contractor providing full-service general contracting and construction management from preconstruction planning through project closeout. The company delivers construction services across industrial/distribution, mixed-use, retail, civic/public works, automotive dealership, and flex/office sectors in Washington and Oregon. Its core offerings include general contracting, concrete construction (tilt-up, cast-in-place), preconstruction consultation, and post-construction service and warranty support.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. is a Pacific Northwest general contractor offering a comprehensive suite of construction services. The company provides general contracting services spanning four core offerings: Construction, Concrete Construction, Preconstruction, and Service & Warranty. Projects are organized into seven categories: Industrial/Distribution (warehouses, logistics centers), Mixed-Use Development (apartments, hospitality), Flex & Office (corporate campuses), Retail (shopping centers, stores), Automotive Dealership, Civic & Public Works (libraries, transit), and Special Projects (tenant improvements). Founded in 1986, the company has delivered over 50 million square feet of construction and operates from headquarters in Woodinville, WA with regional offices in Tacoma, WA and Portland, OR.

Product and service4 records
1General Contracting Services (Construction)
CategoryGeneral Contracting
Description

Full-service general contracting for construction projects spanning industrial, commercial, mixed-use, retail, civic/public works, and dealership sectors across the Pacific Northwest. For project owners, developers, and government clients seeking a general contractor.

2Concrete Construction
CategorySpecialty Construction Services
Description

Specialized concrete construction services including tilt-up, cast-in-place, and elastomeric exterior paint finishes for industrial and commercial buildings. For project owners and developers needing concrete scope on construction projects.

3Preconstruction Services
CategoryPreconstruction Consulting
Description

Early-stage project planning and consultation to direct project focus and control construction costs, including estimating, scheduling, and value engineering input. For owners and developers prior to committing to a full general contract.

4Service and Warranty
CategoryPost-Construction Services
Description

Post-construction service and warranty support for completed projects, managed through a dedicated service and warranty department. For owners of buildings previously constructed by Sierra Construction.

Scale indicator2 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership8 partners
Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Ongoing strategic partnership for speculative industrial development projects in the Pacific Northwest. Multiple completed projects including Bridge Point I-5 (Milton, WA), Bridge Point Vancouver 600 (Vancouver, WA), and Bridge Point Tacoma 2MM development spanning over 2.4 million square feet.

Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Multiple dealership projects including Titus-Will Toyota (Tacoma, WA) - 53,000 sq ft new facility completed in 2010, Titus-Will Ford service shop renovation, and other automotive retail projects.

Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Partnership on Woodbridge Corporate Park - two class-a speculative industrial buildings totaling 439,932 square feet on 32 acres in Federal Way, WA.

Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

First PNW project for national developer Scannell Properties - Project Supersonic, a 125,048 sq ft speculative industrial building in Everett, WA.

Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Multiple Prologis projects including Prologis Park PDX, Prologis Park Tacoma, Prologis Emerald Gateway, Prologis PDX 20 and PDX 23 (LEED Gold certified), and various other industrial developments.

Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Cascade Business Park partnership - Building 1, Building 3, and ongoing development at the 29.4+ acre site in Marysville, WA.

Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Marysville Corporate Center - four speculative industrial buildings totaling over 600,000 square feet on 15+ acres.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Gayteway at Smokey Point (Goldstream Apartments) - 95,529 sq ft, three three-story apartment buildings with 96 units on 3.53 acres.

Recent move7 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Puget Sound-based general contractor delivering commercial, multifamily, civic, and senior-living projects in the PNW. Most directly comparable mid-sized PNW GC competing for the same bid pool as Sierra.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Pacific Northwest general contractor focused on commercial, healthcare, education, and civic construction. Closely comparable in size, geography, and project-type mix to Sierra.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Oregon-headquartered GC active across Oregon and Washington on commercial, multifamily, healthcare, and industrial projects. Mid-sized PNW generalist competing in the same regional bid market.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Family-owned PNW/Chicago GC with deep PNW tilt and a strong industrial/mixed-use portfolio. Comparable in size, ownership model, and project mix to Sierra.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Top-tier national tech-enabled GC with strong PNW presence across industrial, healthcare, and advanced-technology projects. Represents the technology-forward benchmark Sierra must compete against.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest US general contractor, active in PNW on commercial, civic, and large industrial projects. National incumbent Sierra encounters on larger pursuits.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

West-coast-rooted national GC with strong industrial, mass-timber, and commercial portfolio in PNW. Comparable in sector mix, broader in geography.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National GC with major industrial and data-center franchise. Increasingly active in PNW distribution-center work overlapping with Sierra's industrial segment.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Publicly traded civil/commercial contractor with substantial PNW operations across industrial site development and vertical building. Overlaps with Sierra in industrial ground-up work.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

International GC with significant PNW presence on commercial, healthcare, and transit projects. Represents the global-scale incumbent bidder on larger civic/commercial pursuits.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers7 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile5 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature1 record

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles5 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Compliance2 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Sierra Construction Company, Inc.

