Penzel Construction

Name

Penzel Construction

Legal name

Penzel Construction Co., Inc.

Website

https://penzel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Industrial Building Construction (23621), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Design-build construction
• Heavy civil construction
• Pre-engineered metal buildings
• General contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Traditional design-bid-build general contracting services where Penzel works with owner and architect under competitive bidding method to construct projects as designed. Includes subcontractor pre-qualification and management.
2. Design-Build Services: Turnkey design-build construction delivery where Penzel serves as single source with full accountability. Contractor, designers, subcontractors, and owner work together as one team. Penzel responsible for selection of architects/engineers and manages all subcontractors under single contract.
3. Construction Management: Construction management services providing oversight, coordination, and project control from pre-construction through close-out.
4. Pre-Construction Services: Early involvement services including feasibility studies, financing options, site selection and logistics, conceptual planning, value engineering and scheduling to determine project viability before construction begins.
5. NUCOR Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings: Sales and installation of NUCOR pre-engineered metal buildings as an authorized NUCOR builder. Includes budgeting, expert design consultation, complete construction management and design-build services from pre-construction to close out.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Penzel Construction is a general contractor providing commercial, industrial, institutional, and heavy civil construction services across Southeast Missouri. Its core offerings span design-build delivery, pre-construction planning, construction management, foundation construction, historic renovation, and NUCOR pre-engineered metal buildings, supported by self-performed sitework, concrete, pile driving, and carpentry crews. The firm holds MoDOT pre-qualification and serves municipalities, school districts, commercial/industrial owners, and religious organizations.

Product overview

Penzel Construction is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction company founded in 1910, providing general contracting, pre-construction services, construction management, and design-build construction delivery to the commercial, industrial, and heavy civil markets throughout Southeast Missouri. The company operates as a single unified service provider rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include General Contracting, Design-Build Construction (pioneered since 1962), Pre-Construction Services, Heavy Civil Construction, and NUCOR Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (as a NUCOR Authorized Builder). The company self-performs sitework, concrete foundations, pile driving, and carpentry, and offers specialty services including foundation construction, historic renovation, and the proprietary CFR™ Standing Seam Roof System. The portfolio includes projects across manufacturing, municipal/government, healthcare, education, religious, sports/recreation, banking, and hospitality sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting Full-scope general contracting service for commercial, industrial, institutional, and heavy civil construction projects in Southeast Missouri, coordinating trades, subcontractors, and self-performed work.
• Design-Build Construction Integrated design-build delivery combining pre-construction planning, design coordination, and construction execution under a single contract for commercial and industrial projects.
• Pre-Construction Services Front-end pre-construction planning services including feasibility input, scheduling, budgeting, and constructability review for owners planning commercial or industrial projects.
• Construction Management Construction management services overseeing project schedule, budget, quality, and trade coordination for commercial, industrial, and institutional building projects.
• Heavy Civil Construction Heavy civil construction services for infrastructure and site development projects, including excavation, utility work, foundations, and supporting earthwork.
• NUCOR Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings NUCOR-branded pre-engineered metal building design, supply, and erection for commercial and industrial owners, delivered by an Authorized NUCOR builder with the proprietary CFR Standing Seam Roof System.
• Foundation Construction Specialty foundation construction services supporting both new construction and heavy civil projects, leveraging the company's self-performed concrete and pile driving capabilities.
• Historic Renovation Historic renovation services for restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of existing historic structures, used primarily by religious, civic, and institutional owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Construction time reduced by up to 30% using NUCOR metal buildings versus conventional methods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NUCOR Buildings GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNUCOR Buildings Group is one of North America's largest manufacturers of metal building systems with approximately 500,000 tons annual capacity and a nationwide network of over 2,600 builders. Penzel Construction is a NUCOR Authorized Builder (Nucor Builder®) and their chosen construction partner. Both companies offer quality and value while keeping projects on time. Together they utilize latest engineering practices, green building materials, and design technology to build solutions for clients. Penzel represents NUCOR in Southeast Missouri market.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDBIA is the authority on Design-Build Done Right, comprised of architectural, engineering, and construction professionals as well as academics and project owners. DBIA provides education and certification that drives business transformation and industry innovation. Penzel pioneered design-build construction with projects dating back to 1962 and CEO Phil Penzel has been certified as a Designated Design-Build Professional™ by DBIA.
• Jackson Area Chamber of CommerceminorOthersThe Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce represents more than 500 businesses in the Jackson, Missouri area. Chamber goal is to represent community needs in business, education, and industry. With Jackson Industrial Development Company (JIDC), the Chamber is known as the premier business-related organization in the community. Penzel Construction is a proud member.
• Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of CommerceminorOthersThe Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce is the leading business and community development organization in the area. Incorporated as a not-for-profit membership organization focused 100% on economic development and community betterment. Chamber membership includes diverse individuals from all sizes and types of businesses, education institutions, government entities, and others. Penzel Construction is a member.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brinkmann Constructors: St. Louis-area general contractor focused on commercial, industrial, healthcare, and senior living projects; comparable size and regional Midwest service area to Penzel with design-build delivery expertise.
• Alberici Corporation: St. Louis-based construction firm serving industrial, commercial, and heavy civil markets across the Midwest; comparable in scope and geographic reach to Penzel, with similar self-perform concrete and steel capabilities.
• The Korte Company: St. Louis-area design-build general contractor with a comparable Midwest footprint delivering commercial, industrial, and institutional construction via integrated delivery; very similar self-perform and design-build legacy positioning to Penzel.
• Tarlton Corporation: St. Louis-based construction firm providing general contracting, construction management, and design-build for commercial, institutional, industrial, and heavy civil clients; directly overlaps with Penzel's regional Midwest service area and project mix.
• Contegra Construction: Midwest general contractor based in the Metro East/St. Louis region providing design-build, construction management, and general contracting across commercial, industrial, and institutional projects; competes for similar owners and project sizes in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois.
• McCarthy Building Companies: St. Louis-headquartered national GC active across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education construction with strong self-perform capabilities; directly competes for the same Missouri-based institutional and industrial owners as Penzel.

Broad incumbents

• Barton Malow Company: Large, established North American builder serving industrial, commercial, healthcare, and sports markets; competes for the same institutional and industrial owners as Penzel at a larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Holland Construction Services: Illinois-based general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial clients throughout the Metro East and broader Midwest; comparable in size and delivery methods to Penzel, with overlap into the Southern Illinois portion of Penzel's market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/penzelbuilds
• Facebookfacebook.com/PenzelConstruction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/penzel-construction-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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