Etzel Engineer and Build

What Etzel Engineer and Build does

Etzel Engineer and Build Inc. is a privately held design-build general contractor headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, founded in 2007 by Regis Etzel with operational roots tracing back to 1987. The firm delivers architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural design combined with construction execution, specializing in mission-critical facilities requiring 24/7/365 operation — including data centers, telecommunications and fiber infrastructure, healthcare, and senior living. The company has completed over $80 million of design and construction work across at least ten states for more than twenty clients, including 40+ mission-critical facility projects over a 15-year period. Named clients include Comcast, Expedient, Data Bank, Iron Mountain, DQE Communications, Duquesne Light, and Lutheran Senior Life.

The company's core technical offering centers on the proprietary Advanced Master Builder Program, a design-build delivery system combining features of traditional design-bid-build and Construction Management at-risk methodologies, with claimed outcomes of 8-12% reduction in construction cost and 10-20% improvement in project schedule. Execution is led by Professional Engineers and Construction Managers with over 100 years of combined field and office experience, with President Regis Etzel providing 30+ years of leadership. ProCore is deployed as the standardized project management platform across operations. Approximately 90-95% of design-build work is contracted under Guaranteed Maximum Price structures.

Etzel generates revenue through project-based design-build construction services and pre-construction professional services. Annual revenue exceeds $20 million and is stated to be growing, with pricing that is quote-based and project-specific — data center build-out costs range from $850-$950 per square foot or $5,000 per kW, while senior living construction ranges from $170-$280 per square foot. The go-to-market is direct enterprise engagement within a 600-mile geographic radius of Saxonburg, with 85% of work sourced from repeat clients, indicating strong relationship-based sales rather than broad market funnels.

Name

Etzel Engineer and Build

Legal name

Etzel Engineer and Build Inc.

Website

https://etzelengbld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Etzel Engineer and Build is a privately held design-build general contractor in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, specializing in mission-critical construction including data centers, telecommunications, healthcare, and senior living facilities for enterprise clients across a 600-mile radius in the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Design-Build Construction Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA), Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Metals & Steel Mill Facility Construction (IMAFADAF), Construction & Engineering ERP (Job Costing, Project Controls) (HDAEAEAE)

Keywords

• Design-build construction
• Mission-critical construction
• Data center construction
• General contracting services
• Pre-construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saxonburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Design-Build Construction Services: Project-based revenue from design and construction services. Annual revenues exceed $20,000,000. Work is performed under various contract structures including Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts, with 90-95% of design-build work under GMP approach.
2. Pre-Construction Services: Construction project management services during design phase including constructability reviews, preliminary cost estimates, project scheduling, and subcontractor/supplier procurement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Etzel Engineer and Build is a privately held design-build general contractor that provides end-to-end architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural design combined with pre-construction planning and full-service construction execution. The firm specializes in mission-critical facilities (data centers, telecommunications hubs, healthcare, and senior living) using its proprietary Advanced Master Builder Program and primarily Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts. It serves enterprise clients across a 600-mile radius of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, and has completed over $80 million of work for more than twenty clients in at least ten states.

