WRK Real Estate

What WRK Real Estate does

WRK Real Estate (WRK, LLC) is a family-owned real estate development and investment firm founded in 2003 by brothers Will Scott and Robert Scott, headquartered in the LEED Silver Sawmill Building in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket. The firm acquires, develops, leases, and manages a diversified portfolio of commercial, residential, mixed-use, and greenfield properties concentrated in Lincoln, Nebraska with regional extensions into Waverly and Beatrice. Notable assets include the 170,000 SF Hudl International Headquarters, the Canopy Street entertainment district (delivered under a $550M public-private partnership with the City of Lincoln), Amberly Crossing (250+ acres), Northgate Crossing (100+ acres), 35 East near UNL, and Canopy Lofts.

The firm's technical and operating differentiation centers on LEED-certified development (Platinum, Gold, and Silver projects) and historic renovation executed with historic tax credit programs, producing physical-asset features such as geothermal HVAC, rainwater capture, and natural daylighting (exemplified by the Color Court Building, Nebraska's first LEED Platinum historic renovation). Internally administered subsidiaries (Kinport, Arlington Properties) and an in-house team of roughly eight people — including Partners, Associate Counsel/HR, Controller, Director of Property Management, residential and commercial property managers, and maintenance staff — execute leasing, tenant relations, building maintenance, and capital improvements.

WRK's revenue mix combines episodic development and sale of properties (one-time economics on projects like Canopy Street and Hudl HQ), recurring rental income from long-term held commercial and residential leases (Hudl, Nelnet, Olsson Associates, Glint, Hyatt Place, and Amberly Crossing tenants such as Runza, Subway, and Pine Lake Healthcare), and professional services income from property management and Husker Parking operations. Go-to-market is sales-led, leveraging direct property listings on wrkllc.com, third-party commercial platforms like LoopNet, and dedicated property managers for commercial (Dave Meagher), residential (Courtney Stahl), and property management (Jaret Waite) channels. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated by asset.

Name

WRK Real Estate

Legal name

WRK, LLC

Website

https://wrkllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WRK Real Estate is a family-owned Lincoln, Nebraska real estate developer founded in 2003 that acquires, develops, leases, and manages commercial, residential, mixed-use, and greenfield properties across Nebraska, specializing in LEED-certified sustainable building and historic tax credit renovations for enterprise, public-sector, and residential tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development: Acquiring, developing, and constructing commercial and residential properties. The company creates mixed-use developments, historic renovations, and greenfield projects generating revenue through property appreciation and eventual sale or long-term holding.
2. Commercial and Residential Leasing: Long-term holders of real estate portfolio who lease commercial and residential spaces to tenants. Revenue generated through monthly rental payments from office, retail, and residential tenants across their portfolio.
3. Property Management Services: Providing property management and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties in their portfolio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

WRK Real Estate is a family-owned real estate development and investment firm that acquires, develops, leases, and manages commercial and residential properties across Nebraska. Core offerings include mixed-use developments, Class A office buildings, LEED-certified sustainable construction, historic renovation projects utilizing historic tax credits, residential lofts and apartments, and commercial and residential property management and maintenance services.

