W.C. Construction Company

What W.C. Construction Company does

W.C. Construction Company, LLC is a privately held, family-owned general contracting firm founded on August 1, 2006 by William C. Cockerham Jr., a third-generation construction specialist. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with regional offices in Charlotte, Durham, and Norcross (Atlanta), the company is licensed for unlimited building and highway work in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, enabling it to bid on public-sector projects across three states.

The company delivers a full lifecycle of construction services spanning pre-construction planning, general contracting, construction management, design-build delivery, turnkey concrete and masonry, and ongoing facility maintenance. Core technology is conventional: industry-standard Procore is used for project management, contract administration, and subcontractor documentation tracking, while field execution relies on traditional methods including concrete, masonry, steel frame, and wood framing. Project portfolio of 50+ engagements covers commercial, civic, municipal, healthcare, financial, K-12 and higher education, and residential segments, with notable clients including Fifth Third Bank, Winston-Salem State University, City of Greensboro, NCDOT, NC A&T State University, City of Winston-Salem, and McDowell County.

Revenue is generated through competitive public bidding on government, municipal, and educational projects and through negotiated private commercial contracts, with portions of work self-performed and the balance subcontracted to a registered vendor network spanning 30+ trade categories. The firm operates a sales-led go-to-market anchored by direct prime contracting and relationship-based repeat business, supported by industry association memberships (AGC, NAIOP, NAHB, ENR, CPN, MMCA) and client referrals. Family ownership (William C. Cockerham Jr. as President/CEO and Alesia Cockerham as VP/CFO) and a senior team of Director of Construction Operations and office/administrative managers provide continuity, while industry awards (2016 Pinnacle, 2017 NC HUB Contractor of the Year, 2021 AIA Charlotte Citation) substantiate regional credibility.

Name

W.C. Construction Company

Legal name

W.C. Construction Company, LLC

Website

https://wcconstructionco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

W.C. Construction Company is a family-owned general contractor serving commercial, civic, municipal, healthcare, financial, and education clients across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia through general contracting, construction management, design-build, concrete/masonry, and facility maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Contracting and Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF), Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC), Self-Performing General Contractors (IMAFAAAI), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Construction management
• Design build construction
• Concrete and masonry work
• Facility maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winston Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: The company serves as the prime contractor that directly contracts with project owners for construction projects. They are responsible for the means and methods of executing contract administration according to contract documents. Portions of projects may be self-performed while other phases are subcontracted to trade vendors.
2. Construction Management Services: The company provides assistance in project management, time and quality management, safety and cost-effective management, and contract administration. They monitor the responsibilities of project designers and contractors while serving as an advisor to the owner.
3. Design-Build Services: During Design-Build delivery approach, the company provides assistance to clients throughout the entire project stage by fostering design and construction professionals to collaborate simultaneously, minimizing project liability for the owner and reducing project schedule.
4. Concrete and Masonry Services: Turnkey concrete services including curb and gutter, site concrete (sidewalks and pads), stamped concrete, foundations, and slab-on-grade work, along with masonry work including brick or stone facades, walls, and retaining structures.
5. Facility Maintenance Services: Ongoing facilities maintenance management including selective demolition, painting, carpentry/drywall repair, door/hardware replacement, flooring replacement, concrete replacement, facade repair, masonry repair, pavement repairs, roofing repair, and other maintenance activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

W.C. Construction Company is a regional general contractor providing pre-construction planning, general contracting, construction management, and design-build delivery services for commercial, civic, municipal, healthcare, educational, financial, and select residential projects. The firm self-performs concrete and masonry scopes and offers ongoing facility maintenance services, licensed for unlimited building and highway work across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Product overview

W.C. Construction Company, LLC is a general contracting construction company offering a comprehensive suite of construction services. The company provides Pre-Construction Services, General Contracting, Construction Management, Design Build delivery, Concrete and Masonry Services, and Facility Maintenance as its core service offerings. These services span across commercial, civic, municipal, healthcare, financial, K-12 education, higher education, and residential market sectors. Licensed for unlimited building and highway in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, the company serves clients through multiple office locations in Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Durham, and Atlanta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Hall Patterson Lecture Hall Renovation completed on time, leading to repeat engagement for another lecture hall project at Winston-Salem State University
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AGC (Associated General Contractors of America)minorOthersActive membership in the Associated General Contractors of America. AGC is the leading association for the construction industry providing advocacy, education, and networking opportunities. The company's logo appears on their website footer indicating membership status.
• Winston-Salem Chamber of CommerceminorOthersActive membership in the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce supporting local business community engagement and regional economic development.
• NAIOP (National Association of Industrial and Office Properties)minorOthersActive membership in NAIOP, the leading organization for commercial real estate development. Membership supports networking and industry visibility for commercial construction projects.
• NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)minorOthersActive membership in the National Association of Home Builders supporting residential construction operations and industry advocacy.
• ENR (Engineering News-Record)minorOthersBrand presence associated with ENR (Engineering News-Record), the construction industry's leading publication and information source. Association with ENR branding indicates industry engagement and market intelligence.
• CPN (Construction Professional Network)minorOthersMembership in Construction Professional Network, a regional construction industry networking organization serving the Carolinas region.
• MMCA (Metropolitan Mortgage Commercial Association)minorOthersMembership in MMCA (Mortgage and Finance Association), indicating involvement in financial and banking construction project networks.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Holder Construction: Large national commercial GC with strong Atlanta and Carolinas operations delivering commercial, healthcare, education, and civic projects. Comparable in service mix but materially larger scale and self-perform capacity.
• JE Dunn Construction: Large national commercial GC with active Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic operations serving healthcare, education, commercial, and government clients. Comparable in vertical mix but with substantially larger revenue and self-perform capabilities.
• Balfour Beatty: Global infrastructure and building contractor with significant Carolinas and Southeast US operations across commercial, education, healthcare, and civic projects. Overlaps in delivery methods but operates at materially greater scale and balance sheet.
• Turner Construction: Largest commercial GC in the US with established Southeast and Mid-Atlantic operations across commercial, healthcare, education, and civic infrastructure. Broad incumbent with overlapping delivery methods but vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Rodgers Builders: Charlotte-based general contractor serving healthcare, education, and commercial markets across the Carolinas. Comparable in regional footprint, vertical mix, and ownership structure (privately held, family-influenced).
• Brasfield & Gorrie: One of the largest privately held general contractors in the Southeast, with deep nonresidential commercial, healthcare, education, and civic project portfolios across the Carolinas and Georgia. Directly comparable to W.C. Construction in service mix, geography, and delivery methods (GC, CM, design-build).
• Edifice (Edifice General Contractors): Carolinas-based general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, education, and civic clients across the Southeast. Comparable in regional footprint, service offerings, and project profile.
• Vannoy Construction: Carolinas-based commercial general contractor with offices across NC and SC active in commercial, civic, healthcare, and education sectors. Closely comparable in regional concentration, project scale, and service offerings.
• Choate Construction: Southeast commercial GC with significant Carolinas and Atlanta presence serving healthcare, education, commercial, and multifamily markets. Comparable in service mix, multi-state reach, and project delivery methods.

Regional players

• Frank L. Blum Construction: Winston-Salem-based commercial GC active across the Carolinas in commercial, healthcare, education, and civic projects. Highly comparable in regional roots, vertical mix, and mid-size project scale, though slightly larger than W.C. Construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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