Cadre General Contractors, Inc.

What Cadre General Contractors, Inc. does

Cadre General Contractors, Inc. is a privately held luxury custom home builder founded in 1994 and headquartered in Englewood, Colorado (License No. 240001). The company serves high-net-worth homeowners across the Denver Metro area, Boulder County, and the Colorado Front Range, executing bespoke custom new builds, multi-generational estates, and large-scale whole-home renovations in communities such as Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, Castle Pines, Boulder, and Evergreen. Under President & CEO Rusty Conway, who brings more than 30 years of construction experience, Cadre operates with a team that includes a Director of Construction, Director of Operations, Director of Time & Money, a Director of cadreCare, superintendents, project managers, and an estimating team whose members collectively hold over 100 years of experience in value engineering and cost modeling.

The company's offering is structured across five interconnected service lines: New Construction, Remodels & Additions, Preconstruction planning, ADVISE consulting (owner's representation and project oversight), and cadreCare™ post-construction home management. Cadre has built proprietary operational infrastructure over the past several years, including a line-item estimating platform for preconstruction cost modeling with real-time budget delta visibility, a subcontractor compliance verification system enforced before site engagement, and a client-facing communication portal supporting structured OAC meetings and documented decisions. These systems underpin the company's claim that every project delivered through the estimating platform has come in at or within 10% of the original estimate, with variances traced to owner-directed scope changes.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based construction contracts for luxury new builds, supplemented by project-based renovation and addition contracts, paid preconstruction engagements (with a portion credited toward construction when the client proceeds), professional ADVISE consulting fees, and recurring cadreCare subscription revenue for ongoing post-handover home management. The go-to-market is consultative and relationship-driven, with demand sourced through portfolio marketing, referrals, and sustained partnerships with high-end architecture firms including Olson Kundig, Surround Architecture, BOSS Architecture, Ekman Design Studio, Semple Brown, and Nest Architecture. Cadre holds no outside institutional investors and is founder/management-owned.

Name

Cadre General Contractors, Inc.

Legal name

Cadre General Contractors, Inc.

Website

https://cadregc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cadre General Contractors is a privately held luxury custom home builder serving high-net-worth homeowners across the Denver Metro area and Colorado Front Range, offering new construction, remodels, preconstruction, owner's representation, and post-construction maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Residential Construction

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Self-Performing General Contractors (IMAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Luxury custom homes
• Residential construction
• Home renovation services
• Preconstruction planning
• Construction project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Englewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Luxury Home Construction: Full-service custom luxury home building from ground-up, serving clients building architectural new builds, multi-generational estates, and high-value residences across the Colorado Front Range. Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts.
2. Remodels and Additions: Comprehensive renovation and addition services including kitchens, primary suites, whole-home reconfigurations, additions and ADUs, outdoor living spaces, and historic preservation projects. Revenue is project-based.
3. Preconstruction Services: Detailed estimating and planning services that produce granular cost modeling, value engineering, and project roadmaps. A portion of the preconstruction fee applies toward construction costs when the client moves forward. Preconstruction phase typically spans 2-3 months.
4. Project Management and Owner's Representation: Professional oversight services for custom builders, homeowners, and architects, including independent advocacy, budget and schedule control, and quality assurance throughout construction stages.
5. cadreCare Post-Construction Services: Ongoing maintenance, warranty management, and support services for homes built by Cadre, including warranty registration, asset tracking, and responsive home management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cadre General Contractors is a luxury custom home builder that designs, estimates, and constructs high-end residences for wealthy homeowners across the Denver Metro area and Colorado Front Range. Beyond ground-up custom builds, the firm delivers remodels and additions, preconstruction cost modeling, post-construction home management through its cadreCare™ program, and owner's-representation consulting through its ADVISE service.

