CMC Construction Services
CMC Construction Services is the construction products and field services subsidiary of Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC), supplying fabricated rebar, tilt wall support, anchoring systems, ground improvement, and modular bridge solutions to builders, contractors, developers, and infrastructure buyers across U.S. regional markets.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1915
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CMC Construction Services does
CMC Construction Services is the construction products and field services operating subsidiary of Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC), a Fortune 500 vertically integrated steelmaker founded in 1915 in Dallas, Texas. The subsidiary supplies fabricated rebar, tilt wall construction support (engineering, panel books, rebar, inserts, concrete accessories, and tilt-up braces, excluding labor), anchoring systems, post-tension cable, ground improvement solutions, and prefabricated InQuik® modular bridge systems to builders, developers, contractors, and public-sector infrastructure buyers across regional U.S. field locations including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Sulphur Springs, and other markets.
The subsidiary is part of CMC's vertically integrated platform that begins with scrap collection and feeds Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) mini mills and pioneering micro mills (first operational in Mesa, Arizona in 2009), with a fourth micro mill under construction in West Virginia for 2026 start-up. CMC Construction Services also distributes Tensar® geogrids and Geopier® ground improvement engineering solutions, backed by free Tensar+ and Geopier+ cloud design software used by over 25,000 engineers. Differentiated product brands within the construction services portfolio include CryoSteel® (the only U.S.-produced cryogenic rebar for LNG tanks), ChromX® and GalvaBar® for corrosive environments, and Geopier X1® piers used in foundation support.
Revenue is generated through quote-based, negotiated pricing on steel mill products, fabricated rebar, and construction services under multi-year contracts, sold primarily through direct enterprise field sales supported by the Primary-to-Primary mill-to-customer pairing program. CMC's 2025 reported performance includes 5.1 million metric tons of raw steel production, 7.3 million tons of recycled metal, 13,000+ global employees, and a 100% global customer satisfaction score. End markets are led by the U.S. construction industry (commercial and residential) and infrastructure/public sector, with secondary exposure to geotechnical/civil engineering and heavy industrial applications.
CMC Construction Services firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CMC Construction Services
- Legal name
- Commercial Metals Company
- Website
- https://cmc.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1915
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- CMC Construction Services is the construction products and field services subsidiary of Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC), supplying fabricated rebar, tilt wall support, anchoring systems, ground improvement, and modular bridge solutions to builders, contractors, developers, and infrastructure buyers across U.S. regional markets.
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CMC Construction Services industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Steel Construction Products and Services
- NAICS
- Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312)
- SIC
- Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Jobsite Materials & Site Supplies Retail (Tarps, Erosion Control, Rebar, Forming) (CRAIAEAL)
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Where CMC Construction Services is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices12 records
Markets served
CMC Construction Services business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Steel Product Sales (Rebar, Merchant Bar, Wire Rod, Heat-Treated Steel, Performance Reinforcing Steel): Sale of finished long steel products including straight rebar (#3-#24), spooled rebar (#3-#6), merchant bar, wire rod, ChromX®, GalvaBar®, and CryoSteel®. Vertically integrated production from scrap collection through finished products. Primary revenue driver — 5.1M metric tons raw steel production in 2025.
- Construction Services & Fabrication: Includes fabricated rebar, tilt wall construction support (engineering, panel books, rebar, inserts, concrete accessories, tilt-up braces — excluding labor), construction products, and CMC Construction Services network of regional locations (e.g., Alexandria, Rosenberg, Austin, Tulsa, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, etc.).
- Scrap Metal Recycling Sales: Revenue from sale of recycled metal — 7,260,038 metric tons of total metal recycled in 2025; 98% recycled scrap steel used as raw material input. Sale of non-ferrous recyclables (copper, brass, aluminum) to downstream industries including construction, automotive and aviation.
- Tensar Geogrid & Geopier Engineering Solutions: Sale of geogrid/geosynthetic products (Tensar InterAx® NX650 etc.), Geopier ground improvement piers (X1®), and design-build geotechnical engineering services. Software platforms (Tensar+, Geopier+) drive customer engagement.
