The Public Works

What The Public Works does

The Public Works is a privately held, Denver-based multi-disciplinary content creation agency organized around four integrated service units: Studio (60' x 25' x 9' cyclorama-equipped rental space with audio booth, client lounge, equipment rental, crew, talent casting and a 28' Airstream production trailer), Fabrication (CAD/SolidWorks engineering plus CNC machining, 3D printing, laser engraving, woodworking, metal welding and acrylic work for brand activations, prototypes and public art), Fly (FAA Part 107 licensed drone operations covering aerial photography, inspections and drone light shows across real estate, construction, energy, agriculture, insurance and public safety), and Live (virtual conferences, trade shows, virtual sales meetings and broadcast media production). The firm sells primarily to enterprise brands and corporate event organizers on a project-based, quote-driven model, with self-serve studio rental rates of $750 for up to 12 hours and $1,000 for event use. Named enterprise customers span apparel (Levi's, Oakley, Helly Hansen, Lululemon, Spyder), automotive (Subaru, Jeep), food and beverage (Whole Foods, Red Bull, Moet Hennessy), outdoor gear (Deuter, Ortovox), technology (Rubrik, Denver Startup Week) and event brands (TEDx), indicating broad vertical exposure. The company is headquartered at 621 Kalamath Street, Suite 10, Denver, CO 80204 inside the Battery621 collaborative workspace and reports more than 20 years of continuous operation, but discloses no funding, headcount or revenue figures.

Name

The Public Works

Legal name

The Public Works

Website

https://thepublicworks.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Public Works is a Denver-based multi-disciplinary content creation agency operating four service units (Studio, Fabrication, Fly drone services, Live event production) that delivers integrated photography, custom fabrication, aerial imaging and virtual event production to enterprise brand clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Production Services

NAICS

Commercial Photography (541922), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Photographic Services (54192)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAFAAAF

Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio)

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Full-Service Advertising Agencies

SECONDARYMPADAFAB

Camera, Grip & Lighting Equipment Rental

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Production Services (Crew, Equipment Rental, Locations)

SECONDARYHSACAFAF

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, Decor)

SECONDARYHSACADAB

Corporate Event Production & AV Services

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Corporate Event & Meeting Services

SECONDARYTHAHAEAC

Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Staging, Lighting, Rigging)

SECONDARYMPAGAOAI

Corporate Virtual Events (All-Hands, Town Halls, Product Launches)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Virtual & Hybrid Events

Keywords

• Content creation agency
• Custom fabrication services
• Drone aerial photography
• Studio rental space
• Virtual event production

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Studio Rental: Hourly and event-based rental of professional studio space including cyclorama wall, grip equipment, client lounge, and audio recording facilities. Rental rates are $750 for full studio (12 hours) and $1000 for event rental.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Design, engineering, and fabrication of custom products including prototypes, brand activation pieces, public art installations, and sporting goods. Project-based pricing.
3. Drone Services: Aerial photography, videography, inspections, and drone light shows for brand, real estate, construction, energy, agriculture, and public safety applications.
4. Live Event Production: Virtual conferences, trade show production, virtual sales meetings, consulting services, and broadcast media production for corporate clients.
5. Equipment Rental: Rental of cameras, lenses, lighting, sliders, jibs, stands, green screen, audio equipment, and colored paper rolls for client productions.
6. Crew and Talent Services: Crew on set, talent consultation, casting services, and styling team (hair, makeup, product, food styling, special effects) for full-service production support.
7. Production Trailer Rental: 28' Airstream production trailer rental with stand-up desks for DIT and client reviews, full kitchen, bathroom, and meeting space for location shoots.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Public Works is a Denver-based content creation agency operating four integrated business units: Studio (rental photo/video studio with cyclorama, audio booth, and full production support), Fabrication (custom design, engineering, and build services using CAD, CNC, 3D printing, laser engraving, and metal/wood work), Fly (FAA Part 107 licensed drone services for aerial photography, inspections, and light shows), and Live (virtual and hybrid event production, virtual conferences, trade shows, and broadcast media). The company delivers professional-grade creative services to enterprise brands and agencies requiring integrated digital content and physical brand activations.

