J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.

What J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. does

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. is an employee-owned commercial construction company founded in 1890 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm delivers preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, and self-perform construction services across 13 vertical markets, including healthcare, K-12 and higher education, corporate, government and municipal, multifamily, industrial and advanced manufacturing, science and technology, mission-critical, food and beverage, religious, retail and recreation, and arts and community. With three Wisconsin offices—Madison (headquarters), Milwaukee (since 1975), and Wausau (since 2018)—Findorff primarily serves clients across Wisconsin and the broader Midwest, with project work extending into additional U.S. states including Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington.

Findorff's service offering spans Preconstruction Services (bid procurement, budgeting, scheduling, value analysis), Prefabrication operated from a dedicated in-house Prefab Shop with BIM integration, Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) capabilities including AR/VR visualization, laser-scanning, BIM, MEP coordination, 4D schedule analysis, and constructability review, as well as Self-Perform Construction (carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural steel), Sustainability Services (LEED and WELL certification administration, renewable technology, energy benchmarking), Strategic Advising, Referendum Services for K-12 districts, Facility Assessments, Communications & Fundraising Services, and a Special Projects Group that completes over 500 smaller-scale projects per year.

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts—typically fixed-price or cost-plus arrangements for new construction, renovations, and special projects—acquired primarily through a sales-led, relationship-based go-to-market model with dedicated business development directors by vertical market. Long-tenured client relationships anchor demand, including a 100+ year relationship with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and multi-decade engagements with UW Health and Exact Sciences. As of 2025, the firm transitioned to employee ownership via an ESOP, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.

Legal name

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.

Website

https://findorff.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc., founded in 1890, is an employee-owned commercial construction firm providing preconstruction, general contracting, prefabrication, self-perform, and VDC/BIM services across 13 industries throughout Wisconsin, the Midwest, and select U.S. markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contractor Services: Full-service general contractor providing construction management and general contracting for commercial projects across multiple industries including healthcare, education, corporate, government, industrial, multifamily, and more. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts, typically fixed-price or cost-plus arrangements for new construction, renovations, and special projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. is an employee-owned commercial construction company providing preconstruction planning, construction management, and general contracting services. Its offerings span self-perform trades (carpentry, concrete, masonry, structural steel), a dedicated prefabrication shop, Virtual Design & Construction (VDC/BIM), sustainability/LEED consulting, facility assessments, strategic advising, and referendum support, delivered across 13 industry verticals including healthcare, education, corporate, government, and industrial.