- Specialty Products (Anchoring Systems, Bridge Systems, Fence Post, Post-Tension Cable): Sale of anchor bolt cages, InQuik® bridge systems, T-posts, and CMC Cable post-tensioning products serving transmission tower, bridge, fencing, and parking garage construction markets.
- Co-products Sales: Sale of co-products including steel slag used as base material in highways and asphalt (100% beneficially used), and zinc/other metals extracted from 99% of recycled baghouse dust (used in paints, tire rubber, fertilizers).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing for steel products and construction services |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
CMC Construction Services product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CMC Construction Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Commercial Metals Company (CMC) that supplies rebar, fabricated rebar, merchant bar, wire rod, heat-treated steel, performance reinforcing steel, anchoring systems, post-tension cable, and prefabricated bridge systems to construction projects. The unit provides tilt wall construction support, ground improvement and stabilization solutions via Tensar geogrids and Geopier piers, and free Tensar+/Geopier+ design software to engineers and contractors across the United States.
Differentiator
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Brands
- Tensar: Tensar geogrids and geocomposites — geosynthetic products manufactured primarily from polypropylene or high-density polyethylene for ground reinforcement, stabilization and filtration, sold under the Tensar and Tensar International names.
- Geopier
- ChromX
- GalvaBar
- CryoSteel
- InQuik
Products and services
- CMC Bridge Systems (InQuik Bridges) Prefabricated and modular method to build reinforced concrete bridges. CMC is the authorized provider of the InQuik System in the U.S., with bridges pre-engineered and installable in less than a week. Used by government and infrastructure customers for rapid bridge replacement and new construction.
- Corrosion-Resistant Rebar (ChromX, GalvaBar, CryoSteel) Collection of corrosion-resistant, high-performance reinforcing steel solutions (ChromX, GalvaBar, CryoSteel) designed to prolong the life of reinforced concrete structures in highly corrosive environments (ChromX/GalvaBar) and ultra-cold cryogenic applications such as LNG storage tanks (CryoSteel — only U.S. producer).
- Tensar Geogrid Ground Reinforcement Products Tensar geogrids that strengthen weak soils and provide a reliable foundation for wind turbines, roads, retaining walls, and other structures. Manufactured primarily from polypropylene or high-density polyethylene. Includes Tensar InterAx NX650 geogrid products.
- Geopier Ground Improvement Engineering Services Design-build geotechnical engineering service and product line providing cost-effective foundation support, settlement control, and edge stability solutions for civil, commercial, and industrial projects worldwide, including the Geopier X1 pier system as an alternative to stone columns and deep foundations.
- Fabricated Rebar Fabricated reinforcing steel rebar essential for reinforcing concrete foundations in buildings and infrastructural projects across the U.S. Includes straight rebar (#3-#24) and spooled rebar (#3-#6).
- Merchant Bar CMC's merchant bar quality products used in building construction applications including angles, channels, and flats for ceiling joists, racking, and other support structures.
- CMC Construction Services (Tilt Wall and Project Supply) Comprehensive construction services supporting all aspects of construction projects with a line of products, technical support, and tilt wall construction solutions (excluding labor) including engineering, panel books, rebar, inserts, concrete accessories, and tilt-up braces.
- CMC Anchoring Systems Anchor bolt cages, anchor bolts, and other anchoring products that provide secure foundations for construction projects including electric transmission towers.
- Heat-Treated Steels Steel products providing abrasion resistance and high strength for demanding applications in transportation, energy, military equipment, mining, and construction markets.
- CMC Cable (Post-Tension Cable) CMC Cable post-tensioning used in parking garages and other structures for enhanced performance and reduced maintenance costs compared to other structural systems.
- Wire Rod Hot-rolled round steel produced in coil form, typically drawn into wire for a wide variety of construction and industrial applications.
