RPM Team LLC

What RPM Team LLC does

RPM Team LLC is a privately held, founder-owned architecture, structural engineering, and turnkey program management firm headquartered in Salinas, California, founded in 2018 by Richard Renard (CEO) and David Renard (President). The firm operates three core service lines — RPM Engineering (structural engineering for delegated design and deferred submittal scopes), RPM Structures (turnkey program management for pre-engineered, prefab, and modular building projects covering estimating, specification, in-house design, permitting, bidding, and contractor selection), and RPM Housing (navigation centers and shelter solutions for unhoused populations) — with a newer Residential division focused on fire rebuilds, ADUs, ICF construction, and modular housing. Its proprietary Manufacturing-Led-Design-Process® integrates manufacturer capabilities (Sprung Structures, Boxabl, Extreme Modular Buildings, Azure Printed Homes, IntegraSpec, Foldum, Legacy Modular) into architectural design from project inception, reducing redesign cycles that typically plague prefab construction.

The firm monetizes via project-based professional services fees (architecture, engineering, program management, owner's representation) on individual government, institutional, healthcare, military, aviation, energy, and residential engagements, with no disclosed standard pricing or recurring subscription model. Notable engagements include the Phoenix Navigation Center (280 beds, opened March 2025), the $5 million Stockton Shelter Navigation Center, Renown Healthcare's COVID-19 drive-through testing facility, Kirtland Air Force Base temporary facilities, Siemens Mobility's Sacramento campus expansion, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers COVID Alternate Care Facilities delivered in a 45-day timeline.

RPM's customer base spans 40+ municipalities across California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Colorado, Texas, Florida, New Mexico, and Wyoming, with a deliberate channel mix of direct government sales, manufacturer referral partnerships, and non-profit engagements. Recognition includes three 2025 ICF Builder Awards, ProBuilder's 2025 Young Guns & Legends honor for David Renard, and a Construction Business Review 2026 Top Companies listing. The firm reports 1–10 employees in firmographic data, though its public team page lists substantially more personnel, indicating either a recent scale-up or heavy contractor usage.

Name

RPM Team LLC

Legal name

RPM Team LLC

Website

https://rpm-team.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RPM Team LLC is a founder-owned architecture, structural engineering, and turnkey program management firm specializing in pre-engineered, prefab, and modular building projects, with a core focus on homeless navigation centers and shelters for municipalities, military, healthcare, and aviation clients across the Western U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture & Engineering Program Management Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Modular construction management
• Pre-engineered buildings
• Homeless shelter design
• Architecture program management

Headquarters

HQ city

Salinas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Engineering Services: RPM provides AIA-certified architectural services and structural engineering (cold form metal stud, light gauge steel, foundation design) for pre-engineered and prefabricated projects. Services include design, code compliance, MEPS (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/sprinkler), civil engineering, and peer review of manufacturing building products.
2. Turnkey Program Management: End-to-end project management from estimating, building specification, in-house design team, permit management, project bidding, and general contractor/subcontractor selection for pre-engineered structures.
3. Homeless Programs Consulting: Consultation services for homeless programs including feasibility consulting, predevelopment planning, site program/design estimating, and owner's representation throughout projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RPM Team LLC provides architecture, structural engineering, and turnkey program management services for pre-engineered, prefabricated, and modular building projects. The firm specializes in rapid-deployment construction — particularly homeless navigation centers, emergency shelters, military facilities, aviation structures, and fire-rebuild residential projects — using its proprietary Manufacturing-Led-Design-Process® methodology that integrates manufacturer capabilities into architectural design from project inception. Services span structural engineering (cold-form metal stud, light gauge steel, foundation design), architectural design, code compliance, MEPS, civil engineering, permit management, project bidding, and general contractor/subcontractor selection.

Product overview

RPM Team LLC is an architecture and engineering rapid program management firm with three core divisions: RPM Engineering, RPM Structures, and RPM Housing. The company operates on a Manufacturing-Led-Design-Process methodology, collaborating with pre-engineered building manufacturers to deliver projects faster than traditional EPC firms. RPM Engineering provides structural engineering support for contractors; RPM Structures offers turnkey program management for pre-engineered building products including project estimating, design, permits, and contractor selection; and RPM Housing develops homeless navigation centers and housing solutions. The Residential division complements these services with design and engineering for fire rebuilds, ADUs, and modular construction. All divisions leverage pre-engineered, prefabricated, and modular building technologies to reduce construction time and costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RPM Engineering

