Hal Hays Construction, Inc.

What Hal Hays Construction, Inc. does

Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) is a Native American-owned (Cherokee heritage), family-controlled general contractor founded in 1991 by Hal Hays and headquartered in Riverside, California. The company delivers nine integrated service lines — design-build, heavy civil, utilities, new construction, tenant improvements, industrial and facility maintenance, environmental and demolition, one-call emergency response, and critical facilities — to federal and military agencies, regulated utilities, state departments of transportation, and select commercial customers across the Western United States. HHCI pursues work primarily through competitive bidding on government and utility RFPs, supported by self-performing crews, a fleet of 289 heavy equipment pieces, $2M of CARB-compliant trucks, 86 service vehicles, and a network of 700+ pre-qualified subcontractors.

The business model is project-based, one-time-contract construction revenue generated through design-build and hard-bid procurements; pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. Revenue is concentrated in federal (USACE, NAVFAC, Department of the Navy, VA), state (Caltrans, County of Riverside), and regulated utility (Southern California Edison, PG&E, SoCalGas) buyers, with limited commercial exposure (Walmart, Ontario Police Department, VA Loma Linda Hospital). The company monetizes its Native American-owned MBE certification under CPUC General Order 156 to capture utility diversity spend, and underwrites margin through self-performance of earthwork, wet utilities, and civil scopes rather than full subcontracting. Cumulative project delivery exceeds $1.0B across 1,456 projects since inception, with $140M in project revenue cited as a current scale metric.

HHCI's go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting pre-qualified institutional buyers; lead generation is driven by safety credentials (NAVFAC STAR Awards, ABC Gold STEP, PG&E Gold Shovel), MBE certification, and a recognized brand (ENR Top California Contractor for 8+ consecutive years; 2018 NMSDC National Supplier of the Year). The company recently expanded geographically with a Tucson, Arizona office in April 2023 and added ServiceChannel Contractor certification to pursue recurring multi-site commercial facility programs. Ownership remains entirely within the Hays family, with Kirby Hays (CEO & President, second generation) leading a leadership team that includes a non-family Company President added in 2017, indicating an early-stage transition toward a professionalized operating company.

Name

Hal Hays Construction, Inc.

Legal name

Hal Hays Construction, Inc.

Website

https://halhays.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hal Hays Construction is a Native American-owned general contractor delivering design-build, heavy civil, utilities, and facility services to federal, military, utility, and commercial clients across the Western United States through self-performing crews and a heavy equipment fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Excavation & Bulk Earthmoving (Cut/Fill, Grading) (IMAFAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction (WWTP) (IMAFAGAB)

Keywords

• Design-build construction
• Heavy civil construction
• Utility infrastructure construction
• Military facility construction
• Tenant improvement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Project Revenue: Revenue generated from design-build, heavy civil, utilities, new construction, tenant improvements, industrial/facility maintenance, environmental/demolition, and critical facilities projects. Projects are typically awarded through competitive bidding on government and commercial contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) is a general contractor delivering design-build, heavy civil, utilities, new construction, tenant improvements, industrial and facility maintenance, environmental and demolition, emergency response, and critical facilities services. Projects are executed through self-performing crews supported by an owned fleet of heavy equipment and CARB-compliant trucks, serving federal, military, utility, transportation, commercial, and public works clients across the Western United States.

