Boyett Construction Inc.

What Boyett Construction Inc. does

Boyett Construction, Inc. is a privately held specialty subcontractor headquartered in Hayward, California, founded by Vernon Boyett in 1988 and now led by President James "Jimmy" Roberts (effective upon the founder's 2024 retirement). The firm delivers four core trade packages — doors and door assemblies (including electrified hardware, security cameras, and control systems integration), metal framing and drywall, structural/rough/finish carpentry, and interior/exterior lath and plaster — supplemented by pre-construction services (design assistance, value engineering, BIM partnership, cold-formed metal framing engineering) and multi-trade contracts that coordinate multiple scopes under a single project manager. Its principal customers are general contractors operating across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California, with named project experience spanning healthcare (Sutter CPMC, Chinese Hospital, Sequoia Hospital, UCSF Mission Bay, Alta Bates), life sciences (Genentech, Bayer, Roche Labs, Amgen), technology (Apple, Google, Meta, Salesforce, Align Technologies), education (UC Berkeley, Cal State East Bay, Merritt College, Evergreen Valley College), government (Federal Building SF, Santa Clara Valley Health Center, Matsui Courthouse), hospitality (Four Seasons), retail (Apple Store, Pottery Barn), and historic preservation work.

The company operates on a project-based subcontracting revenue model, with pricing determined per project through competitive bidding and quote-based scopes rather than standardized rate cards; contracts are predominantly fixed-price or time-and-materials multi-year engagements tied to GC project pipelines. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: roughly 75% of annual revenue is sourced from repeat customers, and the firm tracks several hundred jobs per year through its proprietary Business Management Software (BMS), which provides real-time project transparency to general contractor clients. Technology adoption is centered on Building Information Modeling (BIM) for project coordination, plus field-level integrations with Dusty Robotics (GPS-guided layout), Hilti tools, and Openspace site capture, supporting its positioning in regulated and high-spec segments such as clean-room/lab and healthcare construction.

Boyett Construction is employee-owned in practice (founder-family origins, no disclosed institutional or PE backing) and competes on craft quality, multi-trade coordination, and a documented safety record (EMR 0.72 vs. an industry average of 1.0; Highwire Gold; CHST/OSHA-credentialed safety staff). Marquee brand signals include recognition by Engineering News Record as a top specialty subcontractor nationwide, ASSA ABLOY preferred distributor and installer status in the Bay Area, and a 2016 Construction Employers' Association Project of the Year award. The customer base is concentrated in the Bay Area, but is meaningfully diversified across vertical end-markets at the project level.

Name

Boyett Construction Inc.

Legal name

Boyett Construction, Inc.

Website

https://boyettconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Boyett Construction Inc. is a Bay Area specialty subcontractor founded in 1988, delivering doors, drywall, carpentry, and lath & plaster services to general contractors across healthcare, life sciences, technology, education, and government projects, with 75% of revenue from repeat customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Construction Subcontracting

NAICS

Specialty Trade Contractors (238), Other Building Finishing Contractors (23839), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Specialty trade contracting
• Drywall installation
• Door assemblies
• Lath and plaster
• Commercial carpentry

Headquarters

HQ city

Hayward

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Trade Subcontracting: Boyett Construction generates revenue as a specialty subcontractor providing doors, drywall, carpentry, and lath & plaster services to general contractors. Revenue is project-based, earned through fixed-price contracts or time-and-materials arrangements on construction projects across various sectors including healthcare, education, technology, and government.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Boyett Construction is a Bay Area specialty subcontractor providing four core trade services: Doors (distribution and installation of commercial door assemblies including electrified hardware integration), Drywall (metal framing and finishing), Carpentry (structural, rough and finish wood work including seismic upgrades), and Lath and Plaster (interior/exterior historic and artisan plaster work). The company complements these with Pre-Construction Services and Multi-Trade Contracts that coordinate multiple specialties under a single project manager for general contractors.

