The Collage Companies

What The Collage Companies does

The Collage Companies is a privately held, integrated construction services firm headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, founded in 1982 by Brian A. Walsh. The firm delivers design-build, general contracting, construction management, and development services across eight market verticals: government, commercial, transportation, parks and sports complexes, hospitality, churches and religious, healthcare, and restoration/renovation. Project delivery is executed through multiple contract structures including cost-plus-fee, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), construction management at risk (CMAR), and negotiated procurement, with active project work spanning 16 U.S. states and the Bahamas.

The firm's core technology stack is centered on BIM-enabled integrated project delivery, which provides collaborative 3D design coordination and real-time impact analysis of design changes on schedule and cost throughout the preconstruction phase. Its proprietary GREENLIFE program codifies sustainable building practices, and supporting programs cover safety (with third-party monitoring and a zero-accident goal), quality control, and diversity in procurement (SBE, MWBE, SDVOBE certifications). Notable technical achievements include delivery of the world's first LEED v4 ID&C Retail Platinum project (First Green Bank Downtown), a Net Zero LEED Platinum branch for Climate First Bank, and multiple Diamond-level STEP Safety certifications.

The business model is professional services-based, generating revenue through construction management fees, design-build integrated delivery contracts, and traditional general contracting on a project-by-project basis. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with concentrated public-sector bidding through RFQ/RFP processes for government work and negotiated relationships for private commercial, religious, and nonprofit clients. Customer concentration spans municipal, state, and federal government agencies (LYNX, FDOT, Amtrak, GOAA, Orange County, Seminole County, St. Johns River WMD), institutional clients (University of North Florida, City of Altamonte Springs), commercial enterprises (Marriott, IHG, Climate First Bank, First Green Bank), and faith-based organizations (Northland Church, Gateway Church of Christ). Pricing is project-specific and determined through competitive bidding or negotiation; no standard pricing tiers are publicly disclosed.

Name

The Collage Companies

Legal name

The Collage Companies

Website

https://collage-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Collage Companies is a privately held, integrated design-build and construction services firm headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, delivering commercial, government, transportation, hospitality, religious, healthcare, and parks projects across 16 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Design-build construction
• Construction management services
• General contracting services
• Commercial construction
• Sustainable building construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Mary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Management: Fee-based construction management services provided under various contract structures including cost plus a fee, guaranteed maximum price, construction management at risk (CMAR), and negotiated procurement. Services delivered across preconstruction, construction, and post-construction phases.
2. Design-Build Services: Single-entity design-build services managing both design and construction phases. Revenue generated through integrated project delivery with architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals under unified project management.
3. General Contracting: Traditional general contracting services for satisfied repeat clients. Quality-driven partnership approach with owners, developers, architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
4. Development Services: Development and redevelopment project services including needs assessments, feasibility studies, and planning for new development, renovation projects, historical restoration, and government incentivized restoration projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Collage Companies delivers integrated construction services through Integrated Construction Management (ICM), Design-Build, General Contracting, Construction Management, and Development offerings. They serve government, commercial, religious, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, and parks/sports sectors with projects ranging from small renovations to large-scale facilities across 16 states. Their delivery combines preconstruction, construction, and post-construction phases under multiple contract structures including cost-plus fee, guaranteed maximum price, CMAR, and negotiated procurement.