Product overview

Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) is a construction company offering a portfolio of integrated construction services rather than a software product platform. The company's service offering consists of nine core service lines: Design Build, Heavy Civil, Utilities, New Construction, Tenant Improvements, Industrial & Facility Maintenance, Environmental & Demolition, One Call (Emergency Services), and Critical Facilities. These services are delivered through a unified construction delivery approach with self-performing crews, heavy equipment assets (289 pieces), and a fleet of CARB-compliant trucks and service vehicles. The company operates primarily in California and Arizona serving military, federal, transportation, retail, healthcare, energy, and public utility clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design Build Comprehensive design-build construction services requiring technical knowledge, team resources, and a partnering philosophy to deliver projects on or under budget while meeting quality and schedule requirements.
• Heavy Civil Heavy civil construction services with extensive experience working with government, city, county, and private firms on infrastructure projects.
• Utilities Utility construction expertise encompassing water, gas, and electrical transmission and distribution utilities, piping installation, new services, stormwater systems, sewer systems, and treatment systems.
• New Construction Award-winning new construction services from ground-up builds to new addition buildings, covering all aspects of construction.
• Tenant Improvements Tenant improvement and renovation services for existing buildings with high coordination and visibility to exceed client expectations.
• Industrial & Facility Maintenance Industrial services and facility maintenance provided to various clients for over 15 years.
• Environmental & Demolition Environmental services including erosion protection, habitat restoration, wetland restoration, and demolition services as a general contractor.
• One Call (Emergency Services) Fast-response emergency services through one-call capabilities for disaster relief and urgent construction needs.
• Critical Facilities Construction services for critical facilities and the functions they perform as significant components of system infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% waste diversion rate achieved on Walmart Supercenter renovation project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Southern California Edison (Volunteer Labor)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Donated volunteer labor team to help paint Ramona Dormitory at Sherman Indian High School as part of campus beautification project.
• AdProminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Donated volunteer labor team and helped publicize the Sherman Indian High School campus beautification event. Provided block wall detail leadership through student intern.
• Clear Cloud SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Donated volunteer labor team of 5 people to help paint Sherman Indian High School dormitory. Joined HHCI's 2024 blanket drive with 45 additional blankets.
• Cal Pacific ConstructorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Donated volunteer labor team to help paint at Sherman Indian High School campus beautification project.
• Bank of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Donated volunteer labor team to help paint at Sherman Indian High School campus beautification project. Expressed appreciation for invitation to help and generosity in supporting Native American community.
• Dunn EdwardsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Donated over 60 gallons of paint for Sherman Indian High School campus beautification project as key material donor.
• Home DepotminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Donated drop cloths and rollers for Sherman Indian High School campus beautification project.
• Chick-fil-AminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Donated delicious lunch for volunteers at Sherman Indian High School campus beautification project.
• Cal Baptist UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Donated half of lunch for Sherman Indian High School campus beautification project volunteers.
• CaliforniaThroughMyLens.comminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Donated professional photography services for Sherman Indian High School campus beautification project.
• Wal-MartminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Donated 10 cases of drinking water for Sherman Indian High School campus beautification project volunteers.
• Southern California EdisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic partner and major client. Nominated HHCI for multiple Supplier of the Year awards including 2016 Supplier of the Year (Class IV). HHCI has completed over 2,049 work orders under Edison contracts with exceptional performance ratings. Achieved $1.79M in diversity subcontracting on Edison projects. Edison representatives participate in HHCI community events including Sherman Indian High School beautification projects.
• U.S. Army Corps of EngineerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrimary government contracting partner awarding multiple major construction contracts including Fresno Army Reserve Center ($26.5M), Beale AFB Temporary Lodging Facilities ($15.97M), and Leymel Hall U.S. Army Reserve Center. Issued letter of acknowledgment for HHCI's safety achievement of 150,000+ man-hours with no accidents.
• Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMajor government client awarding multiple MILCON projects at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, MCAS Yuma, and other Naval facilities. Awarded 24+ STAR Safety Awards to HHCI for outstanding safety performance.
• Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUtility partner that certified HHCI under PG&E Gold Shovel Standard for excavation operations safety. Certification requires executive-level commitment to ongoing specialized safety training.
• CaltranscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAwarded $9.2M contract for construction of new facility maintenance buildings in El Centro, CA. Project includes regional office, vehicle maintenance shop, washrack, and associated facilities.
• County of RiversidecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSelected for two general county facilities contracts including seismic renovation (Level I: $175K-$5M; Level II: $5M-$30M). Also awarded $6.2M site prep and demo project for East County Detention Center.
• Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation DistrictcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKey partner on Eagle Canyon Dam & Debris Basin project ($10.6M). Project provides flood and hazard mitigation protecting Cathedral City and was awarded ASCE Project of the Year.
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertifying body for Minority Business Enterprise status. Nominated and awarded HHCI 2016 Western Region Supplier of the Year (Class IV) and 2018 National Supplier of the Year from field of 10,000+ MBEs.
• Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional NMSDC affiliate that nominated HHCI for Supplier of the Year awards. Awarded HHCI 2022 MBE of Excellence Award for commitment to council's mission and Native-American community.
• Supplier ClearinghousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia Public Utility Commission certified body that certified HHCI as Minority Business Enterprise under General Order 156 requirements.
• American Indian Chamber of Commerce of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for tribes and Native American businesses. HHCI has been a long-standing sponsor of Native American Heritage Month Luncheon. HHCI's CEO Kirby Hays is Cherokee descendent.
• Sherman Indian High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOff-reservation Native American boarding high school operated by Bureau of Indian Education. HHCI has conducted multiple campus beautification projects, launched student mentoring program, and ongoing community support including blanket drives. HHCI's CEO dedicated National SOTY award to the students and staff.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Inland EmpireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth mentoring organization. HHCI served as $7,500 Impact Sponsor for 10-year Anniversary Celebration, supporting transformative youth mentoring programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Granite Construction: Granite is one of the largest US heavy civil contractors with deep California public works, Caltrans, and federal exposure—overlapping HHCI's transportation infrastructure and heavy civil service lines. Acts as a broad incumbent benchmark for the Western US heavy civil competitive set.
• Tutor Perini Corporation: Tutor Perini is a publicly traded civil, building, and specialty contractor with major federal, military, and transit exposure. Competes with HHCI on larger military/government building and civil bids in the Western US.
• AECOM: AECOM's construction services segment covers federal, transportation, and water infrastructure—directly overlapping HHCI's heavy civil and government services. Global incumbent serving as a competitive benchmark for large federal design-build pursuits.
• Quanta Services: Quanta is the largest pure-play utility infrastructure services firm in North America, with significant electric and gas T&D exposure. Functions as a broad incumbent competing with HHCI's utility construction segment and shaping utility procurement practices.

