Miller Tippens Construction

What Miller Tippens Construction does

Miller Tippens Construction is a founder-owned commercial general contractor and construction manager headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a regional office in Glenpool (Tulsa market). Founded in 2005 by Lance Miller and Sam Tippens, the firm offers six core delivery services — pre-construction planning, construction management, general contracting, design-build, self-performance, and tenant build-outs — applied across twelve project verticals including healthcare, education, financial institutions, municipal/government, commercial, industrial, religious, entertainment, renewable energy, historical renovation, and non-profit construction. Client engagements are project-based and custom-priced through CM At-Risk, Cost-Plus-Negotiated, Design/Build, or Lump Sum/Hard-Bid delivery methods, with named enterprise and public-sector customers including DaVita Dialysis (10+ locations), Communication Federal Credit Union (10+ locations), Anheuser Busch, Chickasaw Nation, ODOT, and multiple Oklahoma school districts.

The firm operates with a 50+ staff of project managers, superintendents, and skilled trades labor, and differentiates on a principal-led delivery model in which one of the two founders personally inspects every active job site. Underlying technical capability centers on Building Information Modeling (BIM) with clash-detection functionality used to identify construction conflicts early and protect schedule integrity — this is standard construction technology rather than a proprietary AI system. Revenue mechanics are entirely project-fee based: each engagement is individually quoted, no standardized pricing exists, and customer acquisition runs through direct enterprise sales and competitive public-sector bidding within the Oklahoma geography.

Operationally, Miller Tippens runs a relationship-intensive, sales-led GTM that emphasizes repeat engagements and transparent client references. The firm's strategic posture is that of a regional consolidator — deepening multi-program relationships with healthcare and financial anchor clients while selectively broadening into renewable energy and historical renovation work. Customer retention is described by the company as "nearly flawless," and the firm was recognized as the Journal Record "Best Commercial Construction Company" in 2025 and Oklahoma Magazine "Best of Best" in 2020.

Name

Miller Tippens Construction

Legal name

Miller Tippens Construction

Website

https://miller-tippens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Miller Tippens Construction is a founder-owned Oklahoma City-based commercial general contractor and construction manager offering pre-construction, construction management, design-build, and tenant build-out services to enterprise and public-sector clients across healthcare, education, financial, municipal, and industrial verticals throughout Oklahoma.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Project Fees: One-time project-based revenue from commercial construction services including new construction, renovations, and tenant build-outs. Pricing through competitive bidding, CM At-Risk, Cost-Plus-Negotiated, Design/Build, and Lump Sum/Hard-Bid delivery methods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Miller Tippens Construction is a privately-held Oklahoma commercial construction firm providing pre-construction planning, construction management, general contracting, design-build, self-performance, and tenant build-out services. The company delivers ground-up construction, renovations, and tenant improvements across healthcare, education, financial, municipal, commercial, industrial, religious, and renewable energy sectors, primarily in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Product overview