Product overview

The Collage Companies is a construction and integrated services firm offering a unified portfolio of services organized around ICM (Integrated Construction Management), Design-Build, General Contracting, Construction Management, Development, and Consulting/Owner's Representative services. Their services span multiple market sectors including Commercial, Parks and Sports Complexes, Transportation, Hospitality, Churches, Government, Healthcare, and Restoration & Renovation. The company also operates supporting programs including GREENLIFE (sustainable building), Safety, Quality Control, and Diversity in Procurement initiatives. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, the firm serves clients throughout the Southeast with projects that strengthen community foundations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated Construction Management (ICM) Unified preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services delivered under a single integrated team, using a Listen, Evaluate Programs, Analyze Options, Provide Solutions, Systems approach. Serves government, commercial, healthcare, religious, transportation, hospitality, and parks/sports clients across multiple contract structures.
• Design-Build Single-entity delivery managing both design and construction phases, utilizing BIM and three-dimensional representation technologies. Brings architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals under unified project management to streamline delivery.
• General Contracting Traditional general contracting services emphasizing professionalism and quality through partnerships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Targeted at satisfied repeat clients across multiple sectors.
• Construction Management Advisory construction management services across pre-design, design, construction, commissioning and beyond. Delivered under contract types including cost plus fee, guaranteed maximum price, construction management at risk (CMAR), and negotiated procurement.
• Development Services Complete needs assessments, feasibility studies, and planning services for new development, renovation projects, historical restoration, and government-incentivized restoration projects.
• Consulting and Owner's Representative Services Feasibility studies, market studies, preconstruction services, estimating, pre-purchase inspections, forensic analysis of building components, and real estate ventures/owner's representation with insight from contractor, design builder, developer, and property owner perspectives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved over $300,000 in value-engineering during design phase for St. Johns River Water Management District Apopka Service Center
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• BGW ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational design-build church architecture firm. Affiliated with Collage for large-scale church projects including Gateway Church of Christ in Pensacola, providing architectural design services within design-build delivery model.
• KMF ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner for Climate First Bank Winter Park design-build project. Provided architectural design services in partnership with Collage and other engineering consultants.
• SGM EngineeringsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner on Climate First Bank Winter Park project, providing civil and structural engineering services within design-build team.
• Tri3 Civil EngineeringsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil engineering partner for Climate First Bank projects including St. Petersburg headquarters, providing site and civil engineering design services.
• Optimus EnergysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy consulting partner for sustainable building projects including Climate First Bank Winter Park, supporting LEED certification and Net Zero energy goals.
• Straughn Trout Architects (now Grace Design Studios)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner for multiple projects including St. Johns River Water Management District Apopka Service Center (Gold level certification) and Winter Haven Recreation & Cultural Center. Long-standing design partnership providing architectural and design services.
• TLC Engineering SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner for multiple design-build projects including St. Johns River Water Management District Apopka Service Center, providing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services. Recognized for energy-efficient systems and eco-friendly materials expertise.
• FCM EngineeringsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner on First Green Bank Downtown project (first LEED v4 ID&C Retail Platinum project in the world), providing structural and civil engineering services.
• Little Diversified Architectural ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture partner on First Green Bank Downtown project, contributing to innovative LEED Platinum retail banking facility design.
• Everett Whitehead & Son, Inc.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinter Haven-based contractor partnership on Winter Haven Recreation & Cultural Center project. Intentional collaboration reinforcing city's commitment to local workforce participation and regional expertise integration.
• Seminole CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing county partner with headquarters proximity in Lake Mary. Multiple projects including Rolling Hills Community Park transformation. Collaborative relationship for parks and recreation infrastructure improvements.
• Orange CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for multiple projects including Tangelo Park Community Center, Orange County Animal Services shelter ($49M contract), and various community facilities. Major public sector client relationship.
• VOA ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture partner for First Green Bank Winter Park project achieving LEED Gold certification. Design-build team collaboration with Collage delivering sustainable banking facility.
• Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinuing vertical building team partner for Orlando International Airport. Selected as one of handful of contractors for ongoing airport construction and renovation projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brasfield & Gorrie: Large Southeast-focused general contractor with comparable multi-sector portfolio (commercial, healthcare, government, religious). Operates from Birmingham, AL with deep Florida/Southeast presence and similar design-build capability.
• Hoar Construction: Mid-size regional GC headquartered in Birmingham, AL, serving commercial, healthcare, government, and religious sectors across the Southeast. Similar size, geography, and integrated project delivery model.
• Robins & Morton: Privately held Southeast GC with strong healthcare, government, and commercial portfolio. Closely comparable size, geography, and founder/family ownership profile.
• Barton Malow: Employee-owned GC with similar multi-sector portfolio (sports, healthcare, government, commercial, religious) and design-build expertise. Slightly larger but operates with comparable integrated delivery approach.
• Gilbane Building Company: Family-owned GC with comparable public-sector, healthcare, commercial, and education focus. Larger scale but similar private ownership culture and integrated project delivery emphasis.
• McCarthy Building Companies: Employee-owned GC with strong healthcare, education, and public-sector portfolio. Comparable integrated delivery, sustainability credentials, and multi-state licensing strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: Large national employee-owned GC competing for similar commercial, healthcare, and government work. Larger scale but overlapping Florida/Southeast presence and design-build delivery model.
• Balfour Beatty US: Major national/international GC with significant Florida presence and active in commercial, hospitality, transportation, and government sectors. Competes for similar public-sector work but with deeper resources and broader geographic reach.
• Turner Construction Company: Largest US GC with deep Florida operations (Steve Pinyot, Collage EVP, previously worked at Turner Orlando). Competes in commercial, healthcare, transportation, and government segments but operates at substantially larger scale.
• AECOM (Construction Services): Global infrastructure and construction services firm competing for transportation, government, and large commercial projects. Substantially larger but overlaps in public-sector transit and government work where Collage competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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