What C & N Contractors, Inc. does

C & N Contractors, Inc. is a privately-held Ohio corporation headquartered in Springfield, Ohio, founded in 1961 and owned since 1992 by Plato Pavlatos (CEO / President). The firm operates as a general contractor delivering self-performed and managed construction across healthcare, industrial, government, education, retail, nonprofit, and religious clients in Southwestern Ohio, Central Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Service lines span new construction, renovation, restoration, design-build, project management, construction management, masonry restoration, and concrete work. Historic preservation and LEED-certified green construction are documented specialisms, evidenced by U.S. Green Building Council LEED Platinum certification on the Bushnell Building restoration and ongoing civic-landmark projects such as the Springfield Burying Grounds (2023).

The operating model is sales-led and project-based: clients are pursued through direct enterprise engagement, with work executed either under multi-year contracts or one-time project awards, priced on a custom quote basis per scope. The company self-performs core trades — carpentry, labor, iron work, and cement masonry — supplemented by managed subcontractors on larger jobs; this mix underpins both quality control and the firm's talent-based competitive advantage. Customer evidence is concrete and distributed across named institutional logos including Ohio Valley Medical Center, Memorial Hospital of Union County, Springfield Regional Medical Center, Courtyard by Marriott, FC Industries, Mahle, Fuyao, US Xpress, Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority, Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, Springfield Museum of Art, and ParkerStore / Triad Technologies.

Revenue mechanics are entirely project-driven with no recurring subscription, SaaS, or platform component; pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market relies on direct client relationships, a portfolio-driven website, light organic social (Facebook, LinkedIn), subcontractor pre-qualification infrastructure, and broad trade-association participation (Associated Builders and Contractors, ASHE, multiple chambers, Clark County Safety Council). Management cites a 125% rise in completed-construction sales volume since 2003 (~25% annual), described as "steady, planned, controlled growth," though no financials, backlog figures, or headcount time-series are publicly disclosed. The firm is privately held with no parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds on record.

Name

C & N Contractors, Inc.

Legal name

C & N Contractors, Inc.

Website

https://cn-contractors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C & N Contractors is a privately-held Springfield, Ohio general contractor founded in 1961, providing new construction, renovation, restoration, design-build, and construction management with self-performing trades across healthcare, industrial, government, education, and retail clients in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Performing General Contractors (IMAFAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

Keywords

• General construction services
• Commercial construction
• Historic restoration services
• Design-build construction
• Masonry restoration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: Project-based revenue from general construction, renovation, restoration, and new construction projects for commercial, healthcare, industrial, government, and education clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

C & N Contractors, Inc. is a privately held general contractor providing premier general construction, new construction, renovation, restoration, green/LEED-certified construction, additions, commercial construction, design-build, and project/construction management services. The firm self-performs key trades (carpenters, laborers, iron workers, cement masons) and serves healthcare, industrial, government, education, retail, and nonprofit clients across Southwestern Ohio, Central Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Product overview

C & N Contractors, Inc. is a construction company founded in 1961, offering a unified suite of general construction services rather than a software platform. The core offerings include General Construction, Renovation & Restoration, Green Construction (LEED-certified), Design-Build, and Project/Construction Management. Specialty services encompass Masonry Restoration and Concrete Work. These services are provided as an integrated construction offering, not as modular software products. The company serves healthcare, government, education, industrial, retail, and commercial sectors across Southwestern Ohio, Central Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Construction Services Full-service general construction providing premier building services for commercial, industrial, healthcare, government, education, and nonprofit projects, including new construction, renovations, additions, and commercial construction.
• Renovation & Restoration Renovation and historic restoration services including masonry restoration, concrete work, and building envelope repairs for existing commercial, institutional, and nonprofit structures.
• Green Construction Sustainable and environmentally responsible construction practices including LEED-certified projects, incorporating bio-based products, rainwater collection systems, and energy-efficient retrofits.
• Design-Build Services Integrated design and construction services managing projects from concept through completion under a single contract to streamline delivery for the client.
• Project Management & Construction Management Comprehensive project oversight including scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and coordination of subcontractors and vendors across commercial, healthcare, industrial, government, and education engagements.
• Masonry Restoration Specialized masonry restoration including tuck-pointing, stone repair, brick restoration, EIFS repair, and historic preservation work on exterior building envelopes, exemplified by the Bushnell Building project.
• Concrete Work Concrete services including trenches, foundations, pads, structural concrete, sidewalks, and specialized concrete finishes for industrial, manufacturing, and commercial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 125% sales volume growth since 2003 (approximately 25% annual increase)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 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

