What AEY Inc. does

AEY Inc. is a veteran-owned, California-based construction services firm founded in 2020 by David Manning (CEO, USMC combat veteran and former SpaceX, Amazon, UPS, and EssilorLuxottica procurement executive) and Karl Schaefer (President, CCM/DBIA/LEED-AP with $5 billion+ in delivered construction value), operating as a 50/50 partnership headquartered in Pleasanton, California. The firm operates three integrated service lines: Material Supply & Logistics across all major construction trade categories under a network of 48+ qualified suppliers; Procurement & Equipment Strategies including strategic sourcing, vendor-managed inventory, and long-term supply agreements; and Construction Management & Professional Services spanning project management, owner's representation, CPM scheduling, estimating, risk management, and claims support.

The company's competitive position rests on a regulatory moat that is unusually deep for a firm of this size: concurrent California DVBE, SB-PW, and SB-Micro certifications (Cal eProcure #2038714), federal SDVOSB certification via SBA VetCert, nine City of Los Angeles RAMP classifications covering LAWA, LADWP, LA Metro, and the Port of LA, a CA General Contractor License (A+B, #1144157), and SAM.gov registration across 87 NAICS codes. This certification stack allows a single purchase order to satisfy multiple statutory participation goals on state, federal, and LA-area public contracts simultaneously. The firm has supported over $7 billion in total project value across more than 600 projects, including marquee engagements on the LAX ConRAC ($1.3B), California High Speed Rail ($125B program), and Santa Rita Jail Modernization ($500M).

The business model combines transaction-fee material markup (the largest revenue stream) with professional-services fees on procurement optimization and construction management engagements. Pricing is per-project with quotes issued within 24 hours via direct email or contact form, and the go-to-market is sales-led and content-driven, anchored by compliance education guides targeting general contractors who must satisfy DVBE/SDVOSB participation requirements. Customer concentration is moderate given the project-based revenue model and diversified marquee logo base, while geographic coverage spans four California service areas (Bay Area, Sacramento/Central Valley, LA/Southern California, Central Coast/Inland Empire) supported by five distribution nodes. The firm has remained lean at 1-10 employees, with no external institutional funding, no M&A activity, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

AEY Inc.

Legal name

AEY Inc.

Website

https://aeyinc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AEY Inc. is a veteran-owned, California-based construction services firm providing material supply, procurement, and construction management to general contractors and government agencies, leveraging concurrent DVBE, SDVOSB, and RAMP certifications to satisfy certified-participation requirements on public works and federal contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Material Supply & Management Services

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Industrial Equipment Rental/Leasing (Earthmoving, Material Handling, Aerial) (TLABAHAF)

Keywords

• Construction material supply
• Construction management services
• DVBE certified supplier
• Public works procurement
• Veteran-owned construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Material Supply & Logistics: AEY Inc. supplies construction materials — structural steel, rebar, formwork, electrical, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, and related categories — to general contractors and government agencies. Revenue is generated through markup on materials procured from manufacturers and distributors. The firm maintains direct relationships with major distributors and leverages volume purchasing across a network of 48+ qualified suppliers to secure competitive pricing. Every dollar of material spend through AEY counts toward DVBE and Small Business participation requirements on California state contracts, and toward SDVOSB subcontracting goals on federal contracts, making the certified-supplier pricing a compliance vehicle as well as a procurement transaction.
2. Procurement & Equipment Strategies: Strategic sourcing, vendor-managed programs, bulk-buying leverage, and long-term supply agreements. AEY charges for procurement optimization services — either as a percentage of managed spend or as a consulting fee — by leveraging its network of qualified suppliers and providing pricing transparency, supplier qualification, and PO management. Revenue is derived from the margin between negotiated supplier pricing and the price charged to the client, plus fees for added-value procurement services.
3. Construction Management & Professional Services: Project management, owner's representation, project controls, CPM scheduling, estimating, risk management, claims support, QA/QC, and constructability reviews. AEY engages as construction manager or owner's rep on commercial, civic, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Revenue is generated through professional services fees — either fixed-fee engagements or time-and-materials billing — on projects ranging from $25M tenant improvements to $1B+ infrastructure programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AEY Inc. is a veteran-owned construction services firm supplying construction materials (structural steel, rebar, formwork, electrical, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, and related categories) and providing construction management, project management, and procurement services to general contractors and government agencies. As a concurrently DVBE and SDVOSB-certified supplier, every dollar spent through AEY counts toward disabled veteran and small business participation requirements on California public works and federal contracts.

