Cardella Construction

What Cardella Construction does

Cardella Construction Company is a multigenerational, family-owned general contracting firm headquartered in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Florida, with additional offices in Ocoee (Central Florida) and Panama City Beach. The company delivers commercial construction services nationwide, with disclosed project activity in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and California. Its core service offering spans general contracting, construction management, preconstruction planning and design support, design-assist delivery, sustainability reviews (including LEED and net-zero work), and full-spectrum development services.

The company's project portfolio is concentrated in hospitality (Marriott-flagged hotels including Residence Inn Pier Park, TownePlace Suites, Homewood Suites; Hilton Garden Inn; independent resorts such as Camp Creek Inn & Resort and WaterColor Inn & Resort; entertainment venue Pirate's Voyage), corporate office (Virgin Voyages HQ, ACI Worldwide, Avolon Aerospace, The Jordan Company, a confidential major homebuilder HQ), aviation (American Airlines Admirals Club at Orlando International Airport), healthcare (Orthodontics Only LEED Platinum facility), and mixed-use developments. Recurring enterprise clients include InterMountain Management, The St. Joe Company, and design partner IA Interior Architects, each engaged across multiple projects.

Cardella operates an Owner/Operator project delivery structure and deploys a construction-technology stack centered on Procore cloud-based project management, proprietary Mobile Tech Stations (MTS) deployed on-site, Building Information Modeling (BIM/REVIT) with high-definition scanning for collision detection, and drone-based aerial site intelligence. Revenue is generated through project-specific, quote-based professional services engagements — pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by scope, size, and complexity. The company acquires work through direct business development, competitive bidding, and long-standing relationships with owners, developers, and design teams.

Name

Cardella Construction

Legal name

Cardella Construction Company

Website

https://cardellaco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cardella Construction Company is a multigenerational, family-owned general contractor headquartered in Florida, delivering commercial construction services nationwide across hospitality, corporate office, aviation, and healthcare verticals using a Procore-, BIM-, and drone-enabled delivery platform for enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Healthcare Facility Construction (Hospitals, Clinics, Labs) (IMAFACAD), Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• General contracting services
• Hospitality construction
• Construction management
• Preconstruction planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Traditional general contracting services where the company acts as the primary contractor for construction projects, managing day-to-day construction operations, subcontractors, and project delivery from inception to completion.
2. Construction Management: Construction management services providing preconstruction planning, design support, value analysis, constructability reviews, and full project development spectrum management.
3. Design-Assist Services: Integrated design-assist delivery method where Cardella provides design support and construction expertise collaboratively with architects and owners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Cardella Construction Company is a multigenerational, family-owned General Contracting firm providing full-service commercial construction nationwide. Core offerings include general contracting, construction management, preconstruction planning and design support, design-assist, sustainability reviews, and development services delivered across hospitality, corporate office, healthcare, aviation, entertainment, and mixed-use sectors.

Product overview

Cardella Construction Company is a multigenerational, family-owned General Contracting firm offering comprehensive construction services nationwide. Their portfolio spans hospitality (hotels, resorts, entertainment venues), commercial office (Class A office space, corporate headquarters), medical facilities, residential, aviation, and mixed-use developments. Core services include General Contracting, Construction Management, Preconstruction Planning & Design Support, Design Assist, Sustainability Reviews, and Development Services. The company also operates a proprietary technology ecosystem comprising Procore project management integration, Mobile Tech Stations (MTS) for field operations, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Drone Technology to deliver projects with enhanced efficiency and collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting Services Full-service general contracting for new construction, renovations, and complex builds spanning hospitality, commercial, medical, aviation, entertainment, and mixed-use sectors. Acts as the primary contractor managing day-to-day construction operations, subcontractors, and project delivery from inception to completion.
• Construction Management Construction management providing oversight, coordination, and delivery of construction projects from preconstruction through project completion, including preconstruction planning, design support, value analysis, constructability reviews, and full project development.
• Preconstruction Planning & Design Support Early-stage project planning including preconstruction planning, value engineering, constructability reviews, and design-assist services to optimize project outcomes before construction begins.
• Design Assist Collaborative design assistance working alongside architects and designers during the design phase to optimize constructability, cost, and project outcomes.
• Sustainability Reviews Sustainability assessment and review services including LEED certification support and net-zero facility construction guidance for environmentally focused projects.
• Development Services Comprehensive development services supporting the full project development spectrum from concept through occupancy.

Quantifiable outcome

• TownePlace Suites Lakeland delivered on-time and 13% under initial budget
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Kuo Diedrich Chi ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural design partner for multiple hospitality projects including Camp Creek Inn & Resort and Serenity Seaside Resort. Partnership involves design collaboration for luxury hospitality destinations with West Indies and British Colonial architecture themes.
• Stability EngineeringsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner for Serenity Seaside Resort project, providing structural engineering expertise for the Florida Forgotten Coast hospitality development.
• Dark Light DesignsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner for Serenity Seaside Resort project contributing to the hospitality development's aesthetic and functional design.
• Molnar Jordan & AssociatessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner for Serenity Seaside Resort project involved in the 100-guest room resort development with signature restaurant and lakeside beach house.
• IA Interior ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary interior architecture partner for multiple projects including Virgin Voyages headquarters (70,000 SF), Confidential Corporate Headquarters (150,000 SF), 1111 Brickell renovations, and Seagrape Corporate Headquarters. Long-standing collaborative relationship across numerous Class A office and hospitality projects.
• InterMountain ManagementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel ownership and management company based in Monroe, Louisiana. Multiple Marriott hotel projects including TownePlace Suites properties. Partnership involves design prototype refinement while maintaining cost-neutral approach.
• The St. Joe CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlorida-based developer and property owner. Multiple hospitality projects including Homewood Suites Breakfast Point East, TownePlace Suites Panama City Beach, and other hotel developments in the Florida Panhandle region.
• Avolon AerospacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal aircraft leasing company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Cardella constructed their 6,900 SF South Florida headquarters in Plantation, Florida. Project built using Dublin-based architect who designed Avolon's Dublin headquarters.
• Orthodontics OnlysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNet-zero healthcare facility with LEED Platinum certification. 2-story cast-in-place concrete structure representing vision of Dr. Sanders for sustainable medical office environment.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/timeline
• Instagraminstagram.com/cardellaconstructionco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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