- CMC Fence Post (T-Posts) Easy-to-install American-made T-posts made from high-strength, hot-rolled steel with a three-stud anchor plate and an eco-friendly, low-VOC water-based finish that is oven-cured.
- Tensar+ Design Software Free cloud-based geotechnical design software platform from Tensar that allows users to evaluate project specifications, compare alternative materials and project conditions, and analyze the sustainability impact of projects including cost and time savings. Used by over 25,000 engineers, contractors, and owners to design Tensar geogrid projects.
- Geopier+ Design Software Free geotechnical design software platform from Geopier that serves as a simple design tool for ground improvement projects. Used by over 25,000 engineers, contractors, and owners to evaluate Geopier ground improvement specifications.
Companies that use CMC Construction Services
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
CMC Construction Services technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability4 records
Feature10 records
CMC Construction Services partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- American Heart Association (AHA)coreCMC was a Platinum (Live Fierce) Sponsor of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women initiative in Dallas. As part of that support, CMC is funding a CPR kiosk in the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport for three years to train the community on hands-only CPR in cardiac emergencies.
- American Corporate Partners (ACP)coreNational nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans and their spouses transition to the private sector through one-on-one mentoring with business leaders. Over 50 CMC employees currently serve as volunteer mentors and 85 (74 per another source) CMC employees have participated in this program to date, with a waiting list. CMC donated $100,000 in November 2024 Veterans Day campaign to ACP.
- Mesa Community CollegecoreAcademic partner for the Modern Steelmaker Program — one-year apprenticeship combining four months of classroom instruction with eight-month rotational program at CMC's Mesa, Arizona mill. Launched 2021, expanded to additional facilities.
- Tennessee College of Applied TechnologycoreAcademic partner for Modern Steelmaker Program expansion at CMC Steel Tennessee.
- Kiamichi Tech - DurantcoreAcademic partner for Modern Steelmaker Program expansion at CMC Steel Oklahoma.
- Morris CollegecoreAcademic partner for Modern Steelmaker Program at CMC Steel New Jersey.
- Blue Ridge Community and Technical CollegecoreAcademic partner for Modern Steelmaker Program at CMC Steel West Virginia.
- Texas State Technical College (TSTC)corePartner on the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) Program. In 2025, CMC Steel Texas had eight participants involved.
- U.S. Energy LightingcorePartner for LED lighting upgrade program at CMC facilities; 24 total projects with carbon emissions reduction of 12.2M pounds of CO2 annually and energy savings of 7.9M kWh annually.
- Alabama PowercoreVPPA partner for CMC Steel Alabama mill providing 13% renewable electricity from 2026 onward.
- Salt River Project (SRP)corePower Purchase Agreement (PPA) partner for CMC's first micro mill in Mesa, Arizona providing 7.5% renewable electricity. Also awarded CMC the Champion of Sustainability Award.
- American Cancer SocietyminorCMC participated in the American Cancer Society's Fit2Be Cancer Free Challenge with over 968 global employees participating in the three-week walking challenge event.
- Institute for Supply ManagementminorProvides training access for CMC's purchasing and procurement teams across North America, Europe and the UK.
- Supply Chain Sustainability School (UK)minorCMC's Tensar Division is a signatory of the People Matter Charter, a UK-based charter developed by the Supply Chain Sustainability School with eight commitments regarding human rights, wellbeing, equality, workplace culture and training.
- Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC)coreCMC is a founding member (joined 2023) of the GSCC, focused on reducing GHG emissions of steel manufacturers by promoting a transparent standard for carbon emissions intensity reporting, enabling customers to make informed purchasing decisions. CMC is also working to establish 2040 and 2050 emission targets to reach net zero by 2050 as part of its commitment.
Scale indicators22 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CMC Construction Services competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Steel Dynamics: Large U.S. EAF-based steelmaker producing structural steel, rebar, rail, and specialty long products. Overlaps with CMC's rebar and structural steel offerings but operates as a much broader, more diversified steel portfolio rather than a focused construction services supplier.
