Fairchance Construction Co

What Fairchance Construction Co does

Fairchance Construction Co is a privately held, family-owned general contractor and design-build firm headquartered in Fairchance, Pennsylvania, with four generations of the Balling family at the helm since the company's origins as the McCormick Lumber Company in 1880 (incorporated 1916; renamed to its current form in 1994). The firm operates across eight vertical markets — healthcare, automotive, hospitality and entertainment, industrial and manufacturing, multi-family housing, commercial, municipal/government, and restaurants — delivering projects through general contracting, design-build, construction management (Agency and At-Risk), development/turnkey, and specialty services such as Butler pre-engineered buildings, ICF construction, LEED-accredited green construction, BIM/VDC using Autodesk REVIT, and in-house custom casework and cabinetry fabrication.

The company's core technology stack centers on Autodesk REVIT-based BIM/Virtual Design + Construction for 3D/4D modeling and clash detection, the Butler pre-engineered building system (a dealer relationship held since 1966, the oldest in the region), ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) construction for energy-efficient structures, and an in-house casework shop producing custom wood and laminate cabinetry and solid-surface countertops. These capabilities are paired with LEED certification expertise, demonstrated by completed LEED Silver projects including the first LEED-certified building in Uniontown, PA.

Fairchance generates revenue through project-based contracts across negotiated general contracting, cost-plus-fee, fixed-price construction management at risk, and design-build single-contract delivery. Customer acquisition is relationship-driven via direct field sales, competitive bidding, and referrals from the Butler Manufacturing dealer network. Geographic reach spans at least 11 U.S. states (Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, and additional licensed states including North Carolina) with international work in The Bahamas. The firm operates with 11–50 employees, holds contractor licenses in six states, and reports over 50 healthcare facilities and over 50 hotel/restaurant projects across its history.

Name

Fairchance Construction Co

Legal name

Fairchance Construction Company

Website

https://fairchanceconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fairchance Construction Co is a family-owned, fourth-generation Pennsylvania general contractor and design-build firm (founded 1880/incorporated 1916) serving healthcare, automotive, hospitality, industrial, multi-family, commercial, and municipal clients across 11+ U.S. states via general contracting, construction management, and specialty services including Butler pre-engineered buildings, ICF construction, and BIM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Building Finishing Contractors (2383), Other Building Finishing Contractors (238390)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Interior Fit-Out (Multi-Family & High-End) (IMAFANAE), Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ), Specialty Finishes & Decorative Installations (Plaster, Stone Veneer, Feature Walls) (IMAFANAM)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Design-build construction
• Construction management services
• Pre-engineered metal buildings
• Commercial construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairchance

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Traditional general contracting services for construction projects, providing construction labor, materials, and project management. Revenue earned through negotiated contracts or competitive bids on a per-project basis.
2. Design-Build Services: Single-contract design-build delivery method where the company provides both design and construction services under one contract, streamlining project delivery from concept to completion.
3. Construction Management: Construction management services as either the owner's agent (Agency CM) or assuming risk for fixed-price completion (CM at Risk). Includes pre-construction planning, scheduling, estimation, and project oversight.
4. Development/Turnkey Services: Property development services including land acquisition, strategic real estate planning, permitting, and lease-to-own arrangements for clients.
5. Butler Building Dealer: As a Butler Builder dealer since 1966, revenue generated from representing and constructing Butler pre-engineered building systems for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fairchance Construction Co is a fourth-generation, family-owned general contractor providing design-build, construction management, general contracting, and turnkey development services for commercial, healthcare, industrial, hospitality, automotive, multi-family, and municipal clients across the eastern United States and The Bahamas. The firm integrates in-house BIM/VDC using Autodesk REVIT, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) construction, custom cabinetry/casework fabrication, LEED-certified green construction, and Butler pre-engineered building solutions to deliver projects from initial concept through occupancy.