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Associated Builders and ContractorsminorOthersTrade association membership providing industry resources, training, and networking opportunities for construction professionals.
• American Society for Healthcare EngineeringminorOthersProfessional association membership for healthcare engineering professionals, supporting healthcare construction expertise.
• Building Industry Associate of Clark CountyminorOthersLocal building industry association supporting Clark County construction sector.
• Dayton Building Owners and Managers AssociationminorOthersProfessional association for building owners and managers in Dayton region.
• Greater Springfield Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber membership supporting community business development.
• Clark County Safety CouncilminorOthersSafety organization membership supporting workplace safety best practices.
• Dayton Region Manufacturers AssociationminorOthersManufacturing association supporting industrial sector connections.
• Dayton Chamber of CommerceminorOthersRegional chamber membership for Dayton area business community.
• Ohio Chamber of CommerceminorOthersState-wide chamber membership supporting Ohio business interests.
• Springfield/Clark County Safety ControlminorOthersLocal safety organization supporting workplace safety in Clark County.
• Greater Springfield PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked with Greater Springfield Partnership on Expand talent initiative creating 16 videos of trade jobs to inspire high school students in construction careers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Turner Construction Company: Largest U.S. commercial construction manager offering general contracting, design-build, and construction management across all major verticals. Active in Ohio and competes for the same healthcare, industrial, and government work as C&N.
• Walsh Construction: Chicago-based national general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, education, transportation, and water/wastewater markets with design-build and CM-at-risk delivery. Comparable Midwest-anchored peer at larger scale.
• Skanska USA: Global construction and development firm with significant U.S. commercial, healthcare, and education operations in the Midwest. Competes in similar nonresidential verticals with broader resources.
• Gilbane Building Company: Large national privately held construction manager and general contractor serving healthcare, education, life sciences, and government. Operates in Ohio with similar delivery services but at materially greater scale.

Direct peers

• Pepper Construction: Chicago-based Midwest regional general contractor offering pre-construction, design-build, and construction management across healthcare, higher education, corporate, and industrial markets. Comparable in service breadth and regional focus.
• The Ruhlin Company: Akron, Ohio-based general contractor and construction manager providing design-build, general contracting, and construction management for healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial projects. Comparable Ohio-headquartered regional peer.
• Messer Construction Co. Cincinnati-based employee-owned regional general contractor serving healthcare, higher education, industrial, and commercial clients across the Midwest. Comparable in service mix (design-build, construction management) and regional Ohio/Kentucky footprint.
• Danis Building Construction: Dayton, Ohio-based general contractor providing pre-construction, construction management, and design-build services for healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial clients. Directly comparable in regional scale and self-perform capability.
• Shook Construction: Dayton, Ohio-headquartered general contractor serving healthcare, education, industrial, and government clients with design-build and construction management services. Comparable regional Midwest peer with similar customer verticals.
• Barton Malow: Midwest-headquartered (Southfield, MI) construction firm serving commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and sports/entertainment markets. Comparable general contracting and design-build delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CNContractors/?fref=ts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/544322?trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Acompany%2CclickedEntityId%3A544322%2Cidx%3A2-4-5%2CtarId%3A1460142141606%2Ctas%3Ac%20n%20con

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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