What Evans Construction does

Evans Construction, Inc. (ECI) is a privately held, family-owned general contractor headquartered in Sandston, Virginia, founded approximately 1980 and operated across three generations. The company delivers design/build and traditional general contracting services to commercial, institutional, and specialty clients concentrated in the Virginia market. Its service portfolio spans six marketed verticals: self-storage facilities, churches and religious facilities, retail/office/recreational buildings, hospitality projects, medical offices and assisted living facilities, and educational and municipal infrastructure. Project work ranges from specialized LEED-certified healthcare clinics and multi-story self-storage warehouses to community landmarks such as 20,000-square-foot sanctuary additions and 25,000-square-foot YMCA facilities.

The company's core operating methodology is integrated design/build, moving clients from concept and budgeting through schematic options, construction documents, and execution under a single accountable team. Differentiating technical elements include a proprietary Virtual Showcase 3D visualization tool that allows clients to toggle building plan layers and experience projects pre-completion, and drone-based progress tracking and problem identification on job sites. Sustainability execution is evidenced by a LEED-Gold-certified healthcare project and documented 75-89% construction waste diversion on green builds. Evans relies on direct enterprise sales, architect partnerships, and a subcontractor network managed through The Blue Book's BB-Bid platform.

Revenue is generated through project-specific, quote-based contracts with no publicly disclosed pricing or recurring revenue model. Customers span enterprise (Westin Hotel & Conference Center, Walmart-anchored retail centers), nonprofit (multiple churches, YMCAs, Masonic Home of Virginia), and government (Henrico County schools, fire stations, libraries) segments, with project sizes ranging from small tenant upfits to multi-million-dollar institutional builds. With 11-50 employees and no external funding, the firm operates as a mid-sized regional contractor whose continuity is anchored in multi-generational family ownership and a regional reputation-based GTM rather than scale-driven market position.

Name

Evans Construction

Legal name

Evans Construction Inc.

Website

https://eci-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Evans Construction is a family-owned Virginia general contractor delivering design/build services across self-storage, religious, healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, and municipal sectors for enterprise, nonprofit, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Design build contracting
• Church construction services
• Self-storage construction
• Medical office construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: Project-based construction revenue from design/build and traditional general contracting services for commercial and institutional projects including self-storage, churches, retail, hospitality, medical, and educational facilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Evans Construction is a family-owned design/build general contractor headquartered in Sandston, Virginia, that delivers commercial and institutional construction projects across six vertical sectors: self-storage facilities, churches/religious facilities, retail/office/recreational spaces, hospitality buildings, medical and assisted living facilities, and educational and municipal projects. Each engagement is project-based and custom-scoped, integrating design and construction expertise from concept through completion with proprietary Virtual Showcase 3D visualization and drone-based progress tracking. The company serves enterprises, nonprofits, and government clients across the Virginia market.