Product overview

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. is an employee-owned commercial construction company offering general contractor and construction management services. The company's portfolio encompasses Preconstruction Services (bid procurement, budgeting, scheduling, value analysis), Prefabrication (offsite construction via their Prefab Shop with BIM), Virtual Design & Construction (VDC with AR/VR, laser-scanning, MEP coordination), Sustainability Services (LEED/WELL certification, renewable technologies), Strategic Advising (facility activation, master planning, program management), Self-Perform Construction (carpentry, concrete, masonry, steel), Referendum Services (K-12 community engagement), Facility Assessments (MEP evaluation, energy analysis), Communications & Fundraising Services, and a Special Projects Group for smaller-scale work. These services support diverse industry sectors including Arts & Community, Corporate, Food & Beverage, Government & Municipal, Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12 Education, Industrial & Advanced Manufacturing, Mission Critical, Multifamily, Religious, Retail & Recreation, and Science & Technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preconstruction Services Planning and estimating services including bid procurement, budgeting, scheduling, design insights, value analysis, and scope development. Clients receive accurate scheduling and budgeting backed by over $1 billion in recent estimating experience. Aimed at commercial construction clients across all 13 industries served.
• Prefabrication Offsite construction advancement through Findorff's own Prefab Shop where craftspeople complete various project tasks. Utilizes advanced technologies and BIM to improve construction processes. Serves commercial construction clients seeking schedule and cost efficiencies.
• Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Virtual design and construction services including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), laser-scanning technology, building information modeling (BIM), MEP coordination, 4D schedule analysis, constructability review, life cycle analysis, site utilization planning, and virtual mock-ups. Aimed at commercial construction clients seeking advanced coordination and clash detection.
• Sustainability Services Sustainable construction consulting including LEED and WELL Building Standard certification administration, renewable technology expertise, waste management planning, energy benchmarking, facility assessments, and financing guidance. Targeted at clients pursuing green building certifications and sustainability outcomes.
• Strategic Advising Construction expertise guidance including facility activation planning, master planning, cost consulting, program management, project team leadership, project readiness assessments, and strategic and operational planning. Serves clients needing consulting expertise before or alongside construction work.
• Self-Perform Construction In-house self-performed construction tasks including carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, and structural steel, providing control over schedules and costs for on-time and on-budget delivery. Aimed at commercial construction clients seeking schedule and quality control through direct trade execution.
• Referendum Services K-12 referendum support including communications strategy, community engagement, content development, key messaging, and facility assessments to help school districts communicate facility needs to their communities. Targeted at K-12 public school districts pursuing bond referendums.
• Facility Assessments In-depth facility assessments evaluating MEP systems, architectural and envelope conditions, energy deficiencies, capital maintenance planning, and identifying current and future needs to inform design and construction strategy. Serves facility owners evaluating condition, planning capital projects, or pursuing modernization.
• Communications & Fundraising Services Award-winning communications support including branding, copywriting, event planning, fundraising strategies, graphic design, message development, stakeholder engagement, and referendum communications. Targeted at K-12 and higher education institutions, plus nonprofit and community clients running capital campaigns.
• Special Projects Group Agile construction team delivering smaller-scale remodeling, repairs, tenant buildouts, ADA upgrades, demolition, masonry, design/build work, and specialty equipment relocation. Completes over 500 projects annually. Serves commercial clients needing fast, focused smaller-scope construction work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1 billion in K-12 school construction completed in the last five years alone
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Boldt Company: Wisconsin-based, employee-owned commercial construction firm with similar vertical mix across healthcare, education, and industrial; closely comparable in culture, self-perform depth, and Upper Midwest focus.
• M.A. Mortenson: Major Upper Midwest commercial/construction firm with significant healthcare, higher education, mission-critical, and renewable energy practices; directly comparable in regional strength and vertical breadth.
• Kraus-Anderson: Minnesota-based commercial construction and real estate developer operating across healthcare, education, government, and multifamily in the Midwest; directly comparable in scope, size, and target clients.
• Gilbane Building Company: Employee-owned (ESOP) commercial construction firm with comparable service breadth including healthcare, education, mission-critical and life-sciences construction across multiple U.S. regions.
• H.J. Martin and Son: Wisconsin-based commercial and specialty construction contractor with strong interior fit-out and self-perform trades; competes for many of the same Wisconsin healthcare, education, and retail clients.
• C.G. Schmidt: Wisconsin-headquartered commercial construction firm with similar self-perform capabilities and a comparable vertical mix of healthcare, education, industrial, and corporate work in the Midwest.

Broad incumbents

• Clark Construction Group: Large national general contractor with significant commercial, healthcare, and mission-critical practices; competes for the largest Wisconsin projects but operates as a broader portfolio platform.
• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest U.S. commercial GCs with national healthcare, education, and mission-critical practices; overlaps with Findorff on regional Wisconsin pursuits but at significantly larger scale.
• Hensel Phelps: National employee-owned GC with deep healthcare, higher education, and government practices; broader geographic reach creates competitive overlap on Wisconsin-region marquee projects.
• The Walsh Group: Chicago-based national building and infrastructure contractor with significant Midwest commercial healthcare and higher-ed work; a relevant incumbent competitor for upper-mid-market Wisconsin projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles33 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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