What Wehr Constructors, Inc. does

Wehr Constructors, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned (Berry family, since early 1980s) construction management and general contracting firm founded in 1945 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm operates four offices across Kentucky (Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green) and Florida (Tampa) with contractor licensing across nine southeastern states (KY, IN, FL, AL, GA, MS, TN, WV, VA) and serves healthcare, K-12 and higher education, government, religious/nonprofit, commercial, industrial, and historical/specialty clients. Project scope ranges from $100,000 renovations to $100M+ new construction, with notable engagements including the University of Kentucky Medical Education Complex in Bowling Green, multiple Baptist Health facilities, the Oldham County and Jessamine County Judicial Centers, and the restoration of nearly 200-year-old structures at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.

The business model centers on integrated project delivery — WEHR is retained during early design as construction manager, then often converts the engagement into a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract under which 100% of savings flow back to the client. Revenue is earned through construction management fees, cost-plus arrangements, and fixed-price/GMP general contracting. Self-perform trades (concrete, drywall, metal stud framing, carpentry, demolition, doors/hardware, ADA upgrades) provide quality control and margin capture on selected scopes. Technology stack includes DroneDeploy AI-powered site documentation, BIM coordination across design and trades, TrueLook real-time jobsite cameras, and the Viewpoint for Cloud ERP. Marketing and sales run through direct regional field sales augmented by company principal involvement on each project, a corporate website with project inquiry forms, an active subcontractor portal, and PR anchored by Best Places to Work in Kentucky (#1 Small Business 2025 and 2026) and the James W. Rabold Award of Safety Excellence (2024). Safety is formalized through the WEHR SAFE program with an EMR of 0.88 as of April 1, 2024.

Leadership spans three Berry family generations: Dale Berry, Sr. (Owner), Brandon Berry (CEO, LEED AP), Dale "DJ" Berry, Jr. (COO, CMAA, KSHE Certified Hospital Contractor), supported by CFO Shawn Woosley (CPA, CGMA, CCIFP) and functional VPs including Jay Harris (FL market), Chris Smyth (Estimating), and Cindy Mason (New Business, credited with 200%+ revenue growth).

Name

Wehr Constructors, Inc.

Legal name

Wehr Constructors, Inc.

Website

https://wehrconstructors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wehr Constructors, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned construction manager and general contractor founded in 1945, serving healthcare, education, government, religious, commercial, industrial, and historical clients across nine southeastern U.S. states with projects ranging from $100K to $100M+.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Management and General Contracting

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Specialty Trade Contractors (238), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ), Demolition, Decommissioning & Asset Retirement (Environmental Scope) (IMAIAGAH)

Keywords

• Construction management services
• General contracting services
• Healthcare construction services
• Historical building restoration
• Pre-construction planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Management Services: WEHR serves as construction manager assisting owners and architects with pre-construction planning, constructability reviews, value engineering, project phasing, and critical path scheduling. Revenue is earned through management fees and cost-plus arrangements on construction projects.
2. General Contracting Services: Traditional general contracting services for new construction, renovations, additions, and demolition projects across healthcare, education, government, religious, commercial, industrial, and historical sectors. Revenue from fixed-price contracts and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) agreements.
3. Pre-Construction and Estimating Services: Comprehensive pre-construction services including budgeting, estimating, value engineering, and scheduling. The estimating department uses a historical cost database of every project WEHR has built and compares estimates to national databases. Most client agreements use Guaranteed Maximum Price where 100% of savings are returned to the client.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wehr Constructors provides construction management and general contracting services for new construction, renovations, additions, and demolition projects ranging from $100,000 to over $100 million. The firm self-performs certain trades (concrete, drywall, carpentry, demolition, doors/frames/hardware) and serves healthcare, education, government, religious/nonprofit, commercial, industrial, and historical/specialty sectors across nine Southeastern states. Pre-construction, integrated project delivery, LEED/green building, and post-construction services complete the offering.

