What Swift Construction & CEI Electrical & Mechanical does

Swift Construction & CEI Electrical & Mechanical is a privately held, founder-operated commercial contracting company headquartered in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and licensed to operate in both Missouri and Kansas. Founded in 1985 by Robert Croskell, Jr. initially as a sign maintenance business, the company has expanded over four decades into a multi-trade service provider covering commercial and industrial electrical installation and repair, HVAC (heating, air conditioning, refrigeration), plumbing, flat roofing, parking lot lighting and signage, crane and hoisting, general commercial construction, and restaurant equipment service. Service delivery is built on company-employed, factory-certified technicians, NCCCO-certified crane operators, CCO-qualified riggers, and CFC-certified HVAC personnel, supported by a fleet of 50+ low-mileage service vehicles that enable a 2-hour emergency response window across the Kansas City metro and a roughly 100-mile surrounding service radius.

The company generates revenue through a mix of project-based commercial contracting, 24/7 emergency repair (billed at standard rates with after-hours premiums), recurring preventive maintenance contracts, and crane equipment rental with operator. Pricing is uniformly quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with free estimates offered across all service lines. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, combining enterprise field sales targeting national accounts (Walmart, Home Depot, Sam's Club, Apple, Target, Marriott, Hilton, Cerner, BNSF, FedEx, Pizza Hut) with inside sales and online quote-request forms for mid-market and small commercial customers, supplemented by SEO-driven content marketing and a visible logo wall of marquee clients as social proof.

Swift CEI's customer base is diversified across retail, hospitality, industrial/logistics, sports and entertainment, municipal government, and restaurants, with multi-location franchise agreements (e.g., 100+ Pizza Hut restaurants) anchoring recurring volume. The company has no public revenue disclosure, no institutional or private equity backing, no parent company, and no subsidiaries, operating as an independent, bootstrapped regional contractor. Its core technology stack is conventional trade-contractor equipment and manufacturer-certified techniques; there is no evidence of proprietary software platforms, AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or data products. Strategic differentiation rests on a one-stop-shop multi-discipline model, dense local fleet coverage, specialty crane capability (25- to 65-ton capacity with up to 210 ft reach), and 35+ years of incumbent relationships in the Kansas City market.

Name

Swift Construction & CEI Electrical & Mechanical

Legal name

CEI Electrical & Mechanical

Website

https://swiftcei.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Swift Construction & CEI Electrical & Mechanical is a Kansas City-based, founder-owned commercial contractor (founded 1985) delivering multi-trade electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, crane, construction, and restaurant equipment services to retail, hospitality, logistics, municipal, and restaurant clients across Missouri and Kansas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Contracting Services

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive & Heavy Manufacturing Plant Construction (IMAFADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crane & Hoist Installation, Inspection & Maintenance Services (IMAHAJAM), Industrial/Commercial Equipment & Machinery Moving (Rigging-Light) (HSAKAKAI)

Keywords

• Commercial contracting services
• Commercial electrical services
• Commercial HVAC services
• Crane hoisting services
• Commercial plumbing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Contracting Services: Comprehensive commercial contracting services including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, crane/hoisting, and construction. Services are provided to commercial and industrial businesses on a project-based and contract basis with pricing based on scope of work, labor hours, and materials.
2. Emergency Response Services: 24/7 emergency repair and response services for commercial facilities. Billed at standard rates with overtime/holiday premium pricing for after-hours service. Emergency response available within 2 hours.
3. Preventive Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing maintenance agreements for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration systems. Provides recurring revenue through scheduled service visits and maintenance programs.
4. Equipment Rental with Operator: Crane rental services including certified operators and rigging personnel. Equipment options ranging from 25-ton to 65-ton cranes with various boom lengths. All rentals include certified NCCCO operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Swift Construction & CEI Electrical & Mechanical is a multi-trade commercial contractor providing electrical installation & repair, HVAC (heating, air conditioning, refrigeration), plumbing, flat roofing, parking lot lighting and signage, crane hoisting, general commercial construction, and restaurant equipment services. Services are delivered to commercial and industrial businesses across the Kansas City metro under a single-contractor model with 24/7 emergency response within two hours. All work is performed by factory-certified technicians using a 50+ vehicle fleet and in-house crane capabilities up to 65 tons, with the company dually licensed in Missouri and Kansas.

