What Jerdon Construction does

Jerdon Construction, LLC is a privately held commercial general contractor headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley region since 2011 with a team of 23 employees. The firm provides a full suite of construction services including general contracting, construction management, design/build delivery, conceptual estimating, building maintenance, and emergency repairs, with documented specializations in value engineering, occupied-facility construction with ICRA compliance, and fast-track project delivery. Its project portfolio spans seven verticals, with healthcare (St. Luke's University Health Network, Fresenius Kidney Care, Lehigh Valley Health Network), education (Moravian College), and corporate offices (Buzzi Unicem USA, Clear Channel Airports) representing the most award-decorated segments, alongside retail, faith-based, hospitality, and specialty work. The business model is project-based professional services: revenue is earned through fixed-price and cost-plus contracts acquired via direct sales, referrals, and community-driven relationship development, with no channel partners, distributors, or external investors involved. The firm has no disclosed technology platform or software product; its competitive position is grounded in craft execution, regional reputation (ten consecutive Morning Call Top Workplaces awards, ABC General Contractor of the Year 2020), and accumulated know-how in complex, occupied-facility, multi-phased project delivery.

Name

Jerdon Construction

Legal name

Jerdon Construction, LLC.

Website

https://jerdonconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

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)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Retail & Mixed-Use Commercial Construction (IMAFACAB)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• General contracting
• Design build construction
• Construction management
• Occupied facility construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Allentown

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Construction Services: Revenue generated from providing commercial construction services including general contracting, construction management, design/build, conceptual estimating, building maintenance, and emergency repairs. Projects are typically fixed-price or cost-plus contracts for commercial clients across multiple industry verticals. Revenue is project-based and non-recurring, with contract values varying by project scope and complexity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jerdon Construction is a commercial general contractor based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, delivering general contracting, construction management, design/build, conceptual estimating, building maintenance, and emergency repair services to businesses and organizations in the Lehigh Valley region. The firm specializes in occupied-facility construction, fast-track project delivery, multi-phased sequencing, and value engineering cost optimization across verticals including education, healthcare, retail, faith-based, hospitality, and offices.

Product overview

Jerdon Construction offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial construction services organized around core service offerings (General Contracting, Construction Management, Design/Build, Conceptual Estimates, Building Maintenance, Emergency Repairs) and specialized project types (Ground Up Construction, Additions & Renovations, Tenant Fit-outs, Fast-track Projects, Multi-phased Projects, Occupied Facilities Construction, Value Engineering). The company serves multiple industries including Schools & Universities, Faith-Based, Healthcare, Offices & Businesses, Retail, Hospitality, and Specialty Projects. Their service model combines traditional general contracting with collaborative delivery methods like design-build and construction management, supported by pre-construction services like conceptual estimating and value engineering to optimize project costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting Full-service general contracting for commercial construction projects in the Lehigh Valley, overseeing all aspects of project delivery from start to finish including scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and on-site supervision.
• Construction Management Professional construction management services representing client interests throughout the construction process, coordinating contractors and managing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality for commercial clients.
• Design/Build Integrated design and construction services where Jerdon leads both the design process and build execution for streamlined project delivery, providing clients with a single point of accountability.
• Conceptual Estimates Early-stage cost estimation services to help clients understand project feasibility and budget requirements before finalizing designs for commercial construction projects.
• Building Maintenance Regular maintenance services for commercial buildings to preserve functionality, safety, and value of existing facilities in the Lehigh Valley region.
• Emergency Repairs Rapid response repair services for unexpected building damage or urgent construction needs requiring immediate attention for commercial clients in the Lehigh Valley.

Quantifiable outcome

• $15,000+ savings on Altitude Marketing project through water main value engineering solution
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Altitude MarketingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJerdon Construction served as general contractor for Altitude Marketing's office renovation project, a 6,656 SF fit-out of a 19th century building. Jerdon performed value engineering exercises to bring the project within budget.
• Baglivo AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJerdon Construction teamed with Baglivo Associates alongside Buzzi Unicem USA for a 15,000 SF corporate office renovation project completed in 5 phases.
• Brandywine Realty TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJerdon Construction worked with Brandywine Realty Trust on the Clear Channel Airports 20,000 SF tenant fit-out project in a Class A office space.
• Fresenius Kidney CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJerdon Construction completed a multi-phased addition and renovation at the Fresenius Kidney Care dialysis center in Lehighton, PA, maintaining facility operations throughout.
• IFMA (International Facility Management Association)minorOthersJerdon Construction is affiliated with IFMA as shown on their website logo listing, indicating membership in the International Facility Management Association.
• CSI (Construction Specifications Institute)minorOthersJerdon Construction is affiliated with CSI as shown on their website logo listing, indicating membership in the Construction Specifications Institute.
• Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of CommerceminorOthersJerdon Construction holds active membership in the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, as evidenced by their logo on the website and multiple award recognitions from the Chamber.
• Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC)minorOthersJerdon Construction is a member of Associated Builders & Contractors, evidenced by their logo and multiple Excellence in Construction awards, STEP safety awards, and General Contractor of the Year recognition from ABC.
• Habitat for HumanityminorOthersJerdon Construction shows affiliation with Habitat for Humanity on their website logo listing, indicating support or partnership with the organization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Torcon Inc. New Jersey-based, mid-size commercial GC providing construction management, design-build, and general contracting for healthcare, education, and corporate clients in the Mid-Atlantic—parallel in scale and service profile to Jerdon.
• Warfel Construction: Pennsylvania-based, mid-size commercial GC focused on healthcare, senior living, education, and corporate clients; offers construction management and design-build delivery models in similar vertical markets and project sizes to Jerdon.
• Quandel Construction Group: Mid-Atlantic commercial and institutional GC with offices across Pennsylvania, providing construction management, design-build, and general contracting services in healthcare, education, and corporate markets highly comparable to Jerdon's segments.
• Benchmark Construction Company: Central PA-based, mid-size commercial GC specializing in healthcare, senior living, education, and corporate construction with design-build and construction management services—closely aligned with Jerdon's specialty mix and regional focus.
• Wohlsen Construction: Pennsylvania-headquartered, mid-size commercial general contractor offering design-build, construction management, and value engineering across healthcare, education, senior living, and commercial—closely matching Jerdon's service mix and regional footprint.
• Kinsley Construction: York, PA-based general contractor delivering commercial, healthcare, education, and institutional construction across the Mid-Atlantic with integrated design-build capabilities—directly comparable in scope, vertical mix, and regional scale.
• L.F. Driscoll: Pennsylvania-headquartered construction manager and general contractor with strong healthcare and life sciences focus, operating in similar occupied-facility and institutional niches as Jerdon across the Mid-Atlantic region.
• P. Agnes Companies: Philadelphia-area commercial GC serving healthcare, education, and corporate clients with construction management and design-build services, comparable in project types and Mid-Atlantic regional overlap with Jerdon.

Broad incumbents

• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: Large, established Mid-Atlantic-headquartered national GC operating across commercial, healthcare, education, and institutional segments; represents the broad incumbent competitive context Jerdon competes against on larger projects in the Lehigh Valley.

Emerging players

• Hammel, Green and Abrahamson (HGA) – Construction Services: National design and construction services firm with meaningful overlap in healthcare and institutional construction, providing an alternative integrated delivery model that competes for similar client mandates in the Mid-Atlantic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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