What Lanterra, L.l.c. does

Lanterra LLC is a Houston, Texas-based general construction and maintenance firm holding SBA 8(A) certification, a federal designation that provides small disadvantaged businesses with preferential access to set-aside and sole-source government contracts. The company states more than 15 years of operating experience and offers 16 service categories including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, paving, flooring, painting, asbestos abatement, environmental remediation, historic renovation, and sheet metal fabrication and installation. Its stated customer base is composed entirely of U.S. federal agencies.

The company's go-to-market is federal procurement. Named past and current customers include the National Park Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Bureau of Land Management, Federal Bureau of Prisons, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Sierra Army Depot. To extend service coverage nationwide without scaling its 1-10 person core workforce, Lanterra mobilizes subcontractors across regions — effectively a labor-brokering model layered on top of SBA 8(A) contract eligibility.

No proprietary technology, software platform, or disclosed revenue, pricing, or contract-value data is available. Revenue is generated exclusively through federal contract awards, likely weighted toward set-aside and sole-source vehicles available to 8(A) participants. The business model is fundamentally project-based and contract-dependent: revenue predictability tracks the federal procurement cycle, and churn exposure is concentrated in any individual agency ceasing to issue awards within Lanterra's eligible categories.

Name

Lanterra, L.l.c.

Legal name

Lanterra LLC

Website

https://lanterra.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lanterra LLC is an SBA 8(A)-certified Houston-based construction and maintenance firm serving U.S. federal agencies nationwide through a mobilized subcontractor network across 16 service categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Construction Contracts: Lanterra generates revenue through federal government construction and maintenance contracts. The company provides project management, supervision, and coordinates subcontractors for various construction and renovation projects across government facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lanterra LLC is an SBA 8(A) certified Houston-based construction and maintenance firm that delivers 16 trade service categories — including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, paving, flooring, painting, environmental remediation, historic renovation, sheet metal, industrial coatings, asbestos abatement, and grading/site work — to federal government agencies nationwide. The firm provides project management, supervision, and mobilized subcontractor teams to complete construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance projects for facilities operated by agencies such as the US Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Air Force, US Coast Guard, US Navy, and Bureau of Land Management.

Product overview

Lanterra LLC is an SBA 8(A) certified construction and maintenance firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of trade services. The company provides 16 distinct service categories including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, paving, flooring, painting, asbestos abatement, environmental remediation, historic renovation, and sheet metal work. Services are delivered to federal government clients including the US Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Park Service, US Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management, as well as commercial customers. The company mobilizes qualified subcontractors and craftsmen to execute projects spanning construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance across facilities nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• HVAC Services Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation, repair, and maintenance services for commercial and federal facilities.
• Historic Renovation Restoration and renovation services for historic buildings and properties.
• Environmental Services Environmental remediation, hazardous waste site investigations, and toxic/radiologic waste assessments.
• Paving Services Asphalt paving, chip seal projects, parking lot construction, and trail surfacing for government facilities.
• Plumbing Services Plumbing installation, repair, and water line services for federal and commercial properties.
• Flooring Services Ceramic, vinyl, and wood flooring installation, replacement, and refinishing services.
• Electrical Services Electrical upgrades, lighting replacement, and power system installations for government facilities.
• Site Utilities Site utility installation and maintenance including sewer, water, and electrical infrastructure.
• Painting Services Commercial and industrial painting services for federal and government facilities.
• Industrial Coatings Industrial coating applications for equipment protection and water purification systems.
• Steel & Metal Services Steel and metal fabrication, guardrail replacement, and structural metal work.
• Ironwork Services Custom iron fencing, railing, and gate fabrication and installation.
• Fueling Services Fuel station repairs, boiler inspections, and fueling system maintenance.
• Asbestos Abatement Asbestos pipe abatement and blanket insulation removal services for hazardous environments.
• Grading & Site Work Site preparation, grading, earthwork, and trail construction services.
• Sheet Metal Services Sheet metal fabrication, HVAC ductwork, and ventilation hood installation and repair.

Named customers14 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Broad incumbents

• Amentum: Large federal services and engineering contractor formed from AECOM's Management Services spin-off and the Caliburn acquisition. Comparable in that it executes federal construction, O&M, and facilities work for DoD and civilian agencies, though at vastly greater scale.
• Fluor Corporation: Global engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and federal services firm with significant U.S. federal portfolio. Comparable on federal construction and infrastructure delivery, but at much larger scale and as a top-tier prime.
• EMCOR Group: Large diversified mechanical and electrical construction, facilities, and energy services firm serving federal, commercial, and industrial customers. Comparable on the building-equipment contracting side (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) but at much greater scale and broader scope.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting and federal services firm with major federal construction, environment, and facilities practice. Comparable on federal construction and environmental remediation services, though at enterprise scale across both open-market and set-aside opportunities.
• Granite Construction: Major heavy-civil and infrastructure contractor with significant federal, state, and municipal project experience. Comparable on grading, paving, and site utilities work, but operates at substantially larger scale and competes more on large open-market bids.
• Tutor Perini: Large publicly traded civil and building construction contractor with extensive federal and military work. Comparable in that it performs federal construction contracts of similar scope but at much larger scale and with deeper self-perform capability.
• KBR Inc. Major government solutions and engineering services contractor with deep DoD and federal-civilian portfolio. Comparable in that it captures federal facilities, construction, and O&M task orders, though at materially larger scale and broader service mix.

Direct peers

• Sterling Infrastructure: Publicly traded specialty/infrastructure contractor with meaningful federal and heavy-civil exposure, including site work, paving, and infrastructure services. Closely comparable to Lanterra on heavy-civil and paving capabilities and on federal-agency customer mix.
• M.C. Dean: Large electrical, electronic, and security systems integrator with a substantial federal/defense customer base. Comparable on electrical and building-systems contracting into DoD and federal civilian agencies, the same end-customers Lanterra serves.
• IES Holdings: Electrical and mechanical services contractor with significant commercial, industrial, and federal/institutional customer mix. Comparable on the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing trade services that form the core of Lanterra's service catalog.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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