Product overview

Etzel Engineer and Build is a design-led design/build general contractor serving the mission-critical industry. The company offers a comprehensive suite of construction services organized around their core methodology: Design/Build. Their primary service lines include Engineer & Design (encompassing architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural design), Pre-Construction, Construction Services, and Mission-Critical Construction. They specialize in five key sectors: Senior Living Construction, Technology Construction, Commercial Construction, Health Care Construction, and Data Center Construction. The company has also pioneered their proprietary Advanced Master Builder Program, which combines features of traditional design-bid-build and Construction Management at-risk processes to achieve 10-20% schedule improvement and 8-12% construction cost reduction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineer & Design Design/build-level architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural design services focused on cost-effective solutions with high-reliability back-up power systems for mission-critical facilities. Offered to enterprise owners needing integrated design-build delivery.
• Pre-Construction Services Construction project management services during the design phase including constructability reviews, preliminary cost estimates, project scheduling, and subcontractor/supplier coordination. Sold to enterprise owners and developers preparing for construction execution.
• Construction Services Full-service construction execution including subcontractor scope reviews, cost control, construction meetings, daily logging, safety management, schedule management, and change order control. Sold to enterprise owners as part of the firm's design-build delivery.
• Mission-Critical Construction Specialized construction services for facilities requiring 24/7, 365-day operation including data centers, fiber hubs, and telecommunications infrastructure. Experience with over 40 mission-critical projects over 15 years. Sold to enterprise operators of mission-critical facilities.
• Data Center Construction Specialized data center construction featuring redundant cooling and power systems, raised floors, hot/cold aisles, UPS, ATS, and specialized cutover procedures for safe time events. Build-out costs range from $850-$950 per square foot or $5,000 per kW. Sold to data center operators, colocation providers, and cloud computing clients.
• Technology Construction Construction of mission-critical infrastructure for technology-dependent companies including data centers, fiber optic hub sites, telecommunications facilities, and robotics manufacturing operations. Sold to enterprise technology, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing clients.
• Health Care Construction Healthcare facility construction requiring specialized infection control, risk assessment, life safety planning, and hazardous material mitigation (lead-based paint, asbestos). Sold to healthcare systems and treatment centers.
• Senior Living Construction Construction services for senior living facilities including outpatient day-care, assisted living, and independent living projects, with costs ranging from $170-$280 per square foot depending on the level of care. Sold to senior living operators and healthcare organizations serving seniors 65+.
• Commercial Construction Design and build-out of commercial spaces for rent or leasehold, including stand-alone retail, tenant fit-outs, and specialized processing facilities. Sold to commercial real estate developers, retail tenants, and industrial operators.
• Advanced Master Builder Program Proprietary design-build delivery system combining features of design-bid-build and Construction Management at-risk processes, claimed to deliver 10-20% project schedule improvement and 8-12% construction cost reduction. Sold to enterprise owners seeking Etzel's flagship project delivery methodology.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% construction cost savings and 15% schedule reduction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ProCorecoreTechnology or IntegrationProCore is utilized as the project management and construction management platform for Etzel Engineer and Build operations, enabling consistent project documentation, daily logs, and client communication across all projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Turner Construction: One of the largest US general contractors, with a data center/mission-critical group that competes with Etzel for premium projects across the same geography.
• Gilbane Building Company: Large privately held design-build and CM-at-risk firm with active mission-critical and healthcare practices, overlapping several Etzel sectors.

Direct peers

• DPR Construction: National design-build GC with deep mission-critical and healthcare verticals, competing with Etzel on enterprise data center and healthcare construction work.
• Clune Construction: Design-build GC with a strong mission-critical/data center practice serving enterprise clients, a frequent competitor to Etzel in the mid-market data center space.
• Holder Construction: National design-build GC widely recognised for mission-critical data center construction. Direct competitor for enterprise and colocation clients that Etzel also serves.
• Mortenson Construction: Design-build firm with a top-tier data center and mission-critical practice serving hyperscalers and colos, overlapping Etzel's primary segment on larger bids.

Regional players

• Massaro Construction: Pittsburgh-based design-build and CM firm active in commercial, healthcare, and senior living — directly comparable regional competitor to Etzel.
• Mascaro Construction: Pittsburgh-area design-build GC operating across commercial, healthcare, and institutional sectors, comparable in scale and geography to Etzel.
• P.J. Dick / Trumbull Corp. Major Western Pennsylvania design-build contractor with overlapping healthcare, senior living, and commercial work; competes with Etzel for regional mid-market projects.

Others

• POH Architects: Pittsburgh-area architecture firm partnered with Etzel on commercial building projects; adjacent ecosystem participant (design partner) rather than a direct GC competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/etzel-engineer-and-build-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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