Product overview

The Public Works is a Denver, Colorado based multi-unit content creation agency offering four integrated service lines: (1) Media/Fly for drone and aerial photography/videography services, (2) Fabrication for custom design, engineering, and manufacturing including CNC machining, 3D printing, and laser engraving, (3) Studio for rental photography/videography studio space with full production support, and (4) Live for virtual event production and broadcast services. The units operate independently while serving common clients requiring brand activation, event production, and custom fabrication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fabrication Services Custom design, engineering, and fabrication services including CAD prototyping, CNC machining, 3D printing, laser engraving, custom wood builds, metal welding, and acrylic fabrication. Delivered to enterprise brands and agencies for brand activation pieces, public art installations, sporting goods, and custom library/retail units. Project-based pricing.
• Fly / Media Drone Services Drone and aerial photography/videography services including brand and marketing aerial content, real estate videography, construction and architecture documentation, energy and agriculture scanning, drone light shows, and public safety/insurance damage documentation. Provided by an FAA Part 107 licensed drone pilot team.
• Studio Rental and Production Services Rental of a 60' x 25' x 9' studio space with a 24' x 24' cyclorama wall, audio/voiceover booth, client lounge, and full grip/lighting/equipment inventory. Includes optional full-service photo and styling teams, talent casting, equipment rental, and a 28' Airstream production trailer for location shoots. Published rates: $750 for 12-hour full studio use and $1,000 for event rental.
• Live Event Production Services Virtual and hybrid event production services including virtual conferences, trade show production, virtual sales meetings, consulting services, and full media and broadcast production. Targeted at corporate clients hosting conferences, trade shows, sales meetings, and broadcast events.

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Block AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Block Agency is a model and talent agency located in the same building (Battery621) as The Public Works. They support the studio's casting and talent needs for photo and video productions, including still photography and speaking parts for film and video.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moss: Moss is a leading exhibit and event fabrication company producing custom brand environments and trade show installations. Comparable to TPW's Fabrication unit for custom build, fabrication, and brand activation pieces.
• Pier 59 Studios: Pier 59 is a long-established New York photography and film studio rental facility with production support services. Closely analogous to TPW's Studio unit in offering cyc-wall studios, equipment rental, and crew support for commercial shoots.
• Sparks: Sparks is a global experience and brand activation agency producing events, exhibits, and live experiences for enterprise brands. Overlaps directly with TPW's combined Live + Fabrication offering for brand activations.
• DroneDeploy: DroneDeploy provides commercial drone mapping and inspection software and services across construction, energy, and agriculture. Directly comparable to TPW's Media/Fly drone services for inspections and aerial documentation, though DroneDeploy is software-led.
• Atomic Design: Atomic Design is a custom exhibit and event fabrication house producing branded environments for trade shows, events, and retail activations. Comparable to TPW's Fabrication services, particularly for brand activation and event build-outs.
• AVFX: AVFX is a Boston-based provider of corporate event AV rental, production, and staging services. Directly comparable to TPW's Live and Studio rental offerings for corporate and enterprise clients.
• Quixote Studios: Quixote operates a network of large-format film and photography production studios with grip and equipment rental across major U.S. cities. Directly comparable to TPW's Studio rental and equipment rental offerings, though geographically broader.

Broad incumbents

• Encore Global: Encore (formerly PSAV) is the largest corporate event production and AV services company globally, serving hotels, venues, and enterprise clients. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same corporate event production category that TPW's Live unit addresses.
• George P Johnson Experience Marketing: GPJ is a large, global experience marketing agency producing events, exhibits, and activations for major enterprise brands. Serves as a broader incumbent that TPW competes against for brand activation RFPs.

Regional players

• Made Shop: Made Shop is a Denver-based fabrication and brand activation studio producing custom builds, props, and installations for brands. A direct regional peer to TPW's Fabrication unit operating in the same Denver market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thepublicworks
• Facebookfacebook.com/thepublicworks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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