CARCON Industries

What CARCON Industries does

CARCON Industries is a Dallas-headquartered construction management firm founded in January 2000 by CEO Arcilia Acosta. Certified as a 100% Minority/Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE), the firm delivers program management, Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR), general construction, procurement, and quality control/inspection services across transportation, aviation, industrial, commercial, and educational infrastructure verticals. Its operational geography is concentrated in the North Texas / Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, where it serves federal, state, and municipal clients including DFW International Airport, DART, Trinity Metro, Tarrant County College District, Parkland Hospital, Texas A&M and Tarleton State University systems, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The company executes through three delivery models: Prime Contractor, Joint Venture partner (typically minority stake), and Super-Subcontractor, supported by bonding capacity for full contract value and an integrated geotechnical capability through subsidiary STL Engineers (founded 2003).

The flagship project portfolio includes the DFW Airport Terminal F Concourse (1.1 million sq ft modular construction under the Innovation Next+ JV with Turner Construction and Austin Industries), Trinity Metro's TEXRail commuter rail, DART Red and Blue Line platform extensions, the $825 million Tarrant County College District 2019 Bond Program (as subconsultant to Jacobs Engineering), the $120 million Tarleton State University Lillian Street Dorms (JV with Manhattan Construction), and the Parkland Hospital expansion. CARCON has accumulated 45+ national, regional, and local awards and operates with 101-250 employees under leadership including COO Carlos L. Acosta and VP of Operations Eric Koinzan.

The business model is predominantly project-based public-sector construction services revenue, augmented by joint control of Bluebonnet Power, a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) initiative signaling entry into energy infrastructure. The firm remains privately held with no disclosed external capital, no patents, and no AI/ML capabilities disclosed in the input material. Revenue mechanics rely on a mix of cost-plus, GMP, and unit-price contracts awarded via competitive bid and JV participation, with MWBE certification functioning as a primary qualifying factor on set-aside and utilization-goal-sensitive procurements.

Name

CARCON Industries

Legal name

CARCON Industries

Website

https://carconindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CARCON Industries is a Dallas-based, MWBE-certified construction management firm providing program management, CMAR, and general construction services for public agencies across transportation, aviation, and educational infrastructure in the North Texas market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Management Services

NAICS

Specialty Trade Contractors (238)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Construction management services
• Construction manager at risk
• Program management
• Geotechnical engineering
• Infrastructure construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Management Services: Provides construction management services as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), managing design and construction with cost certainty while taking on risk. Services include program management, CMAR, general construction, procurement services, and quality control/inspection management for state, federal and corporate clients.
2. Prime Contractor and Super Subcontractor Services: Operates as both Prime Contractor and Super Subcontractor on large-scale projects, managing second and third tier subcontractors while providing bonding for the full value of contracts.
3. Geotechnical and Materials Testing: Through subsidiary STL Engineers (Southwestern Testing Laboratories), provides geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing services for construction projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CARCON Industries delivers construction management services as a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Prime Contractor, and Super Subcontractor for state, federal, and corporate/commercial clients in North Texas. Core service lines include Program Management, CMAR delivery, General Construction, Procurement Services, and Quality Control/Inspection Management, supported by in-house geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing through its STL Engineers subsidiary.

