What Anlaan Corporation does

Anlaan Corporation is a privately held, West Michigan-based heavy civil construction contractor founded in 1986 by Don Anderson and Gerrit Terlaan and headquartered in Grand Haven, Michigan. The company specializes in bridge construction, bridge rehabilitation, and related heavy civil work, with particular expertise in accelerated bridge construction methods, design-build delivery, and complex structural steel and bascule (movable) bridge rehabilitation. Proprietary operational capabilities include the deployment of Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) for rapid bridge replacement and pre-engineered modular temporary bridge systems (Acrow) used in emergency response scenarios, demonstrated on projects such as the 107-hour Jackson Amtrak bridge replacement and the M-30 Tobacco River emergency crossing after the Edenville Dam failure.

The business model is project-based, with the majority of work won through competitive bidding in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) formal bid letting system, supplemented by municipal contracts and private developer engagements. Anlaan is MDOT-prequalified and has completed over 1,200 bridges since founding, including marquee projects such as the I-196/I-96 interchange reconstruction, the Mackinac Bridge rehabilitation, and the 2022 Michigan Bridge Bundling Pilot Program joint venture that delivered 19 bridge projects. Complementary service offerings include piling, sheeting and earth retention, demolition, earthwork, and crane and specialty equipment rental, which collectively support execution of integrated heavy civil project scopes.

Customers are concentrated among state and local government transportation agencies (MDOT, Mackinac Bridge Authority, City of Ann Arbor), railroad operators (Amtrak, Norfolk Southern on joint projects), and private developers (The Roxbury Group, with O'Neal Construction as general contractor partner). Ownership transitioned in March 2007 from the founders to three former employees (Ryan, Nick, and Tom) who had been mentored internally, providing leadership continuity. The company maintains approximately 200 unionized craft and specialty employees, is a member of Associated General Contractors and the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association, and operates regionally across Michigan with prior project execution in Indiana.

Name

Anlaan Corporation

Legal name

Anlaan Corporation

Website

https://anlaan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Anlaan Corporation is a West Michigan heavy civil contractor founded in 1986, specializing in bridge construction, rehabilitation, and accelerated bridge replacement for MDOT, municipal agencies, bridge authorities, and private developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil Bridge Construction

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Pipeline Construction (Mains, Force Mains, Interceptors) (IMAFAGAC)

Keywords

• Bridge construction
• Heavy civil construction
• Bridge rehabilitation
• Foundation piling
• Earth retention

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Civil Construction Services: Revenue generated from bridge construction, rehabilitation, and related heavy civil projects. Projects are typically one-time contracts won through competitive bidding on government and private sector projects. Includes new bridge construction, bridge rehabilitation, piling, sheeting, earth retention, demolition, and earthwork services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Anlaan Corporation is a heavy civil construction contractor specializing in bridge construction and rehabilitation, including new bridge construction, bridge rehabilitation, bascule/movable bridge work, design-build delivery, and accelerated bridge construction. The firm also provides supporting services such as demolition, foundation piling, sheeting/earth retention, earthwork, and crane and specialty equipment rental for government and private sector clients primarily in Michigan and Indiana.

