What Shireman Construction does

Shireman Construction is a third-generation, family-owned general construction firm founded in 1957 by James L. Shireman and headquartered in Corydon, Indiana. The company provides three core construction delivery methods — Construction Management (CMa/CMc), Design-Build, and General Contracting — to public and private clients across Southern Indiana and the greater Louisville (Kentuckiana) region. The firm is licensed in Indiana, Kentucky, and Alabama, and has accumulated project value exceeding $725 million across its 65+ year operating history.

The firm's project portfolio spans K-12 education, corrections and justice facilities, healthcare, government buildings, industrial, commercial, recreation, religious, and historic preservation sectors. Operations are supported by cloud-based project management software used for scheduling, budgeting, and field coordination, alongside an early-adopter posture toward the Construction Management delivery method that dates to 1970. Documented performance includes delivery of projects under budget, and the firm self-positions as one of the largest construction management providers in its regional market.

The business operates on a project-based revenue model combining competitive-bid and negotiated contracts. Repeat public-sector clients — county governments, school corporations, and healthcare systems — anchor the customer base. Operations are supported by 11-50 employees. The company is privately held, has not raised institutional funding, shows no M&A activity, and does not publicly disclose financial information. Family ownership extends into the third generation, with Daniel and James Shireman actively engaged as partners.

Name

Shireman Construction

Legal name

Shireman Construction

Website

https://shiremanconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Third-generation, family-owned construction firm founded in 1957 in Corydon, Indiana, providing Construction Management, Design-Build, and General Contracting services for public and private clients across Southern Indiana, Kentuckiana, and Alabama.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Industrial Building Construction (236210)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Corydon

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Services Revenue: Revenue generated through construction management, design-build, and general contracting services for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Services provided on a project-by-project basis with fees based on construction value, management fees, or fixed-price contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Shireman Construction provides commercial, industrial, and institutional construction services through three delivery methods: Construction Management (CMa/CMc), Design-Build, and General Contracting. The company manages complex construction projects for government, education, healthcare, industrial, commercial, recreation, religious, and historic preservation clients across Southern Indiana and the Kentuckiana region, handling tens of thousands of daily project decisions.

Product overview

Shireman Construction is a family-owned construction management company founded in 1957, offering three core service delivery methods: Construction Management (both CMa and CMc models), Design-Build, and General Contracting. The company specializes in commercial, industrial, and institutional construction projects across Southern Indiana and the Kentuckiana region. Their project portfolio spans multiple sectors including K-12 schools, correctional/jail facilities, healthcare/medical construction, government buildings, industrial/manufacturing facilities, commercial properties, recreational centers, churches, and historic preservation. The company operates from a home office in Corydon, Indiana and focuses intensive service on a select number of projects within approximately a 2-hour radius.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Management Construction Management service in both CMa (Construction Manager-as-Agent) and CMc (Construction Manager as Constructor) models. CMa places the CM in an advisory role to the owner, while CMc is brought on in the preconstruction phase to collaborate with the architect on major project elements. Offered to commercial, institutional, and government project owners.
• Design-Build Design-Build delivery method where Shireman provides design services through in-house design capabilities or coordination with contracted architects. Works with the owner and designer from day one to ensure efficient schedule and cost outcomes for commercial and institutional projects.
• General Contracting Traditional General Contracting delivery method where Shireman is employed directly by the client in collaboration with the project's architect or engineer, responsible for coordinating the project and hiring specialized subcontractors. For commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
• School Construction Services Construction services for K-12 schools including new construction, additions, and renovations. Special expertise in phasing construction to minimize classroom disruption and maintaining school operations during construction.
• Jail and Correctional Construction Construction management for detention facilities including jails, police offices, and sheriff facilities, with expertise in navigating politically charged projects with conservative budgets and managing inmate population planning, staffing optimization, and future expansion needs.
• Medical and Healthcare Construction Construction services for hospitals, medical offices, and clinics with expertise in infection control during construction, facility phasing to maintain operations, HIPAA privacy, and flexibility for technology changes.
• Government Building Construction Construction services for government facilities including county offices, government centers, and historical preservation projects, with deep knowledge of local suppliers and federal guideline compliance.
• Industrial Construction Construction services for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers with experience in strict cleanliness standards, climate control, fast-track construction methods, FDA compliance, and robotics and automation accommodation.
• Commercial Construction Construction services for commercial properties including retail, automotive dealerships, restaurants, and entertainment venues, with expertise in schedule optimization, consumer flow, supply chain, and security systems.
• Recreation Center Construction Construction services for recreational facilities including YMCA centers, sports complexes, and community concession stands with expertise in user flow, expansion potential, low-maintenance design, and parking overflow.
• Church Construction Construction services for religious facilities including new churches, parish halls, additions, and renovations with expertise in acoustics optimization, parking planning, expandability, and separation of different user groups.
• Historic Preservation Renovation and restoration of historic buildings requiring coordination with historical societies and special permits, with expertise in historical board compliance, replica products, intensive pre-construction assessment, and maintaining building integrity while modernizing facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved clients hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars through value engineering and proactive management
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Messer Construction: Cincinnati-based regional construction manager and general contractor serving Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana markets with strong healthcare, education, and institutional portfolios. Comparable to Shireman in delivery methods (CM-at-risk, design-build) and regional institutional focus.
• The Hagerman Group: Fort Wayne, Indiana-based construction management and general contracting firm serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education clients. Closely comparable to Shireman in regional Midwestern focus, vertical mix (schools, healthcare, industrial), and CM/GC delivery methods.
• Kelley Construction: Louisville, Kentucky-based general contractor serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, and industrial clients throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Highly comparable to Shireman given overlapping geographic footprint in the Kentuckiana region and similar institutional/government client base.
• F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co. Indianapolis-based general contractor and construction management firm serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across Indiana. Directly comparable to Shireman as a Midwest-focused GC/CM with multi-generational experience, similar vertical mix, and overlapping CM/GC delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: National construction management and general contracting firm serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, and government clients across the U.S. Comparable to Shireman as a multi-delivery CM firm with institutional/government expertise, but operating at vastly larger scale and geographic reach.
• Barton Malow Company: Midwest-headquartered national construction firm serving commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial markets. Similar to Shireman in regional Midwest roots and institutional focus, but with national scale, sports/entertainment specialization, and significantly larger headcount.
• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest U.S. general contractors and construction managers with broad institutional, commercial, and government portfolios. Overlaps with Shireman in CM delivery, institutional/government work, and design-build services, but at national scale with significantly greater resources and bonding capacity.
• Skanska USA: Global construction management and development firm with strong U.S. commercial, healthcare, education, and civil infrastructure practices. Comparable to Shireman in CM delivery expertise and institutional vertical mix, but operating at global scale with significantly broader capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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