CMS Construction

What CMS Construction does

CMS Construction is a privately held Florida commercial general contractor headquartered in Port Richey, FL, operating as a State Certified Commercial Contractor (license CGC046542) since 1983. The firm delivers end-to-end commercial construction across three service phases — preconstruction planning (cost estimation, value engineering, subcontractor management, and permitting coordination with SWFMUD/DEP and local authorities), construction execution (site preparation, quality and compliance monitoring, site safety), and post-construction closeout (punch-out and final inspection). Project types span new construction, out parcels, stand-alone buildings, strip malls, light industrial and tilt-up construction, tenant improvements, and remodeling, with a guaranteed no-change-order-charges policy providing price certainty to clients.

The company targets a mix of national retail and QSR brands (Dunkin' Donuts, Hardee's, Steak 'n Shake, Sherwin-Williams, Mavis Tires, Terminix) and mid-market or local commercial developers (Northwood Plaza LLC, Legends Pointe LLC, Tarpon Springs Yacht Service), with no disclosed technology platform, digital tools, or proprietary systems beyond standard construction project management. Revenue is earned through one-time project contracts on a quote-based, scope-driven model, with no recurring or subscription component. Customer acquisition relies on direct outreach, a basic Wix-hosted website, and referrals — there is no evidence of paid marketing, channel partnerships, or geographic expansion outside Florida.

The firm operates with a lean team of 11–50 employees, anchored by founder/principal Larry Daly (37+ years GC experience, 18,000+ acres of site development, 16 years with DEP/SWFMUD), superintendent Del Devore (30+ years), and business development lead Steve Hickok. There are no disclosed funding rounds, institutional investors, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or public-market plans, and ownership appears straightforward and founder-led.

Name

CMS Construction

Legal name

CMS Construction

Website

https://cms-construction.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CMS Construction is a privately held Florida commercial general contractor founded in 1983, delivering new construction, tenant improvements, light industrial, and remodeling services to national retail/QSR brands and local commercial developers across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Commercial construction
• General contractor
• Tenant improvements
• Preconstruction planning
• Light industrial

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Richey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: CMS Construction generates revenue through project-based construction contracts, including new construction, tenant improvements, remodeling, out parcels, stand-alone buildings, strip malls, light industrial, and tilt-up projects. Revenue is earned through one-time project fees rather than recurring contracts. The company offers a guaranteed no change order charges policy, providing price certainty to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CMS Construction is a Florida State Certified Commercial Contractor providing end-to-end commercial construction services including preconstruction planning, ground-up new construction, light industrial and tilt-up construction, tenant improvements, and remodeling, along with post-construction closeout. Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts with a guaranteed no-change-order-charges policy, serving national retail chains, commercial developers, healthcare providers, and light industrial clients across Florida.

Product overview

CMS Construction offers a comprehensive suite of commercial construction services delivered through a unified service model. The company provides three primary service phases: Preconstruction Planning (cost estimations, value engineering, subcontractor management, and permitting), Construction Services (site preparation, quality monitoring, compliance oversight), and Post Construction Services (close-out documents, final inspections, punch-out coordination). These are complemented by specialized construction capabilities including new construction, light industrial/tilt-up construction, tenant improvements, and remodeling services. The company differentiates itself through a guaranteed no-change-order-charges policy, providing clients with budget certainty and single-point project responsibility. As a Florida State Certified Commercial Contractor with over 37 years of experience, the company has completed hundreds of Florida developments on time and within budget.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preconstruction Planning Comprehensive preconstruction services including cost estimations, value engineering, identification and acquisition of quality subcontractors, scheduling of subcontract materials, and permitting coordination with SWFMUD, DEP, and local and municipal building authorities for commercial construction projects in Florida.
• Construction Services Full-service construction delivery encompassing site preparation, management of testing and startup procedures, quality and workmanship monitoring, compliance monitoring against construction documents and building codes, and maintenance of a safe and clean project site for commercial clients.
• Post Construction Services Project closeout services including coordination of close-out documents, ensuring final inspection for permitting requirements, and coordinating and completing all punch-out requirements for commercial construction projects.
• New Construction Ground-up construction services for commercial properties including new retail strip centers, stand-alone buildings, and out parcels in Florida.
• Light Industrial Construction Construction services for light industrial facilities, including tilt-up construction and industrial building projects serving clients needing cost-effective industrial building delivery.
• Tenant Improvements Interior build-out and improvement services for existing commercial spaces, including office build-outs, exemplified by the referenced Terminix office project in New Port Richey, FL, and other retail and commercial tenant build-outs.
• Remodeling Services Renovation and remodeling services for existing commercial properties, delivered under the company's guaranteed no-change-order-charges policy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed every project undertaken - 100% project completion rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Weaver Construction Group: Florida-based commercial GC delivering retail, restaurant, and tenant improvement projects. Closely comparable to CMS in size, scope, and Florida QSR/retail customer focus.
• Brasfield & Gorrie: One of the largest privately held U.S. general contractors with deep Florida roots, serving commercial, healthcare, industrial, and institutional markets. Overlaps with CMS in retail, restaurant, and light-industrial construction in Florida.
• Moss Construction: Florida-headquartered commercial general contractor delivering office, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use projects. Comparable to CMS in Florida market focus and commercial GC delivery model, though significantly larger in scale.
• KAST Construction: Florida-based commercial general contractor serving retail, hospitality, office, and multifamily sectors. Highly comparable to CMS in scope, regional focus, and client mix.
• Wharton-Smith: Florida-based commercial general contractor specializing in commercial, education, and water/wastewater treatment construction. Compares to CMS on Florida geographic focus and general contracting for commercial projects.
• Ajax Building Company: Florida-headquartered commercial GC with strong presence in commercial, educational, and institutional construction. Comparable in market and delivery approach to CMS.
• Charles Perry Partners (CPPI): Florida-based construction management and general contracting firm serving commercial, education, healthcare, and civic markets. Closely comparable in regional focus and project type to CMS.
• Welbro Building Corporation: Florida-based commercial general contractor specializing in retail, restaurant, hospitality, and commercial build-outs — directly comparable to CMS's QSR and retail customer base (e.g., Dunkin', Hardee's).

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Large national commercial construction manager and general contractor with broad capabilities across commercial, education, healthcare, and public sectors. Operates in Florida but serves a much wider market than CMS.
• Suffolk Construction: Major national commercial GC with significant Florida presence focused on large-scale commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and multifamily projects. Competes with CMS in the broader Florida commercial GC market but at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CMSConstructionManagementServices

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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