What Mata Construction Services, Inc. does

Mata Construction Services, Inc. is a minority-owned, multi-generational commercial general contractor headquartered in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2008 by Nick Mata as a continuation of a three-generation family construction legacy. The firm delivers commercial construction services across ten verticals: tenant improvements, coworking buildouts, adaptive reuse, financial institution construction, healthcare facilities, education, restaurant, retail, aviation infrastructure, and core & shell development. Its largest completed project to date is a 225,000 SQ FT nine-floor office headquarters for a private technology firm in Glendale (2023); active marquee engagements include the LAX Terminal 2 Refresh for LAWA (2025) and the TransLatin@ Coalition Wellness and Empowerment Center (groundbreaking 2026), the firm's first ground-up development.

The company's technology stack is built on industry-standard construction platforms: Procore for project management and document control, Bluebeam for document review, Primavera 6 and Microsoft Project for scheduling, PlanSwift for estimating, Revit for BIM modeling, and Togal for AI-powered takeoffs. Operations are organized around a proprietary four-phase "Mata Process" (Team Building, Pre-Construction, Construction, Technology) supported by multiple project delivery methods including Design Assist, Design Build, Design Bid Build, and CMAR. The firm holds California General Contractor License #842965 and holds preferred 30%+ women workforce composition, with multiple delivery methods and a "Life After Mata" post-project support philosophy.

Mata Construction generates revenue on a project-based, one-time engagement model with custom pricing quoted per scope. Customers are acquired through direct enterprise sales, RFP responses, and referral-based relationships across the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The client base spans enterprise (BlackRock, Wedbush, Hauser & Wirth, LACMA, H&M, AerCap, ASCAP), government (LAWA), financial institutions (Hanmi Bank, Greendot, First Bank), healthcare providers, coworking operators (Industrious across 5+ LA locations, Regus), and nonprofits (CHIRLA, TransLatin@ Coalition, Assistance League LA). The firm operates as a privately held, founder-controlled company with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

Mata Construction Services, Inc.

Legal name

Mata Construction Services, Inc.

Website

https://mataconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mata Construction Services is a minority-owned, multi-generational Los Angeles general contractor founded in 2008, delivering commercial tenant improvements, adaptive reuse, aviation, and ground-up construction across enterprise, government, financial, and nonprofit clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: Project-based revenue from commercial construction services including tenant improvements, new construction, adaptive reuse, and renovation projects across commercial, institutional, and aviation sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mata Construction Services, Inc. is a commercial general contractor executing tenant improvements, adaptive reuse, new construction, and renovation projects across sectors including workplace, coworking, financial, healthcare, education, restaurant, retail, aviation, and core & shell development. The company delivers projects from pre-planning and pre-construction through construction completion, employing a tech-enabled process supported by Procore, Bluebeam, Revit, Primavera 6, and PlanSwift, with a flagship aviation engagement at LAX Terminal 2 through Los Angeles World Airports.

Product overview

Mata Construction Services, Inc. is a minority-owned, multi-generational construction company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2008. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial construction services organized by sector: Commercial Office Tenant Improvements (workplace buildouts), Coworking Space Construction, Adaptive Reuse Conversions, Financial Institution Construction, Healthcare Facility Construction, Education Facility Construction, Restaurant Construction, Retail Environment Construction, Aviation Infrastructure, and Core & Shell Development. Their services follow a structured process encompassing Team Building, Pre-Construction, Construction, and Technology integration. Notable projects include the LAX Terminal 2 Refresh (aviation), the TransLatin@ Wellness and Empowerment Center (new construction), TUMO LA, and various tenant improvement projects for corporate clients. The company operates across the greater Los Angeles area with a focus on tenant improvements, workplace, adaptive reuse, healthcare, financial, restaurant, retail, education, coworking, and aviation sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Office Tenant Improvements Interior renovation and improvement services for commercial office spaces, including tenant improvements, office buildouts, and workspace transformations for enterprise and mid-market corporate clients.
• Coworking Space Construction Construction and renovation services for coworking and flexible workspace environments, including buildouts for operators such as Industrious and Regus across multiple Los Angeles submarkets.
• Adaptive Reuse Conversions Transformation of existing buildings for new uses, including conversions of commercial properties to office, community, cultural, or advocacy spaces such as the CHIRLA community advocacy hub and Actors Equity project.
• Financial Institution Construction Construction services for banks and financial institutions, including branch buildouts, headquarters, and back-office or NOC environments for clients such as Hanmi Bank, Greendot, First Bank Malibu, GE Capital, and BlackRock.
• Healthcare Facility Construction Construction and renovation services for healthcare facilities including medical offices, wellness centers, and spine centers for clients such as Marina Spine Center, DHS, and individual physician practices.
• Education Facility Construction Construction services for educational institutions including schools, learning centers, and youth development facilities for clients such as Puente Learning Center, TUMO LA, and YMCA Westchester.
• Restaurant Construction Buildout and renovation services for restaurants and food service establishments, including casual dining and brewery spaces such as Drago, Rock Bottom Brewery, and Fat Sal's locations.
• Retail Environment Construction Construction of custom retail environments and store buildouts for premium retail brands such as H&M, Room & Board, and The Next.
• Aviation Infrastructure Construction Airport terminal construction and modernization services, including passenger-facing upgrades and infrastructure improvements at major airports, exemplified by selection for LAWA's LAX Terminal 2 Refresh.
• Core & Shell Development Core and shell building development including structural building upgrades and MEP improvements for new construction projects, including the firm's first ground-up development project, the TransLatin@ Wellness and Empowerment Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero jobsite accidents (EMR 0.80) year-over-year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers41 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles8 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 flagship, core and minor.

• Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025Mata Construction was selected by LAWA to spearhead the Terminal 2 Refresh at LAX as General Contractor for two major construction packages. This represents a significant milestone in the firm's growing portfolio of complex infrastructure and finish work, building on LAWA's broader Terminal 2 & 3 modernization program including Delta Air Lines' $2.3 billion Sky Way project.
• Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)flagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOngoing partnership for LAX Terminal 2 Refresh project involving phased construction within operating terminal with work spanning Departures, Arrivals, and Mezzanine levels. Project expected to complete early 2027 ahead of 2028 Summer Olympics.
• Delta Air LinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMata Construction's Terminal 2 work builds on Delta's $2.3 billion Sky Way public-private partnership that upgraded ticketing, security, and baggage claim areas at LAX.
• DIY GirlsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partnership supporting young women in STEAM careers. Mata team members share experiences as first-generation Latinas and Latinos in construction.
• Run It Women's WorkforceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit workforce development program preparing women for administrative and leadership roles in construction. Mata Construction is an early supporter and participant in career fair events.
• Assistance League Los AngelesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit providing clothing, school supplies, books, and essentials to low-income children. Mata partnered to create a warm, welcoming facility space.
• New HorizonsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit empowering adults with developmental disabilities through housing, job training, and community programs. Mata supports through gala events and community involvement.
• CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMata completed CHIRLA's seven-story, 80,000 SQ FT community advocacy hub - a significant adaptive reuse project.
• TransLatin@ CoalitionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroundbreaking 27,000 SQ FT wellness and community center - Mata's first ground-up development project for The TransLatin@ Coalition, the largest trans-led organization in the US.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Bernards: Los Angeles-based employee-owned general contractor focused on commercial, healthcare, education, and aviation work. Comparable in LA regional concentration, multi-sector commercial portfolio, and mid-market project sizes.
• Swinerton: California-headquartered commercial general contractor with deep LA presence delivering tenant improvements, healthcare, aviation, and adaptive reuse for similar enterprise clients. Closely comparable in service mix and West Coast market orientation to Mata Construction.
• Snyder Langston: Irvine-based commercial general contractor serving Southern California with strong tenant improvement, office, healthcare, and retail portfolios. Comparable regional LA/OC geographic footprint and project-size profile.
• Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company: LA-based commercial general contractor specializing in tenant improvements, Class A office buildouts, healthcare, and education projects. Directly comparable in scale, project size (mid-size commercial TI), and LA market focus.
• Oltmans Construction Co. Southern California-based general contractor with comparable regional concentration delivering commercial, industrial, healthcare, and aviation work. Closely matched on LA market focus and mid-size commercial project profile.
• C.W. Driver Companies: California-based general contractor delivering commercial, civic, education, and aviation projects across Southern California. Similar LA/Southern California focus and comparable multi-sector commercial delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure and construction services firm with major LA aviation and civic project involvement. Competes for the same large public-infrastructure work (e.g., LAX modernization) as a much larger incumbent.
• DPR Construction: National commercial general contractor with a strong LA office delivering complex tenant improvements, healthcare, advanced technology, and aviation projects. Competes in similar end markets but at materially larger scale.
• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest US commercial general contractors, with deep LA presence in aviation, healthcare, and commercial interiors. Broad incumbent that competes with Mata for the same enterprise client base at much greater scale.
• McCarthy Building Companies: Large national employee-owned general contractor with significant Southern California presence across commercial, healthcare, aviation, and education. Overlaps with Mata on aviation and commercial work but operates at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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