Product overview

Wehr Constructors offers a comprehensive suite of construction management and general contracting services spanning pre-construction planning, self-perform trades, technology-enabled construction, and post-construction support. Their core service model centers on integrated project delivery where they serve as construction managers during early design phases. Key offerings include self-perform trades (carpentry, concrete, drywall, metal framing, demolition), construction technology services (DroneDeploy documentation, BIM coordination, TrueLook surveillance), healthcare-specific construction with ICRA/infection control protocols, LEED green building certification, and value engineering. The company operates across nine licensed states in the Southeastern United States, serving sectors including healthcare, K-12 and higher education, government, religious/nonprofit, commercial, industrial, historical, and specialty construction. Projects range from $100,000 to over $100 million.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Management (CM) Services End-to-end construction management where Wehr acts as construction manager during early design phases to assist owners and architects with pre-construction planning, constructability reviews, value engineering, project phasing, and critical path scheduling. Revenue is earned through management fees and cost-plus arrangements. Targeted at enterprise owners in healthcare, education, government, religious, commercial, industrial, and historical/specialty sectors.
• General Contracting Services Traditional general contracting for new construction, renovations, additions, and demolition projects across healthcare, education, government, religious, commercial, industrial, and historical sectors. Revenue from fixed-price contracts and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) agreements for enterprise owners in the Southeastern United States.
• Pre-Construction and Estimating Services Comprehensive pre-construction services including budgeting, estimating, value engineering, and scheduling. The estimating department uses a historical cost database of every project Wehr has built and compares estimates to national databases. Most client agreements use Guaranteed Maximum Price where 100% of savings are returned to the client. Targeted at enterprise owners in healthcare, education, government, religious, commercial, industrial, and historical sectors.
• Self-Perform Trades Services In-house self-perform construction trades covering ADA upgrades, ceilings, concrete, demolition, doors/frames/hardware, drywall, metal stud framing, general carpentry, and specialties. Provides job site production control and transparency, guaranteeing quality and on-time, on-budget completion for these scopes. Targeted at enterprise owners and other clients for whom these scopes apply.
• Healthcare Construction Services Specialized healthcare construction services with 45+ years of experience, including Environment of Care/Infection Control training, ICRA protocols, Interim Life Safety measures, and construction management of hospitals, free-standing emergency departments, behavioral health units, medical office buildings, and specialty care facilities. Targeted at hospital systems and large healthcare organizations.
• LEED/Green Building Services LEED-certified and sustainable building services including geothermal solutions, reuse of materials, and incorporation of local/regional materials. Targeted at owners seeking LEED certification and energy-efficient construction.
• Historical Building Restoration Services Historical preservation and adaptive reuse construction including restoration of nearly 200-year-old historical structures, museum and theatre renovations, and adaptive reuse of landmark buildings such as the 21c Museum Hotel (First National Bank building, 106,000 sqft) and Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Targeted at cultural institutions, historic preservation owners, and developers of landmark properties.
• Post-Construction Services Post-construction services including custom training and maintenance program development, total quality management, in-house quality control inspections, construction sequence control, final inspections and system checks, and seamless project handover. Targeted at enterprise and public-sector owners needing operational handover support.

Quantifiable outcome

• EMR (Experience Modification Rate) of 0.88 as of April 1, 2024 — below industry average of 1.0 indicating superior safety performance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brasfield & Gorrie: Birmingham, AL-based general contractor and construction manager of comparable size (~2,000+ employees) operating across the Southeast. Closest direct peer given shared regional footprint, similar vertical mix (healthcare, education, commercial, government), and integrated project delivery approach.
• Hoar Construction: Houston, TX-headquartered but with significant Southeast presence, providing construction management and general contracting services across healthcare, education, commercial, and government sectors. Comparable mid-sized regional GC with self-perform capabilities and similar project size range.
• Robins & Morton: Birmingham, AL-based general contractor with deep healthcare and education portfolios in the Southeast. Directly comparable vertical mix, regional concentration, and project scale, making them a strong direct comparable for Wehr's healthcare and institutional work.
• BL Harbert International: Birmingham, AL-headquartered GC operating a U.S. group and an international group across government, commercial, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Comparable size and Southeast/U.S. federal footprint, with similarly diverse vertical exposure to Wehr.
• Gilbane Building Company: Family-owned (like Wehr) national construction manager with strong presence in education, healthcare, and public-sector work. Directly comparable on integrated project delivery model, family ownership culture, and similar self-perform trade mix in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
• Barton Malow: Southfield, MI-based construction manager with strong Southeast and Mid-Atlantic operations across healthcare, education, and industrial sectors. Comparable size, project scale ($100K-$100M+), and reliance on integrated project delivery.
• Messer Construction Co. Cincinnati, OH-based construction manager with significant Southeast and Mid-Atlantic operations, serving healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial clients. Comparable size, vertical mix, and use of self-perform trades for quality control.

Broad incumbents

• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: Large national construction manager serving commercial, healthcare, education, and technology markets with strong Mid-Atlantic and Southeast presence. Operates in Wehr's verticals with broader geographic reach, making it a broader incumbent comparable rather than direct head-to-head.
• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest U.S. general contractors, operating nationally with major Southeast offices. Competes for healthcare, education, government, and commercial projects in Wehr's footprint but at substantially larger scale and broader geographic coverage.
• Skanska USA: Global construction and development firm with a sizable U.S. operation active in healthcare, education, and civil infrastructure. Operates in Wehr's regional footprint as a broader incumbent rather than direct regional peer, but competes for the same institutional clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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