Premier Structures Inc

What Premier Structures Inc does

Premier Structures Inc. (PSI) is a privately held, founder-owned general contractor founded in 2003 and headquartered at Pier 26 on The Embarcadero in San Francisco. The company delivers project and construction management services across pre-construction planning (scope definition, scheduling, cost estimating, permit management, value engineering), construction execution (project management, subcontractor coordination, quality and safety control), and post-construction closeout (punchlist, warranty, documentation), operating under AIA standard practice for contract formation and using Procore Technologies for in-phase project management.

PSI's project portfolio spans commercial office tenant improvements, luxury retail buildouts, hospitality construction (restaurants, taverns, cafés), and specialty commercial spaces. Named enterprise and mid-market clients include Prada (Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills), Hermes, Porsche Design, Leica, Rodan + Fields, Autodesk (Pier 9 Consumer Group), Solar City, Watermark (a 136-unit luxury waterfront condominium developed by San Francisco Cruise Terminal LLC, a Lend Lease and Port of Singapore joint venture), One Kearny (a 110,000 sq ft Class A historic office renovation), Barry's Bootcamp, Runway incubator, La Mar, ATwater Tavern, Glassybaby, Parachute, Senspa, Healthy Spot, and Project Cannabis. Projects are concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area with selective presence in Beverly Hills and Palo Alto.

The company operates with a small headcount (11-50 employees, approximately 8 named professionals including founder/Principal Elliott Grimshaw, VP & Sr. Project Manager Diane Siuda, and Business Manager Kim Cazares) using a project-based, custom-scoped pricing model under multi-year contracts. Distribution is direct via relationship-driven enterprise field sales and a recurring referral network of architecture firms including Charles Blank Architecture, Lundberg Design, F|M|E Architecture + Design, Perry Architects, MSA Architecture and Design, Brand Allen, Pencil Box Architects, Design Blitz, AkarStudios, and Stromberg Architecture.

Name

Premier Structures Inc

Legal name

Premier Structures Inc.

Website

https://premierstructuresinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Premier Structures Inc. is a founder-owned San Francisco Bay Area general contractor delivering pre-construction, construction, and post-construction management services — using AIA contracts and Procore — for commercial office, luxury retail, hospitality, and specialty commercial clients including Prada, Hermes, Autodesk, and Solar City.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospitality & Entertainment Venue Construction (IMAFACAC)

Keywords

• Commercial construction management
• Tenant improvement buildouts
• Retail construction services
• Hospitality construction contractors
• Pre-construction planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

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 and General Contracting Services: One-time project-based fees for construction management services spanning pre-construction (planning, scheduling, cost estimating, permits), construction (project management, subcontractor bidding, quality control, safety), and post-construction (punchlist, warranty, closeout documents). Revenue generated through project contracts for tenant improvements, retail buildouts, office buildouts, and hospitality projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Premier Structures Inc. is a licensed California general contractor providing end-to-end construction management for commercial office tenant improvements, retail buildouts, hospitality venues, and specialty commercial projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Services span three integrated phases: pre-construction planning (scope definition, scheduling, cost estimating, permits, value engineering), construction execution (project management via Procore Technologies, subcontractor bid packages, quality and safety control, procurement), and post-construction closeout (punchlist, equipment startup, warranty documentation).

Product overview

Premier Structures Inc is a licensed general contractor in California providing construction management services for commercial office, retail, and hospitality projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company operates as a unified service business with three integrated service phases: Pre-Construction Services (planning, scheduling, cost estimating, permits, value engineering), Construction Services (project management using Procore Technologies, subcontracting, quality and safety control), and Post-Construction Services (punchlist, equipment startup, occupancy facilitation, warranty). The company serves high-profile clients including Solar City, Prada, Hermes, Leica, Porsche Design, Autodesk, Rodan + Fields, and numerous Bay Area restaurants and fitness facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Construction Services Preliminary planning and engineering services that define scope, schedule, and cost before construction begins, covering value engineering, scheduling, cost estimating, and permit management, with AIA standard practice documentation.
• Construction Services Full-scale construction management for commercial projects, including project management via Procore Technologies, subcontractor bid packages, permits and inspections administration, procurement, quality control, safety management, and cost control.
• Post-Construction Services Final adjustments and project handover services including punchlist walkthrough, equipment and systems evaluation and startup, owner occupancy facilitation, warranty, and closeout documentation.
• Commercial Office Tenant Improvements Office interior construction and renovation services including open plan layouts, glass-front conference rooms, boardrooms, breakrooms, and specialty finishes for corporate and technology clients.
• Retail Construction Build-out and interior improvements for retail spaces including brand-specific storefronts, luxury retail environments, and boutique formats for high-profile brands.
• Hospitality Construction Construction and renovation services for restaurants, taverns, cafés, and bars including commercial kitchen facilities, outdoor dining areas, and patios.

