What Next Generation Construction does

Next Generation Construction (NextGen) is a Cleveland, Ohio-headquartered construction management and general contracting firm founded in 2009 by Shakorie Davis. The company delivers commercial renovation, design-build, construction management, pre-construction, owner's representation, scheduling, and lean consulting services to enterprise and institutional clients across Ohio, with secondary offices in Cleveland and Columbus. Its primary verticals are healthcare and corporate/commercial, supported by education, hospitality, sports and entertainment, and government/public sector work. Notable clients include Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, MetroHealth, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland Cavaliers), Fanatics, the Cleveland Foundation, Case Western Reserve University, the Federal Reserve Bank, and Cuyahoga County.

The firm's core service portfolio spans ten productized offerings, from a Development Division (land acquisition and commercial real estate development across industrial, multifamily, office, and retail) through self-performed carpentry, drywall, metal stud framing, and prefabricated timber erection for LEED-targeted projects. Technology use is conventional for the sector: Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Primavera P6 for project management, scheduling, and documentation. The company's self-performed trade capabilities allow it to retain margin and quality control on complex, occupied-facility renovations.

Next Generation Construction is privately held, founder-owned, and minority-certified (MBE, SBE, DBE, EDGE, CSB, EBE, LPE, and MBE-OMSDC), which provides structural access to public-sector and corporate supplier-diversity bid pools. Revenue is generated through professional-services contracts on a quote-based, project-specific basis; no standardized pricing or recurring revenue model is disclosed. GTM is enterprise field sales: direct outreach, RFP participation, and relationship-driven business development concentrated in the Ohio region.

Name

Next Generation Construction

Legal name

Next Generation Construction, LLC

Website

https://nxtgc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Next Generation Construction is a Cleveland-based minority-owned construction management and general contracting firm delivering commercial renovation, design-build, and real estate development services to healthcare, corporate, education, and public-sector clients across Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Traditional general contracting services where the company serves as the primary contractor for construction projects, selecting and managing subcontractors, overseeing project execution, and delivering completed projects to clients.
2. Construction Management Services: Construction management services providing hands-on approach from inception to completion, monitoring and documenting progress for clients. Uses advanced technology tools for project success.
3. Design-Build Services: Comprehensive design-build approach including estimating, constructability reviews, and systems analysis with continuous feedback alignment with client goals.
4. Pre-construction Services: Early-stage services including site analyses, project strategy development, detailed cost estimations, and value engineering to reduce risks and optimize construction process.
5. Development Division: Full-service commercial real estate development specializing in land development/redevelopment and acquisitions across industrial, multifamily, office, and retail sectors.
6. Self-Performed Trade Services: In-house execution of carpentry, drywall, metal stud framing, hardware sales, acoustical ceilings, and specialty installations providing quality control and cost-effectiveness.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Next Generation Construction provides full-scope commercial construction management and general contracting services, including design-build, pre-construction planning, owner's representation, and self-performed carpentry and trade work. The firm delivers renovation, build-out, and new construction projects for healthcare, education, corporate, government, hospitality, sports and entertainment, and nonprofit clients in Ohio. It leverages project management technologies such as Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Primavera P6 to execute occupied-facility renovations and LEED-certified sustainable builds.