Direct peers

• Sterling Infrastructure (formerly Sterling Construction): Sterling operates heavy civil, transportation, and water infrastructure segments across the Western and Southern US, bidding fixed-price public works much like HHCI's federal/state contract mix. Public-market peer with comparable revenue scale and end-market exposure to transportation and water utilities.
• Ames Construction: Privately held heavy civil and industrial contractor with self-perform capabilities in earthwork, utilities, and concrete. Similar family-controlled governance and Western/Midwest geographic exposure to federal and utility clients.
• Sundt Construction: Sundt is an employee-owned heavy civil and building contractor with substantial federal, military, and utility work in the Western US. Highly comparable to HHCI on owner-operator structure, regional concentration, and public-sector contract mix.
• Sukut Construction: Sukut is a California-based heavy civil and earthmoving contractor specializing in mass excavation, grading, and site preparation—directly comparable to HHCI's heavy civil / site prep core. Family-owned and regionally focused, with similar self-perform equipment-heavy operating model.

Regional players

• MYR Group: MYR Group subsidiaries (e.g., Sturgeon Electric, MYR sister companies) execute electrical T&D and utility construction—a core service line overlap with HHCI's utility transmission/distribution work for SCE, PG&E, and SoCalGas. Public peer for utility construction end-market.

Emerging players

• R.C. Stevens Construction: Florida-based site work and utility contractor with self-perform earthmoving, underground utilities, and roadway construction—comparable operating model and end markets to HHCI's heavy civil / utilities service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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