Septon Development Group Inc

What Septon Development Group Inc does

Septon Development Group, LLC is a privately held, founder-led commercial construction services firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, founded in 2000 by Seth Friedman. The company delivers tenant improvement and commercial construction services across restaurant, retail, and healthcare verticals in Arizona and the broader Western United States, with active general contractor licensure in Arizona, California, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico plus specialty electrical (CR-11) and plumbing (CR-37) credentials in Arizona. Service offerings span General Contracting, Construction Management, Design/Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Job Order Contracting (JOC), and Hard Bid delivery methods, supplemented by preconstruction, LEED/sustainability, and a 24/7 building maintenance service. Septon Solar operates as a separate sub-brand extending the platform into solar energy services.

The company's revenue model mixes one-time project fees from construction management with recurring revenue from its 24/7 maintenance service. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined through competitive bidding or negotiated contracts; projects are acquired through direct enterprise field sales targeting national multi-site operators, with named customers including CVS Pharmacy, CVS Health HQ, Walmart, Fry's Grocery Stores, Honeywell, Grainger, AutoZone, Panda Express, Benihana, Journeys, Zipps Sports Grill, YC's Mongolion Grill, and Cubesmart. The technology stack is built on Procore for project management and Microsoft 365 for collaboration, with no proprietary AI or ML components disclosed. Septon maintains a subcontractor qualification program and a dedicated Business Development function to convert one-time construction engagements into long-term, multi-site relationships.

Operationally, the firm is led by founder/President Seth Friedman, COO Mike Carroll, VP of Operations Donny Bolen, Controller Daniel Kesen, and Business Development Specialist Joei Mueller. Management highlights 60+ years of combined construction industry experience, multi-state regulatory licensure as the primary barrier to competitive entry, and a relationship-based go-to-market motion as its core differentiator. The company is privately held with no institutional investors, parent company, or public listing evidenced.

Name

Septon Development Group Inc

Legal name

Septon Development Group, LLC

Website

https://septongroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Septon Development Group is a privately held, Scottsdale-based commercial construction firm founded in 2000 that delivers tenant improvement, general contracting, design/build, CMAR, JOC, and 24/7 building maintenance services to restaurant, retail, and healthcare enterprise clients across Arizona and the Western United States, with a solar sub-brand called Septon Solar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Specialty Trade Contractors (238)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Tenant improvement construction
• Construction management services
• Building maintenance services
• Preconstruction planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Construction Services: Project-based revenue from construction management services including tenant improvements, general contracting, design/build, construction manager at risk (CMAR), job order contracting (JOC), and hard bid delivery methods. Revenue is earned through one-time project fees rather than recurring contracts.
2. Building Maintenance Services: 24-hour, 7-day-a-week building maintenance service providing ongoing maintenance support to existing clients. This service offers recurring revenue opportunities from established client relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Septon Development Group delivers commercial construction services including general contracting, construction management, design/build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Job Order Contracting (JOC), and hard bid delivery methods. The company specializes in tenant improvement projects for restaurant, retail, and healthcare clients across Arizona and the Western United States, complemented by 24/7 building maintenance, preconstruction planning, and LEED/sustainability services. A separate Septon Solar division provides solar energy services.

Product overview

Septon Development Group Inc is a commercial construction services company offering a unified suite of services centered on construction management and tenant improvements. The core offerings include Construction Services (encompassing General Contracting, Construction Management, Design/Build, CMAR, JOC, and Hard Bid contract methods), Building Maintenance (24/7 emergency maintenance services), Preconstruction Services (feasibility studies and cost planning), and Sustainability/LEED Services. The company also operates Septon Solar as a separate brand for solar energy services. Services are focused on tenant improvements for restaurant, retail, and healthcare industries across Arizona and the Western United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Septon Solar: Solar energy division of Septon Development Group, operated as a separate website at septonsolar.com

Products and services

• Construction Services Professional construction management services including General Contracting, Construction Management, Design/Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Job Order Contracting (JOC), and Hard Bid delivery methods for commercial clients.
• Building Maintenance 24-hour, 7-day-a-week service department providing ongoing maintenance services for clients' facilities, with emergency services available after standard business hours.
• Septon Solar Solar energy services offered through a separate business entity at septonsolar.com, operated as a sub-brand of Septon Development Group.
• Tenant Improvements Specialized tenant improvement construction services focused on restaurant, retail, and healthcare industries throughout Arizona and the Western United States.
• Preconstruction Services Design-sensitive, cost-conscious preconstruction services including site feasibility review, cost analysis, space planning, and preliminary cost estimates to support design partners and clients.
• Sustainability/LEED Services Green building strategies and sustainability implementation on construction projects, focusing on responsible resource management and LEED certification support.

Named customers13 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

One partnership is on record.

• Subcontractor/Trade PartnerscoreOthersSepton Development Group maintains established relationships with qualified trade partners and subcontractors. The company actively seeks new qualified partners to expand their bid list. Subcontractors can apply for qualification through the company website, with team members following up on submitted information. Partners provide specialized trade services including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other construction trades necessary for project delivery.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Swinerton: Large national commercial GC with deep Western US presence, including tenant improvement work for major retail and healthcare brands — broader portfolio but directly overlapping verticals.
• McCarthy Building Companies: National employee-owned commercial GC with healthcare, retail, and corporate practices — broader portfolio but overlapping client types and Western US operations.
• DPR Construction: Top-tier national commercial GC with healthcare, retail, and tenant improvement capabilities — much larger scale but directly competitive for enterprise commercial work.

Direct peers

• Willmeng Construction: Arizona-headquartered commercial general contractor performing tenant improvements and ground-up construction for retail, restaurant, and healthcare clients — directly overlapping with Septon's core vertical mix and Arizona base.
• Wespac Construction: Phoenix-based commercial general contractor specializing in tenant improvements for retail, restaurant, and office clients — directly comparable in scope and geography to Septon.
• Okland Construction: Utah-headquartered commercial general contractor serving retail, healthcare, and corporate clients across the Mountain West — comparable geographic and vertical footprint to Septon.
• Sundt Construction: Tempe, Arizona-based employee-owned commercial GC with strong tenant improvement, retail, and healthcare practices across the Western US — a direct regional competitor with similar delivery methods.
• Layton Construction: Sandy, Utah-based commercial GC with significant tenant improvement and retail/restaurant work across the Western US — a regional peer with similar delivery model.

Regional players

• Big-D Construction: Salt Lake City-based commercial GC with retail, restaurant, and office tenant improvement practices across the Mountain West — comparable regional competitor.
• Adolfson & Peterson Construction: Midwestern and Western US commercial GC with retail, healthcare, and corporate tenant improvement practices — comparable delivery model though different core geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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