Miller Tippens Construction is a commercial construction company offering a unified portfolio of construction services and project expertise. The company provides six core service offerings: Pre-Construction Services, Construction Management, General Contracting, Design Build, Self Performance, and Tenant Build-Outs. These services are delivered across twelve specialized project categories spanning Commercial, Education, Healthcare/Medical, Industrial, Renewable Energy, Financial Institution, Municipal, Religious, Entertainment/Hospitality, Historical Renovation, and Non-Profit construction. The company serves clients throughout Oklahoma with offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Construction Services Pre-construction planning and consulting services including design development, budgeting, and subcontractor selection to prepare commercial construction projects for successful execution. Targeted at owners and developers in Oklahoma evaluating upcoming projects.
• Construction Management Comprehensive construction management services overseeing project planning, scheduling, coordination, and quality control from start to finish. Includes use of BIM clash detection to identify conflicts before they become costly change orders. Delivered to healthcare, education, financial, municipal, commercial, and industrial clients.
• General Contracting Traditional general contracting services for commercial construction projects with direct management of subcontractors and trades. Delivered through Lump Sum/Hard-Bid and other fixed-price contract structures for Oklahoma commercial clients.
• Design Build Integrated design-build delivery method where the company handles both design and construction under one contract. Leverages in-house design capability from co-founders Lance Miller and Sam Tippens to streamline project delivery for owners.
• Self Performance Self-performed construction work allowing direct control over quality and scheduling of key project elements using the firm's in-house skilled labor team rather than subcontracting all trades.
• Tenant Build-Outs Interior finish-out and tenant improvement services for commercial spaces including offices, retail, and medical facilities. Targeted at tenants and landlords customizing space for occupant use.
• Healthcare and Medical Construction Construction of medical facilities including hospitals, clinics, dialysis centers, wellness centers, and healthcare office buildings. Targeted at healthcare enterprises, medical practices, and public health agencies with specialized regulatory and clean-room requirements.
• Education Construction Construction services for educational facilities including public schools, charter schools, and universities, covering new construction, additions, gymnasiums, safe rooms, cafeterias, and renovations. Targeted at school districts managing summer-window schedules and multi-school contracts.
• Financial Institution Construction Construction and renovation of bank branches, credit union offices, and financial centers with branch-appropriate architectural aesthetics, security specifications, and drive-through facilities. Targeted at financial institutions expanding or remodeling Oklahoma locations.
• Municipal and Government Construction Construction of government and municipal facilities including city halls, fire stations, libraries, public works buildings, weigh stations, and tribal-funded centers. Targeted at state agencies, municipalities, and tribal governments in Oklahoma.
• Commercial Construction Projects New construction and renovation of commercial buildings including office parks, retail centers, dealerships, and professional facilities for commercial enterprises in Oklahoma.
• Industrial Construction Projects Industrial facility construction including manufacturing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, and conversions of existing facilities for new industrial uses. Targeted at industrial and manufacturing enterprises in Oklahoma.
• Renewable Energy Construction Construction of renewable energy facilities including wind farm operations and maintenance buildings and solar operations facilities. Targeted at renewable energy developers and operators in Oklahoma.
• Entertainment and Hospitality Construction Construction of entertainment venues, restaurants, breweries, dog parks, live music venues, and hospitality facilities featuring unique architectural features and customer-facing high-end finishes.
• Historical Renovation Projects Historic preservation and adaptive reuse of existing buildings maintaining architectural integrity, including multi-story historic renovations such as the Atlas School / Holberton Tulsa project.
• Religious and Church Construction Construction and renovation of churches, sanctuaries, fellowship halls, and religious facilities with multi-purpose spaces and tight budgets. Targeted at churches and faith-based organizations in Oklahoma.
• Non-Profit Construction Projects Construction services for non-profit organizations, faith-based groups, and community facilities including child development centers and community centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly flawless customer retention rate
• +1 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Apergy ALSminorOthersApergy ALS served as the architect for the Anheuser Busch project in Broken Arrow, OK, involving warehouse expansions and facility improvements totaling over 62,000 SF.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Manhattan Construction Company: Oklahoma City-based commercial general contractor with a multi-generational track record in healthcare, education, government and commercial projects across the same geographies as Miller Tippens. Most directly comparable in-market competitor with deeper bonding capacity.
• Flintco: Oklahoma-founded commercial contractor with offices in Tulsa and OKC, working across healthcare, education, hospitality and industrial sectors. Directly comparable in vertical mix, regional presence and project scale.
• Lippert Bros. Oklahoma City-based general contractor serving commercial, industrial, healthcare and institutional clients. Closely comparable regional peer with similar mid-market positioning and service offerings.
• Crossland Construction Company: Regional commercial GC with significant Oklahoma presence across healthcare, education, retail and industrial work. Comparable in service mix and project profile, with a slightly larger geographic footprint.
• Lingo Construction Services: Oklahoma-based commercial general contractor serving education, healthcare, financial and municipal clients. Closely comparable regional peer competing for many of the same owner relationships.

Broad incumbents

• JE Dunn Construction: Top-tier national commercial GC with significant Oklahoma healthcare, higher education and corporate work. Larger incumbent competing for the same healthcare and education RFPs Miller Tippens targets.
• Holder Construction: National commercial contractor with strong healthcare, higher education and corporate portfolios. Larger incumbent that competes for the same institutional client base across the central US.
• Mortenson Construction: Large national commercial GC active in healthcare, higher education, renewable energy and civic projects. Larger incumbent that competes in renewable energy facility construction, an emerging Miller Tippens vertical.
• Weitz Company: Established national commercial GC with comparable healthcare, education and senior-living project mix. Larger incumbent competing for the same institutional owner relationships in adjacent geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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