Wernert

What Wernert does

Wernert Construction Management LLC is a family-owned general contracting and construction management firm headquartered in Cos Cob, Connecticut, founded in 1981 by Bruce Wernert and now led by second-generation President Max Wernert. The firm delivers full-service construction across two portfolios: a Residential Portfolio serving high-end property owners in Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan CT and Scarsdale NY with new construction, renovation, and addition projects, and a Commercial Portfolio serving retail, hospitality, financial services, healthcare, education, religious, private-club, and municipal clients. Named commercial clients include Target, Walgreens, Steinway & Sons, Starwood Hotels, Charles Schwab, AXA Advisors, Griffin Hospital, White Plains Hospital, and the Town of Greenwich.

Wernert operates six core service lines: General Contracting on lump-sum competitive bid or negotiated fixed-price contracts; Construction Management on a cost-plus-fee basis where the firm acts as an extension of the owner's staff; Design/Build providing single-point responsibility across design and construction; Owner's Representative services advocating for owner interests across architects, builders, engineers, and designers; 24-hour Emergency Maintenance and ongoing services covering flood response, pipe bursts, masonry restoration, and HVAC; and Permit Expediting that works directly with municipal building departments to streamline approvals. The firm holds multiple Connecticut contractor licenses (Major Contractor, New Home Construction, Home Improvement, Demolition, Pre-qualification Certificate), WMBE certification, and A.M. Best A-VIII rated bonding capacity.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based construction contracts (one-time engagements) supplemented by fee-based professional services such as construction management and emergency maintenance. The firm employs 11–50 personnel including project managers, estimators, carpenters, masons, heavy equipment operators, and trade contractors, and reports a 90% repeat business rate since founding — the strongest evidence of customer retention in the dataset. The firm is bootstrapped, family-held, and operates regionally across Connecticut and New York without external investors, parent companies, or institutional backing.

Name

Wernert

Legal name

Wernert Construction Management LLC

Website

https://wernert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wernert Construction Management LLC is a family-owned, 1981-founded general contractor and construction manager in Cos Cob, Connecticut, delivering residential, commercial, and municipal construction services across Connecticut and New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cos Cob

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting: Lump sum competitive bid or negotiated fixed price contracts for construction projects, managing all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to complete projects.
2. Construction Management: Cost plus a fee arrangement where the Construction Manager serves as an extension of the Owner's staff, collaborating through all project phases from feasibility studies through completion.
3. Design/Build: Single point of responsibility approach combining design and construction services for new homes, additions and renovations, intended to reduce costs and improve project completion time.
4. Owner's Representative: Advocating for owner's best interests during construction projects by managing relationships among project team members including architects, builders, engineers, designers.
5. Emergency Maintenance & Ongoing Services: 24-hour emergency response rapid-repair services including flood response, pipe bursts, roof/window leaks, rot repair, door hanging, masonry restoration, HVAC repairs, and seasonal maintenance.
6. Permit Expediting: Professional permit expediting services to help secure construction approvals quickly and efficiently by working with building departments and municipal officials.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wernert is a full-service builder and construction manager providing general contracting, construction management, design/build, owner's representative, emergency maintenance, and permit expediting services for residential, commercial, and municipal projects. The firm manages all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete construction projects on time, within budget, and with high-quality craftsmanship. They operate primarily in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York metro area.

Product overview

Wernert is a full-service builder and construction manager offering a unified portfolio of construction services organized into two main categories: Residential Portfolio and Commercial Portfolio. The Residential Portfolio encompasses new construction, renovation, and renovation/addition services, while the Commercial Portfolio serves country clubs, religious institutions, schools, municipal facilities, retail, corporate, healthcare, and hospitality sectors. Within these portfolios, Wernert provides six core service offerings: General Contracting (lump sum or negotiated fixed price contracts), Construction Management (cost plus fee arrangement), Design/Build (single point of responsibility), Owners Representative (advocating for owner interests), Emergency Maintenance & Ongoing Services (24-hour rapid response), and Permit Expediting (streamlining regulatory approvals).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% repeat business rate since founding in 1981

Named customers25 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Travelers InsurancecoreOthersInsurance provider for general liability, auto and workers compensation coverage through nationally recognized insurance companies licensed to do business in the states where Wernert works.
• Bonding Company (A.M. Best A-VIII rated)coreOthersStrong bonding capacity with A.M. Best Company rating of A-VIII, providing financial security and assurance for project completion.
• Large Certified Public Accounting Firm (Construction Industry Specialist)coreOthersAccounting firm specializing in the construction industry providing tax, audit and statement services.
• Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Fairfield CountyminorOthersIndustry association membership supporting the residential construction community in Fairfield County.
• Associated General Contractors of ConnecticutminorOthersState chapter membership in the Associated General Contractors of America organization.
• Associated General Contractors of AmericaminorOthersNational industry association membership supporting general contractors.
• Club Managers Association of ConnecticutminorOthersIndustry association for club managers, supporting Wernert's work with country clubs and private clubs.
• Club Managers Association of New YorkminorOthersIndustry association supporting club management professionals in New York.
• Greenwich Hospital FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable giving and community support partnership with Greenwich Hospital Foundation.
• Greenwich HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity support and charitable partnership with local healthcare provider.
• Boys and Girls Club of Northern WestchesterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable support for youth development organization.
• Town of Greenwich Public WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for public works construction projects including fire houses, boat ramps, libraries, and senior centers.
• UJA Federation of New YorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable support for UJA Federation of New York Jewish charitable organization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: A privately held, family-owned national builder founded in 1873 with a strong Northeast regional office footprint. Highly comparable to Wernert as a family-led general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, education, and public-sector clients.
• Consigli Construction: A larger family-influenced general contractor and construction manager headquartered in Milford, MA, serving higher education, healthcare, commercial, and residential clients across the Northeast. Comparable to Wernert in service mix (GC, CM, Design/Build) and regional focus, but at substantially greater scale.
• Shawmut Design and Construction: A national construction management firm with deep Northeast presence offering GC, CM, and Design/Build services across commercial, healthcare, education, and hospitality verticals. Comparable to Wernert in delivery model and target verticals, but at materially larger scale.
• Whiting-Turner Contracting: A large national employee-owned general contractor with significant Northeast operations serving commercial, healthcare, education, and public-sector clients. Comparable to Wernert in delivery model and target verticals, but at national scale.
• Structure Tone: A national construction management and general contracting firm with strong NYC-area operations delivering commercial interiors, healthcare, and mission-critical projects. Comparable to Wernert in service mix and Northeast focus, at a larger scale.
• Turner Construction: One of the largest general contractors in the US, with major presence in the Northeast serving commercial, healthcare, education, and sports clients. Comparable to Wernert across core GC services but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Suffolk Construction: A large national general contractor with significant Northeast operations, providing GC, CM, and Design-Build services to commercial, healthcare, and institutional clients. Comparable to Wernert in service offerings, but operating at a national scale.

Direct peers

• D.F. Pray: A mid-size Northeast general contractor and construction manager serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, and senior living clients. Closely comparable to Wernert in size, regional footprint, and self-performed/managed delivery model.
• KBE Building Corporation: A mid-size Connecticut-based general contractor and construction manager serving senior living, education, healthcare, and retail clients across the Northeast. Closely comparable to Wernert in regional focus, service offering, and target verticals.
• A/Z Corporation: A Connecticut-based general contractor and construction management firm serving industrial, commercial, healthcare, and institutional clients throughout the Northeast. Comparable to Wernert in regional focus and project mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wernertwcm
• Facebookfacebook.com/wernertcm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wernert-associates-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/wernertconstruction

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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