Rich & Gardner Construction Company, Inc.

What Rich & Gardner Construction Company, Inc. does

Rich & Gardner Construction Company, Inc. is a Syracuse, New York-headquartered private general contractor founded in 1988 that delivers design-build, construction management, general contracting, estimating, and competitive bid services to clients across the Northeast United States. The firm serves a diversified set of verticals including automotive dealerships, healthcare facilities, financial institution branches, educational institutions, industrial and warehousing clients, religious and nonprofit organizations, retail and restaurant operators, residential housing developers, historic-building owners, and corporate office occupiers. Disclosed project values span roughly $111K to $7.7M, with the firm reporting involvement in over 10,000 projects since founding and a documented case-study set of more than 1,000 engagements. Notable program work includes a long-standing partnership with Oneida Health, multi-project deliveries for Seneca Savings and GPO Federal Credit Union, and ground-up construction for U-Haul, Auburn Honda, and Fox Toyota.

The business operates on project-based professional services contracts with bespoke pricing per scope, materials, labor, and timeline; no published price tiers exist. Revenue is generated entirely through direct, sales-led client engagement — website inquiries, referrals, and relationship-driven outreach — with no third-party distribution, marketplace, or paid advertising channels in use. The firm has remained privately held and founder-controlled since inception, growing organically to approximately $40 million in annual scale without disclosed M&A or external capital. Recent strategic activity (2021–2023) emphasizes affordable and supportive housing, nonprofit community facilities, adaptive-reuse/historic preservation, and an EV-charging infrastructure partnership with Livingston Energy Group that broadens service scope per project. Underlying technology is conventional construction project management; no proprietary platforms, AI/ML systems, or formal certifications are disclosed.

The company is privately held with no parent company, subsidiaries, public ticker, or external funding history identified. Management team details, headcount, certifications, and regulatory actions are not disclosed in the source material, which limits deeper diligence on internal operating metrics.

Name

Rich & Gardner Construction Company, Inc.

Legal name

Rich & Gardner Construction Company, Inc.

Website

https://richandgardner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rich & Gardner Construction Company, Inc. is a Syracuse, NY-based general contractor founded in 1988 providing design-build, construction management, general contracting, and estimating services across the Northeast US to automotive, healthcare, financial, education, industrial, religious, retail, and housing clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Design-build construction
• Construction management
• Commercial construction
• Construction estimating

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Full-service general contracting for construction projects across various industries including automotive, healthcare, education, retail, industrial, and religious sectors. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts where the company serves as the primary contractor managing construction from groundbreaking through completion.
2. Construction Management: Construction management services where the company oversees projects on behalf of clients, ensuring projects stay on time and within budget. The company consistently communicates with clients throughout all stages of construction.
3. Design-Build Services: Integrated design and construction services under one contract. The company works with architects and design professionals to bring client visions to life, or connects clients with their network of design professionals. This approach saves time and money by managing projects from design phase through construction.
4. Estimating Services: Cost estimation services provided to help clients understand project costs before construction begins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rich & Gardner Construction Company, Inc. is a full-service general contractor that delivers design-build, construction management, general contracting, and construction estimating services. The firm manages projects from initial design and pre-construction planning through final construction and delivery for commercial and institutional clients. It has completed more than 10,000 projects across industries including automotive, healthcare, education, financial, housing, industrial, religious, retail, corporate offices, and historic buildings.

Product overview

Rich & Gardner Construction Company, Inc. is a full-service construction company offering a unified portfolio of services centered around design-build, construction management, and general contracting. Their core service offerings include Design & Build Services (managing projects from ideation through construction), Construction Management (ensuring projects stay on time and within budget), General Contracting (full lifecycle construction services), Estimating Services (cost estimation), and Competitive Bid services. The company operates across multiple industry verticals including Automotive, Education, Financial/Healthcare, Housing, Industrial, Religious, and Retail/Restaurant sectors, serving clients throughout the Northeast region from their Syracuse, NY headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design-Build Services
• Construction Management
• General Contracting
• Construction Estimating
• Competitive Bid Contracting