Quantifiable outcome

• Watermark development generated over $130 million in sales
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Charles Blank ArchitecturecoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm partnered with PSI for Solar City San Francisco office (27,000 sq ft at 444 De Haro Street) and Rodan + Fields office expansion (10,000 sq ft). Responsible for space design including glass-front conference rooms, open plan bench seating, and custom design elements.
• Stromberg ArchitecturecoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm partnered with PSI for Glassybaby boutique retail construction at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto. Responsible for interior design featuring simple, clean, white interior to showcase hand-blown glass products.
• F|M|E Architecture + DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm partnered with PSI for Runway start-up incubator space (30,000 sq ft at Market Square/Twitter Building). Designed open plan with industrial concrete floors, glass conference rooms, soundproof phone rooms, and LED-lit Igloo meeting space.
• Lundberg DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm partnered with PSI for Autodesk Pier 9 Consumer Group workspace combining industrial workshop and office. Designed metal shop, wood shop, CNC shop, 3D printing and laser cutting facilities. Project designed for LEED Platinum Commercial Interiors.
• Perry ArchitectscoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm partnered with PSI for 333 Bush Fitness Center (3,107 sq ft LEED Gold building amenity). Designed high-end fitness center with finishes to compliment the building's prestigious aesthetics.
• MSA Architecture and DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm partnered with PSI for Barry's Bootcamp (10,400 sq ft at 2280 Market Street in Castro District). Designed specialized fitness facility with state-of-the-art acoustical design and signature red rooms.
• Brand AllencoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture/interior design firm partnered with PSI for Hermes retail construction project at 253 Post St, San Francisco. Responsible for millwork and cabinetry installation coordination.
• Pencil Box Architects Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm partnered with PSI for Project Cannabis dispensary (4,350 sq ft at 761 Bryant St in SOMA). Designed dynamic cannabis lifestyle retail experience in mixed-use building.
• Design BlitzcoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture/design firm partnered with PSI for Parachute retail store (1,228 sq ft at 445 Hayes Street). Designed linen and bedding showroom for premium bath towels and bedding manufacturer.
• AkarStudioscoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm partnered with PSI for Healthy Spot pet retail destination (2,460 sq ft at 1200 4th St in Mission Bay). Designed retail space incorporating dog grooming, daycare, and community experience areas.
• Procore TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationProcore Technologies is utilized by PSI for project management during the construction phase. Procore provides construction management software for scheduling, tracking, and coordinating construction projects to ensure they stay on schedule, within budget, and meet quality expectations while maintaining safety.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Swinerton Builders: National commercial general contractor with deep Bay Area presence, executing tenant improvements, hospitality, retail, and ground-up commercial work across multiple verticals. Overlaps with PSI on brand-sensitive commercial buildouts.
• Webcor Builders: Large California-headquartered commercial general contractor offering full pre-construction, construction management, and tenant improvement services. Broader portfolio and larger scale than PSI but overlaps on commercial buildouts in the Bay Area.
• Shawmut Design and Construction: National high-end commercial general contractor specializing in complex tenant improvements, hospitality, and flagship retail builds for premium brand clients. Overlaps with PSI's luxury retail client portfolio and quality positioning.
• DPR Construction: Top-tier national commercial general contractor with a substantial Bay Area office. Covers tenant improvements, commercial, healthcare, and tech-sector builds with overlapping exposure to PSI's tech and luxury client base.
• Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction: San Francisco-based commercial general contractor focused on large-scale commercial, civic, and tenant improvement projects. Overlaps with PSI on Bay Area commercial construction and historic preservation work.

Direct peers

• Skyline Construction: California-based general contractor specializing in commercial tenant improvements, retail buildouts, and hospitality construction. Directly comparable to PSI in target market, client type (brand-conscious commercial tenants), service offering, and regional geography.
• BCCI Construction: Bay Area commercial general contractor specializing in tenant improvements, retail, and hospitality construction. Highly comparable in regional focus, service offering, and end-client profile.
• Build Group: San Francisco/Bay Area general contractor focused on commercial tenant improvements, hospitality, and retail buildouts. Closely aligned with PSI in scale, regional focus, and high-end commercial client mix.
• Plant Construction Company: San Francisco-based commercial general contractor with tenant improvement, retail, hospitality, and historic renovation experience. Closely aligned with PSI in size, scope, and Bay Area geography.
• Level 10 Construction: California-headquartered commercial general contractor serving the Bay Area and Los Angeles with tenant improvement, hospitality, and retail experience. Similar operational model and project mix to PSI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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