What Kaplan Construction does

Kaplan Construction is a WBE-certified, family-owned general contractor and construction management firm headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts. Founded in 1976 by Ken Kaplan, the firm operates exclusively in the Greater Boston market and provides preconstruction planning, general contracting, construction management, design/build, and LEED-oriented ("Lean & Green") building services. Its core delivery is project-based construction services — not a software or product platform — executed under fixed-price, GMP, and negotiated fee arrangements across commercial, healthcare, multi-family, worship, institutional, and historic rehabilitation/adaptive reuse projects.

The company serves a diversified client base of institutional, commercial, residential, healthcare, religious, and nonprofit owners, with notable repeat engagements including Equity Residential (five projects), Northeastern University (ninth project), and multiple area synagogues and universities. Underlying technical capability centers on preconstruction estimating and constructability review, occupied-building construction, historic preservation, and LEED-certified delivery (Silver and Gold project credentials). The firm's technology stack is conventional for the construction services sector — project management software, BIM, and standard preconstruction tools — with no disclosed AI, proprietary platform, or product IP.

In 2014, ownership and leadership transitioned from founders Ken and Cathy Kaplan to Nathan Peck (President) and Jane Kaplan Peck (COO). The firm has 11-50 employees, has earned the ABC Accredited Quality Contractor credential 28 times, and continues to win regional and national Excellence in Construction awards. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time project contracts with no recurring software, subscription, or licensing streams.

Name

Kaplan Construction

Legal name

Kaplan Construction

Website

https://kaplanconstructs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kaplan Construction is a WBE-certified, family-owned general contractor and construction management firm in Brookline, Massachusetts, providing preconstruction, general contracting, design/build, and LEED construction services across Greater Boston for institutional, healthcare, religious, residential, and nonprofit clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Construction management
• Preconstruction planning
• Historic building restoration
• Design build services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookline

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracting: General contracting and construction management services for commercial, healthcare, multi-family, worship, institutional, and historic rehabilitation/adaptive reuse projects across Greater Boston. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts including fixed-price, GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price), and negotiated fee arrangements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kaplan Construction is a WBE-certified general contractor and construction management firm providing comprehensive building programs across Greater Boston, Massachusetts. The company delivers preconstruction planning, general contracting, construction management, design/build, and LEED-certified sustainable construction services for commercial, healthcare, multi-family, worship, institutional, and historic rehabilitation/adaptive reuse projects. Projects are executed under fixed-price, GMP, and negotiated fee arrangements secured through competitive bidding and direct client engagement.

Product overview

Kaplan Construction is a WBE general contractor and construction management firm providing comprehensive building programs across Greater Boston. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Their core services include Preconstruction Planning, General Contracting, Construction Management, Design/Build, and Lean & Green building approaches. The firm specializes in commercial, healthcare, multi-family, worship, institutional, and historic rehabilitation/adaptive reuse projects. Unlike a software product company, Kaplan's offerings are professional construction services delivered through project-based work rather than licensed products or modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preconstruction Services Early-stage planning and consulting services including budget review estimates, preliminary schedules, and constructability input to help clients make informed decisions before construction begins. Targeted at property owners, developers, and institutions in Greater Boston.
• General Contracting Traditional general contracting services for commercial, healthcare, multi-family, worship, institutional, and historic rehabilitation projects across Greater Boston.
• Construction Management Comprehensive construction management services providing oversight, coordination, and project delivery throughout the building process for institutional, commercial, and residential clients.
• Design/Build Integrated design and construction services where Kaplan provides both design/build engineering of MEP systems and construction management under a single contract for clients seeking streamlined delivery.
• Lean & Green Sustainable building approach incorporating green building features, energy efficiency, and environmentally responsible construction practices including LEED certification work for clients pursuing green building standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years in business with 50th anniversary celebrated in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.

