tavares

What tavares does

Tavares LLC is an SBA 8(a)-certified general contractor headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, providing single-source construction services from project conception through completion. The company was founded in 2007 and operates across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, serving federal agencies (DOI/NPS, NAVFAC, Hanscom Air Force Base), state and local government (DCAMM, Providence Public Schools, Lowell Justice Center, Massachusetts Port Authority, Essex County Sheriff's Department), educational institutions (Harvard, Northeastern, multiple Rhode Island high schools), commercial and retail clients (Citizens Bank, CambridgeSide Galleria), healthcare facilities (Eleanor Slater Hospital, William Hinton Laboratory), hospitality operators (MGM Casino, Ballys Twin River, Aloft Hotel, Element Hotel), and major tier-one general contractors as a subcontractor (Gilbane, Suffolk, Skanska, Whiting-Turner, Bond Brothers, Shawmut, Dimeo).

The company's core offerings include general contracting, design-build delivery, drywall installation, demolition and abatement (including asbestos and lead paint removal), historical renovations, and specialty trades covering Division 10 specialties, metal panels, windows, doors, frames, hardware installation, and finishing carpentry. Tavares self-performs carpentry, painting, drywall, demolition, abatement, and project supervision, which internalizes key trade labor. Core technology is conventional construction execution with no proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or technology platform described.

Tavares is privately held by founder and owner Fernando J. Tavares, who has 30 years of construction industry experience, supported by a seven-person leadership team with 25-40 years of experience each. Revenue is generated through project-based, competitively bid contracts (one-time per project) rather than recurring or subscription revenue; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct relationship-based sales via the company website (fjtavares.com), phone outreach, and a published capability statement targeting government and institutional clients. There are no institutional investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the available data.

Name

tavares

Legal name

Tavares LLC

Website

https://fjtavares.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tavares LLC is an SBA 8(a)-certified Rhode Island general contractor founded in 2007, delivering single-source commercial, institutional, and government construction across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. The firm has completed 300+ projects via self-perform trades and specialty services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: Revenue generated through construction project contracts as a general contractor, providing services from project conception to completion for commercial, retail, corporate, and government clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Tavares LLC is an 8(a)-certified general contractor providing single-source construction services from project conception to completion. The company self-performs carpentry, painting, drywall installation, demolition, asbestos and lead abatement, and project supervision for commercial, retail, corporate, and government clients. It also delivers design-build, historical renovation, and specialty trade services (Division 10, metal panels, windows, doors, hardware, finishing carpentry).

Product overview

Tavares LLC is a Rhode Island-based, 8(a)-certified general contractor established in 2007, providing comprehensive construction services for commercial, retail, corporate, and residential projects. The company operates as a single-source construction provider offering general construction services, drywall installation, demolition and abatement, design-build, historical renovations, and specialty trades including Division 10 specialties, metal panels, and finishing work. Tavares LLC self-performs carpentry, painting, drywall, demolition, asbestos abatement, and project supervision, serving federal, state, and local clients throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Construction Services Comprehensive general construction services including design build, general contracting, carpentry, painting, drywall, demolition, site work, masonry, metal buildings, and project supervision for commercial, retail, corporate, and government clients.
• Drywall Installation Self-performed drywall installation services as part of construction projects, including new construction and renovation work.
• Demolition and Abatement Full-service demolition and abatement capabilities including asbestos abatement, lead paint removal, and environmental remediation.
• Design Build Services Design-build construction delivery method combining architectural design and construction services under a single contract.
• Historical Renovations Specialized renovation services for historical buildings and structures requiring preservation and restoration work.
• Specialty Trades Division 10 specialties, metal panels, windows, doors, frames, hardware installation, and finishing carpentry services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 projects completed successfully
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers31 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 indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KBE Building Corporation: Connecticut-based general contractor with comparable regional New England footprint and K-12, higher-education, and senior-living institutional portfolio.
• Dimeo Construction Company: Rhode Island and Massachusetts-headquartered general contractor delivering commercial, institutional, and academic construction across New England. Highly comparable in size, geography, and customer base to Tavares.
• Erland Construction: Burlington, MA-based construction manager with similar mix of academic, commercial, and residential work in the New England market.
• O&G Industries: Connecticut-based construction services firm delivering institutional, commercial, and industrial work across New England. Comparable regional footprint and public-sector exposure.
• Bond Brothers: Cambridge, MA-based construction manager and general contractor focused on higher education, life sciences, and commercial work in the Northeast. Directly comparable market and delivery model to Tavares.
• Shawmut Design and Construction: Boston-based full-service construction management firm with similar New England institutional, higher-education, and hospitality client mix. Tavares is a current subcontractor to Shawmut, illustrating overlap in service scope.
• W.T. Rich Company: Massachusetts-based general contractor specializing in municipal, K-12, and higher-education projects in the New England region. Comparable in size, scope, and client type to Tavares.
• Consigli Construction Co., Inc. Massachusetts-headquartered construction manager serving higher-education, healthcare, life sciences, and historic renovation clients in New England. Overlaps with Tavares in self-perform capabilities and institutional segments.

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Large national GC with deep New England roots and broad federal, education, and healthcare portfolio. Overlaps with Tavares' segments but operates at significantly larger scale; also a current customer of Tavares as prime contractor.
• Suffolk Construction: National ENR-ranked GC with strong presence across the Northeast serving commercial, healthcare, and higher-education clients. Compares to Tavares on segment and geography but at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fernando-tavares

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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