Jostin Construction

What Jostin Construction does

Jostin Construction is a privately held, founder-owned construction manager and general contractor headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a regional office in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1998 by Albert C. Smitherman, the firm operates three integrated service lines: self-perform concrete construction (forming, pumping, placing, finishing, foundations, and site work), general contracting (new construction, renovation, and interior build-out delivered through a managed subcontractor network), and construction management (end-to-end project oversight with the option to self-perform portions of the work). Self-performing concrete and carpentry trades is the technical and operational core that distinguishes Jostin from GC-only competitors.

Name

Jostin Construction

Legal name

Jostin Construction Inc.

Website

https://jostinconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jostin Construction is a Cincinnati-based general contractor and construction manager serving commercial, healthcare, sports, and institutional clients across Greater Cincinnati and Lexington, KY through self-perform concrete, general contracting, and construction management services.

Ownership category

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Product category

General Contracting and Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFACAA

Office & Corporate Building Construction

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Commercial & Institutional Building Construction

SECONDARYIMADACAC

Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

SECONDARYIMADADAD

Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Timber, Lumber & Engineered Wood Products

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Concrete construction services
• Construction management services
• Commercial construction contractor
• Self-perform concrete trades

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting: Revenue is generated through fixed-price or cost-plus contracts as a general contractor on construction projects, managing subcontractors from development through final product delivery.
2. Construction Management: Revenue is earned through construction management contracts providing expert consultation and project management services across the full project lifecycle, often self-performing portions of the work.
3. Concrete Construction Services: Revenue is generated from self-performed 'total package' concrete construction including foundation building, concrete pumping, placing, finishing, and site work on commercial and institutional projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jostin Construction is a self-performing general contractor and construction manager that delivers commercial concrete construction, general contracting, and construction management services for complex, schedule-driven projects. The firm's signature offering is its self-performed "total package" concrete work spanning forming, pumping, placing, and finishing, complemented by full project management and subcontractor coordination for new construction, renovation, and build-out in the Greater Cincinnati and Lexington markets.

Product overview

Jostin Construction is a construction management and general contracting firm operating as a single unified service offering rather than a modular software platform. The company's portfolio consists of three integrated service lines: Concrete Construction (a self-perform 'total package' offering covering all aspects of concrete work from foundations to finishing), General Contracting (managing trusted subcontractor networks for new construction, renovation, and build-out projects), and Construction Management (consultation and oversight services). These services are designed to work independently or in combination, with the company's self-performing concrete and carpentry capabilities providing hands-on expertise and accountability that supports the general contracting and construction management divisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concrete Construction Self-performed "total package" concrete construction including forming, pumping, placing, finishing of concrete slabs on grade, structural decks, and metal decks. Includes concrete site work, foundation placement, excavation, field engineering, saw cutting, rebar and anchor bolt installation, and stamped concrete for commercial and institutional customers in the Cincinnati and Lexington markets.
• General Contracting General contracting for new construction, renovation, and interior build-out projects for commercial and institutional customers, delivered through management of a network of trusted subcontractors from development through final product delivery.
• Construction Management Expert construction consultation and project management services guiding the project lifecycle end-to-end, with the ability to self-perform much of the managed work for quality, control, and cost benefits to owners, developers, and institutional clients.

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardensminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership to support reinvestment and capital projects at the Cincinnati Zoo, including workforce development initiatives. Jostin contributes construction expertise in support of the Zoo's capital development program.
• Turner ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJostin has partnered with Turner Construction on significant projects in the Cincinnati region, including the Art Climb at the Cincinnati Art Museum. The relationship reflects Jostin's role as a concrete and trades specialist engaged by major general contractors on landmark projects.
• Messer ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJostin has worked alongside Messer Construction on ongoing development at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, where Jostin's concrete and construction management expertise complements Messer's general contracting role.
• Bethany House ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership involving construction of Bethany House Services' 6,000 sf new construction campus. Jostin serves as general contractor for the project, building a facility to support the organization's mission.
• The Christ Hospital FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJostin's founder Albert Smitherman serves as a trustee for The Christ Hospital Foundation, reflecting a long-standing relationship and Jostin's community engagement with the healthcare institution.
• YWCA Greater CincinnatiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization; Jostin has built relationships with YWCA as part of its community engagement and shared values around diversity and opportunity.
• JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization; Jostin has developed relationships with JDRF through community involvement and charitable engagement over more than 20 years.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lithko Contracting: National self-perform concrete contractor with the same vertically integrated 'total package' concrete model as Jostin's concrete division, including forming, placing, and finishing. Direct competitor for poured concrete and structural concrete work in the Midwest and nationally.
• Baker Concrete Construction: One of the largest specialty concrete contractors in the U.S., headquartered in Ohio with deep Cincinnati/Midwest presence. Direct peer for self-perform concrete scope on commercial and institutional projects of the type Jostin delivers.

Regional players

• Messer Construction: Cincinnati-based regional general contractor operating across the Midwest on healthcare, higher education, and life sciences projects. Both a competitor for the same project owners and a partner on Cincinnati Children's Hospital, where roles are complementary.
• Walsh Construction (Walsh Group): Chicago-based, family-owned national builder with a building division comparable in scope and values-driven culture to Jostin. Comparable as a mid-sized private builder focused on complex commercial, healthcare, and institutional projects.
• Pepper Construction: Chicago/Midwest-based privately held general contractor with similar size, self-perform capability, and focus on complex institutional, healthcare, and commercial projects. A natural comparable for Jostin's service mix and ownership profile.
• Brasfield & Gorrie: Privately held, employee-owned general contractor operating across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable as a mid-to-large private builder with self-perform concrete/civil capability serving healthcare, commercial, and institutional owners.
• Robins & Morton: Privately held regional general contractor with a strong healthcare and institutional focus across the Southeast. Comparable as a relationship-driven private builder competing for the same types of complex, schedule-driven owner projects.
• Clancy & Theys Construction Company: Privately held regional general contractor with self-perform concrete and carpentry capabilities serving commercial, institutional, and healthcare clients. Closely mirrors Jostin's integrated service model and mid-market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Turner Construction: Largest U.S. general contractor and a long-standing Jostin partner on Cincinnati landmark work including the Cincinnati Art Museum Art Climb. Competes for large institutional projects while also engaging Jostin as a concrete and trades specialist.
• Skanska USA: Global general contractor with significant U.S. civil and building operations. Identified as a Jostin client/partner on Cincinnati projects, illustrating overlap on complex regional work while operating at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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