What CEI does

CEI (Cherokee Enterprises, Inc.) is a private engineering and construction firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Medley, Florida, that delivers turnkey infrastructure solutions focused on aviation and vehicular fueling, environmental remediation, and engineering sciences. The company operates four integrated service lines — Aviation Fueling, Vehicular Fueling, Environmental Remediation, and Engineering & Sciences — covering hydrant fuel system design and installation, airfield civil work, apron and taxiway paving, ground support equipment facility construction, hazardous material abatement, demolition, and contaminated soil remediation. Its primary customer base is U.S. airport authorities and government entities, with a project portfolio spanning Orlando International Airport, Miami International Airport, Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Tampa International Airport, Southwest Florida International Airport, Denver International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Miami-Dade County DERM, Jackson Health System, and defense facilities such as the Lightspeed Command and Control Center.

CEI generates revenue through project-based contracts awarded via competitive bidding on public infrastructure tenders and through direct negotiations with government agencies and airport operators. Work is executed as a subcontractor to large general contractors including Prince Contracting, Turner Construction Company, and Suffolk Construction, as well as through direct awards such as the Miami-Dade County Professional Services Agreement E20-RER-01B. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are one-time/project-based rather than recurring, with revenue mechanics tied to fixed-price engineering and construction deliverables rather than subscription or service contracts. The company operates domestically across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, and Western U.S., with 101-250 employees and 25+ years of operational history. There is no evidence of disclosed funding, M&A, or AI/ML capability development in the source data.

Name

CEI

Legal name

Cherokee Enterprises, Inc.

Website

https://theceicorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CEI (Cherokee Enterprises, Inc.) is a Florida-based engineering and construction firm specializing in aviation fueling infrastructure, environmental remediation, and engineering sciences for U.S. airport authorities, government agencies, and defense clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering and Construction Services — Aviation Fueling and Environmental Remediation

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Emissions Controls & Environmental Retrofit Services (SCR/FGD/ESP, CEMS) (EUAEALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) & ASTM Phase I ESA (EUAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Aviation fueling systems
• Environmental remediation services
• Hydrant fuel infrastructure
• Engineering construction solutions
• Hazardous material abatement

Headquarters

HQ city

Medley, Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Construction Services: Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for engineering, construction, and environmental remediation services. Projects include hydrant fuel system design and installation, environmental cleanup, asbestos abatement, and demolition services. Revenue is one-time/project-based rather than recurring.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

CEI is an engineering and construction firm that provides turnkey design and installation of aviation and vehicular fueling infrastructure (including hydrant fuel systems, airfield civil work, and apron/taxiway paving at major U.S. airports), as well as environmental remediation services such as contaminated soil removal, asbestos abatement, hazardous material demolition, and compliance work for government, airport, and healthcare clients. The company's in-house engineering and sciences team delivers projects from initial assessment through construction, emphasizing safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Product overview

CEI (Cherokee Enterprises, Inc.) is an engineering and construction company offering four integrated turnkey service lines: Aviation Fueling, Vehicular Fueling, Environmental Remediation, and Engineering & Sciences. The company specializes in fuel infrastructure design, installation, and expansion (including hydrant fuel systems), alongside environmental remediation and compliance services. Projects span major U.S. airports including Orlando International, Miami International, Tampa International, Denver International, Ronald Reagan National, and Southwest Florida International. The four service offerings operate as an integrated portfolio where engineering expertise supports fueling system implementation while environmental capabilities address contamination cleanup and regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aviation Fueling Engineering and construction solutions for aviation fueling infrastructure, including hydrant fuel system design and installation, airfield civil work, and apron and taxiway paving at major U.S. airports such as Orlando International (MCO), Miami International (MIA), Tampa International (TPA), Ronald Reagan National (DCA), Southwest Florida International (RSW), and Denver International (DEN). Targeted at airport authorities and aviation infrastructure operators.
• Vehicular Fueling Non-retail vehicular fueling solutions including fuel facility design and installation for ground support equipment and government fleet operations (e.g., Jet-A Fuel Facility Design and Installation at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport). Targeted at government and institutional fleet operators and aviation support facilities.
• Environmental Remediation Environmental cleanup, contaminated soil removal, hazardous material abatement and demolition, and regulatory compliance services for airports, municipalities, and healthcare facilities (e.g., Miami-Dade County DERM PSA Contract E20-RER-01B, Jackson Memorial Hospital North Wing asbestos abatement and demolition, Miami International Airport Building 703/703A hazardous material abatement and demolition, Curtis Park Remediation). Targeted at government agencies, airport authorities, and public healthcare systems.
• Engineering & Sciences In-house engineering and scientific expertise supporting fueling system design, environmental assessments, and infrastructure optimization with emphasis on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Targeted at airport authorities, government agencies, and healthcare systems that require integrated engineering and scientific services alongside construction delivery.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Prince ContractingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrime contractor for Orlando International Airport Terminal C project; CEI provided hydrant fuel system expansion as subcontractor.
• Turner Construction Company (TCCO)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrime contractor for Washington Dulles International Airport Tier-2 Concourse East project; CEI provided hydrant fuel system expansion as subcontractor.
• Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMultiple project partnerships including Southwest Florida International Airport Terminal Expansion Phase 2, Tampa International Airport Security Screening Checkpoint Expansion, and Lightspeed Facility Command and Control Center; CEI provided fueling system design and installation services.
• JM Family Enterprises Inc. (JMFE)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClient for Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Jet-A Fuel Facility Design and Installation project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global engineering and infrastructure services firm with a substantial aviation practice (terminals, airfields, fueling) serving major airports worldwide. Overlaps CEI's scope but as part of a much broader, multi-disciplinary portfolio.
• MasTec: Infrastructure construction company with significant oil, gas, utility, and clean energy infrastructure work including pipeline and fueling-system construction. Comparable in construction execution and fuel-infrastructure delivery to CEI.
• HDR Inc. Employee-owned engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with aviation and federal practices serving airports and government clients. Comparable in delivering aviation infrastructure and environmental services, though at larger scale and broader scope.
• Stantec: International engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with active aviation and environmental remediation practices serving airports and municipalities. Comparable in services offered but at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint than CEI.
• Tetra Tech: Engineering and consulting firm specializing in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, including environmental remediation and compliance for government clients. Comparable to CEI's environmental and engineering sciences work but with far broader service breadth.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services firm delivering engineering, technical, scientific, and consulting services to aviation, federal, and infrastructure clients. Competes with CEI on large aviation infrastructure and environmental remediation programs.

Direct peers

• Granite Construction: Heavy civil and infrastructure contractor with significant aviation/airfield paving and fuel-system work. Closely comparable to CEI on apron/taxiway paving, airfield civil, and fueling infrastructure scopes.
• TRC Companies: Engineering and environmental consulting firm delivering remediation, compliance, and infrastructure services to government and aviation clients. Highly comparable to CEI's Environmental Remediation and Engineering & Sciences pillars.
• Burns & McDonnell: Employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm with a major Aviation & Federal practice that designs and builds hydrant fuel systems, terminals, and airfield infrastructure for U.S. airports. Direct overlap with CEI on fueling systems and terminal/airfield construction at hub airports.
• Hensel Phelps: National general contractor with deep aviation and federal practice delivering terminal, concourse, and airfield improvements at major U.S. airports. Comparable to CEI as a trade partner or prime on complex, FAA-regulated airport construction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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