Moreno & Nelson Construction Corp.

What Moreno & Nelson Construction Corp. does

Moreno & Nelson Construction Corp., operating as Nelson Construction Corp, is a privately-held general contractor and specialty subcontractor founded in 2003 in Walla Walla, Washington. The company delivers integrated construction services across seven service lines: Design & Build Services, Structural Concrete, Heavy Civil Construction, New Builds (residential, commercial, industrial), Concrete Curb & Gutter and Flatwork, Underground Utilities (water, sewer, gas, electrical), and Asphalt Patching/Paving. Field operations are supported by a back-office structure spanning estimating, project management, project engineering, multiple superintendents, foremen, safety coordination, payroll/HR, and finance.

Nelson Construction serves a primarily government/municipal client base — including cities, counties, state Departments of Transportation, and tribal governments — supplemented by commercial and industrial clients across power, renewables, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, K-12, multi-family housing, office, and mission-critical verticals. Documented customers include the City of Richland, Oregon Department of Transportation, Walla Walla County Department of Public Works, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and the City of Walla Walla. The company operates as both prime contractor and subcontractor on public infrastructure projects such as bridge replacements, highway turn-lane widening, ADA ramp installations, roundabout construction, and bridge demolition.

The business model is project-based with revenue earned through competitive bidding and negotiated contracts on government, commercial, and residential work. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with contracts ranging from multi-year public infrastructure engagements to short-cycle residential concrete jobs. The company is licensed to operate in nine US states (Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Montana, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Rhode Island) and maintains offices in Walla Walla, WA (headquarters) and Eagle, ID (regional). Seasonal revenue patterns are evident, with small residential concrete work concentrated in the fall/winter months and larger public works projects executed in the spring/summer construction season.

Name

Moreno & Nelson Construction Corp.

Legal name

Nelson Construction Corp

Website

https://nelson-corp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nelson Construction Corp is a Walla Walla, Washington-based general contractor founded in 2003, providing design-build, structural concrete, heavy civil, underground utilities, and asphalt paving services to government and commercial clients across nine US states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Walla Walla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. General Contracting: Primary revenue from general contracting services on residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Projects range from small residential work in fall/winter to large public works projects in spring/summer.
2. Subcontracting Services: Revenue as a subcontractor on larger projects, performing specialized concrete work, flatwork, and civil construction for prime contractors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Moreno & Nelson Construction Corp. (now operating as Nelson Construction Corp) is a general contractor and subcontractor that delivers design-build services, structural concrete work, heavy civil infrastructure construction, new builds, concrete flatwork, underground utilities, and asphalt paving. The company serves government, commercial, and residential clients across the western and central United States, executing projects such as bridge replacements, roadway construction, ADA ramps, and utility installations.

Product overview

Nelson Construction Corp. operates as a construction services company offering multiple integrated service lines rather than a unified software platform. The core offering consists of seven distinct service categories: Design & Build Services (integrating design and construction phases), Structural Concrete (foundations, retaining walls, slabs), Heavy Civil Construction (infrastructure projects), New Builds (residential/commercial/industrial), Concrete C&G and Flatwork (curb/gutter, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots), Underground Utilities (water, sewer, gas, electrical), and Asphalt Patching/Paving. These services work together to take projects from design through construction completion, with the company's versatility allowing it to serve as both general contractor and subcontractor across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design & Build Services Comprehensive design and construction services integrating design and construction phases, collaborating with clients from concept to completion to deliver innovative solutions aligned with vision and budget.
• Structural Concrete Advanced structural concrete services for foundations, retaining walls, and structural slabs, employing high-quality materials and techniques to ensure structural integrity and longevity.
• Heavy Civil Construction Large-scale infrastructure projects including roadways, bridges, utility installations, and earthworks, with focus on safety, efficiency, and quality project delivery.
• New Builds Residential, commercial, and industrial facility construction services handling every aspect from site preparation to final touches, adhering to strict timelines and budget constraints.
• Concrete C&G and All Flatwork Concrete curb and gutter work, sidewalks, driveways, patios, and parking lots with precise finishes using top-grade materials for lasting durability and visual appeal.
• Underground Utilities Installation, maintenance, and repair of water, sewer, gas, and electrical lines, including precise trenching services ensuring reliable utility systems.
• Asphalt Patching/Paving Asphalt repair services for potholes and damaged surfaces, plus new asphalt paving for driveways and thoroughfares using durable, high-quality materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed safely, on schedule, and within budget
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Culbert ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrime contractor on the Queensgate-Columbia Park Trail Roundabout project where Nelson Construction performed all concrete work as subcontractor. Nelson worked under Culbert's project leadership for the City of Richland.
• Koncrete IndustriesminorOthersConcrete supplier for Queensgate-Columbia Park Trail Roundabout and Rose Street Bridge Replacement projects, providing materials for Nelson Construction's concrete work.
• Anderson Perry & Associates Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm and prime consultant on Highway 331 & Ti'mine Way project for Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Nelson performed construction work as subcontractor under Anderson Perry's engineering oversight on ODOT highway work.
• Downtown Walla Walla FoundationminorOthersNelson Construction is a proud member of the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation, contributing business and occupation taxes to support the historic Main Street business district revitalization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Rotschy, Inc. Pacific Northwest site preparation, earthwork, and underground utilities contractor based in Vancouver, WA. Directly comparable service mix to Nelson, but operates primarily west of the Cascades with overlapping municipal client base.

Direct peers

• IMCO General Construction, Inc. Ferndale, WA-based heavy civil contractor specializing in highways, bridges, utilities, and marine infrastructure. Comparable to Nelson on heavy civil highway/bridge scopes and public-sector client mix across the Pacific Northwest.
• Tapani, Inc. Battle Ground, WA-based site preparation, earthwork, utilities, and concrete contractor. Directly comparable to Nelson in scope of work, regional footprint, and reliance on public works and private development clients in the PNW.
• Manson Construction Co. Seattle-based heavy civil and marine contractor with significant Pacific Northwest public works portfolio. Comparable to Nelson on heavy civil infrastructure delivery and DOT/municipal client base, though larger and more marine-focused.
• Goodfellow Bros., Inc. Pacific Northwest heavy civil, grading, and utilities contractor based in Wenatchee, WA. Closely comparable to Nelson in service mix (earthwork, structural concrete, underground utilities) and customer base (state DOTs, counties, municipalities across WA/OR/ID).
• Whitaker Construction Group: Pacific Northwest heavy civil and underground utilities contractor. Closely matches Nelson's underground utilities, structural concrete, and roadway scopes, with overlapping public-sector client relationships across WA, OR, and ID.
• Acme Concrete Paving, Inc. Spokane, WA-based concrete paving, site preparation, and heavy civil contractor. Comparable to Nelson on concrete flatwork, paving, and grading scopes with similar PNW public-works client profile.

Others

• CalPortland Company: Major Pacific Western U.S. ready-mix concrete, aggregate, and asphalt supplier. Not a direct competitor but a key supplier ecosystem partner for Nelson's concrete and asphalt paving work, providing context on industry supply dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Kiewit Corporation: Omaha-based employee-owned heavy civil, transportation, and building contractor with national scope. Comparable to Nelson on bridge, highway, and underground utility scopes; serves as a benchmark for what scaled-up regional contractors can become.
• Granite Construction Incorporated: California-based publicly traded heavy civil and transportation infrastructure contractor with operations across the western U.S. Provides a broader-scale reference point for Nelson's heavy civil/highway business, but at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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