Product overview

CARCON Industries operates as a full-service construction management and infrastructure solutions company with a portfolio of integrated service offerings. The core products include Program Management, CMAR (Construction Management at Risk), General Construction Services, Procurement Services, and Quality Control/Inspection Management. These services are delivered through the parent company CARCON Industries and supported by subsidiary brands including STL Engineers (Southwestern Testing Laboratories) for geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing, and Bluebonnet Power, LLC for battery energy storage system solutions. The company specializes in transportation, aviation, industrial, commercial, and educational construction sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Program Management Strategic oversight across multiple construction projects for public and institutional clients, aligning timelines, budgets, and goals to ensure efficient delivery and long-term success.
• CMAR (Construction Management at Risk) Early-involvement construction management with guaranteed results, managing design and construction with cost certainty while taking on project risk for state, federal, and corporate clients.
• General Construction Services Full-service construction from groundwork to final build, handling every phase with precision, quality craftsmanship, and on-time delivery for state, federal, and corporate/commercial clients.
• Procurement Services Sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating materials and subcontractors to keep construction projects on budget and on time.
• Quality Control / Inspection Management Comprehensive quality assurance process through routine inspections and strict oversight, ensuring every project detail meets code and quality standards.
• STL Engineers (Southwestern Testing Laboratories) - Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing Subsidiary providing comprehensive geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing services, including site evaluation, foundation recommendations, and material analysis for quality assurance and compliance.
• Bluebonnet Power, LLC - Modular Battery Energy Storage Systems Affiliated entity delivering modular, parallelable battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions, microgrids, and scalable on-grid permanent installations offering peak shaving and load shifting capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Never failed to deliver the objectives and goals of a project in 25+ years of service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Innovation Next+ Joint VenturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CARCON is a JV partner in the Innovation Next+ joint venture (with Archer Western, Phillips-May, HJ Russell) leading modular construction for DFW Airport's new 1.1 million square foot concourse.
• Manhattan Construction CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Joint venture partner on TAMU College of Dentistry renovation ($22.4 million) and Lillian Street Dorms at Tarleton State University ($120 million residence hall).
• STL Engineers (Southwestern Testing Laboratories dba)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003CARCON Industries established STL Engineers in 2003 as North Texas's only minority and woman-owned geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing firm. This subsidiary provides comprehensive in-house expertise for site evaluation, foundation recommendations, and materials testing, complementing CARCON's construction management services.
• Bluebonnet Power, LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 100% minority-owned company co-founded by Carlos and Marcos Acosta that specializes in modular, parallelable battery energy storage systems (BESS) solutions. Related entity to CARCON through common founders, focusing on innovative energy solutions.
• Turner Construction CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner (Tri-Venture) on the Texas A&M Fort Worth Law and Education Building project, where CARCON serves alongside Turner Construction Company and Source Building Group, Inc.
• Source Building Group, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner (Tri-Venture) on the Texas A&M Fort Worth Law and Education Building project.
• Archer Western/Herzog Joint VenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARCON served as Super Subcontractor managing 26 subcontractors for the Trinity Metro TEXRail project, constructing 9 commuter rail stations, park and rides, and pedestrian bridges.
• Jacobs EngineeringcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrime contractor for TCCD $825 million bond program, with CARCON serving as subconsultant providing project management, project controls, procurement, safety, and M/WBE outreach.
• Archer WesterncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARCON/Archer Western Joint Venture for TCCD Center of Excellence for Energy Technology project (LEED Platinum Certified, 87,000 sq ft).
• BARC Joint VenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture (Balfour Beatty, Azteca, Russell, CARCON) providing Construction Manager at Risk services for DFW Airport Terminal Redevelopment (TRIP Program) - Terminals A & C renovation.
• Austin CommercialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner with Balfour Beatty on Parkland Hospital 2.1-million-square-foot acute care facility project.
• Balfour BeattycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner on Parkland Hospital and BARC Joint Venture for DFW Airport projects.
• Stacey WhitbeckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner with CARCON for DART Modern Streetcar Phase I extension, where CARCON provided construction management staff, document control, safety, and quality control management.
• McCarthycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner with Balfour Beatty on Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Replacement Hospital (LEED Gold certified).
• Phillips MaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner with Archer Western on DART Red & Blue Line Expansion project (28 stations, 33% capacity increase).
• Hensel PhelpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrime contractor for Love Field Modernization Program where CARCON provided construction management services.
• Jet AccesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrime contractor for Dallas Executive Airport corporate aviation complex where CARCON provided construction management/project management services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Swinerton: Employee-owned national general contractor with CMAR delivery capability across healthcare, aviation, and higher education. Comparable to CARCON for sharing CMAR delivery model and overlap in aviation, healthcare, and government project bidding.
• McCarthy Building Companies: National employee-owned CMAR/GC with deep healthcare, higher-education, and federal practice areas. Comparable to CARCON because McCarthy is a JV partner on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Hood medical center and pursues the same institutional public-sector work in adjacent geographies.
• Manhattan Construction Company: Oklahoma-headquartered general contractor with deep Texas higher-education and aviation project history. Directly comparable to CARCON as a current JV partner on Tarleton State dorms and TAMU College of Dentistry, with matching higher-ed and aviation exposure.
• Gilbane Building Company: Family-owned national construction manager with a strong public-sector, healthcare, and higher-education client base. Comparable to CARCON as a similarly-sized CMAR competitor for the same institutional client verticals and federal/state work.
• Sundt Construction: Employee-owned regional contractor with concentrated Southwest presence and heavy transportation, education, and public-sector project pipeline. Comparable to CARCON in scale, ownership philosophy, and its institutional regional focus across similar client categories.
• Austin Commercial: Texas-based, healthcare- and aviation-focused construction manager with significant North Texas public-sector work. Comparable to CARCON because Austin is a recurring JV partner on Parkland Hospital and shares institutional healthcare and aviation project delivery in the same geography.
• Flintco: Native American-owned (MBE/SBE equivalent) national construction manager headquartered in Oklahoma with a strong Southwest/Texas presence. Comparable to CARCON as a diversity-certified competitor pursuing the same healthcare, education, aviation, and federal project set across overlapping geographies.

Regional players

• Hunt Construction Group (AECOM Hunt): Texas-rooted large-scale construction manager with deep aviation, sports, and higher-ed portfolio across the Southwest. Comparable to CARCON for competing on similar North Texas aviation and institutional programs, albeit at materially larger contract scale.

Broad incumbents

• Turner Construction Company: Largest U.S. commercial general contractor with a sizable public-sector and higher-ed practice. Comparable to CARCON as a JV partner on Texas A&M Fort Worth and adjacent to CARCON in higher-ed and large-project delivery, though at much broader national scale.
• Balfour Beatty US: Large diversified construction services firm operating the BARC joint venture with CARCON on DFW Terminal F. Comparable to CARCON as a JV partner pursuing overlapping aviation, healthcare, and higher-ed programs, though at a broader portfolio and larger scale than CARCON's focused North Texas CMAR practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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