Meet the Ascend LA 2021 Fall cohort 27 construction businesses in LA
We received over 150 applications to find stand-out businesses that offer unique products or services in construction. They are ready to grow their teams, diversify their revenue streams, and take their business to the next level. This cohort was generously funded by JP Morgan Chase and Capital One.
JC Retrofit Construction Inc.
JC Retrofit Construction Inc. delivers exceptional seismic solutions to property owners throughout Southern California. With a focus on soft-story retrofits, home leveling, and foundation replacement, they make property owners feel confident in their renovative investments. They offer innovative services such as new construction, installation of accessory dwelling units, and interior remodeling. Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, it envisions a safer Los Angeles that reflects resident’s peace of mind. As a Latinx-owned business, JC Retrofit Construction Inc. is committed to supporting its clients and helping them achieve their home advancement needs through accessibility and equity.
Follow their journey at: www.jcretrofitconstruction.com
Absolute Efficiency Group
Absolute Efficiency Group offers the highest HERS rating and energy audit services in Southern, CA, and the surrounding areas. Its highly skilled team of professionals has the knowledge and experience necessary to complete any home energy service to the highest quality standards. Customer service is its top priority, and they do what they can to ensure your complete satisfaction. Their certifications include but are not limited to H.E.R.S, Energy Star, Commercial Air Balancing, Mechanical Acceptance Testing, Green Point Rating, BPI, and Mechanical Acceptance Testing. Trust in Absolute Efficiency Group for your energy compliance needs.
Follow their journey at: aeghers.com
CME Landscape Corp
Established in 2015, CME Landscape Corp is a woman-owned commercial landscape maintenance and irrigation repair company. Its mission is “Your lawn needs us!” Its services include lawn mowing, edging, and clean up on a weekly to a monthly schedule. This includes attending flower bed maintenance, pruning, fertilization, spring, winter clean, and landscape consultation. It’s based is the city of South Gate, CA, and has service locations throughout: Los Angeles, San Gabriel and Orange County. Its experienced professionals have over 35 years in the landscape, golf course management and corporate environments. Its clients range from the State of California, Los Angeles/Orange municipalities, aerospace, industrial facilities, schools, medical and retail centers.
You can follow their journey at: www.cmelandscapecorp.com
National Pools
National Pools, Inc is a distinctive design-build firm founded in 2007 by Luis Carlos and Cynthia Quirarte. Since its founding, the firm has developed a reputation for innovative designs and construction excellence.
Its in-house design and talented craftsmen can develop a unique experience from visualizing your ideas until executing your project. What sets them up apart from a traditional contracting experience, is that as a design-build firm they control the project, and the majority of the work is never subcontracted. National Pools is a family-oriented business implementing the highest standards in its industry.
Follow their journey at: https://nationalpoolsconstruction.com/
AOEC Inc.
AOEC Inc. is a licensed general contractor company in Southern California that provides soft-story seismic retrofit services to customers since its opening in 2018. AOEC provides construction services including house rehabilitation, code enforcement compliance, and new projects such as multi-family housing. Additionally, AOEC provides free consultations, exceptional expertise, and licensed contractor who can help you improve the value of your property.
You can contact them at: chris@chabuilder
Aria Fire Protection
Aria Fire Protection specializes in the design and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems. With an extensive experience of 15 years, they work for your protection against fire hazards. Every house, office, and industrial setup needs to arrange for safety precautions against unforeseen situations that could prove dangerous to the people around and surroundings. They design, install, inspect, and repair the finest-quality fire sprinkler systems to keep you protected wherever you are. You might not control the fire from starting, but with their help, you can control it from spreading and preventing complete damage!
Connect with them at: www.ariafp.com
Habitable Art Inc
Habitable Art Inc: Reimagining. Reinventing. And Recreating Conventional Spaces into Livable Art. Habitable Art Inc is a Los Angeles design tank + licensed build firm that has been reimagining conventional spaces for 10 years. They are at the intersection of expressive creativity and functional design and pride themselves in providing clients with ART they can live and thrive in. Habitable Art is pushing architecture forward by breaking through the illusive veil of conventional design into a space where art and functionality co-exist. The company also moonlights as a socially conscious developer with a commitment to responsible development and community integration through bringing projects into underserved areas of the city so to create a more equitable landscape.