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 projects completed since 1988
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SECNY Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Rich & Gardner partnered with SECNY Credit Union to build their new branch in Fairmount, New York. SECNY is described as one of the most reliable and consumer-oriented financial institutions in New York state.
• UPSCO Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Rich & Gardner was asked to complete the expansion of UPSCO's existing facility in Moravia, NY - a building they had originally constructed years prior. This represents a renewed partnership and the company's ability to build lasting relationships with clients.
• Sutton Real EstateminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Rich & Gardner partnered with Sutton Real Estate to build a new Pediatric Urology Office. Medical buildings are spaces that facilitate healing and play a crucial role in patient experience.
• Pomeroy College of NursingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Renovation of office space to accommodate nursing students. Addresses the national nursing shortage where over 90,000 qualified nursing applications were turned away due to lack of faculty and resources.
• Paris Hill Cat HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Partnership to renovate Paris Hill Cat Hospital's new space. Cats require specialized care from trained professionals, and the hospital provides this specialized veterinary service to the community.
• Crouse CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Rich & Gardner partnered with Crouse Community to build their new Community Day Center. Rich & Gardner brought in Holmes King Kallquist & Associates as architects. The partnership demonstrates the company's focus on community improvement and meaningful partnerships.
• Catholic CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Partnership to build Catholic Charities' new Housing Services Center - a men's shelter addressing homelessness. This project addresses the significant issue of male homelessness (352,211 men facing homelessness in the US in 2020).
• ProLiteracy WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Renovation of ProLiteracy Worldwide's new headquarters. The organization signed a 10-year lease for their building in 2012 and needed a partner to renovate the space. This long-term partnership showcases Rich & Gardner's ability to maintain relationships over extended periods.
• Oneida HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Long-standing strategic partnership with Oneida Health (formerly Oneida City Hospital since 1894). Collaborated on multiple projects including the Cancer Care Center (partnered with Roswell Park) and Women's Health Building (7,500 SF, $3 million project). The partnership emphasizes trust, respect, and shared values including excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork.
• OIP Restaurant GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Partnership with OIP founders (Joe Crabbe and Rosario Amato) to revitalize a historic building built in 1879. Transformed upper floors into four upscale apartments (1,400 SF each with 12-foot ceilings) while preserving the building's original integrity and historical value.
• Gilded ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Design and construction of a modern-day speakeasy bar at 415 S. Clinton Street in Syracuse's Armory Square. Rich & Gardner designed the club to blend into surroundings with black and white color scheme and gold accents evoking 1920s aesthetic.
• Buried Acorn BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Taproom renovation on the ground floor of the historic Sylvester Building. Third taproom for the brewery featuring 20 different taps and approximately 175-person seating capacity. Rich & Gardner partnered with developer Chris Geiger (existing partner) and Tim Shore (brewery owner).
• Grace Brown HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Housing project for domestic violence victims - a 25-apartment complex named after Grace Brown, a domestic violence victim from 1906. Project provides safe, affordable housing for women and children at risk of homelessness due to domestic violence in Cortland County.
• Burdick BMW/LexuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Renovation of Burdick Lexus dealership in Cicero, NY. Completed December 2021. Community feedback on the refreshed building has been extremely positive.
• Livingston Energy GroupcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2021Partnership to bring electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to Rich & Gardner construction projects. Livingston provides turnkey EV charging station solutions across North America. This partnership enables clients to incorporate charging infrastructure into initial project designs for more sustainable construction.
• Grace Brown House / Christopher CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021$7.7 million affordable housing project for domestic violence victims. 25 apartments with community amenities. Partnership with Christopher Community, Inc. and NYS. Rich & Gardner provides full-service general contracting services. The project includes funding from NYS five-year affordable housing plan and support from Homes and Community Renewal, NYSERDA, and Homeless Housing and Assistance Program.
• Christopher CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit housing developer partnership. Rich & Gardner served as sole constructor for Camillus Heights Apartments - 60-unit residential complex with 17 buildings. Project meets NYSERDA energy efficiency standards and includes accessible units for mobility, vision, and hearing impairments.
• Syracuse UtilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRich & Gardner constructed Syracuse Utilities' new headquarters in Brewerton - a 4,500 sq. ft. ground-up construction with full basement. Currently renovating the basement for a training room. Syracuse Utilities provides utility construction services including civil construction, fiber optics, and vacuum excavation.
• Seneca SavingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFifth successful project completed in partnership with Seneca Savings - a prominent financial firm serving Central New York since 1928. Project involved renovation of 925 State Fair Blvd. facility with interior/exterior renovations and new green space.
• GPO Federal Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRich & Gardner developed the 3,000 square foot Rome branch for GPO Federal Credit Union at 1701 N. James St. GPO serves over 30,000 members across Oneida, Herkimer, Otsego, Fulton, and Madison counties. The branch includes state-of-the-art drive-through ATM and conference room.
• Syracuse Orthopedic SpecialistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to transform Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists' SOS Hand Clinic's existing space. Given the construction work requires fully functional hands, this project holds special meaning for Rich & Gardner's construction teams.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest commercial general contractors in the US, offering construction management, design-build, and general contracting across virtually all nonresidential verticals including healthcare, education, and retail. Relevant as a broad incumbent that may compete for the same Northeast projects.
• Gilbane Building Company: Major privately-held US construction management and general contracting firm with strong Northeast presence and full-service offerings across commercial, healthcare, education, and institutional sectors. Comparable at the service offering level though much larger in scale.
• The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: Large national general contractor with significant Northeast operations providing construction management, design-build, and general contracting across commercial, healthcare, retail, and industrial sectors. Larger-scale incumbent with overlapping capabilities.
• M.A. Mortenson Company: Major US general contractor and construction manager with full-service offerings across commercial, healthcare, education, and institutional projects. Broader geographic footprint but comparable service portfolio and target verticals.

Direct peers

• Christa Construction: Rochester, NY-based general contractor and construction manager serving Western and Central New York with similar design-build and construction management capabilities. Comparable regional focus and project types.
• LeChase Construction: Rochester, NY-based construction management and general contracting firm serving Upstate New York and the broader Northeast with comparable commercial, healthcare, education, and multifamily project experience. Same regional footprint and service offering.
• BBL Construction Services: Albany, NY-based design-build, construction management, and general contracting firm serving Upstate New York across commercial, healthcare, education, and government sectors. Comparable regional GC with similar full-service capabilities.
• Pike Construction Services: Upstate New York-based commercial general contractor with design-build and construction management services across healthcare, education, retail, and industrial sectors. Directly comparable by service mix and regional presence.
• The Hayner Hoyt Corporation: Syracuse-based commercial general contractor serving Central and Upstate New York with design-build, construction management, and general contracting services. Directly comparable as a same-geography, same-service-line competitor to Rich & Gardner.
• Hueber-Breuer Construction: Syracuse-based general contractor and construction manager with similar full-service capabilities serving the Central New York region. Closely comparable by geography, service mix, and project scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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