Product overview

Next Generation Construction is a construction services company providing a comprehensive suite of professional services organized into two main categories: Professional Services and Self-Performed Services. Professional Services include Development Division, Construction Management, Design Build, General Contracting, Project Management & Consultant Support, Owners Rep Services, Pre-construction Services, Scheduling Services, and Lean Strategies. Self-Performed Services include rough carpentry, finish carpentry, hardware, drywall, acoustical ceilings, metal stud framing, and specialty installations. The company serves sectors including retail, historical, hospitality, education, corporate, commercial, industrial, aviation, religious, healthcare, and renovation projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Management Hands-on construction management from inception to completion, providing expert services in preconstruction, project controls, sustainability, and risk management using Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Primavera P6 for enterprise clients across healthcare, education, corporate, and government sectors.
• General Contracting General contracting services with careful subcontractor selection to ensure timely completion with minimal disruption and focus on efficiency throughout project execution for commercial and institutional clients.
• Design-Build Comprehensive design-build approach with continuous feedback, including estimating, constructability reviews, and systems analysis for efficient project delivery under a single contract.
• Pre-construction Services Pre-construction services including thorough site analyses, comprehensive project strategies, detailed cost estimations, and value engineering to optimize construction processes and reduce risk.
• Development Division Full-service commercial real estate development specializing in land development and redevelopment and acquisitions across industrial, multifamily, office, and retail sectors.
• Owners Rep Services Trusted advocacy and oversight as representative for construction projects, ensuring projects stay on track, on budget, and meet the owner's vision and goals through expert guidance.
• Project Management & Consultant Support Expert guidance in project management, cost estimation, budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and risk management for construction industry clients in Ohio.
• Scheduling Services Advanced scheduling using software and techniques to create detailed, resource-loaded timelines with regular updates and proactive identification of potential delays.
• Lean Strategies Implementation of lean principles optimizing project efficiency through minimizing waste, improving workflow, and maximizing value with continuous improvement processes.
• Self-Performed Carpentry Services In-house rough and finish carpentry, hardware sales, drywall, acoustical ceilings, metal stud framing, and specialty installations ensuring quality control and cost-effectiveness on Next Generation Construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse family suites renovation and West Bay expansion completed on time for opening night of 2022 season despite COVID-19 restrictions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cleveland Building & Construction Trades CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizational membership and partnership supporting union construction workforce development and industry advocacy in Cleveland.
• Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting youth empowerment and workforce development programs for young people in Cleveland.
• ACE ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACE Mentor Program affiliate preparing high school students for careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through mentoring by industry professionals. President Shakorie Davis teaches estimating through the program.
• Cleveland School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local school district supporting educational initiatives and career development in construction.
• SMPS Northeast OhiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSociety of Marketing Professional Services membership providing networking, education, and business development opportunities in the Northeast Ohio construction industry.
• OSHAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOccupational Safety and Health Administration affiliation supporting safety training and compliance in construction operations.
• Construction Employers Association (CEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in local construction industry association supporting workforce development and industry advocacy.
• Contractors Assistance Association (CAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation membership providing construction industry support, training, and networking resources.
• University HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign-build project partnership for University Hospitals MSC Building renovation. Next Generation served as construction manager for this occupied facility renovation project.
• Cleveland CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership since 2017 serving in multiple capacities including interior contractor, design-build firm, and general contractor for various Cleveland Clinic projects including InterContinental Hotel renovations.
• Cleveland Cavaliers / Rocket Mortgage FieldHousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partnership for Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse family suites renovation and West Bay expansion project completed during summer 2021.
• The Cleveland FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior trades partnership for the Cleveland Foundation's new headquarters building featuring LEED-certified design and prefabricated timber structure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Regency Construction Services: Ohio-based commercial general contractor focused on healthcare, senior living, education, and corporate office construction. Comparable in regional focus, project types (especially healthcare renovation), and mid-market size band.
• Marous Brothers Construction: Cleveland-based commercial general contractor and construction manager serving healthcare, education, corporate, and institutional clients across Northeast Ohio. Directly comparable to NextGen in geography, size band, service mix (GC, CM, design-build), and self-performed trade capabilities.
• Welty Building Company: Ohio-based construction manager and general contractor with a similar mix of pre-construction, CM-at-risk, and design-build services for healthcare, education, and commercial clients. Comparable in regional focus, mid-market project sizes, and integrated service offering.
• Donley's Construction Group: Cleveland-based construction management and general contracting firm with self-performed concrete and trades serving healthcare, education, and institutional clients in Ohio and the Midwest. Directly comparable as a regional competitor with similar service breadth and self-perform capability.
• Panzica Construction Company: Cleveland-based commercial construction manager and general contractor focused on corporate, healthcare, education, and hospitality projects in Ohio. Comparable regional footprint, client verticals, and project scale to NextGen's healthcare and commercial renovation work.

Broad incumbents

• Skanska USA: Global construction manager and developer with strong U.S. healthcare, education, and commercial portfolios. Competes for large Ohio institutional work where NextGen also bids, though at materially larger scale and self-perform breadth.
• DPR Construction: National technical general contractor with significant healthcare and higher-education practices. Competes for the same complex, occupied-facility renovation and capital project work that NextGen targets in Ohio.
• Turner Construction Company: Largest U.S. commercial general contractor with extensive healthcare, sports, and institutional project portfolios. Regularly competes against NextGen for major Cleveland Clinic, university, and arena projects but operates at dramatically larger scale.
• Gilbane Building Company: Large national construction manager and general contractor with deep healthcare, education, and institutional portfolios. Competes with NextGen on the same Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals-type pursuits but at substantially greater scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• Smoot Construction Company of Ohio: Ohio-based affiliate of Smoot Construction with similar GC/CM services for healthcare, education, and commercial clients. Comparable in regional focus and project-type mix but with affiliation to a larger out-of-state parent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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