Discover Livable Art at: www.zerikscales.coms
Icon & Ikon
Icon & Ikon is a multi-disciplinary company that specializes in the design, planning construction, management, and maintenance of real estate and infrastructural development projects. The Icon & Ikon staff has over 30 years of experience, with governmental agencies as well as numerous corporate clients in the USA and various African countries. Its aim is to maintain a competitive edge through the use of technology transfer and the application of technological advances in achieving visible physical results in all specialty areas of our company. Its strategy is to understand our client needs, budget, current conditions and act upon them in the best interest of the clients and the general public.
Follow their journey at: https://www.iconarc.com/
FOCON, Inc.
FOCOn Inc., is proudly one of the few second-generation blacked-owned engineering companies in California. FOCON holds an A and B license and has projects ranging in all scales from $50,000 to above a million dollars. They offer design, build, construction, general construction, and project management. Over the next three years, FOCON looks forward to expanding its partnerships in Los Angeles County, supporting affordable housing and school development additional projects, and private clients.
Contact them at: info@foconinc.com
Ram Construction Innovation
Ram Construction Innovation is a family-owned and operated construction company. It specializes in new construction, renovations, additions, and accessory dwelling units. Experienced in industrial, commercial and residential construction. It provides services for all sections of remodeling and construction including foundation, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, tile, painting, installation of fixtures, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. They make sure to offer competitive prices and delivers exceptional work.
Contact them at: thecontractorgal@gmail.com
RC Construction
Rodney Croom (RC) Construction’s legacy spans over 50 years. Building on his father’s legacy, Rodney Croom is the Founder and CEO of RC Construction Services. For over 5 years, RC Construction, a minority-owned licensed general contractor, has helped residential and commercial clients design, build and renovate single and multi-family properties. While not a simple task, Rodney, a father, mentor, and stickler for a job well done, strives to live his father’s legacy and pass it on to future generations.
Contact them at: croomconstruction@yahoo.com
Acosta Sewer Contractors
Acosta & Sons Sewer Contractor is a family-owned business that provides septic, sewer, and land excavation services to the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County. With over 40 years of experience, it continues to prioritize its customer’s needs while providing efficient and reliable septic and sewer services. They go above and beyond to treat your land as their own. Its industry-leading expertise allows them to get the job done right the first time and on time. They come equipped with all of their own tools and provide high-quality, cost-effective sewer, septic and excavation services under one roof.
Contact them at: info@acostasewers.com
Urban Land Matters
Urban Land Matters, LLC Urban Land Matters, (ULM), is a woman-owned small business providing land use planning and management consultant services. ULM’s business capabilities include feasibility studies, master planning, land use analysis, entitlement preparation and representation, community/public engagement, and construction project management. Our services provide innovative approaches to foster building sustainable environments. ULM possesses more than 20 years of combined experience, specializing in disadvantaged and urban communities involving economic justice, air quality, affordable housing, and transportation.
Follow their journey at: https://www.urbanlm.com/
JTSP Inc.
JTSP Inc., a certified SBE, is a professional construction company based in South Pasadena, CA. It engages in commercial and industrial constructions local and statewide. It has been in the industry for over 10 years specializing in concrete work. All their work includes meticulous planning, is completed on time, accurately forecast, and is affordable to clients. Their specializations include concrete structures, concrete foundations, and earthquake retrofits.
Contact their journey at: http://jtspinc.com/
Swift Recycling Solutions
Swift Recycling Solutions provides effective recycling and safe disposal of bio-medical waste disposal including face masks and hands gloves, document destruction and off-site shredding, and hauling solutions including trash, furniture, and junk removal. Its ability to complete sustainable solutions for its clients has been the key to its success. Swift Recycling Solutions has established long-term partnerships with clients who continually seek recycling solutions to help achieve their waste reduction goals as businesses grow and evolve.
Follow their journey at: https://swiftrecyclingsolutions.com
G&E Forman Construction
G & E Forman Construction LLC (Corp.) has extensive experience in residential construction. Clients get the benefit of built experience year after year and job after job. The company uses a homegrown and proprietary process for planning, tracking, and managing even the biggest construction project. They pinpoint how to deliver its client demands. They specialize in total home renovation, bathrooms, kitchens, painting interior/exterior, additions, new construction, fences, roofs, patios, decks, stairs, and concrete driveway. The services provided are within budgets and on time. Because of their knowledge and expertise as certified cost estimators, the bids provided are true estimates. Their passion for this trade allows them to give clients’ 100% of their skills and commitment at all times.