- Martin Marietta Materials: U.S. supplier of aggregates (crushed stone, sand, gravel) and cement-intensive building materials serving heavy construction and infrastructure end-markets. Adjacent incumbent to CMC Construction Services rather than a direct competitor, but comparable in serving the same contractors and infrastructure project pipeline.
- Vulcan Materials Company: Largest U.S. producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, gravel) and a major supplier of ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and other construction materials. Adjacent incumbent serving overlapping construction end-markets but with a different product focus than rebar/forming/shoring.
Direct peers
- BrandSafway: Major North American provider of shoring, forming, scaffolding and access solutions for commercial, industrial and infrastructure construction. Directly comparable to CMC Construction Services in the forming and shoring supply category for jobsite use.
- Arcosa: U.S. provider of construction-related products including rebar fabrication, concrete forming, scaffolding, and engineered structural products serving similar construction and infrastructure customers. Direct overlap with CMC Construction Services in fabricated rebar and jobsite construction products.
- White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): Leading U.S. distributor of construction supplies and materials with hundreds of branches serving concrete, masonry and general contractors. Competes with CMC Construction Services' branch network as a jobsite materials supplier (rebar accessories, forming, concrete supplies).
- Ambassador Steel: U.S. rebar fabricator serving commercial, industrial, highway and high-rise construction markets across multiple states. Direct peer in fabricated reinforcing steel supply, though smaller and more regionally focused than CMC Construction Services.
- EFCO (Economy Forms Corporation): U.S. manufacturer and supplier of concrete forming systems and related shoring products for commercial, industrial and infrastructure construction. A focused direct peer to CMC Construction Services in the forming systems category.
- Nucor: Largest U.S. steel producer with Nucor Rebar Fabrication operations and a broad sheet, plate, structural and rebar product line. A direct peer in rebar fabrication and EAF-based long products, with a larger overall footprint than CMC Construction Services.
- Gerdau: Brazilian-headquartered steelmaker with one of the largest U.S. rebar fabrication footprints (Gerdau Ameristeel). Competes head-to-head with CMC Construction Services on fabricated rebar supply to commercial, residential and infrastructure projects across multiple U.S. regions.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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CMC Construction Services leadership team
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Profiles2 records
CMC Construction Services subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries12 records
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Frequently asked questions about CMC Construction Services
What does CMC Construction Services do?
CMC Construction Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Commercial Metals Company (CMC) that supplies rebar, fabricated rebar, merchant bar, wire rod, heat-treated steel, performance reinforcing steel, anchoring systems, post-tension cable, and prefabricated bridge systems to construction projects. The unit provides tilt wall construction support, ground improvement and stabilization solutions via Tensar geogrids and Geopier piers, and free Tensar+/Geopier+ design software to engineers and contractors across the United States.
Is CMC Construction Services a public or private company?
CMC Construction Services is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was CMC Construction Services founded?
CMC Construction Services was founded in 1915. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is CMC Construction Services based?
CMC Construction Services is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does CMC Construction Services make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Steel Product Sales (Rebar, Merchant Bar, Wire Rod, Heat-Treated Steel, Performance Reinforcing Steel) is the primary driver. The others are construction Services & Fabrication, scrap Metal Recycling Sales, tensar Geogrid & Geopier Engineering Solutions, specialty Products (Anchoring Systems, Bridge Systems, Fence Post, Post-Tension Cable) and co-products Sales.
Who are CMC Construction Services's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Steel Dynamics, Martin Marietta Materials and Vulcan Materials Company. Direct peers are BrandSafway, Arcosa, White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions), Ambassador Steel, EFCO (Economy Forms Corporation), Nucor and Gerdau.
Does CMC Construction Services have an API?
No public API is recorded for CMC Construction Services.
What industry is CMC Construction Services in?
CMC Construction Services's product category is Steel Construction Products and Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAEAL, Jobsite Materials & Site Supplies Retail (Tarps, Erosion Control, Rebar, Forming). Its NAICS code is 332312 and its SIC code is 3440.