What Atherton Construction does

Atherton Construction LLC is a privately owned general contracting firm founded in 1986 and headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, that specializes in residential and commercial construction for the U.S. federal government. The company serves all branches of the U.S. military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) as well as federal civilian agencies including the Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, Veterans Affairs, Forest Service, and General Services Administration. Service offerings span residential construction (military family housing design/build, replacement, renovation, dormitories), commercial construction (hangars, VA hospitals, historical administration buildings, visitor centers, government office buildings), and supporting capabilities including design-build delivery, construction management, pre-construction services, program management, historical renovation, and LEED-certified green building construction. Notable disclosed project values include $68.7M (Seymour Johnson AFB family housing), $25.5M (Rock Island Armory housing replacement), $24.2M (NAS Whidbey Island design/build housing), and $21M (Marine Air Corps Station Beaufort housing renovation).

The company operates a project-based revenue model earned through competitive bidding on federal RFPs, with multi-year contract cadence and pricing determined by government procurement specifications. The underlying technology stack is conventional for federal construction PM: ProCore for document/submittal/RFI management, Oracle Primavera P6 for earned-value scheduling, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Quality Control System (3-Phase Inspection) for compliance, and project-specific FTP sites for owner/subcontractor coordination. There is no proprietary software, no AI/ML capability, and no digital platform product — Atherton is a services business whose competitive differentiation rests on past-performance credentials, multi-decade agency relationships, and a documented 34+ year safety record. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales through federal procurement channels (SAM.gov, agency-specific solicitations) with no consumer marketing motion. Revenue, employee count trends, and ownership structure beyond founder/privately-held status are not publicly disclosed; no institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity is indicated in available sources.

Name

Atherton Construction

Legal name

Atherton Construction LLC

Website

https://athertonconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atherton Construction LLC is a privately owned Henderson, Nevada general contractor founded in 1986 that performs residential and commercial construction for U.S. federal government clients, including all military branches and civilian agencies, executing projects such as family housing, dormitories, hangars, and historical renovations across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Federal government construction
• Military housing construction
• Design build services
• General contracting services
• Historical building renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Henderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Construction Contracts: Atherton generates revenue through winning and executing construction contracts with the U.S. Federal Government, including all military branches and federal agencies. Projects include residential housing (family housing, dormitories, bachelor enlisted quarters), commercial buildings (hangars, administration buildings, visitor centers), and specialized facilities (VA hospitals, missile alert facilities, historical renovations). Revenue is project-based, typically awarded through competitive bidding processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Atherton Construction LLC is a privately owned federal government general contracting firm founded in 1986. It provides residential and commercial construction services for all branches of the U.S. Federal Government, including military housing, dormitories, hangars, VA hospitals, visitor centers, historical renovations, and government office buildings. The company delivers design-build, construction management, pre-construction, and program management services throughout the United States.

Product overview

Atherton Construction LLC is a privately owned federal government general contracting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction services. The company operates two primary service categories: Residential Construction Services (including military family housing design/build, replacement, renovation, and dormitories) and Commercial Construction Services (including hangars, VA hospitals, historical renovations, visitor centers, and government buildings). Supporting these core offerings are Design Build Services, Construction Management, Pre-Construction Services, Program Management, and LEED Certified Construction capabilities. The company specializes in both residential and commercial construction for all branches of the Federal Government, performing work throughout the United States since 1986.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Construction Services Military family housing design/build, replacement, and renovation services including dormitories, housing units, kitchens and baths remodeling, and senior officers' quarters for federal government clients.
• Commercial Construction Services Federal government commercial construction including hangars, VA hospitals, historical administration buildings, aircraft facilities, visitor centers, and government office buildings.
• Design Build Services Integrated design-build project delivery method combining architectural design and construction under a single contract for federal projects.
• Construction Management Professional construction management services for federal government projects including scheduling, quality control, and project coordination.
• Pre-Construction Services Planning and pre-construction phase services including project feasibility analysis, design coordination, and constructability reviews.
• Program Management Comprehensive program management services for large-scale federal construction programs across multiple locations.
• Historical Renovations Restoration and renovation of historically significant federal buildings including landmark structures and heritage properties.
• LEED Certified Construction Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified green building construction incorporating high performance materials, water and energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and sustainable site development.

Quantifiable outcome

• No major job related accident in over 34 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Clark Construction Group: Large, established U.S. general contractor with extensive federal, military, and institutional building portfolio. Direct overlap with Atherton's federal project types but operates at materially larger scale and broader geography.
• Fluor Corporation: Global engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and maintenance firm with significant U.S. federal and military construction exposure. Comparable federal client base to Atherton but at far greater scale and broader scope.
• Bechtel Corporation: Mega-scale U.S. engineering, construction, and project management firm with deep federal/military construction portfolio. Overlaps with Atherton on federal building delivery but is vastly larger and more diversified.

Direct peers

• Walsh Construction: Family-owned U.S. general contractor executing federal, military, transportation, and institutional building projects. Comparable to Atherton in scope of federal construction and privately held structure.
• Mortenson Construction: Major U.S. general contractor with substantial federal practice including military, VA, and federal civilian projects. Similar design-build and construction management capabilities as Atherton, though at considerably larger scale.
• Brasfield & Gorrie: Private general contractor with a federal and institutional construction practice including military and government buildings. Comparable to Atherton in service mix (design-build, construction management) and private ownership model.
• Hensel Phelps: Large U.S. general contractor with a substantial federal design-build and MILCON practice across military housing, hangars, and federal buildings. Highly comparable to Atherton in service mix (design-build, construction management, LEED) and federal client base, though at significantly larger scale.
• Gilbane Building Company: Private, family-owned general contractor with deep federal and institutional building practice including military, VA, and government office projects. Closely comparable to Atherton in ownership structure (private), service mix, and federal customer mix.
• Manhattan Construction Company: Private U.S. general contractor executing federal, military, and institutional buildings including military family housing and government facilities. Comparable to Atherton in scope of federal work and project-based delivery.
• Sundt Construction: Employee-owned general contractor with a federal building practice spanning military, government, and institutional facilities. Closely aligned with Atherton on design-build delivery and federal client focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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