McLarney Construction

What McLarney Construction does

McLarney Construction Inc. is a privately held commercial general contractor founded in 1987 by Kevin McLarney and headquartered in Los Gatos, California. The firm delivers preconstruction, commercial tenant improvement, repositioning, R&D facility, and manufacturing facility construction services to enterprise clients throughout the San Jose and greater Bay Area region, including cities such as Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Menlo Park, Cupertino, Milpitas, and Belmont.

The company operates with a team of over 70 professionals and completes an average of 150 projects annually, serving a diversified client base that spans technology (Zoom, Nutanix, Airbnb, Niantic, Gigamon, F5), semiconductor (NXP), automotive (Nissan, Adient), legal (Arnold & Porter, Mayer Brown, White & Case), commercial real estate (Newmark Knight Frank, J.P. Morgan, Cushman & Wakefield), healthcare (Valley Health Center, Leiters Compounding), manufacturing (Bloom Energy, ABB, Jabil), and education (AltSchool, Archbishop Mitty High School). Specialized offerings include Executive Briefing Centers, engineering and demonstration labs, and commercial café build-outs requiring high-end custom finishes and AV integration.

McLarney generates revenue primarily through project-based fixed-price and cost-plus general contracting engagements, supplemented by preconstruction consulting services. The company uses industry-standard technology platforms including Procore for project management and Bluebeam for document review. Its go-to-market is relationship-driven enterprise field sales, with new work sourced through referrals, direct engagement by leadership, and the firm's 35+ year portfolio of completed work for repeat enterprise clients.

Name

McLarney Construction

Legal name

McLarney Construction Inc.

Website

https://mclarney.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

McLarney Construction is a privately held Bay Area commercial general contractor founded in 1987, delivering preconstruction, tenant improvement, repositioning, and R&D facility construction for enterprise clients across technology, legal, real estate, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• General contracting
• Tenant improvements
• Preconstruction services
• Construction management

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Gatos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Traditional general contracting services for commercial construction projects including tenant improvements, repositioning, new construction, and specialized facilities. Revenue is project-based, earned through fixed-price contracts or cost-plus arrangements for commercial clients.
2. Preconstruction Services: Preconstruction consulting including estimating, constructability reviews, and project planning services that precede construction engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

McLarney Construction is a commercial general contractor providing preconstruction, design-build, project management, tenant improvement, repositioning, and seismic renovation services for technology, legal, real estate, healthcare, and education clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm delivers end-to-end construction management for office buildouts, executive briefing centers, R&D and manufacturing facilities, and complex occupied-building improvements. Projects are executed under fixed-price or cost-plus contracts with an average of 150 projects completed annually by a team of 70+ professionals.

Product overview

McLarney Construction is a commercial general contractor offering a unified portfolio of construction services rather than discrete software products. The core offerings include preconstruction, commercial tenant improvements, repositioning projects, manufacturing facilities, and R&D facilities. Specialized services include Executive Briefing Centers featuring custom AV and collaborative spaces, commercial cafés and break areas, and engineering/demonstration labs. These services work together as an integrated construction offering, with the company managing projects from initial planning through completion for technology, corporate, and institutional clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Tenant Improvements Interior renovation and remodeling services for commercial spaces including offices, retail, and industrial properties. Engaged by property owners and tenants for office buildouts and interior upgrades.
• Preconstruction Services Planning and preconstruction phase services including estimating, constructability reviews, scheduling, and project planning that precede construction engagement.
• Repositioning Projects Renovation and transformation of existing commercial properties to update functionality, market appeal, and tenant attractiveness, including common area and lobby upgrades.
• Manufacturing Facilities Construction Construction and build-out of manufacturing and industrial facilities, including production areas and supporting infrastructure for industrial clients.
• R&D Facilities Construction Research and development facility construction including labs, engineering spaces, demonstration areas, and technical infrastructure for R&D-driven clients.
• Executive Briefing Centers High-end client presentation and meeting facilities featuring custom finishes, AV integration, and collaborative spaces, delivered for technology and enterprise clients.
• Cafés and Break Areas Commercial kitchen and café build-outs including seating areas, food service equipment, and specialized ceiling concepts such as jump seats, banquette seating, and roll-up doors.
• Engineering and Demonstration Labs Technical laboratory spaces with specialized equipment, server rooms, and demonstration capabilities for engineering and industrial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average of 150 projects completed annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers49 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Happy Man FoundationminorOthersRelated organization founded by Kevin McLarney, connected to the company's branding and culture. The 'Happy Man' sculpture serves as a symbol of McLarney's positive energy and team culture.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Level 10 Construction: Sunnyvale-based commercial general contractor focused on corporate interiors, tenant improvements, and life-science/tech buildouts in the Bay Area, directly competing for the same enterprise TI engagements.
• Skyline Construction: Bay Area-headquartered commercial general contractor specializing in tenant improvements, building repositioning, and corporate office buildouts for technology and enterprise clients — directly overlapping McLarney's core service offering and customer base.
• Build Group: San Francisco-based commercial general contractor focused on tenant improvements, hospitality, and corporate interiors for Bay Area tech and institutional clients, with comparable project profile and customer overlap.
• Plant Construction Company: San Francisco-based commercial general contractor specializing in tenant improvements, building repositioning, and corporate office buildouts for Bay Area enterprise clients — closely aligned service model and geography.
• Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company: Long-established Bay Area commercial general contractor performing tenant improvements, repositioning, and ground-up commercial construction for technology, legal, and institutional clients in the same regional market.
• XL Construction: Northern California general contractor serving technology, life sciences, and education clients with tenant improvements, building renovations, and ground-up commercial projects in the same Bay Area geography.
• Truebeck Construction: Bay Area commercial general contractor specializing in tenant improvements, repositioning, and life-science/tech office buildouts — closely matching McLarney's service mix and enterprise customer segment.
• Webcor: Major Bay Area commercial general contractor with deep enterprise and institutional client base, performing tenant improvements, interior buildouts, and large-scale commercial projects comparable to McLarney's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Swinerton: National commercial general contractor with a substantial Bay Area practice covering tenant improvements, commercial buildouts, and large-scale construction — broader portfolio than McLarney but with overlapping enterprise tech and CRE customer base.
• DPR Construction: National enterprise general contractor with a strong Bay Area presence serving technology, life sciences, and advanced-manufacturing clients — competes for the same marquee enterprise projects as McLarney at larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/McLarneyConstruction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mclarney-construction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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