WDS Commercial

What WDS Commercial does

WDS Commercial is an Arizona-licensed commercial general contractor (ROC License 340120, KB-1 classification) headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, providing tenant improvements, build-outs, ground-up new construction, site work, property repairs, and land improvements to small business owners, mid-market, and select enterprise clients across Metro Phoenix and approximately 20 surrounding jurisdictions. The company targets first-time commercial tenants and entrepreneurs — particularly in retail, food and beverage, healthcare, wellness, medical, office, franchise, industrial, and education verticals — who lack construction expertise and need a single counterparty to navigate the gap between building permit drawings and certificate of occupancy. Its preferred project range is $350k to $3M, with tenant improvements at $250k-$2.5M and ground-ups at $3-5M.

The firm's core differentiator is its Integrated Design-Build (IDB) methodology, which unites architectural design, engineering, and construction under one team from project inception. This is enabled by the affiliated WDS Architecture PLLC, allowing WDS Commercial to offer a PLAN + DESIGN + BUILD + OPEN solution rather than acting as a middleman between an external architect and a separate contractor. The KB-1 credential removes project size caps, and the firm claims to assist 90% of clients with drawings and permits in addition to construction. Pricing is quote-based (not traditional bidding), and revenue is generated through one-time project contracts rather than recurring fees.

WDS Commercial is organized as WDS Commercial LLC under parent Marden Companies LLC, and was formally established in 2020 when founder Mike Marden obtained the General Contractor's License; the company's roots trace to Western Design Studio, founded in 2002. The firm operates with 1-10 employees, leans heavily on subcontracted trade partners, and distributes primarily through direct sales, video case studies, an online project portfolio, and channel partnerships with property managers including CMI Property Management, Phillips Edison, RPAI, and Eagle Commercial Realty Services. Recent recognition includes the Phoenix Business Journal's 2025 lists of 106 Largest General Contractors and Largest Family-Owned Businesses.

Name

WDS Commercial

Legal name

WDS Commercial LLC

Website

https://wdscom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WDS Commercial is an Arizona-licensed commercial general contractor (KB-1) in Phoenix that delivers tenant improvements, build-outs, and ground-up new construction for small business owners and select mid-market clients via an integrated design-build methodology spanning permits through certificate of occupancy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

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

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Design-build contracting
• Tenant improvements
• Ground-up construction
• Architect-led building

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Construction Services: Project-based revenue from commercial tenant improvements, new construction, design-build services, and site work. Revenue generated through project quotes and estimates for architecture, permits, and construction services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WDS Commercial is an Arizona-licensed commercial general contractor (ROC 340120 KB-1) providing integrated design-build construction services for small business owners in Metro Phoenix. The firm delivers tenant improvements, ground-up new construction, site work, property repairs, and land improvements using an Integrated Design-Build (IDB) approach that combines architecture and construction under one team, with a preferred project range of $350k to $3M.

Product overview

WDS Commercial operates as a unified architecture and construction firm offering integrated design-build services for commercial tenant improvements and new construction. The portfolio combines WDS Architecture PLLC (architectural drawings, sealed plans, permits) with licensed commercial general contractor services under one organization. Core offerings include tenant improvement build-outs, ground-up new construction, site work, and property repairs, all delivered through an Integrated Design-Build approach that provides a single point of responsibility from concept through certificate of occupancy. The company's KB-1 level contractor credential enables projects without size limitations, with preferred project ranges from $250k to $5M.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial General Contractor Services Arizona-licensed commercial general contractor (ROC 340120 KB-1) providing tenant improvements, build-outs, site work, property repairs, land improvements, and ground-up new construction for Metro Phoenix businesses.
• Integrated Design-Build Construction delivery method uniting designers, engineers, and contractors under one team from day one, offering a single point of responsibility for owners to accelerate schedules, reduce risks, and cut costs.
• Tenant Improvement Services Interior modifications and build-outs for retail, restaurant, wellness, office, medical, warehouse, and franchise spaces in the Metro Phoenix area.
• Ground-Up New Construction New commercial building construction including additions and multi-story projects for Metro Phoenix jurisdictions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Help 90% of Clients with Drawings & Permits

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CMI Property ManagementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWDS Commercial is approved to work at properties owned or managed by CMI Property Management, allowing them to be referred to tenants seeking contractor services at their managed properties.
• Phillips EdisonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWDS Commercial is approved to work at properties owned or managed by Phillips Edison, a national retail real estate company, enabling them to serve tenants at their shopping centers and retail properties.
• RPAIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWDS Commercial is approved to work at properties owned or managed by RPAI, allowing them to be preferred contractors for tenants at their retail properties.
• Eagle Commercial Realty ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWDS Commercial is approved by Eagle Commercial Realty Services, enabling them to work on tenant improvement projects at their managed commercial properties.
• WDS Architecture PLLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWDS Architecture PLLC is the architectural arm of the WDS brand. Having multiple companies (Architecture & Construction) under one roof is unique in the industry and brings tremendous value when hiring both services. This integration enables the Integrated Design-Build approach where construction can start during building permit drawings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tofel Dent Construction: Phoenix-headquartered commercial general contractor serving retail, restaurant, and office clients across the Southwest. Comparable in tenant improvement focus and SMB-to-mid-market client profile.
• Caliente Construction: Arizona-based commercial general contractor focused on tenant improvements and commercial build-outs in the Phoenix metro. Similar size and SMB/customer mix, operating in the same end markets.
• Jokake Construction: Phoenix-based commercial GC specializing in tenant improvements, build-outs, and ground-up commercial projects. Comparable in project size and SMB/corporate client mix, with similar design-build service offerings.
• D.L. Withers Construction: Phoenix-based commercial general contractor with a long-standing presence in tenant improvements and ground-up construction. Overlaps with WDS on project size, regional focus, and small business owner customer base.
• Wespac Construction: Phoenix-based commercial general contractor with similar size and tenant improvement focus. Operates in the same Metro Phoenix and Arizona market with overlapping project types in retail, office, and industrial build-outs.

Broad incumbents

• Big-D Construction: Large regional commercial general contractor with Phoenix operations across commercial, retail, and industrial projects. Established incumbent with broader geographic reach and deeper resources.
• Okland Construction: Large, established Phoenix-based commercial general contractor with broad capabilities across commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial sectors. A larger incumbent operating in the same geography, with broader project size capacity.
• Kitchell: Long-standing Phoenix commercial construction and real estate firm with a wide portfolio in healthcare, education, hospitality, and commercial. Larger incumbent with deeper resources and broader project mix.
• McCarthy Building Companies: National commercial general contractor with a significant Phoenix presence across healthcare, education, and commercial markets. Larger incumbent that competes for institutional and commercial projects in the same metro.
• Adolfson & Peterson Construction: National commercial GC with a Phoenix regional office serving commercial, healthcare, and multifamily clients. Larger incumbent with overlapping tenant improvement and ground-up capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/wdscommercial
• Facebookfacebook.com/wdsCom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wds-commercial-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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