Product overview

AEY Inc. is a veteran-owned, California-based construction services firm offering three integrated service lines: (1) Material Supply & Logistics — a full-scope construction materials procurement operation covering all major trade categories (structural steel, rebar, concrete/formwork, lumber/framing, roofing/waterproofing, plumbing/pipe, electrical/lighting, HVAC/mechanical, doors/hardware, paint, insulation, drywall, flooring, and safety equipment) under its primary NAICS code 423390; (2) Procurement & Equipment Strategies — strategic sourcing, vendor-managed inventory, bulk-buying, long-term supply agreements, equipment optimization, and PO management leveraging a network of 48+ qualified suppliers across 9 material categories; and (3) Construction Management & Professional Services — project management, owner's representation, project controls, CPM scheduling, estimating, risk management, claims support, QA/QC, constructability reviews, and closeout. The firm also offers compliance advisory services covering DVBE, SDVOSB, RAMP, CUF, and GFE documentation for public works and federal contracting. AEY operates as a DVBE and SDVOSB-certified supplier, meaning every material dollar purchased through the firm counts toward both Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise and Small Business participation goals on California state and federal contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Material Supply & Logistics Full-scope construction materials procurement across all major trade categories (structural steel, rebar, formwork, concrete accessories, lumber, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, doors, hardware, paint, coatings, insulation, drywall, flooring, safety equipment, and temporary facilities). Serves general contractors and government agencies in California and the Western United States with direct distributor relationships, competitive pricing, and delivery logistics. Every dollar spent counts toward DVBE and Small Business participation requirements.
• Procurement & Equipment Strategies Strategic sourcing, competitive bid analysis, vendor-managed inventory programs, bulk-buying leverage, long-term supply agreements with volume-based pricing, equipment rental and lease optimization, supplier qualification and performance tracking, and end-to-end purchase order management and expediting. Leverages a network of 48+ qualified suppliers across 9 material categories.
• Construction Management & Professional Services Full-scope construction management including project management and owner's representation, project controls and cost management, CPM scheduling, estimating and value engineering, risk management, change order management and claims support, quality assurance and quality control, constructability reviews, and closeout and commissioning support. Engages as construction manager or owner's rep on commercial, civic, industrial, and infrastructure projects ranging from $25M to $1B+ programs.
• DVBE Compliance Advisory & Documentation Services Guidance and documentation frameworks for DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation compliance on California public works bids, including Commercially Useful Function (CUF) audit documentation, Good Faith Effort (GFE) filing support, and participation tracking across the full project lifecycle. Targets general contractors seeking certified participation credit.
• SDVOSB Subcontracting Compliance Services SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) subcontracting compliance support for federal prime contractors, including documentation for subcontracting plans required under FAC 2025-06 on contracts exceeding $900,000 (general) or $2,000,000 (construction). Helps federal primes satisfy SDVOSB subcontracting goals with verifiable material supply documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• $250M+ in construction materials supplied across California and Western US
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting and construction management firm providing project management, owner's representation, program management, and engineering services across transportation, civic, and commercial markets. Comparable to AEY on the construction management and professional services line, but operates at vastly larger scale with a global delivery footprint.
• US LBM: US LBM is a national distributor of building materials including lumber, millwork, structural components, and specialty products serving builders, remodelers, and commercial contractors. Overlaps with AEY on construction material supply categories and serves similar end customers at national scale.
• Bechtel: Bechtel is one of the largest US engineering, procurement, and construction firms, delivering large-scale infrastructure, energy, and government projects globally. Comparable to AEY on owner-representation and construction management for mega-projects, but Bechtel operates as an EPC prime rather than a certified material supplier or CM subconsultant.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Ferguson is a leading US distributor of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and waterworks supplies serving contractors across residential, commercial, and infrastructure end markets. Overlaps with AEY's electrical, plumbing, and HVAC material supply categories and serves similar general-contractor customers, but operates at national scale with proprietary supply-chain infrastructure rather than certified small-business positioning.
• Turner Construction: Turner Construction is one of the largest US general contractors and construction managers, delivering commercial, healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects. Comparable to AEY on construction management delivery to large public and private clients, but Turner is a multi-billion-dollar incumbent with national reach rather than a certified small business.
• SRS Distribution: SRS Distribution is a national building products distributor serving residential and commercial contractors with roofing, siding, drywall, insulation, and related categories. Comparable to AEY on building products distribution and contractor customer base, with broader geographic coverage and larger branch footprint.
• White Cap: White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions) is the largest US distributor of construction materials and supplies, serving professional contractors with structural steel, concrete, fasteners, tools, and jobsite supplies. Comparable to AEY on material supply product categories and general-contractor customer base, though at vastly greater scale, broader geographic footprint, and without certified small-business status.
• ABC Supply Co. ABC Supply is the largest US wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products, serving professional contractors and builders. Comparable to AEY on roofing/waterproofing material categories and contractor customer base, but operates a national branch network and does not hold certified small-business status.
• Granite Construction: Granite Construction is a major US infrastructure contractor delivering heavy civil, transportation, water, and mining projects with vertically integrated materials capabilities. Comparable to AEY on California public works execution and material procurement scale, but operates as a large incumbent prime contractor with owned aggregate plants rather than as a certified sub-supplier.
• Jacobs Solutions: Jacobs is a global professional services firm delivering project management, construction management, engineering, and consulting across infrastructure, water, transportation, and built-environment markets. Comparable to AEY on construction management and owner's-rep services and on serving public agencies on large infrastructure programs, but at global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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