Product overview

Fairchance Construction Co is a local, family-owned construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction services as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core services include General Contracting, Design-Build delivery, and Construction Management (both Agency and At-Risk formats), supplemented by Development/Turnkey services that include land acquisition and lease-to-own options. The company also provides specialized capabilities including Virtual Design + Construction/BIM using Autodesk REVIT for 3D/4D modeling, ICF (Insulating Concrete Forms) Construction for energy-efficient structures, Custom Cabinetry fabricated in-house, Green Construction with LEED certification expertise, and Butler Buildings pre-engineered building systems as a Butler Builder dealer since 1966. These services are delivered across multiple industry sectors: Automotive, Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Entertainment, Industrial & Manufacturing, Multi-Family Housing & Apartments, Municipal, and Restaurants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design-Build Services Integrated design and construction delivery method under a single contract, providing clients with a single point of accountability from concept through completion for commercial, healthcare, industrial, hospitality, automotive, multi-family, and municipal projects.
• Construction Management Services Professional management of construction projects including planning, scheduling, cost control, and oversight of subcontractors and self-performed work for owners across commercial, healthcare, industrial, hospitality, automotive, multi-family, and municipal sectors.
• General Contracting Services Traditional lump-sum and negotiated general contracting for commercial buildings, coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and self-performed trades to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Turnkey Development Services Full-cycle development services spanning site evaluation, design, financing coordination, construction, and final handover, providing clients a single developer-constructor point of accountability for new commercial and institutional properties.
• Virtual Design and Construction (BIM/VDC) Services Building Information Modeling and virtual design and construction services using Autodesk REVIT to support clash detection, coordination, scheduling, and prefabrication across complex commercial and institutional projects.
• ICF Construction Services Insulated Concrete Forms construction for high-performance building envelopes, including use of Hambro floor systems and Aerobarrier HVAC envelope sealing, marketed for energy-efficient commercial, healthcare, and multi-family projects.
• Custom Cabinetry and Casework Fabrication In-house industrial cabinet shop producing custom cabinetry, millwork, and casework for commercial, healthcare, hospitality, automotive, and multi-family projects, providing direct control over interior finish quality and lead times.
• Green and LEED Construction Services LEED-certified and sustainable construction services that integrate energy-efficient building practices, sustainable materials, and green building processes to meet client environmental and certification goals.
• Butler Pre-Engineered Building Solutions Design, supply, and erection of Butler pre-engineered metal building systems, including framing systems, roofing and wall systems, renovations, and additions, delivered as one of the oldest active Butler Builders in the region for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 healthcare facilities completed with 50+ years of healthcare construction experience
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Butler Manufacturing Co.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 1966Fairchance Construction is the oldest Butler Builder in the region, serving as a local dealer for Butler Manufacturing Co. since 1966. As a Butler Builder, they represent the world's leading producer of building solutions and offer comprehensive services from conceptual design to final landscaping for Butler pre-engineered building systems. Butler has over 100 years of experience and is known for high-quality building and roof systems ideal for religious, manufacturing, athletic, and community facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Landau Building Company: Pittsburgh-based general contractor delivering commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. Comparable in scale, vertical mix, and geography.
• Massaro Construction: Pittsburgh-based general contractor and construction management firm serving healthcare, corporate, education, and hospitality clients across the Mid-Atlantic. Highly comparable as a regional, multi-vertical design-build/CM firm operating in the same PA/WV geography.
• A. Martini & Company: Pittsburgh-area general contracting and construction management firm serving industrial, healthcare, and commercial clients. Comparable regional GC with similar vertical diversification.
• Jendoco Construction Corporation: Pittsburgh-based general contractor and construction manager serving healthcare, education, commercial, and institutional clients in Western Pennsylvania. Comparable regional multi-vertical GC.
• Mascaro Construction: Pittsburgh-headquartered general contractor specializing in healthcare, higher education, and corporate interiors. Directly comparable regional GC operating in the same PA/WV market with overlapping vertical mix.
• Oxford Construction: Pittsburgh-based general contractor focused on healthcare, higher education, and corporate office construction. Comparable regional GC serving similar institutional clients in the Mid-Atlantic.

Broad incumbents

• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: One of the largest U.S. general contractors, with significant Mid-Atlantic presence serving healthcare, higher education, and industrial clients. Broader incumbent competing for the same institutional project types at a much larger scale.
• Turner Construction Company: Nation's largest healthcare and commercial general contractor with extensive Mid-Atlantic operations. Competes for the same healthcare, education, and institutional project pipeline at national scale.
• Gilbane Building Company: Major U.S. construction manager with strong healthcare, education, and life-sciences practices. Competes for the same institutional mid-market work across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Others

• Butler Manufacturing Company: Manufacturer of pre-engineered metal building systems and Fairchance's primary supply partner since 1966. Adjacent ecosystem player—their dealer network (of which Fairchance is the regional oldest member) is the go-to-market channel for Butler products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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