What Breeden Construction does

Breeden Construction is a full-service general contracting firm and division of The Breeden Company, Inc., a privately held real estate services company founded in 1961. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with a regional office in Virginia Beach, the company was formally established as a standalone third-party construction services division in 2011 after operating as the parent company's in-house construction arm since 1964. The firm specializes in multifamily residential construction (having built over 20,000 multifamily units) and commercial projects including parking structures, mixed-use developments, student housing, and renovations, with a portfolio spanning 60+ projects across Virginia and North Carolina.

The company delivers six core services — Pre-Construction, Value Engineering, General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build, and Interior Finishing — supported by LEED certification capabilities, NGBS compliance, and rigorous quantitative takeoff and estimating procedures. Its go-to-market is relationship-driven, sourcing projects through direct engagement with developers, institutional clients, and government entities via a formal bid room and subcontractor pre-qualification process. Notable project values range from $9 million to $66 million, with the Pinnacle on 31st Street ($66M, Virginia Beach) being the largest to date. Individual project values are determined through conceptual estimating, value engineering, and competitive bidding on a project-by-project basis under multi-year contracts. The firm employs a workforce of 650+ at peak activity, led by President Brian Revere (20+ years tenure), with regional business unit leaders in Richmond and Hampton Roads. Revenue is generated through professional-services fees on each construction engagement, anchored by a captive development pipeline from parent The Breeden Company supplemented by third-party clients such as the University of Virginia and Norfolk Redevelopment Housing Authority.

Name

Breeden Construction

Legal name

The Breeden Company, Inc.

Website

https://breedenconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Breeden Construction is a Richmond, Virginia-based full-service general contractor and division of The Breeden Company, specializing in multifamily, commercial, mixed-use, and renovation projects across Virginia and North Carolina for developers, institutions, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction

NAICS

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Multifamily construction
• Commercial construction
• Construction management
• Design-build services

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Full-service general contracting services covering all aspects of the construction process from conceptual estimating and design through value engineering to final certificates of occupancy. Revenue generated through construction fees on a project-by-project basis.
2. Construction Management: Hands-on construction management approach serving as an ally of the owner through independent evaluation of project costs, schedule, and overall construction performance.
3. Design-Build Services: Integrated design-build delivery where the company partners with owners and design professionals in an open, collaborative team environment to improve constructability, save costs, and achieve project-specific expectations.
4. Pre-Construction Services: Rigorous quantitative takeoff and estimating procedures using historical project data and current market conditions to establish accurate budgets. Value engineering services provided as early as possible in project development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Breeden Construction is a relationship-driven general contracting firm offering full-service construction services including pre-construction, value engineering, design-build, general contracting, construction management, and interior finishing. The company delivers multifamily residential, commercial, mixed-use, student housing, and renovation projects, primarily across Virginia and North Carolina, with a portfolio exceeding 20,000 multifamily units and 2+ million square feet of commercial space.

Product overview

Breeden Construction is a full-service general contracting firm offering a comprehensive suite of construction services organized around six core service areas: Pre-Construction, Value Engineering, General Contracting, Construction Management, Design & Build, and Interior Finishing. The company specializes in multiple project types including multifamily residential, commercial (parking structures), student housing, mixed-use, retail, and renovations. Their services are delivered through dedicated support functions including subcontractor pre-qualification and a bid room platform. The company operates primarily in Virginia with projects spanning multifamily developments, commercial structures, and renovation work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Construction Services Rigorous quantitative takeoff and estimating procedures using historical project data and current market conditions to establish accurate budgets for construction projects. Targeted at developers, property owners, and institutional clients planning new construction.
• Value Engineering Construction bid estimate analysis and value optimization to reduce costs without compromising quality, using extensive historical cost data and detailed cost reporting. Aimed at developers and owners seeking cost-controlled construction delivery.
• General Contracting Full-service general contracting with hands-on field management, procurement, and oversight to ensure projects are completed to specification. Serves developers, property owners, and institutional clients.
• Construction Management Hands-on approach to construction management serving as an ally of the owner through independent evaluation of project costs, schedule, and overall construction performance. Targeted at owners seeking independent oversight of their construction projects.
• Design & Build Integrated design-build services partnering owners with design professionals in a collaborative team environment to improve constructability, save costs, and achieve project expectations. Targeted at owners seeking single-source design and construction delivery.
• Interior Finishing Expertly executed interior finishes using high-quality materials and experience-based techniques to create functional spaces serving project needs. Targeted at developers and owners of multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 multifamily units and 2+ million square feet of commercial space constructed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• The Breeden CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011The Breeden Company is the parent company of Breeden Construction. In 2011, two new divisions launched enabling The Breeden Company to provide third-party construction services through Breeden Construction and third-party property management services through Breeden Property Management. Breeden Construction serves as the construction arm for The Breeden Company's development projects as well as select third-party clients.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Brasfield & Gorrie: Large national general contractor with strong multifamily housing portfolio and Southeast/Mid-Atlantic presence. Comparable to Breeden in multifamily specialization, project delivery capabilities, and relationship-driven approach to developers.
• Gilbane Building Company: Large national general contractor with significant multifamily, mixed-use, and institutional portfolio. Shares similar service offerings including design-build and construction management, but operates at substantially larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Balfour Beatty Construction: National general contractor with significant multifamily and mixed-use housing portfolio, including affordable housing expertise. Comparable to Breeden in multifamily specialization, design-build capabilities, and serving institutional and public-sector clients, though operating at substantially larger scale.
• Clark Construction Group: Large Mid-Atlantic general contractor with extensive multifamily, commercial, and institutional portfolio including parking structures similar to Breeden's UVA project. Operates at much larger scale with national reach, but shares similar service capabilities and client mix.
• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: Major Mid-Atlantic-based general contractor with national presence, deep multifamily and commercial portfolio. Comparable to Breeden in service breadth (design-build, construction management) but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• DPR Construction: Major national general contractor with multifamily, commercial, and institutional projects. Comparable to Breeden in offering design-build, pre-construction, and construction management services, though DPR operates at much larger scale and with broader geographic diversification.

Direct peers

• Donohoe Construction: Washington DC-area general contractor with strong multifamily residential and commercial portfolio. Comparable to Breeden in regional Mid-Atlantic focus, multifamily specialization, and serving developers and institutional clients.
• Bozzuto Construction: Mid-Atlantic-focused general contractor specializing in multifamily residential construction with strong regional presence across Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Directly comparable to Breeden in project mix (multifamily-forward), geographic footprint, and relationship-driven approach serving institutional developers and public housing authorities.
• Wohlsen Construction: Mid-Atlantic general contractor specializing in multifamily, senior living, and commercial construction. Comparable to Breeden in project mix (multifamily and senior housing), regional Mid-Atlantic footprint, and relationship-driven GC model.
• Harkins Builders: Mid-Atlantic general contractor with substantial multifamily housing portfolio, serving DC, Maryland, and Virginia markets. Highly comparable to Breeden in size, regional concentration, multifamily specialization, and project value ranges.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/breedenbuilders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/breeden-construction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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