Product overview

Cadre General Contractors operates as a single-brand luxury custom home builder offering integrated services through four interconnected offerings: New Construction and Remodels & Additions serve as the core construction products, while Preconstruction provides the planning and estimation foundation for all projects. The cadreCare™ post-construction support module ensures ongoing home maintenance after handover, and ADVISE consulting extends professional oversight services to clients not directly in construction contracts. The portfolio covers the full lifecycle from early planning through long-term home maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• cadreCare: Post-construction home management and maintenance service program providing ongoing support, warranty management, and home care for Cadre-built homes. Includes dedicated home manager, warranty registration, asset tracking, and maintenance coordination.

Products and services

• New Construction Full-service custom luxury home construction for wealthy homeowners building architectural new builds and multi-generational estates across the Denver Metro area and Colorado Front Range. Each project is staffed by a dedicated superintendent and project manager with financial controls and operational transparency built in.
• Remodels & Additions Bespoke renovation and addition services for high-end residences including kitchen remodels, primary suites, whole-home reconfigurations, additions and ADUs, outdoor living spaces, and historic preservation. Uses the same preconstruction rigor and line-item estimating as new builds.
• Preconstruction Planning and estimation phase covering schematic estimates, design development, value engineering, and permit preparation, with line-item cost modeling and real-time budget delta tracking. Engages before clients finalize their design team and positions Cadre as a trusted advisor from earliest planning.
• cadreCare™ Post-construction maintenance and support subscription providing warranty registration, asset tracking, dedicated home manager, and ongoing maintenance for homes built by Cadre. Enrolled on day of key handover with rapid-response service.
• ADVISE (Consulting) Project management and owner's representation services including independent advocacy, construction oversight, budget and schedule control, and quality assurance for custom builders, homeowners, and architects throughout construction stages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every project delivered at or within 10% of original estimate, with variances tracing to owner-directed scope changes only
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

