Carlin Construction

What Carlin Construction does

Carlin Construction, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned general contracting firm founded by Peter Carlin in 2002 and headquartered at 4230 South MacDill Avenue in Tampa, Florida. The company delivers design/build, construction management, and consultation services across three primary lines: custom modern home construction, historic residential renovation (notably within South Tampa's Historic Hyde Park and Ybor City under the City of Tampa Architectural Review Commission review process), and commercial and multi-family construction. Its competitive position rests on Peter Carlin's dual architectural and construction credentials (B.Arch 1992, M.Arch 1994, University of Florida) and his board position on the City of Tampa Architectural Review Commission, which together produce deep expertise in Tampa-area historic preservation work.

The firm runs a project-based, quote-priced revenue model with billing tied to detailed cost proposals. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured around accepted proposals with transparent cost tracking. Go-to-market is sales-led and concentrated in South Tampa, relying on word-of-mouth referrals from past clients, an established subcontractor network, and professional relationships with architects, the Architectural Review Commission, and Tampa Bay construction community contacts.

The company employs between 11 and 50 people and operates exclusively in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. It is privately held with no institutional investors, parent company, funding rounds, M&A, or disclosed financial data, and shows no adoption of AI or construction-tech tooling beyond a portfolio website. Customer references are predominantly individual homeowners and small businesses (legal, engineering), with two multi-family projects and one office building visible in the public portfolio.

Name

Carlin Construction

Legal name

Carlin Construction, Inc.

Website

https://carlinconstruction.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carlin Construction is a privately held Tampa-based general contracting firm founded in 2002 that delivers design/build, construction management, and consultation for custom modern homes, historic residential renovations, multi-family developments, and small commercial projects in South Tampa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Residential construction
• Commercial construction
• Historic home renovation
• Design build services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Project Fees: Carlin Construction generates revenue through fees charged for general contracting services on construction projects. Services include design/build, construction management, and consultation. Revenue is project-based and earned through labor, materials, and management fees on residential, multi-family, and commercial projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Carlin Construction is a general contracting firm that provides design/build, construction management, and consultation services for residential, multi-family, and commercial projects in the South Tampa area. The firm delivers custom new home construction, residential additions and renovations (including historic property rehabilitations), multi-family residential developments, and commercial office building construction, managing projects from initial concept and budgeting through final walk-through.

Product overview

Carlin Construction is a General Contracting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction services including design/build, construction management, and consultation. Their services span commercial office buildings, new residential construction (modern homes), multi-family residences, and residential additions and renovations, including specialized historic residential rehabilitations. The company works extensively in South Tampa areas including Historic Hyde Park and Ybor City, and is well-versed in the City of Tampa's Architectural Review Committee (ARC) review process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design/Build Services Full-service design/build construction delivery method in which Carlin Construction manages both the design and construction phases of a project from initial concept through final walk-through, available to property owners seeking a single point of accountability for new builds, renovations, and additions.
• Construction Management Services Professional construction management covering project scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and quality control throughout the construction process, provided to property owners, business owners, and developers in the South Tampa market.
• Construction Consultation Services Expert consultation covering project planning, budgeting, feasibility assessments, and advisory support for construction projects, typically engaged by clients in early planning phases before finalizing architectural plans.
• Custom Modern Home Construction Bespoke modern residential construction featuring contemporary architecture, open floor plans, and custom structural solutions (e.g., designing rooflines around preserved site features such as mature oak trees), for property owners seeking newly built contemporary single-family homes.
• Historic Home Renovation and Addition Restoration, renovation, and addition services for historic residential properties in South Tampa historic districts (including Hyde Park), with deep familiarity of the City of Tampa Architectural Review Commission review process and historical preservation requirements. Engaged by homeowners in Hyde Park, Tampa Heights, and New Suburb Beautiful.
• Multi-Family Residential Construction Multi-family residential development construction providing housing solutions for multiple dwelling units within a single development, offered to developers building apartment and multi-family housing in the South Tampa market.
• Commercial Office Building Construction Custom commercial office building construction and office expansion services, including build-outs with executive features, security and surveillance systems, custom lighting, and specialized interior finishes. Targeted at small business owners, professional practices (e.g., law offices, engineering firms), and commercial property developers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects delivered on time and under budget
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tampa Bay Builders AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership providing networking opportunities, industry resources, and credibility within the Tampa Bay construction community.
• American Institute of ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership connecting construction firm with architectural professionals and design community stakeholders.
• Better Business Bureau of West FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation and membership providing consumer trust verification and dispute resolution resources.
• City of Tampa Architectural Review CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeter Carlin serves as Board Member, providing deep expertise in historic preservation requirements and ARC review processes for Tampa projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Moss & Associates: One of Florida's largest privately held general contractors with deep presence across commercial, multi-family, and residential construction. Comparable because both serve Florida-based clients across residential and commercial segments, though Moss operates at materially larger scale than Carlin.
• Coastal Construction Group: Florida-headquartered general contractor operating across commercial, hospitality, multi-family, and high-end residential construction. Comparable in geographic focus (Florida), project-type mix, and design-build delivery orientation, though at significantly greater scale.
• KAST Construction: Florida-based general contractor with residential, multi-family, and commercial project experience. Comparable in operating geography and project mix spanning residential and commercial scopes.
• Manhattan Construction Group: National general contractor with Florida operations across commercial, residential, and specialty construction. Comparable in design-build and construction-management delivery models serving multiple end markets.
• Brasfield & Gorrie: Large Southeastern U.S. general contractor with significant Florida presence across commercial, healthcare, multi-family, and institutional segments. Comparable in full-service general contracting scope and Florida execution, but with vastly greater scale and resources.

Regional players

• Mark III Construction: Florida-based general contractor with residential, multi-family, and commercial experience. Comparable in segment mix and Southeast U.S. operating focus.
• Catcon, Inc. Florida-focused general contractor active in residential, multi-family, and commercial construction. Comparable in regional Florida operating model and project mix, including multi-family development experience.

Direct peers

• J.O. DeLotto & Sons: Tampa-area general contractor and the firm where Peter Carlin previously served as Construction Manager before founding Carlin Construction. Highly comparable in market (Hillsborough County), service mix, and operational scope, and a direct historical reference point for the subject company.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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