Product overview

Anlaan Corporation operates as a single unified construction service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company's core product portfolio centers on bridge construction services, including New Bridge Construction and Bridge Rehabilitation as primary offerings. These are supported by specialized services including Bascule Bridge expertise, Design Build delivery, and Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques. The company also provides complementary heavy civil services such as Foundation Piling, Sheeting/Earth Retention, Demolition, Earthwork, and Crane & Specialty Equipment Rental. The individual services function as integrated components within project delivery rather than separate standalone products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Bridge Construction Complete new-build construction of bridges for government and private clients, including complex erection, accelerated bridge construction, design-build, heavy movable structures, timber structures, and structural steel erection.
• Bridge Rehabilitation Rehabilitation of existing bridge structures across Michigan, ranging from structural steel retrofit and concrete patching to emergency repairs that reopen critical infrastructure to the public.
• Bascule Bridge Construction and Rehabilitation Construction and rehabilitation of bascule and movable bridges, including complex structural steel retrofit, machinery upgrades, and extensive repairs unique to movable bridge systems.
• Design Build Services Integrated design and construction delivery working collaboratively with project stakeholders from consultation through advisory and construction phases for bridge and infrastructure projects.
• Accelerated Bridge Construction Construction methods designed to minimize traffic disruptions and accelerate project completion using innovative techniques such as temporary bridges, prefabrication, and rapid-deployment equipment including SPMTs and pre-engineered modular bridges.
• Demolition Services Infrastructure demolition including concrete and large structural steel demolition, with operations meticulously planned to minimize impacts to communities and travelers.
• Foundation Piling Pile driving services using Anlaan's fleet of pile driving equipment, providing foundational support for bridges, dams, boardwalks, and other structures requiring solid foundational support.
• Sheeting and Earth Retention Installation of earth retention systems, isolation sheeting, and cofferdams to provide safe access to work locations and structural support for excavation and foundation work.
• Earthwork Services Foundation excavation, underground utility installation, river reclamation, and final site restoration services for bridge and infrastructure projects.
• Crane and Specialty Equipment Rental Rental fleet including cranes, bridge maintenance and inspection equipment, mobile volumetric concrete mixers, as well as under/over truck and latex mixer rental for project support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed 107-hour bridge replacement on Jackson MI Amtrak project, demolishing and replacing 100-year-old bridges.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Michigan-Based Contractor (Joint Venture Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Joint venture partnership for the Michigan Bridge Bundling Pilot Program, successfully repairing and replacing 19 bridges across the state in 2022.
• AECOMmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2022Engineering and design partner for Jackson MI Amtrak project involving demolition and reconstruction of 100-year-old railroad bridges within 107-hour outage window.
• Acrow (Bridge Company)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2020Supplier of pre-engineered modular temporary bridge for M-30 Tobacco River emergency project. Bridge span exceeded 230 feet and was deployed within one month of contract award following Edenville Dam failure.
• Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner for bridge construction and rehabilitation projects throughout Michigan. MDOT is the largest client, awarding contracts for interstate reconstruction, bridge bundling programs, and statewide infrastructure improvements. Anlaan is MDOT-prequalified.
• O'Neal ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered as specialized bridge contractor for Broadway Park pedestrian bridge project in Ann Arbor. O'Neal Construction was the general contractor with Anlaan providing bridge construction expertise.
• The Roxbury GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient/developer for Broadway Park West Development pedestrian bridge project in City of Ann Arbor.
• AmtrakmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project partner for Jackson MI Amtrak project. Railroad traffic was maintained throughout except for 107-hour outage for bridge work.
• Norfolk SouthernmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRailroad partner for Jackson MI Amtrak project. Railroad traffic maintained throughout project duration.
• Michigan Department of RailmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partner with MDOT and Anlaan for Jackson MI railroad bridge replacement project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Granite Construction: National heavy civil contractor with an established bridge, transportation, and water infrastructure business across the US. Competitor on larger Midwest DOT bridge pursuits with broader geographic and capital base.
• Walsh Group (Walsh Construction / Archer Western): Large national heavy civil and building contractor with a significant bridge and transportation infrastructure practice. Competes for larger MDOT and Midwest DOT bridge programs where Anlaan is also prequalified.

Direct peers

• Toebe Construction LLC: Michigan-based heavy civil and bridge contractor with comparable MDOT prequalification and similar bridge, piling, and earthwork service offerings to Anlaan. Directly competes for the same Michigan DOT bid lettings.
• Hardman Construction Inc. Michigan heavy civil and bridge contractor specializing in bridge rehabilitation and replacement for state DOT and municipal clients. Similar service mix and regional focus to Anlaan.
• Z Contractors Inc. Michigan-based heavy civil contractor performing bridge, piling, and structural work for MDOT and local agencies. Overlapping capabilities and customer base with Anlaan in the Michigan heavy civil market.
• Kamminga & Roodvoets: West Michigan heavy civil contractor offering bridge construction, earthwork, and site development services. Operates in the same geographic market as Anlaan with overlapping MDOT-driven project base.
• C.A. Hull Co., Inc. Michigan heavy civil and bridge contractor providing bridge construction, rehabilitation, and accelerated construction services. Competes head-to-head with Anlaan for MDOT and municipal bridge work in Michigan.
• Grand River Construction Inc. Michigan-based heavy civil and bridge contractor serving MDOT and municipal clients with bridge, road, and earthwork services. Directly comparable scale and customer base to Anlaan in the Michigan market.

Others

• AECOM: Global engineering and design firm that partnered with Anlaan on the Jackson Amtrak 107-hour bridge replacement project. Comparable as a design-build collaborator and competing engineering-led integrator in the bridge infrastructure space.
• Acrow Corporation of America: Supplier of pre-engineered modular temporary bridges used by Anlaan on the M-30 Tobacco River emergency project. Comparable as a critical technology/infrastructure partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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