Morris Wade Associates

What Morris Wade Associates does

Morris Wade Associates, Inc. is a private professional services firm specializing in project management, cost estimating, and scheduling for design and construction projects. Founded in 1995 as Michael Morris Associates by former principals of Hanscomb Associates, the firm serves government agencies, building owners, developers, architects, and engineers across the United States and internationally. Its core offerings comprise three service lines—project/construction management, cost estimating, and scheduling—augmented by value management studies, construction due diligence, and international consulting services covering construction market surveys, international contracts, bills of quantities, and bidding/procurement. The firm positions itself as an independent advisor with no commercial position in projects, emphasizing objective advice to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The business operates on a project-by-project professional services model, with pricing that is quote-based and engagement-specific, ranging from individual deliverables to full-scope construction management. Go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct business development relationships, industry reputation, and—since the 2023 acquisition—parent company OCMI, Inc.'s 12-office nationwide infrastructure and federal agency client base (Department of State, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, General Services Administration). Morris Wade operates under the OCMI management structure from OCMI's corporate headquarters in Irvine, California, while maintaining its own brand identity and independent advisory philosophy.

The firm's market verticals span aviation, corporate, government, healthcare, higher education, K-12, justice, science and technology, and general building—reflecting a diversified institutional client base within both public and private sectors. No proprietary technology platform, software products, or AI/ML capabilities are associated with the firm; service delivery is grounded in human expertise, principally the institutional knowledge carried over from Hanscomb Associates and international project experience among senior executives.

Name

Morris Wade Associates

Legal name

Morris Wade Associates, Inc.

Website

https://morris-wade.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Morris Wade Associates is a private construction management consultancy providing project management, cost estimating, and scheduling services to federal agencies, building owners, developers, architects, and engineers across the U.S. and internationally, operating as a subsidiary of OCMI, Inc. since 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Management Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN), Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Project management services
• Construction management consulting
• Cost estimating services
• Construction scheduling services
• Preconstruction advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Hinsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Revenue: Morris Wade generates revenue through professional services engagements including project/construction management, cost estimating, scheduling, value management studies, and related consulting services. Revenue is derived from service fees on a project-by-project basis, ranging from preparation of individual deliverables to comprehensive project management throughout all phases of design and construction.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Morris Wade Associates provides project/construction management, cost estimating, and scheduling services for design and construction projects. The firm supports building owners, developers, architects, and engineers, and federal government agencies, across all phases of design and construction, with services ranging from individual cost estimates or schedules to full project/construction management engagements, plus value management studies, construction due diligence, and international consulting.

Product overview

Morris Wade Associates offers a unified suite of project and construction management services built around three core offerings: Project/Construction Management Services, Cost Estimating Services, and Scheduling Services. These are complemented by value-added modules including Value Management Studies, Construction Due Diligence, and International Consulting Services (encompassing Construction Market Surveys, International Contracts, Bills of Quantities/Materials, and Bidding & Procurement). The firm operates as part of the OCMI management structure following its 2023 acquisition, expanding its capabilities to include additional preconstruction services while maintaining its independence and objective advisory approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project/Construction Management Services Comprehensive project and construction management services supporting building owners, developers, architects, and engineers during all phases of design and construction, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Cost Estimating Services Professional cost estimation services ranging from individual cost estimates to comprehensive cost management throughout project development.
• Scheduling Services Project scheduling services to support all phases of design and construction, available as standalone services or integrated with full project management.
• Value Management Studies Objective value management studies providing independent advice and information to ensure clients' best interests are maintained throughout project development.
• Construction Due Diligence Preconstruction due diligence services offered through OCMI management structure to assess project viability and risks.
• International Consulting Services Advisory services for overseas projects including Construction Market Surveys, International Contracts, Bills of Quantities/Materials, and Bidding & Procurement support.

Named customers8 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OCMI, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In 2023, Morris Wade Associates was acquired by OCMI, Inc. Morris Wade continues to operate under the OCMI management structure and now offers additional preconstruction services including scheduling, construction due diligence, and program/project construction management. OCMI, founded in 1982 as a cost consultancy, supports 12 offices nationwide and provides cost estimating, project controls, and construction management solutions to public municipalities and federal agencies including the Department of State, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and General Services Administration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Arcadis: Global design, engineering, and consultancy firm providing cost management and project controls for buildings and infrastructure — overlaps Morris Wade in cost consultancy but as part of a much broader environmental and design portfolio.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services firm with major federal, healthcare, and infrastructure construction management practices. Competes with Morris Wade for DoD/VA/government PM and cost estimating work but at materially larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• AECOM: Global engineering and construction services firm with a large federal services division serving the same DoD, DoS, and GSA client base as Morris Wade. Competes for federal construction management contracts at much larger scale; overlaps on PM and cost management but offers a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB): International construction cost consultancy providing cost management, quantity surveying, and project management services. Closely comparable to Morris Wade in cost estimating, value management, and independent advisory positioning for building owners and public-sector clients.
• Turner & Townsend: Global construction and program management consultancy specializing in cost management, project controls, and owner's-rep services across real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources — directly comparable to Morris Wade's core PM and cost estimating offerings for building owners and government agencies.
• Hill International: Global construction management and claims consultancy providing project management, cost estimating, and construction management services for government and private clients — a close comparable to Morris Wade's owner-rep and federal services work.
• Cumming Group: Construction consultancy providing cost management, project management, and scheduling services across aviation, healthcare, education, and government sectors. Overlaps Morris Wade in core PM/cost services, federal exposure, and multi-vertical delivery.
• Hanscomb Associates: Established construction cost consultancy from whose principals Morris Wade was founded; provides cost estimating, project management, and value management services. Same service DNA, same target clients, same consulting posture.
• OCMI, Inc. Parent company of Morris Wade since 2023; OCMI provides the same core services — cost estimating, project controls, and construction management — to the same federal agencies (DoD, DoS, VA, GSA) and public municipalities. Directly comparable in service mix, customer base, and delivery model.

Emerging players

• Anser Advisory: Program and construction management consultancy focused on federal, aviation, and infrastructure clients. Comparable to Morris Wade in owner-rep and federal services delivery, though typically operating at larger engagement scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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