Product overview

Swift Construction & CEI Electrical & Mechanical operates as a unified multi-service commercial contractor offering an integrated portfolio of construction and building maintenance services. The company was founded in 1985 as a sign maintenance company and has expanded to offer a comprehensive suite of services including Electrical Installation & Repair, Commercial HVAC (heating, air conditioning, refrigeration), Commercial Plumbing, Commercial Flat Roofing, Parking Lot Lights/Signs & Poles, Crane Hoisting Services, Swift Construction (general commercial construction), and Restaurant Equipment services. These services are delivered through a single contractor model, allowing customers to access multiple trades from one provider rather than coordinating with separate contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Installation & Repair Commercial electrical services including energy-efficient lighting, data cabling, service upgrades, troubleshooting, and interior/exterior installations, delivered to commercial and industrial businesses under NEC-compliant standards.
• Commercial HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services including rooftop units, chillers, boilers, and heat pumps installed, serviced, and maintained by certified technicians for commercial facilities.
• Commercial Plumbing Full-service commercial plumbing including jetting, grease traps, drain cleaning, and pump system installation and repair for restaurants, hotels, and commercial facilities.
• Commercial Flat Roofing Flat roofing installation, repair, and maintenance for commercial and industrial properties, including Built-Up Roofing, Modified Bitumen, EPDM, TPO, PVC, and spray coatings.
• Parking Lot Lights, Signs, & Poles Sign installation and parking lot lighting services including channel letters, LED message boards, monument signs, pole signs, LED retrofits, and concrete pole bases for commercial properties.
• Crane Hoisting Services Licensed hoisting services for heavy equipment, rooftop units, and construction lifts with cranes up to 50 tons capacity and 210 ft reach; rentals include certified NCCCO operators and CCO-qualified rigging personnel.
• Swift Construction Commercial construction services including painting, concrete work, tenant finish, stud walls, roofing, excavation, masonry, and interior/exterior finishing for commercial and industrial properties.
• Restaurant Equipment Restaurant equipment installation and repair services for commercial kitchens including ovens, fryers, refrigeration units, ice machines, and walk-in coolers/freezers for restaurants, bars, hotel kitchens, and institutional cafeterias.
• Commercial Refrigeration Commercial refrigeration repair and maintenance for walk-in coolers, freezers, reach-in units, ice machines, and industrial cold storage systems, performed by CFC-certified technicians.
• Commercial Air Conditioning Commercial air conditioning installation, maintenance, and 24/7 repair services for rooftop units, split systems, condensers, and package units from 2-ton to 100+ ton systems.
• Commercial Heating Commercial heating services including gas and electric furnaces, boilers, radiant heat systems, hydronic heating, and heat exchangers installed, serviced, and maintained by factory-certified technicians.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency response within 2 hours, 24/7 availability
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Baker Electric:
• Limbach Holdings: Specialty contractor delivering HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services for commercial and institutional customers. Closest comparable in service mix, multi-trade model, and customer base to Swift CEI, though Limbach operates across more geographies.
• MYR Group: Specialty electrical construction services provider for commercial, industrial, and utility markets. Comparable in the electrical construction core, with similar project-based and maintenance revenue mix, though at much larger scale.
• BrandSafway: Provider of access, scaffolding, insulation, and related services for industrial and commercial construction. Comparable in offering specialized equipment (cranes, lifts) and certified crews for commercial and industrial work in the KC region.

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: Large publicly traded provider of electrical and mechanical construction, facility services, and energy solutions. Comparable as a multi-trade commercial/industrial services contractor; far broader geographic and scale footprint than Swift CEI.
• IES Holdings: National electrical and mechanical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and residential markets with similar multi-trade capabilities (electrical, HVAC, plumbing). Comparable scope but at much greater scale and geographic reach.
• Comfort Systems USA: National HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical contractor serving commercial and industrial customers. Direct overlap with Swift CEI's commercial HVAC, plumbing, and building services lines, though at national scale via decentralized operating companies.
• Quanta Services: Large infrastructure construction and electrical services provider for utility, communications, and energy customers. Comparable in electrical contracting capabilities and crane/equipment-intensive work, but at vastly larger scale and different end markets.
• APi Group: Global provider of safety, specialty, and industrial services including commercial mechanical, HVAC, and life safety. Comparable breadth of commercial services portfolio but larger and more diversified than Swift CEI.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Swiftcei
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swiftcei

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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