Wright Brothers, The Building Company

What Wright Brothers, The Building Company does

Wright Brothers, The Building Company is a privately held, third-generation commercial general contractor founded in 1956 in Rupert, Idaho, by Lawrence and Damien Wright, and incorporated in 1986. The firm is currently led by Zach Higgins, Trevor Wright, and Robert Grubb, and operates from a new 22,000-square-foot headquarters relocated to Star, Idaho in December 2023. The company delivers commercial construction services spanning commercial buildings, multi-family housing, education, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, public works, and automotive sectors, executing projects that range from $10,000 tenant improvements to $60 million ground-up buildings across 17 licensed states. Wright Brothers maintains more than 30 active projects concurrently and serves both enterprise clients (e.g., Boise State, Capital City Development Corporation, Treasure Valley YMCA) and smaller-scale engagements through a relationship-driven, project-based GTM.

The company organizes its offering into six service lines: Commercial Construction, Design-Build, Construction Management (the first licensed CCM firm in Idaho, established in 2000), Pre-Construction, a Maintenance Division, and a Concrete Division that operates as an independent in-house subcontractor crew performing work throughout the Northwest for both internal Wright Brothers projects and outside general contractors. Revenue is generated through project-based quotes and bids rather than disclosed pricing; contract durations extend to multi-year engagements, and projects span LEED-certified sustainable construction (2 Gold, 21 Silver, 2 Platinum certifications). Long-term partnerships anchor the book of business, including 15+ years with the YMCA, a multi-decade relationship with New Beginnings Housing producing 1,500+ affordable-housing units since 2008, and nine projects with Mountain West Bank.

The business model is relationship-based and project-based rather than recurring-SaaS: revenue accrues as one-time construction services with no publicly disclosed pricing or contract terms. GTM is sales-led and field-driven, leveraging Estimator, Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Superintendent roles to engage project owners directly. Marketing channels are primarily the company website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and community involvement rather than paid acquisition. Geographic expansion has been gradual, with active operations in 11+ states including distant markets such as Massachusetts and Virginia, while the headquarters remains in Idaho. The company holds no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no public APIs, and no proprietary software products beyond standard construction-management tooling.

Name

Wright Brothers, The Building Company

Legal name

Wright Brothers

Website

https://wbnation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wright Brothers, The Building Company is a privately held, third-generation Idaho commercial general contractor founded in 1956, delivering design-build, construction management, and concrete services across 17 licensed states for projects ranging from $10,000 to $60 million in sectors including multi-family, education, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and public works.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Design-build delivery
• Construction management
• General contracting
• Concrete subcontracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Eagle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Construction Services: General contractor and construction management services for commercial projects ranging from $10,000 tenant improvements to $60 million ground-up buildings. Revenue generated through project-based fees, with capabilities across diverse industry sectors including automotive, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, and public works. Handle more than 30 active projects at any given time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wright Brothers, The Building Company is a commercial general contractor providing full-scope building construction, design-build, construction management, pre-construction planning, concrete subcontracting, and maintenance services. Projects range from $10,000 tenant improvements to $60 million ground-up buildings across sectors including healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, automotive, and public works, delivered under licenses in 17 states.

Product overview

Wright Brothers, The Building Company offers a comprehensive suite of commercial construction services organized into six core divisions: Commercial Construction, Design Build, Construction Management, Pre-Construction, Maintenance Division, and Concrete Division. These services work together to provide end-to-end project delivery—from initial feasibility and pre-construction planning through design-build or traditional delivery to construction management and ongoing maintenance. The Concrete Division operates as an independent in-house capability, while the Construction Management service became the first licensed CCM offering in Idaho in 2000. The company serves clients across diverse industry sectors including automotive, banks, bar/restaurant, commercial, education, franchise, hospitality, industrial, medical, multi-family, office, public works, recreational, retail, self-storage, and tenant improvement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Concrete Division: An industry-leading concrete subcontractor crew that operates as an independent division performing extensive work throughout the Northwest, self-performing for Wright Brothers and contracting with outside general contractors.
• Maintenance Division