• studioMLA ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaborative relationship on multiple projects including Bright Horizons, Brookline Teen Center, Boston University Children's Center, and Horizons for Homeless Children. StudioMLA serves as lead architect on many of Kaplan's most significant projects, working together from design through construction.
• Schwartz/Silver ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership on historic restoration and institutional projects including Boston Psychoanalytic Society & Institute (Colby Hall) and BPSI learning center projects.
• Lavallee Brensinger Architects (LBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative design partnership on healthcare projects including Tufts Medical Center and Longwood Pediatrics, providing process analysis and simulation services to optimize patient and staff flow.
• Hajian ArchitectsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Congregation Beth El renovation project in Newton, MA.
• Meyer & Meyer ArchitectsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on The University Club of Boston renovation project.
• Design Technique, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOwner's representative on multiple projects including BPSI Colby Hall and Temple Ahavat Achim. Collaborative project management relationship spanning multiple construction engagements.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreOthersIndustry trade association that has recognized Kaplan Construction with AQC credential 28 times and multiple Excellence in Construction awards. ABC provides industry standards, safety programs (STEP), and recognition through Top Performers lists.
• Brookline Community Development Corporation (BCDC)notableOthersNonprofit partnership involving pro bono construction consulting work since 2022. Nathan Peck provides cost estimating, site evaluations, and construction planning for affordable housing projects. Kaplan team recognized for community engagement.
• Boston Business JournalnotableOthersRegional business publication that has recognized Kaplan multiple times including Fastest Growing Company, Best Place to Work, and Largest Woman-Owned/Private/Family-Owned Business rankings.
• The Commonwealth InstitutenotableOthersOrganization that has included Kaplan on its Top 100 Women-Led Businesses list eight times, recognizing women-led companies in New England.
• Family Business Association AwardsminorOthersAwards organization that recognized Kaplan as a finalist for Mid-Size Family Business of the Year.
• Northeastern UniversityminorOthersUniversity that recognized Kaplan as a finalist for Massachusetts Family Business of the Year award.
• Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Bornstein and Pearl Food Production Small Business Center, a $14 million redevelopment project funded through various federal, state, city, private lending and foundation grant sources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Erland Construction: New England-based construction management and general contracting firm focused on commercial, academic, and corporate interiors. Comparable mid-market size and similar client types in the Boston market.
• Dimeo Construction Company: New England general contractor with strong higher education, healthcare, and adaptive reuse practice. Similar to Kaplan's historic rehabilitation expertise and Boston institutional client base, though typically larger in scale.
• BOND Brothers Construction: Medford, MA-based construction management and general contracting firm with strong institutional and healthcare presence. Comparable on geography, service offerings, and client mix to Kaplan.
• Shawmut Design and Construction: Boston-based full-service construction management and general contracting firm with similar institutional, healthcare, and higher education client mix. Comparable in service offerings (preconstruction, design-build, CM) and client profiles, though larger than Kaplan.
• Windover Construction: Beverly, MA-based construction management firm with similar institutional and academic client base. Comparable in size and delivery model to Kaplan, with overlap in higher education and healthcare work.
• Lee Kennedy Co. Boston-based general contractor specializing in commercial, institutional, healthcare, and historic projects. Closely comparable to Kaplan's service mix, project size, and Boston-area client base; both firms are similar scale mid-market GCs.
• Consigli Construction Co. Family-owned New England GC with deep institutional and historic renovation work, similar to Kaplan's niche. Comparable on culture, geographic base, and client segments (higher education, healthcare, cultural institutions), though larger ($1B+ revenue).
• Columbia Construction Company: Massachusetts-based full-service construction management and design-build firm serving institutional, commercial, and academic clients. Directly comparable to Kaplan on geography, delivery model, and client portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Skanska USA Building: Global construction firm with substantial Boston presence serving commercial, healthcare, and institutional markets. Competes with Kaplan on the same institutional project opportunities but at much larger scale and balance sheet.
• Suffolk Construction: One of the largest general contractors in Greater Boston, executing commercial, healthcare, institutional, and multi-family projects. Directly comparable to Kaplan on delivery model and client base, but operates at a dramatically larger scale ($5B+ revenue) with national reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance19 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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