Contact them at geformanconstruction@yahoo.com
Creative Construction & Design
Creative Construction & Design is a woman-owned construction company, that specializes in kitchen and bath remodeling from design to sourcing of materials, and coordination of all trade sequences and schedules. With over 20 years of experience in the Industry, its vast knowledge and in-depth understanding of new trends, design tendencies and superb customer service shine through with every new project we take on.
Follow their journey at: http://creativeremodelz.com/
Universal Technical & Construction Solutions
Universal Technical & Construction Solutions, Inc. is dedicated to offering a one-stop-shop for all construction needs. They provide full general construction and engineering construction. Their licenses include CSLB Type A general engineering contractor, Type B general building contractor, Type C-10 Electrician, Type C-16 Fire Protection, Type C-20 HVAC, and Type 36 Plumbing.
Contact them at: https://www.utcsinc.com/
Drillhead Drilling and Shoring Inc.
Drillhead Drilling & Shoring was founded in 2017 and is located in the San Fernando Valley. They are dedicated to providing heavy-construction services to residential, commercial, and government clients. They provide specialized construction services with our crew that delivers timely quality service. Its services include pile drilling, earth-retention (shoring), and test boring.
Follow their journey at: https://drillheaddrillingandshoringinc.com/
Decor Interior Design
Decor Interior Design, Inc. provides design and construction that enhances the health and well-being of your staff. The workplace operations deserve a skilled team to develop and deliver project solutions that foster functionality, productivity, and workplace happiness. Decor Interior Design completes paint, decorating, and furniture projects for airports, hospitals, hotels, and office buildings. Delivered so well, that they are the winner of the Supplier of the Year Award by the Minority Supplier Development Council 4-years in a row. At Décor, they foster a relationship of safety, excellence, and accountability with every client including Fortune 500, federal agencies, or small business client partner. From California to Florida, for over 20 years, you can count on competitive estimates, clear lines of communication, and a customized work plan to ensure your project’s success.
Follow their journey at: http://www.designsbydecor.com/
D & A Construction
D & A Construction is a residential and commercial license construction company in Los Angeles. It strives to provide exceptional customer service to its clients. To bring the client's vision to fruition, they complete room additions, total home renovations, bathrooms, kitchens, ADU's and garage conversions. Its service area is Los Angeles County.
Contact them at: Dahomerenovations@gmail.com
Kana Subsurface Engineering
KSE not only offers the services of subsurface locating, but also potholing, and vault inspection making KSE a “One Stop Shop” for agencies, designers, developers, and contractors. KSE offers its full service, which includes capabilities of water, sewer, storm drain & conduit installation, concrete forming and finishing, air vacuum potholing including asphalt repairs, trenching, confined space vault inspections, including permitting, traffic control and final reports to provide complete projects for its customers.
Contact them at: www.KSE.Construction
Belnavis Design and Construction
Belnavis design and construction is geared towards helping those in and out of our communities in both the residential and commercial sectors.
Contact them at: belnavisdesign@gmail.com
O&M Solar Services
O&M Solar Service is a benefit installation company that offers solar fulfillment for both residential and commercial. Its owner, Kenneth Wells, is a Compton native who is currently reforming and redeveloping underserved inner cities into sustainable green communities. As a licensed electrical contractor, as well as a NABCEP Certified PV Professional, Wells, has an extensive technical background in solar installations with 9 years of experience. As a volunteer on the Workforce Development Committee of Grid Alternatives, he collaborates with other industry experts to develop training programs for green labor careers.
Contact them at: Ken.wells@omsolarservices.com
Synergy Electric Solutions
Synergy Electric Solutions doing business as Herman Custard Electric is a family-owned company that focuses on electrical contracting. It specializes in high and low-voltage applications as stand-alone projects or seamlessly integrated for various purposes. It provides green energy solutions with desktop and voice-activated controls. As the world transitions to a more sustainable path, Herman Custard Electric strives to do its part in developing a healthier and sustainable society by incorporating the latest technology and innovation for all electrical applications.
Contact them at: hermancustardelectric@gmail.com
Brown Steel Fabrications
CEO, Steven Brown, leads Brown Steel Fabrication, LLC. Steven is a CC60 contractor and an ironworker. Steven specializes in building welding, fabrication, crane construction, and structural steel. Brown Steel Fabrications brings decades of expertise to serve both private and public clients.
Contact them at: Browsteelfabrications.com
KW Kinslow Construction
Construction services - building from the ground up and remodeling.
Contact them at: heidikinslow@aol.com