US Ceiling

What US Ceiling does

USC Builds (legal entity US Ceiling Corp), founded in 2001 and rebranded in 2024, is a NYS Certified Minority- and Woman-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) construction contractor and real estate developer headquartered in Webster/Rochester, NY with 11-50 employees. The company delivers drywall, insulation, metal stud framing, suspended ceilings, finished carpentry, and general contracting services, and has expanded into real estate development focused on affordable housing and community-impact projects across upstate New York. Its rebranded identity is anchored on the principles of Unity, Social impact, and Craftsmanship, and its product surface includes four modules: Construction & Contracting Services (core), Real Estate Development (core), USC Academy (workforce development and skilled trades training add-on), and Community Engagement Programs (add-on).

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts won primarily via direct enterprise field sales, RFP responses, and MWBE contractor registries; pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no standardized pricing. Customer segments are organized vertically: a primary segment of non-profit organizations and community developers (Connected Communities, Junior Achievement of Central Upstate NY, Teen Empowerment Rochester) seeking construction services aligned with social missions, and a secondary segment of private developers and businesses needing MWBE-participating contractors for diversity compliance and community-benefit obligations. Distribution is regional (Northeast US), and the firm also acts in mixed prime and subcontractor capacities. The founder/president is Melissa James Geska; the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds.

Name

US Ceiling

Legal name

US Ceiling Corp

Website

https://usceiling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

USC Builds (formerly US Ceiling Corp) is a NYS Certified MWBE construction contractor and real estate developer in Rochester, NY, serving non-profits, government entities, and private developers with drywall, ceilings, insulation, general contracting, and community-focused development projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Drywall, Partitions & Suspended Ceilings (IMAFANAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Interior Fit-Out (Multi-Family & High-End) (IMAFANAE)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Drywall installation
• Suspended ceilings
• Metal stud framing
• Real estate development

Headquarters

HQ city

Webster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracting Services: Project-based revenue from construction, renovation, and contracting services. Revenue is earned through awarded contracts for commercial and community construction projects, including drywall installation, ceiling work, insulation, and general contracting. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

US Ceiling Corp (operating as USC Builds) is a construction contractor and real estate developer specializing in drywall, insulation, metal stud framing, suspended ceilings, finished carpentry, and general trades for commercial and community projects in upstate New York. The firm delivers general contracting and real estate development services with a focus on community-serving facilities, affordable housing, and workforce development initiatives. Operations are anchored by NYS Certified MWBE status, which enables access to diverse contractor programs for government, non-profit, and private-sector clients.

Product overview

USC Builds (formerly US Ceiling Corp) is a construction contractor and real estate developer offering a unified suite of services built around social impact principles. The core offering consists of construction and contracting services (including drywall, ceilings, and insulation) paired with real estate development capabilities. Supporting modules include USC Academy for workforce training and Community Engagement Programs for social impact initiatives. Together, these offerings enable the company to deliver comprehensive construction projects while advancing its mission of breaking systemic barriers and transforming communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction & Contracting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant positive outcomes for community organizations through enhanced service offerings and accessible community spaces
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Greater Rochester ChambercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 April 2024Partnership through MWBE award recognition providing visibility and credibility within the Rochester business community. The award connection enhances company positioning for contract opportunities with chamber member businesses and organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Christa Construction: Rochester, NY-based general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, and institutional clients across upstate New York. Comparable to USC Builds because both operate as regional contractors in the Rochester market serving similar institutional and community client types.
• The Pike Company: Rochester, NY-based general contractor founded in 1934 with deep roots in commercial, healthcare, and educational construction. Comparable to USC Builds because both compete for institutional and community construction projects in the Rochester/upstate NY region, though Pike is significantly larger and broader in scope.
• LECESSE Construction: West Henrietta, NY (Rochester suburb) construction firm with a focus on multifamily residential, senior living, and community developments. Comparable to USC Builds because both serve the Rochester/upstate NY market and engage in residential and community-oriented construction projects.
• LeChase Construction Services: Rochester, NY-based construction management and general contracting firm founded in 1944, serving institutional, commercial, and healthcare clients across upstate New York. Comparable to USC Builds because both are general contractors competing for institutional and community work in the Rochester/upstate NY market, though LeChase operates at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Major US general contractor with a strong publicly stated commitment to diversity, MWBE, and small business contracting programs. Comparable to USC Builds because both pursue institutional and government contracts that emphasize MWBE/diverse participation, though Gilbane operates at vastly larger national scale.
• Performance Contracting Group: National specialty contractor providing drywall, insulation, framing, and ceiling services for commercial and industrial construction. Comparable to USC Builds because both specialize in drywall, ceilings, and insulation installation for commercial construction, though Performance Contracting operates at dramatically larger scale.
• Suffolk Construction: Major US general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, education, and institutional clients with a strong commitment to small, minority, and women-owned business participation. Comparable to USC Builds because both pursue institutional and community construction projects where MWBE/diversity credentials matter, though Suffolk operates at much larger national scale.
• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest general contractors in the US, serving commercial, healthcare, education, and institutional clients with strong MWBE/diversity subcontracting programs. Comparable to USC Builds because both engage with institutional clients where MWBE participation matters, though Turner is a vastly larger prime GC that USC Builds could potentially subcontract for.
• KHS&S Contractors: National specialty contractor focused on drywall, framing, insulation, and exterior cladding systems for commercial and institutional projects. Comparable to USC Builds because both provide drywall and interior specialty trade services for commercial construction projects, though KHS&S operates at significantly larger national scale.
• Balfour Beatty US: Major US general contractor and infrastructure builder with established diversity and small business subcontracting programs. Comparable to USC Builds because both serve institutional and government clients with general contracting services and benefit from diversity contracting initiatives, though Balfour Beatty operates at vastly larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/us-ceiling-corp
• Xx.com/usceilingcorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/usceilingcorp

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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