42 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Surround ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm that collaborated on multiple Cadre projects including Shadowbox (custom board-formed concrete and wood cladding home with Japanese garden entry) and Marion House (contemporary family oasis with board-formed concrete and smoked white oak). Long-term working relationship across multiple high-end residential projects.
• Marpa Landscape Architecture + ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture and construction firm that partnered with Cadre on Shadowbox project (Japanese garden-inspired entry courtyard) and Castle Pines Contemporary project (mature mountain garden connections).
• Surround ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborated with on Marion House project - a contemporary family oasis featuring board-formed concrete, blackened steel panels, and smoked white oak with floor-to-ceiling glazing.
• Ekman Design StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio that partnered on multiple projects including Shingle Style Country House (traditional family home with greenhouse and gardens) and Western Eclectic project (East Coast meets Colorado aesthetic).
• In-Site Design GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign group collaborated with on Shingle Style Country House project.
• AurumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome technology partner for Shingle Style Country House project providing integrated systems.
• Arrigoni WoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWood specialty partner for Shingle Style Country House project.
• BenchCraft Custom WoodworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom woodwork partner on Montview Mid Century project - reimagined mid-century modern classic with salvaged red brick and clapboard wood siding.
• Olson KundigcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally recognized architecture firm that designed the Modern Prairie (Maffei Residence) project featuring prairie overlook home with infinity pool and breathtaking views.
• BOSS ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm that designed the Countryside Modern project - modern hillside home with 10-13 ft doors, radiant heated floors, and guest pavilion.
• Colorado HardscapesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHardscape contractor for Countryside Modern project.
• Weiland DoorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoor specialty partner for Countryside Modern project featuring the largest interior and exterior doors Cadre has installed (10-13 ft).
• Fleetwood Windows & DoorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWindow and door partner for Countryside Modern project.
• Artisan Masonry, IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMasonry specialty contractor for Countryside Modern project featuring white board-form cement retaining walls.
• Semple BrowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm that designed Hilltop Poolside project - composition of building, pool, and landscape complementing a historic landmark Denver home.
• Chord Design StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio collaborated with on Hilltop Poolside project.
• Company KDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKitchen design partner for Transitional Makeover project featuring Kosher kitchen design.
• Exquisite Kitchen DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKitchen design specialist for Transitional Makeover project.
• Comstock DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign firm collaborated with on Western Eclectic project.
• The Gallegos CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for Western Eclectic project.
• Ekman Design StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio that designed Crestmoor Luxe project - Beaux Arts and Mediterranean-influenced new build facing Crestmoor Park.
• Escobedo Design GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign group collaborated with on Crestmoor Luxe project.
• Nest ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm that designed Belcaro Beauty project - new ranch home in classic Denver neighborhood with recycled Wyoming snow fence facades.
• Rogers & SonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVAC partner for Castle Pines Contemporary project.
• Hope's Windows & DoorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteel framed window and door partner for Castle Pines Contemporary project.
• ROBB StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio for Flour Mill Renovation - luxury loft renovation in lower downtown Denver.
• Studio GildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design partner for Flour Mill Renovation project.
• David Lauer PhotographyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhotography partner documenting Flour Mill Renovation project.
• Nest Architectural DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural design partner for project currently under construction (Maxson rendering project).
• Designs by SundownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape design partner for Maxson project currently under construction.
• Clutch Design StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio partner for project under construction featuring Lifescape Colorado.
• Lifescape ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture partner for project under construction.
• Ekman Design StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio partner for EMR project under construction.
• Atelier Interior DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design partner for EMR project under construction.
• Visual Comfort & Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting partner for EMR project under construction.
• Aquality ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for EMR project under construction.
• Studio B Architecture + InteriorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and interiors firm for project under construction with courtyard design.
• Mandil Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Landmark Building project under construction.
• Tesla ElectricminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectric services partner for Landmark Building project under construction.
• Woden WoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Landmark Building project under construction.
• MTECKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical services partner for Landmark Building project under construction.
• Bluewater PaintingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPainting contractor for Landmark Building project under construction.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Red Hammer Group: Colorado-based luxury custom home builder serving Denver-area HNW clients with design-build services. Comparable as a same-geography boutique custom luxury builder competing for the same architect relationships and homeowner segment.
• Wember Inc. Boutique Colorado custom home builder serving Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village and other affluent Denver neighborhoods. Directly comparable in geography, scale, and HNW custom-luxury positioning.
• John Cannon Homes: Florida-based luxury custom home builder serving HNW clients with bespoke design-build services and dedicated project teams. Comparable in operational model and luxury-custom value proposition, though operating in a different regional market.
• Frankel Building Group: Houston-based luxury custom home builder serving HNW clients with full design-build and preconstruction services. Comparable as a boutique custom luxury builder with strong financial-controls positioning and dedicated project teams.
• Shaw Construction: Colorado-based construction firm with a custom residential practice serving the Denver area and mountain communities. Comparable as a regional custom builder operating in overlapping affluent Colorado geographies.
• Landmark Homes Colorado: Colorado homebuilder offering custom and semi-custom homes in the Denver Front Range and Northern Colorado. Comparable as a same-state custom home builder competing for similar HNW and move-up buyer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Shea Homes: Large privately held homebuilder with significant Colorado presence and a luxury/semi-custom product line. Comparable as an established homebuilder competing in the same affluent Denver-area market for high-end buyers.
• Tri Pointe Homes: Public homebuilder with a luxury brand portfolio (including Paragon Communities in Colorado). Comparable as a custom/luxury-focused builder operating in the same affluent Denver Front Range geography Cadre serves.
• Toll Brothers: Large publicly traded homebuilder with a dedicated luxury move-up and custom segment serving affluent buyers nationally. Comparable as a high-end homebuilder targeting HNW customers, though Toll Brothers operates at much larger scale and as a production-oriented builder.
• Taylor Morrison: Public homebuilder with active Denver Metro operations and a luxury/custom division (William Lyon Luxury Homes legacy). Comparable as a large-scale builder addressing the HNW custom end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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