Product overview

Boyett Construction Inc. is a specialty contractor offering a coordinated suite of construction services centered on four core trade specialties: Doors (distribution and installation of door assemblies with data and access integration), Drywall (metal framing and finishing), Carpentry (structural, rough, and finish wood work), and Lath and Plaster (interior and exterior historic/artisan work). These core services are supplemented by Pre-Construction Services (design assistance, value engineering, BIM partnership) and Multi-Trade Contracts (streamlined coordination across multiple trades under one project manager). The company also utilizes proprietary Business Management Software (BMS) internally for project tracking and client transparency. The service portfolio covers commercial TI, high-rise, hospitality, healthcare, bio-pharmaceutical labs, government, education, and retail sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doors Premier door assembly distribution and installation service in the Bay Area, including comprehensive data and access integration for electrified hardware, security cameras, and control systems. Types include clean room doors, auto operators, fire-rated stairwells, historical restorations, operating room doors, and security-mandated doors (HSPD-12 & FIP-201 compliant).
• Drywall Metal framing and drywall installation services encompassing planning, material assessment, timeline development, execution with proper alignment and finishing, and ongoing progress monitoring with open communication to general contractors.
• Carpentry Wood carpentry services specializing in seismic upgrades, restoration/remodeling, custom residential, and finish work. Includes rough wood carpentry, finish carpentry (interior/exterior), and structural carpentry.
• Lath and Plaster Specialized interior and exterior artisan-based lath and plaster work, including historic preservation, restoration, ornamental plaster, and specialty finishes for the Bay Area's historic structures.
• Pre-Construction Services Collaborative pre-construction services including design assistance, value engineering, specification writing, BIM partnership, cold-formed metal framing engineering, and structural retrofit engineering wood carpentry.
• Multi-Trade Contracts Streamlined multi-trade contracting service that coordinates multiple trades under one dedicated project manager, eliminating redundancies, fostering clear communication, and ensuring seamless integration across disciplines.

Quantifiable outcome

• EMR (Experience Modification Rate) of 0.72, representing how safe the business is compared with other businesses in the industry - below industry average of 1.0
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• ASSA ABLOYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSA ABLOY is a world leader in door opening solutions. Boyett Construction is a premier distributor and installer of door assemblies in the Bay Area with preferred distributor status from ASSA ABLOY, indicating a strong strategic partnership for door technology and hardware.
• Associated Walls and Ceilings Industry (AWCI)minorOthersIndustry trade association representing the commercial wall and ceiling industry. Boyett Construction maintains affiliations with AWCI as part of its industry partnerships.
• Novo ConstructionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral contractor partner for technology sector projects. Boyett provided specialty trades for Novo Construction projects including Align Technologies.
• Truebeck ConstructionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral contractor partner for Bay Area projects. Boyett worked with Truebeck on the 651 Gateway Reclad Labs project.
• Clark Sullivan ConstructionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral contractor partner for education sector projects including Evergreen Valley College and Merritt College.
• Sundt ConstructionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral contractor partner for UC Berkeley Clark Kerr Campus project.
• DPR ConstructionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral contractor partner for healthcare projects including Chinese Hospital new building.
• Level 10 ConstructionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral contractor partner for Santa Clara Valley Health Center project.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DPR Construction: National GC partner of Boyett's on healthcare projects including Chinese Hospital; competes with Boyett only insofar as it self-performs some specialty trades, but functions primarily as a key GC customer. Included for value-chain context.
• Swinerton: Large West Coast general contractor that also self-performs drywall, carpentry, and specialty trade work on commercial and life-sciences projects. Represents a downstream GC partner and partial substitute for Boyett's trade scope on certain project types.
• Performance Contracting Inc. Large national specialty contractor offering drywall, framing, insulation, and doors across commercial, healthcare, and industrial segments. Directly comparable to Boyett's multi-trade scope but at substantially greater geographic and revenue scale.
• Anning-Johnson Company: National union-affiliated specialty contractor specializing in drywall, framing, insulation, and plaster on commercial, healthcare, and institutional projects. Closely mirrors Boyett's union/lath-plaster heritage and multi-trade offering at greater scale and geographic reach.
• O'Donnell & Naccarato: Established structural and specialty contractor with capabilities across steel, drywall, and carpentry on commercial and institutional projects. Comparable in craft breadth and vertical mix, with a larger East Coast/Mid-Atlantic geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• California Drywall Company: California-based specialty drywall and framing contractor serving Bay Area and Northern California general contractors. Direct geographic and service-line peer to Boyett's drywall division, with a comparable mid-size regional presence.
• IronStone Commercial Interiors: Mid-Atlantic commercial interiors specialty subcontractor providing drywall, metal framing, doors, and carpentry to general contractors. Operates with a similar multi-trade scope and relationship-based GTM as Boyett, though in a different regional market.
• Southwest Door and Trim: Regional specialty subcontractor focused on commercial door, frame, and hardware installation with carpentry and drywall capabilities. Closely comparable to Boyett's door-assembly distribution and multi-trade subcontracting model in a similar mid-size regional footprint.
• Bravura Interiors: West Coast specialty contractor delivering drywall, framing, and interior build-out services for healthcare, life sciences, and tech-sector projects. Directly comparable to Boyett's high-end Bay Area life-sciences and technology vertical exposure.

Others

• Level 10 Construction: Bay Area-focused general contractor and Boyett partner on projects like the Santa Clara Valley Health Center. Included as a customer/GC channel partner rather than a direct competitor; illustrates the GC relationships on which Boyett's pipeline depends.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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