What Standard Drywall does

Standard Drywall, Inc. (SDI) is a privately held, family-owned specialty wall and ceiling contractor founded in 1955 by Robert A. Caya and headquartered in Lakeside/San Diego, California. The company self-performs interior and exterior construction scopes including cold-formed metal framing, drywall finishing, plaster and EIFS, acoustical ceiling systems, firestopping and fire-rated assemblies, and specialty finishes (Venetian plaster, GFRG, GFRC) across healthcare, hospitality, sports and entertainment, aviation and transportation, government and civic, office and mission-critical, K-12 and higher education, casino and gaming, multi-unit residential, and religious/cultural markets.

The company's underlying technology stack centers on construction-process innovation rather than software or AI: Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination for preconstruction clash detection and sequencing, off-site prefabrication systems including PanelMax drywall profiling and predrilled kit assemblies, prefabricated exterior wall panels, and Trimble digital layout tools for precision installation. These systems are used to compress field labor, reduce rework, and accelerate schedules on complex mega-projects such as SoFi Stadium, Chase Center, Intuit Dome, Gaylord Pacific Resort, the IQHQ RaDD life sciences campus, and SFO's Harvey Milk Terminal 1.

SDI generates revenue through project-based construction services contracts — competitive bidding on public works and negotiated contracts with general contractors, construction managers, and private developers on private commercial work. Pricing is project-specific based on scope, size, complexity, and contract type and is not publicly disclosed. The firm operates through seven regional offices across California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and Texas, employs 1,200+ people (described as "families"), and runs 500+ active projects concurrently under CFO Alicyn Taylor's financial oversight. Distribution is entirely B2B through long-standing relationships with the top tier of US general contractors (Turner Construction, Mortenson, AECOM Hunt, Hensel Phelps, McCarthy, Jacobsen, Sundt, DPR, C.W. Driver, Hathaway Dinwiddie, Flintco). A subsidiary, Seamless Care, extends the offering into Divisions 10, 11, and 12 specialty interiors.

Name

Standard Drywall

Legal name

Standard Drywall, Inc.

Website

https://standarddrywall.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Standard Drywall is a family-owned specialty wall and ceiling contractor founded in 1955, self-performing framing, drywall, plaster, EIFS, acoustical ceilings, and prefabrication across healthcare, hospitality, sports, aviation, and government markets in the western and southern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wall and Ceiling Specialty Contracting

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310), Drywall and Insulation Contractors (23831)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Drywall, Partitions & Suspended Ceilings (IMAFANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drywall Installation & Replacement (Hang, Tape, Finish) (HSAPAHAC), Drywall Taping, Mudding & Finishing (Texture-Ready) (HSAGACAE), Drywall Repair & Patching (Holes, Cracks, Water Damage) (HSAPAHAD)

Keywords

• Wall and ceiling construction
• Drywall installation services
• Metal stud framing
• Plaster and EIFS systems
• Prefabrication construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakeside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services - Public Projects: Public sector construction work including government buildings, airports, schools, and civic facilities procured through competitive bidding on public works projects.
2. Construction Services - Private Projects: Private commercial construction including hospitality, healthcare, sports venues, and corporate facilities through negotiated contracts and hard-bid processes.
3. Specialty Interior Systems: Design-build framing and drywall services, BIM coordination, prefabrication, and specialty finishes for complex construction projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Standard Drywall is a specialty wall and ceiling contractor that self-performs cold-formed metal framing, drywall installation and finishing, plaster and EIFS systems, acoustical ceilings, and firestopping/fireproofing. The firm also delivers value-added services including Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination, off-site prefabrication and modularization, and decorative specialty finishes, supporting healthcare, hospitality, sports, aviation, government, and commercial construction projects.

