Burgess Concrete Construction

What Burgess Concrete Construction does

Burgess Concrete Construction, Inc. is a privately held, family-operated commercial and industrial concrete contractor headquartered in Moline, Michigan, founded by John Burgess in April 1984 after 14 years in the trade and incorporated in 1986. The company delivers end-to-end concrete construction services for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and institutional clients across West Michigan, including foundations and structural work, flatwork, decorative and polished concrete, concrete paving, pervious concrete, and helical pier foundation lifting and stabilization. Supporting capabilities span excavating (with SiteShape grading), concrete pumping and conveying via three boom pumps (28m, 38m, 47m) and a Telebelt, crane service via two Terex boom cranes, laser screeding using Somero systems with 3D profiling, sandblasting, and CPAA/ICPA-certified concrete polishing. The business model is project-based: the firm bids as a subcontractor to regional general contractors (Dan Vos Construction, Owen-Ames-Kimball, Elzinga & Volkers, Erhardt Construction, among others) and on a direct basis with institutional owners such as Fruitport Community Schools and Frederik Meijer Gardens, with revenue earned on a per-project basis through competitive bidding. Notable engagements include a 380,000 SF office build for Gordon Food Service, 18,000+ yards poured for General Mills, a 250,000 SF Request Foods facility with helical pier bracing, and a multi-year 43,000 SF polished concrete project for Fruitport High School that won a 2022 ASCC Decorative Concrete Council 1st Place award. With 27 employees, a fully owned specialty equipment fleet, ACI-certified finishers, and multi-decade client and employee tenure, the company competes on craftsmanship, scheduling reliability, and integrated self-performance rather than scale or technology differentiation.

Name

Burgess Concrete Construction

Legal name

Burgess Concrete Construction, Inc.

Website

https://burgessconcrete.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Burgess Concrete Construction is a family-owned West Michigan commercial and industrial concrete contractor offering foundations, flatwork, decorative and polished concrete, pumping, crane service, and helical pier foundation work primarily as a subcontractor to regional general contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Concrete Construction Services

NAICS

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (238110), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF), Temporary Works & Shoring (Sheeting, Bracing, Cofferdams) (IMAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Commercial concrete construction
• Concrete contracting services
• Industrial concrete services
• Concrete flatwork and foundations
• Decorative concrete services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moline

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Concrete Construction: Project-based revenue from commercial and industrial concrete construction including foundations, structural work, flatwork, and site concrete. Revenue earned through competitive bidding on construction projects as a subcontractor or direct contractor.
2. Concrete Polishing Services: Specialized concrete polishing services for floors with decorative finishes, earning revenue per project based on square footage and complexity of work.
3. Helical Pier Foundation Services: Foundation stabilization and lifting services using helical piers for commercial and residential applications, charged per project based on scope and pier count.
4. Equipment Rental and Placement Services: Rental of concrete pumping and conveying equipment with operators, and crane services with operators for placement of concrete and lifting operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Burgess Concrete Construction is a commercial and industrial concrete subcontractor that provides turnkey concrete packages including site prep, excavating, forming, placing, finishing, polishing, and specialized concrete services. The firm owns and operates its own placement fleet (laser screeds, pumps, conveyors, cranes) and serves general contractors, developers, and owners on commercial, industrial, and agricultural construction projects across West Michigan.

Product overview

Burgess Concrete Construction is a commercial concrete contractor offering a comprehensive suite of construction services. Founded in 1984, the company operates as a unified service offering rather than a platform architecture. The core portfolio includes Concrete Contracting (foundations, structural work, flatwork), Excavating, Pumping & Conveying, Crane Service, Laser Screed, Sandblasting, Concrete Polishing, Decorative Concrete, Pervious Concrete, Concrete Paving, and Helical Piers Foundation services. These services are delivered through specialized equipment including boom pumps, laser screed systems, and cranes, supported by certified concrete finishers. The company serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and institutional sectors across West Michigan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Concrete Contracting Turnkey concrete construction subcontracting for commercial, industrial, and agricultural building projects, including forming, placing, and finishing concrete for general contractors and owners.
• Excavating Services Site excavation and preparation work performed as part of concrete construction projects.
• Concrete Pumping and Conveying Concrete placement using the company's own pumping and conveying equipment to deliver concrete to slab and structural locations on commercial job sites.
• Crane Service Crane service supporting concrete construction, including lifting and placement of materials and formwork on commercial and industrial projects.
• Laser Screed Concrete Finishing Mechanized laser screed finishing for flat and level concrete floor slabs on commercial and industrial projects.
• Sandblasting Services Sandblasting of concrete surfaces for surface preparation, restoration, or finish preparation.
• Concrete Polishing Polished concrete floor finishing for commercial and industrial interior slabs.
• Decorative Concrete Decorative concrete finishes for architectural and commercial applications.
• Pervious Concrete Installation of pervious (permeable) concrete for stormwater management and specialty paving applications.
• Concrete Paving Concrete paving for parking areas, driveways, and site hardscape on commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects.
• Helical Piers Foundation Installation Installation of helical pier foundations for commercial and industrial buildings requiring deep foundation support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed 3-year polished concrete project with 43,000 SF blending multiple pours
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Michigan Concrete AssociationminorOthersProud member of the Michigan Concrete Association, participating in industry association for concrete contractors in Michigan. Member since at least 2009 based on project documentation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Kent Companies: Grand Rapids, Michigan-based commercial concrete contractor founded in 1957, offering foundations, flatwork, tilt-up, and site concrete across West Michigan — directly overlapping with Burgess's core service portfolio and geography.
• Kamminga & Roodvoets: West Michigan concrete contractor specializing in foundations, flatwork, and structural concrete for commercial and industrial projects — competing head-to-head with Burgess in the same regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Lithko Contracting: National poured concrete foundation and structure contractor with multi-region footprint, performing similar scope (foundations, slabs, site concrete) as Burgess but at significantly greater scale across multiple geographies.
• Ceco Concrete Construction: National commercial concrete subcontractor offering foundations, structural concrete, and slabs — directly comparable service mix to Burgess but operating across many U.S. regions.
• Barton Malow Company: Large Michigan-based general contractor that self-performs concrete work on commercial, industrial, and institutional projects — overlapping with Burgess's customer base and competing for poured concrete scope.
• The Christman Company: Michigan-founded construction services firm with substantial self-perform concrete capabilities serving commercial, healthcare, and institutional markets — competes with Burgess for concrete scope on regional projects.
• Pioneer Construction: Grand Rapids-based general contractor with strong self-perform concrete capabilities across West Michigan — competing both as a GC that pulls in subs and as a direct concrete services provider.
• Wolverine Building Group: Grand Rapids-based commercial construction manager/general contractor with self-perform capabilities and a comparable West Michigan footprint — competing for concrete scope on regional commercial and institutional projects.

Regional players

• Miedema & Sons Excavating: West Michigan site preparation and concrete contractor performing foundations, flatwork, and excavating in the same geography — partial overlap with Burgess's sitework and concrete contracting services.

Others

• Consumers Concrete Corporation: Michigan-headquartered ready-mix concrete supplier with block, brick, and ancillary products — adjacent ecosystem participant supplying materials used by Burgess and competing contractors across West Michigan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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