Product overview

Evans Construction is a family-owned general contractor based in Richmond, Virginia, offering a portfolio of construction services across six core sectors: Self-Storage Solutions, Church Construction, Retail/Office/Recreational, Hospitality, Medical/Assisted Living, and Educational/Municipal facilities. The company operates on a design/build methodology, integrating design and construction expertise to deliver projects from concept to completion. Their service model includes budget establishment with contingency, options process for schematic design, construction document development, and execution phases with virtual showcase capabilities. Projects range from specialized facilities (LEED-certified clinics, multi-story storage buildings) to community landmarks (churches, schools, civic auditoriums), with a focus on client-centric service, value engineering, and quality craftsmanship spanning three generations of operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Storage Solutions Construction of customized storage spaces including climate-controlled and multi-story storage units, warehouses, and drive-through buildings, with design/build approach, security features, and flexible layouts balancing durability, functionality, and affordability. Intended for self-storage developers and operators.
• Church Construction Design/build construction of churches and religious facilities including sanctuaries, fellowship halls, educational wings, commercial kitchens, and offices, with reverence and meticulous craftsmanship translating congregations' unique stories and visions into architectural reality. Intended for congregations, religious organizations, and faith-based nonprofits.
• Retail, Office & Recreational Construction Construction of retail environments, office buildings, and recreational facilities, including fast-track renovations, design/build tenant upfits, and flexible multi-tenant spaces delivered on time and within budget. Intended for commercial real estate developers, retail tenants, office owners, and recreational facility operators.
• Hospitality Construction Hotel and hospitality construction including boutique hotels, resorts, and conference centers, with luxury finishes, operational efficiency, and high-end integration with existing structures, emphasizing minimal guest disruption during renovations. Intended for hotel and resort operators, hospitality brands, restaurants, and conference center operators.
• Medical & Assisted Living Construction Construction of medical offices, clinics, and assisted living facilities balancing functional design with a healing atmosphere, prioritizing accessibility, safety, caregiver efficiency, and resident dignity; supports LEED certification, recycled materials, and energy-efficient systems. Intended for healthcare practices, dental/optometry clinics, assisted living operators, and retirement communities.
• Educational & Municipal Construction Construction of educational facilities (schools, libraries) and municipal projects (fire stations, civic auditoriums, city halls) emphasizing sustainability, collaborative design with community stakeholders, and forward-thinking designs adaptable for future demands, with ADA compliance and occupied-facility coordination. Intended for county governments, school districts, and municipal agencies.
• Design/Build Services Integrated design/build approach combining design and construction expertise from initial concept to final creation, including budget establishment with contingency, options process for schematic design, construction documents, and execution/construction phases with Virtual Showcase capabilities. Intended for clients across all six vertical sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Diverted over 89% of construction waste from landfills on Westin Hotel project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Blue Book's BB-Bid NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubcontractor and vendor notification system used by Evans Construction to broadcast upcoming bid opportunities. Registration is free for subcontractors and vendors. The platform provides online plan room access and fax/email notification for construction opportunities.
• Cox & AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partnered with Evans Construction on design/build projects including the White & Thweatt Dentistry project. Collaborated on 'green' building design and sustainable construction approaches.
• William Henry Harris (Architect)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect William Henry Harris worked with Evans Construction on the St. John Baptist Church design/build project through collaborative church building council process.
• John Hopke (Architect)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect John Hopke collaborated with Evans Construction on the New Kent Visitor Center design/build project to create Colonial-style building incorporating office space.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• W.M. Jordan Company: Virginia-based commercial design/build general contractor headquartered in Newport News/Richmond with similar project types (commercial, institutional, healthcare, education) and design/build delivery model — the closest direct comparable in the same Virginia footprint.
• Hourigan Construction: Richmond, Virginia-based construction management and design/build firm serving commercial, higher education, healthcare, and multifamily clients — directly comparable in market, delivery model, and vertical mix to Evans Construction.
• Barton Malow Company: Mid-Atlantic and Southeast-focused construction services firm delivering design/build, construction management, and general contracting across commercial, healthcare, education, and sports/recreation — closely mirrors Evans' vertical mix and delivery approach.

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Large national commercial and institutional design/build contractor with a substantial Mid-Atlantic and Virginia presence. Overlaps with Evans across healthcare, education, and municipal projects but operates at much greater scale.
• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: Top-20 national commercial general contractor with active Virginia operations. Competes for the same institutional, healthcare, and higher-education work as Evans but with a much larger balance sheet and geographic reach.
• Clark Construction Group: Major national general contractor with significant Mid-Atlantic presence, delivering commercial, institutional, healthcare, and educational projects. Larger and broader than Evans but competes for overlapping institutional clients.
• DPR Construction: National technical/design-build general contractor with offices in the Mid-Atlantic, including healthcare, education, and commercial work. A scaled peer competing for the same institutional RFPs Evans targets.

Regional players

• Brasfield & Gorrie: Large Southeast-based general contractor with strong healthcare, institutional, and commercial portfolio. Competes with Evans in regional healthcare and institutional work but operates across a much broader Southeast geography.
• Batson-Cook Construction: Southeast-based general contractor headquartered in Georgia with offices in Florida and the Carolinas. Delivers commercial, healthcare, religious, and senior living projects similar to Evans' portfolio, though outside the immediate Virginia market.
• Robins & Morton: Alabama-headquartered general contractor with a strong healthcare and institutional tilt across the Southeast. Comparable in vertical specialization (especially healthcare facilities) and mid-size project focus, though it operates across a broader regional footprint than Evans.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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