Product overview

Standard Drywall, Inc. is a construction services company offering a unified suite of wall and ceiling solutions. The core offerings center on metal stud framing, drywall finishing, plaster/EIFS, and acoustical ceiling systems. Value-added services including BIM/preconstruction planning, prefabrication/modularization, and specialty finishes (Venetian plaster, GFRG, GFRC) are offered as integrated modules alongside the core construction services. The company serves diverse market sectors including healthcare, hospitality, sports/entertainment, government, and aviation through project-based service delivery rather than packaged software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wall and Ceiling Construction Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered SoFi Stadium interior scopes supporting 70,240-seat venue, the largest stadium in the NFL
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Turner ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor construction management partner for numerous projects including SoFi Stadium, Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall, IQHQ RaDD, and Wilshire Grand Center. Long-standing relationship for large-scale commercial and sports venue projects.
• Mortenson-McCarthy Joint VenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner for Gaylord Pacific Resort Convention Center & Hotel Tower, one of SDI's largest and most prominent projects.
• AECOM HuntcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner for major projects including Intuit Dome for LA Clippers, LA Memorial Coliseum renovation, and multiple hospitality projects.
• Hensel PhelpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for projects including DKR Texas Memorial Stadium expansion and LAX Delta Sky Way Terminal 3 modernization.
• Hathaway DinwiddiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner for LA Memorial Coliseum renovation project alongside AECOM Hunt.
• Jacobsen ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Mayflower Resort and Liberty SKY residential tower projects.
• Capparelli Contracting Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in 2011, this acquisition enabled SDI's expansion into the healthcare sector, now one of its highest-performing markets.
• Seamless CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialty interiors company delivering Divisions 10, 11, and 12, led by VP Ed Capparelli as President.
• Sundt ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Shasta County Courthouse and San Diego International Airport Administration Building projects.
• DPR ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Austin Marriott Downtown 31-story hotel project.
• McCarthy Building CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Bioterra life science building in San Diego's Sorrento Mesa biotech cluster.
• C.W. Driver CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for SchoolsFirst FCU Corporate Headquarters and Jamul Casino Resort Hotel projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ISEC, Inc. ISEC is a specialty contractor delivering architectural millwork, doors/frames/hardware, specialty interiors, and related Division 10/11/12 scopes. Directly comparable to SDI's Seamless Care subsidiary offering and to SDI's integrated drywall-plus-finishes delivery model on healthcare and commercial projects.
• Anning-Johnson Company: Anning-Johnson is a national drywall, plaster, framing, and fireproofing specialty contractor serving commercial, healthcare, and industrial clients. Directly comparable to SDI's core trades, fire-rated assemblies, and spray-applied fireproofing, with similar relationships to large national GCs.
• Performance Contracting Group: Performance Contracting Group is one of the largest U.S. interior specialty contractors providing drywall, framing, insulation, and acoustical ceilings for commercial and industrial projects. It is the closest publicly-cited national analog to Standard Drywall in scope and customer mix, serving the same GC base on sports, healthcare, and commercial mega-projects.
• Marek Brothers Systems: Marek Brothers Systems is a privately held drywall, metal framing, plaster, and acoustical specialty contractor headquartered in Texas. Comparable to SDI in service mix (drywall, framing, plaster/EIFS) and customer base (large commercial GCs), though operating primarily in the South-Central US rather than the West Coast.
• Valley Interior Systems: Valley Interior Systems is a drywall, framing, and acoustical specialty contractor serving the western US. Geographic and scope overlap with SDI makes it one of the closest regional direct competitors in California, Nevada, and Arizona commercial markets.
• KHS&S Contractors: KHS&S is a national drywall, framing, insulation, and specialty wall systems contractor serving commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and entertainment projects. Comparable to SDI in scope mix, project scale (stadiums, hospitals, hotels), and customer profile (large commercial GCs and developers).
• Acousti Engineering Company of Florida: Acousti Engineering is a national drywall, framing, and acoustical ceiling specialty contractor with decades of operation serving commercial, healthcare, and sports/entertainment projects. It mirrors SDI's core trades and value-added services (prefab, BIM coordination) and competes for similar GC-driven commercial work.
• BakerTriangle: BakerTriangle is a commercial drywall, framing, plaster, and EIFS specialty contractor serving Texas and broader US markets. Directly comparable to SDI's service line including EIFS, plaster, and metal stud framing, with similar exposure to commercial mega-projects delivered for tier-1 GCs.
• Western Partitions, Inc. Western Partitions is a drywall, metal stud framing, and acoustical specialty contractor operating across the western US. It is one of the most direct geographic peers to SDI, competing for the same GC partners (Turner, Mortenson, Hensel Phelps) and the same hospital, commercial, and sports venue scopes in California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada.

Broad incumbents

• Southland Industries: Southland Industries is a national mechanical, plumbing, and building systems specialty contractor serving the same commercial, healthcare, and mission-critical end-markets as SDI. While its core trades (HVAC, plumbing, mechanical) differ from drywall/framing, it competes for similar large GC-driven commercial scopes and provides a useful reference for the specialty contractor business model at SDI's scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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