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects can be erected at up to 2,000 sq ft per day with pre-engineered buildings
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Sprung StructurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary strategic partner for tension membrane rapid-deployment structures. RPM served as West Coast operations for Sprung for 7 years (through David Renard), and continues partnership for navigation centers, aviation facilities, and military applications. RPM provides design, engineering, and program management for Sprung buildings, while Sprung provides the rapid-build structural solution.
• BoxablcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRPM provides structural engineering services to Boxabl, supporting their mission of making housing more accessible and affordable through prefabricated folding homes. RPM ensures structural integrity and safety compliance for Boxabl's modular homes.
• Azure Printed HomessecondaryTechnology or IntegrationRPM provides comprehensive architectural and engineering services for Azure's 3D-printed housing product development, and assists in navigating state modular programs and building codes.
• IntegraSpecsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationICF (Insulated Concrete Form) system vendor used by RPM for fire rebuild projects. Provides highly resilient, energy-efficient wall construction with superior fire resistance and thermal performance.
• BoxablcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRPM provides structural engineering services to Boxabl, a company redefining housing with patented manufacturing processes for rapid installation. Collaboration ensures modular homes meet highest safety and durability standards.
• Extreme Modular Buildings (EMB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRPM provides comprehensive architectural and engineering services for EMB's modular buildings, including fire stations, military facilities, and government projects. EMB provides the modular product while RPM handles design and engineering integration.
• McCarthy Building CompaniessecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRPM introduced Sprung Structures as preferred building solution for Mesa Gateway Airport project where McCarthy was the general contractor for the larger development job.
• Legacy ModularsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSelected through competitive bid process for Veterans Village project. Provided HUD, HCD, and ADA compliant 1-bedroom ensuite units for homeless veterans housing.
• FoldumsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCustomizable and secure microshelters used for Utah microshelter village. Foldum units provide temporary shelters and case management space enabling wrap-around services for homeless populations.
• U.S. Army Corps of EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRPM managed full design and project program for Army Corps COVID Alternate Care Facilities, aligning manufacturers for 45-day timelines and developing innovative soil-anchor-shear-wall systems.
• Transition ProjectssecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal organization aiding homeless individuals at Oregon Harbor of Hope Navigation Center, supporting residents' journey toward permanent housing.
• Mead & HuntminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport modernization project. RPM collaborated with Mead & Hunt and Q&D Construction for temporary facility program management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Method Homes: Prefab modular home builder serving custom residential and developer clients in the Western US; comparable as a regional prefab housing peer with overlapping customer interest in factory-built residential construction.
• Boxabl: Prefab folding-home manufacturer that RPM supports with structural engineering; comparable as a participant in the same modular residential ecosystem with overlapping customer interests in cost-efficient, rapidly deployable housing.
• Factory OS: Modular multifamily housing factory serving developers and housing authorities; comparable as a California-based modular construction firm addressing the same affordable and rapid-deployment housing demand as RPM's housing vertical.
• Azure Printed Homes: 3D-printed prefab housing manufacturer that RPM supports with A&E services; comparable as a next-generation modular housing peer targeting affordable, rapid-deployment residential construction.
• Cover (now Dvele): Tech-enabled prefab home manufacturer using modular factory methods for residential builds; comparable as a peer pursuing factory-built, design-forward housing with a similar Western US footprint.
• Plant Prefab: Prefab custom home manufacturer focused on sustainable, factory-built residential construction; comparable as a participant in the same prefab/modular building market pursuing faster, lower-cost residential delivery.

Broad incumbents

• McCarthy Building Companies: Large national general contractor that has partnered with RPM (introduced Sprung for Mesa Gateway Airport project); comparable as a broader construction services incumbent operating in the same rapid-build, government, and institutional project space.

Direct peers

• Sprung Structures: Manufacturer of tension membrane rapid-deployment structures and RPM's longest-standing strategic partner; directly comparable because Sprung both supplies the structural product and increasingly competes for the same design-build project delivery role RPM occupies.
• Extreme Modular Buildings: Modular building manufacturer partnering with RPM on fire stations, military and government projects; comparable because EMB delivers a similar modular product line for the same institutional/government client base that RPM serves.
• Pallet Shelter: Manufacturer of rapidly deployable insulated panel shelters used in homeless and emergency response settings; comparable as a competing solution provider targeting the same municipal navigation center and emergency shelter RFPs that RPM designs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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