Product overview

WRK Real Estate is a family-owned real estate development and investment firm offering a diversified portfolio of commercial and residential properties in Lincoln, Nebraska and surrounding communities. The company operates as a single unified platform offering property development, historic renovation with tax credit expertise, and property management services. Key product offerings include commercial office buildings (Hudl International Headquarters, Sawmill Building, Booth Fishery Building, Color Court Building, Peanut Butter Factory), mixed-use developments (35 East, Amberly Crossing, Northgate Crossing, Canopy Street), residential apartments (Canopy Lofts), and ancillary services (Husker Parking, residential and commercial property management). The company is recognized for LEED-certified development including Platinum, Gold, and Silver designations, and historic tax credit projects. WRK also provides commercial leasing, residential leasing, and property maintenance services through dedicated staff contacts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hudl International Headquarters A seven-story, 170,000 square foot Class A mixed-use office building in Lincoln's West Haymarket District, primarily housing Hudl (top four floors) along with Nelnet, Olsson Associates, and Glint, featuring environmentally friendly heating and cooling, a rooftop patio, and courtyard. Targeted at enterprise commercial tenants.
• Canopy Street Entertainment District A $550 million urban renewal mixed-use development in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket that includes Canopy Lofts apartments, a mixed restaurant/bar retail building, the Hyatt Place hotel with condos above, and the Railyard Complex with over 10 bars and restaurants and the outdoor CUBE screen. Targeted at commercial tenants, hospitality guests, and residential renters.
• Canopy Lofts A residential apartment/loft building on Canopy Street offering units for lease, situated across from the Pinnacle Bank Arena and Railyard in Lincoln's entertainment district, targeting university students, young professionals, and individuals seeking central city living.
• 35 East A three-story mixed-use development near UNL East Campus featuring first-floor retail (Valentino's, Cultiva Coffee), thirteen hotel flats operated by UNL on the second floor, and thirteen studio apartment flats on the third floor, with Phase Two adding twenty-eight housing units and approximately 9,800 square feet of additional retail/office space. Targeted at UNL visitors, extended-stay residents, and studio renters.
• Amberly Crossing A large-scale greenfield mixed-use development of over 250 acres along I-80 in Waverly, Nebraska featuring retail, distribution, office, medical, and manufacturing spaces, with current tenants including Runza, Subway, Goodrich Dairy, Farm Bureau Financial Services, and Pine Lake Healthcare.
• Northgate Crossing A greenfield mixed-use development of over 100 acres in Beatrice, Nebraska home to the Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center, with infrastructure and platted land supporting retail, office, manufacturing, and other uses along Highway 77.
• Sawmill Building A LEED Silver designated single-story red brick commercial building anchoring the north end of Lincoln's Historic Haymarket District, originally built circa 1900 as a lumber sawmill manufacturing building and renovated in 2008 with contemporary dock, awnings, and storefront glass. Houses WRK's headquarters along with tenants including Senator Deb Fischer's office, BVH Architects, Agent, and New Age Designs.
• Color Court Building Nebraska's first LEED Certified Platinum historic renovation project, featuring geothermal HVAC systems, showers, recycling, rainwater capture systems, and natural daylighting, housing Benesh Engineering and ETI Engineering with an adjacent two-story building connected to create unique office spaces.
• Booth Fishery Building A two-level historic brick building with basement in the Haymarket South District featuring approximately 2,400 square feet of unimproved space on the first floor and 2,200 square feet on the garden level, renovated in 2012 with new elevator, windows, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Peanut Butter Factory A collection of historic commercial buildings from 1920 in the Haymarket South District tied together to create cohesive office and retail spaces with over 75 feet of retail frontage and average traffic count exceeding 30,000 cars per day.
• Husker Parking Monthly, football, and special event parking services with lots located at 900 S Street, 700 O Street, 825 M Street, 301 S 9th Street, 315 S 9th Street, and 830 L Street in downtown Lincoln, serving Husker fans and downtown visitors.
• Residential Property Management Residential leasing and property management services overseen by the Director of Property Management, including advertising, tenant promotion and leasing, tenant relations, building maintenance, and capital improvements for WRK's residential portfolio.
• Commercial Property Management Commercial leasing and property management services including commercial maintenance, with dedicated contacts (Dave Meagher for Commercial, Jaret Waite for Property Management) for property inquiries and ongoing tenant support.

Quantifiable outcome

• $550 million urban renewal project completed in Canopy Street entertainment district
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• City of LincolncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Public-private partnership for $550 million urban renewal project creating Canopy Street entertainment district. Partnership included new retail stores, hotels, offices, housing and Pinnacle Bank Arena. WRK executed two phases including Canopy Lofts Building, Railyard Complex, Hyatt Place Hotel and Hobson Place Condominiums. Project completed in less than 24 months.
• City of WaverlycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Amberly Crossing development creating a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) district. Over 250 acres of developable land platted and infrastructure completed for commercial, retail, medical, and distribution uses. Partnership created new jobs and services for expanding community.
• Beatrice Community Hospital and Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRK assisted the city and hospital in acquiring and developing Northgate Crossing site - over 100 acres of greenfield development home to the new Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center. Project located along Highway 77 corridor with planned expansion for retail, office, manufacturing uses.
• University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNL operates 13 hotel flats at 35 East development, leasing units to East Campus visitors, extended stay residents and visiting professors. 35 East created new front door corridor to expanding UNL East Campus bringing vitality and density to the area.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Noddle Companies: Omaha-based commercial real estate developer and investor with a portfolio of office, retail, and mixed-use properties across Nebraska — same regional market and asset strategy as WRK.
• The Lund Company: Omaha-based commercial real estate firm offering development, leasing, and property management services — overlap with WRK on commercial leasing and property management functions.
• Lanoha Real Estate: Family-owned commercial real estate developer active in Nebraska and the Midwest, with mixed-use, office, and residential holdings. Most directly comparable on geography, scale, and property mix.

Regional players

• NEBCO: Multi-generational Nebraska-based real estate developer engaged in residential, commercial, and land development across the state — comparable regional developer with similar community-development emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Continental Properties: Developer and operator of mixed-use and multifamily communities across the U.S. with a long-term hold/disposition model — comparable on mixed-use development and recurring rental income.
• North American Properties: Established mixed-use developer focused on community-creating retail, residential, and office projects — comparable on mixed-use urban redevelopment approach and long-term portfolio ownership.
• Woodbury Corporation: Diversified real estate developer with mixed-use, multifamily, and office holdings across the western U.S. Comparable on mixed-use development model and long-term hold strategy.

Others

• Al. Neyer: Real estate developer focused on mixed-use, office, and industrial properties with a long-term hold strategy — comparable on mixed-use commercial development and portfolio ownership.
• Hawkins Construction: Nebraska-based general contractor that frequently partners with local developers on commercial and mixed-use projects — comparable as a regional operating partner, though a builder rather than developer.

Emerging players

• Brinshore Development: Developer specializing in mixed-use, mixed-income, and community-focused projects — comparable on community-development ethos and P3-driven project approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WrkRealEstate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wrk-l.l.c.

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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