General Contracting Servicessierraind.com

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. is a privately held Pacific Northwest general contractor founded in 1986, delivering industrial, mixed-use, retail, civic, and dealership construction projects across Washington and Oregon for enterprise clients including Amazon, Prologis, and Bridge Industrial.

What Sierra Construction Company, Inc. does

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. is a privately held Pacific Northwest general contractor founded in 1986 and headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, with regional offices in Tacoma, Washington and Portland, Oregon (operating under Oregon CCB license 121086). The company provides full-service general contracting from preconstruction through project closeout, supported by in-house concrete construction capabilities and a post-completion service and warranty function. Since founding, Sierra has delivered more than 50 million square feet of new construction across the Pacific Northwest.

The company's portfolio is organized around seven project categories: industrial/distribution (warehouses, logistics centers, and manufacturing facilities), mixed-use developments (multi-family residential and hospitality), flex and office, retail, automotive dealerships, civic and public works, and special projects. Notable enterprise clients include Amazon (multiple distribution centers), Prologis (multiple industrial parks including LEED-certified projects), Bridge Industrial, Scannell Properties, Industrial Realty Group, North Point Development, PacTrust, Goldstream Venture Partners, Titus-Will Automotive Group, and Marriott's Autograph Collection. The firm is women-owned, has between 101 and 250 employees, and is actively celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026.

Sierra generates revenue through project-by-project general contracting contracts procured primarily via competitive bidding and direct enterprise engagement; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company reports it is integrating AI-assisted design tools with automated manufacturing and precision construction techniques, though this is described internally as exploratory/early-stage adoption. Customer acquisition relies on direct sales backed by a project portfolio website, organic social media, industry events, earned media through NAIOP recognition, and repeat business with national industrial developers — a sales-led go-to-motion targeting enterprise owners and developers in Washington and Oregon.

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Sierra Construction Company, Inc.
Legal name
Sierra Construction Company, Inc.
Website
https://sierraind.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1986
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Sierra Construction Company, Inc. is a privately held Pacific Northwest general contractor founded in 1986, delivering industrial, mixed-use, retail, civic, and dealership construction projects across Washington and Oregon for enterprise clients including Amazon, Prologis, and Bridge Industrial.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. industry classification

Industry
Product category
General Contracting Services
NAICS
Industrial Building Construction (23621), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)
SIC
General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)
akta.pro primary industry
Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

Keywords

  • General contracting
  • Construction management
  • Commercial construction
  • Industrial construction
  • Preconstruction services

Where Sierra Construction Company, Inc. is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Woodinville
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. General Contracting Services: Full-service general contracting from preconstruction through project closeout, serving industrial, mixed-use, retail, civic/public works, and dealership sectors across the Pacific Northwest.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. is a Pacific Northwest general contractor providing full-service general contracting and construction management from preconstruction planning through project closeout. The company delivers construction services across industrial/distribution, mixed-use, retail, civic/public works, automotive dealership, and flex/office sectors in Washington and Oregon. Its core offerings include general contracting, concrete construction (tilt-up, cast-in-place), preconstruction consultation, and post-construction service and warranty support.

Product overview

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. is a Pacific Northwest general contractor offering a comprehensive suite of construction services. The company provides general contracting services spanning four core offerings: Construction, Concrete Construction, Preconstruction, and Service & Warranty. Projects are organized into seven categories: Industrial/Distribution (warehouses, logistics centers), Mixed-Use Development (apartments, hospitality), Flex & Office (corporate campuses), Retail (shopping centers, stores), Automotive Dealership, Civic & Public Works (libraries, transit), and Special Projects (tenant improvements). Founded in 1986, the company has delivered over 50 million square feet of construction and operates from headquarters in Woodinville, WA with regional offices in Tacoma, WA and Portland, OR.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • General Contracting Services (Construction) Full-service general contracting for construction projects spanning industrial, commercial, mixed-use, retail, civic/public works, and dealership sectors across the Pacific Northwest. For project owners, developers, and government clients seeking a general contractor.
  • Concrete Construction Specialized concrete construction services including tilt-up, cast-in-place, and elastomeric exterior paint finishes for industrial and commercial buildings. For project owners and developers needing concrete scope on construction projects.
  • Preconstruction Services Early-stage project planning and consultation to direct project focus and control construction costs, including estimating, scheduling, and value engineering input. For owners and developers prior to committing to a full general contract.
  • Service and Warranty Post-construction service and warranty support for completed projects, managed through a dedicated service and warranty department. For owners of buildings previously constructed by Sierra Construction.

Companies that use Sierra Construction Company, Inc.