Products and services

• Commercial Construction Full-service commercial construction providing start-to-finish project delivery for commercial projects across 17 states, with project sizes ranging from $10,000 tenant improvements to $60 million ground-up buildings across automotive, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, education, and public works sectors.
• Design Build Design-build delivery method where Wright Brothers manages design, budget, and construction directly, enabling seamless communication, faster decision-making, and cost-effective solutions through early collaboration with architects, engineers, and consultants. Allows construction activities to begin before the entire design is finalized, reducing change orders and controlling costs.
• Construction Management Certified Construction Manager (CCM) service where Wright Brothers oversees and manages the entire construction process, including subcontractor management, cost control, scheduling, quality assurance, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Wright Brothers became the first licensed construction management firm in Idaho in 2000.
• Pre-Construction Pre-construction planning services covering financing, relationships, permits, and political aspects of projects. Provides expertise in laying a solid foundation before construction begins and streamlining the building process.
• Maintenance Division Maintenance services for ongoing project needs and facilities management.
• Concrete Division Industry-leading concrete subcontractor operating as an independent division, performing extensive work throughout the Northwest, including self-performance for Wright Brothers projects and contracting with outside general contractors. Provides curbs, gutters, pedestrian ramps, cast-in-place retaining walls, sidewalk replacement and installation, and vertical walls.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed projects across 17 states
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Idaho Housing and Finance AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with Idaho Housing and Finance Association on dozens of affordable housing projects across Idaho. Wright Brothers has partnered with Idaho Housing and Finance on affordable housing developments serving families at 60% Area Median Income or less.
• New Beginnings HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLasting relationship since 2008 building seven Vineyard multi-family and senior living apartment complexes throughout the Treasure Valley with over 1,500 units constructed together. Each project is a tax-credit, Davis Bacon, and/or Section 3 housing complex.
• Idaho Youth Education Recycling Partnership/John William Jackson FundminorOthersCommunity partnership for metal recycling, recognized as Gold Level Metal Recycling Partner for 2015, 2016, and 2017.
• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended relationship over 15 years across various construction and tenant improvement projects throughout Idaho with Treasure Valley Family YMCA.
• U.S. Secretary of Defense - Employer Support of the Guard and ReserveminorOthersRecognition for employer support of National Guard and Reserve employees, receiving multiple awards including Freedom Award (2017), Pro Patria Awards (2020, 2021), and Extraordinary Employer Support Award (2023).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Okland Construction: Okland Construction is a Utah-based employee-owned commercial GC delivering ground-up, renovation, design-build, and CM services across commercial, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, education, and industrial sectors. Comparable to Wright Brothers in regional Northwest footprint, project size range, and employee-owned private ownership model.
• Big-D Construction: Big-D Construction is a Utah-headquartered commercial general contractor with regional operations across the Mountain West. Comparable to Wright Brothers in regional commercial GC focus, design-build and CM capabilities, and project range across commercial, multifamily, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
• Layton Construction: Layton Construction is a Utah-headquartered commercial general contractor with a strong Idaho/Northwest presence, providing design-build, construction management, and general contracting across commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, multifamily, and industrial sectors. Directly comparable to Wright Brothers in regional focus, project range, and delivery model.
• Adolfson & Peterson Construction: Adolfson & Peterson is a Midwest/Southwest regional commercial GC delivering construction management, design-build, and general contracting services across commercial, healthcare, education, multifamily, and public works sectors. Comparable to Wright Brothers in mid-size regional commercial construction focus and broad vertical mix.
• Sundt Construction: Sundt Construction is an employee-owned commercial GC operating across the Southwest and Western US, with services spanning commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, multifamily, industrial, and public works. Comparable to Wright Brothers in employee-owned private model, regional focus, and broad vertical mix including design-build and CM delivery.
• Boldt Construction: Boldt Construction is a privately held Midwest-based commercial GC offering design-build, CM, and general contracting across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and power sectors. Comparable to Wright Brothers in privately held mid-size GC profile, integrated self-perform capabilities, and CM/design-build delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• McCarthy Building Companies: McCarthy Building Companies is a national employee-owned commercial GC with deep capabilities in healthcare, education, commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and public works. Comparable to Wright Brothers in employee-owned model and CM/design-build focus, but with substantially larger scale and a national project portfolio.
• Brasfield & Gorrie: Brasfield & Gorrie is one of the largest privately held US commercial GCs, delivering ground-up, design-build, and CM services across commercial, healthcare, multifamily, education, industrial, and public infrastructure. Comparable to Wright Brothers in private ownership and broad commercial delivery, but materially larger and national in scope.
• Turner Construction: Turner Construction is a major US commercial GC delivering design-build, CM, and general contracting across commercial, healthcare, education, sports, hospitality, multifamily, and public infrastructure. Comparable to Wright Brothers in commercial construction focus and CM expertise, but at substantially larger scale and national scope.
• Swinerton: Swinerton is a national commercial GC with strong West Coast presence delivering ground-up, tenant improvement, CM, and design-build services across commercial, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, education, and industrial sectors. Comparable to Wright Brothers in commercial GC focus and West Coast presence, with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 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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