Customer profile

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

  • Bridge IndustrialmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Ongoing strategic partnership for speculative industrial development projects in the Pacific Northwest. Multiple completed projects including Bridge Point I-5 (Milton, WA), Bridge Point Vancouver 600 (Vancouver, WA), and Bridge Point Tacoma 2MM development spanning over 2.4 million square feet.
  • Titus-Will Automotive GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple dealership projects including Titus-Will Toyota (Tacoma, WA) - 53,000 sq ft new facility completed in 2010, Titus-Will Ford service shop renovation, and other automotive retail projects.
  • Industrial Realty GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Woodbridge Corporate Park - two class-a speculative industrial buildings totaling 439,932 square feet on 32 acres in Federal Way, WA.
  • Scannell PropertiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst PNW project for national developer Scannell Properties - Project Supersonic, a 125,048 sq ft speculative industrial building in Everett, WA.
  • PrologismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Prologis projects including Prologis Park PDX, Prologis Park Tacoma, Prologis Emerald Gateway, Prologis PDX 20 and PDX 23 (LEED Gold certified), and various other industrial developments.
  • North Point DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCascade Business Park partnership - Building 1, Building 3, and ongoing development at the 29.4+ acre site in Marysville, WA.
  • PacTrustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarysville Corporate Center - four speculative industrial buildings totaling over 600,000 square feet on 15+ acres.
  • Goldstream Venture PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGayteway at Smokey Point (Goldstream Apartments) - 95,529 sq ft, three three-story apartment buildings with 96 units on 3.53 acres.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Absher Construction Company: Puget Sound-based general contractor delivering commercial, multifamily, civic, and senior-living projects in the PNW. Most directly comparable mid-sized PNW GC competing for the same bid pool as Sierra.
  • Lease Crutcher Lewis: Pacific Northwest general contractor focused on commercial, healthcare, education, and civic construction. Closely comparable in size, geography, and project-type mix to Sierra.
  • Andersen Construction: Oregon-headquartered GC active across Oregon and Washington on commercial, multifamily, healthcare, and industrial projects. Mid-sized PNW generalist competing in the same regional bid market.
  • Walsh Construction Co. Family-owned PNW/Chicago GC with deep PNW tilt and a strong industrial/mixed-use portfolio. Comparable in size, ownership model, and project mix to Sierra.

Broad incumbents

  • DPR Construction: Top-tier national tech-enabled GC with strong PNW presence across industrial, healthcare, and advanced-technology projects. Represents the technology-forward benchmark Sierra must compete against.
  • Turner Construction Company: Largest US general contractor, active in PNW on commercial, civic, and large industrial projects. National incumbent Sierra encounters on larger pursuits.
  • Swinerton Builders: West-coast-rooted national GC with strong industrial, mass-timber, and commercial portfolio in PNW. Comparable in sector mix, broader in geography.
  • Mortenson Construction: National GC with major industrial and data-center franchise. Increasingly active in PNW distribution-center work overlapping with Sierra's industrial segment.
  • Granite Construction: Publicly traded civil/commercial contractor with substantial PNW operations across industrial site development and vertical building. Overlaps with Sierra in industrial ground-up work.
  • Skanska USA: International GC with significant PNW presence on commercial, healthcare, and transit projects. Represents the global-scale incumbent bidder on larger civic/commercial pursuits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. social profiles

Digital presence

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Sierra Construction Company, Inc.

What does Sierra Construction Company, Inc. do?

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. is a Pacific Northwest general contractor providing full-service general contracting and construction management from preconstruction planning through project closeout. The company delivers construction services across industrial/distribution, mixed-use, retail, civic/public works, automotive dealership, and flex/office sectors in Washington and Oregon. Its core offerings include general contracting, concrete construction (tilt-up, cast-in-place), preconstruction consultation, and post-construction service and warranty support.

Is Sierra Construction Company, Inc. a public or private company?

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Sierra Construction Company, Inc. founded?

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. was founded in 1986. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Sierra Construction Company, Inc. based?

Sierra Construction Company, Inc. is headquartered in Woodinville, United States, in the North America region.

How does Sierra Construction Company, Inc. make money?

One revenue line is on record: general Contracting Services.

Who are Sierra Construction Company, Inc.'s main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Absher Construction Company, Lease Crutcher Lewis, Andersen Construction and Walsh Construction Co.. Broad incumbents are DPR Construction, Turner Construction Company, Swinerton Builders, Mortenson Construction, Granite Construction and Skanska USA.

Does Sierra Construction Company, Inc. have an API?

No public API is recorded for Sierra Construction Company, Inc..

What industry is Sierra Construction Company, Inc. in?

Sierra Construction Company, Inc.'s product category is General Contracting Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAAAG, Public Works General Contracting. Its NAICS code is 23621 and its SIC code is 1540.

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