Benchmark category
Commercial Building Construction
- Category slug
- commercial-construction
- Taxonomy version
- 2026.08.1
- Snapshot
- 903aefdee7fc6d71
- Computed
- Aug 28, 2026
Last twelve months against the twelve before, which had a median of $2,641,613
Measures
Three distinct measures, deliberately not collapsed into one price.
| Measure | p25 | Median | p75 | Awards | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current award value | $142,045 | $660,515 | $2,916,138 | 5,757 | Distribution of current award value across comparable awards |
| Potential value with options | $221,000 | $1,404,318 | $8,008,325 | 7,237 | Distribution of potential award value including option periods |
| Obligated to date | $24,315 | $65,990 | $243,701 | 253 | Distribution of total obligations to date |
By place of performance
Only slices that independently clear the sample threshold are published.
| State | p25 | Median | p75 | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $80,353 | $629,777 | $2,947,036 | 439 |
| MD | $70,558 | $303,138 | $1,752,978 | 394 |
| DC | $97,880 | $500,000 | $2,013,898 | 303 |
| FL | $323,586 | $1,482,589 | $4,759,469 | 256 |
| TX | $122,913 | $456,909 | $3,157,924 | 255 |
| VA | $155,858 | $654,191 | $2,764,141 | 241 |
| NY | $231,910 | $989,469 | $3,486,000 | 185 |
| WA | $279,375 | $1,532,174 | $4,957,160 | 157 |
| NC | $183,703 | $1,547,311 | $4,591,701 | 138 |
| CO | $115,984 | $367,464 | $1,196,743 | 132 |
| PA | $151,730 | $738,105 | $2,365,380 | 128 |
| OH | $266,800 | $1,092,582 | $3,156,269 | 124 |
| OK | $11,947 | $43,400 | $145,270 | 122 |
| GA | $165,474 | $695,444 | $2,553,971 | 120 |
| AZ | $268,855 | $823,663 | $2,968,408 | 97 |
| NM | $187,716 | $781,051 | $3,754,785 | 97 |
| AL | $149,399 | $1,045,483 | $4,351,250 | 93 |
| AK | $347,105 | $1,475,653 | $6,273,684 | 91 |
| IL | $199,323 | $828,392 | $3,009,672 | 91 |
| MO | $73,662 | $257,552 | $503,541 | 86 |
| OR | $249,140 | $592,654 | $2,049,857 | 86 |
| HI | $187,437 | $871,871 | $4,882,846 | 84 |
| SC | $257,542 | $661,976 | $2,428,417 | 83 |
| NJ | $75,000 | $293,070 | $1,711,510 | 81 |
| MT | $91,650 | $366,855 | $1,033,503 | 77 |
By awarding agency
| Agency | Median | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| department-of-defense | $1,000,000 | 1,463 |
| department-of-veterans-affairs | $2,078,425 | 1,090 |
| general-services-administration | $350,109 | 824 |
| department-of-the-interior | $496,703 | 504 |
| department-of-transportation | $1,525,728 | 378 |
| department-of-health-and-human-services | $165,964 | 347 |
| department-of-agriculture | $365,739 | 302 |
| department-of-homeland-security | $672,282 | 285 |
| department-of-state | $690,104 | 219 |
| national-aeronautics-and-space-administration | $1,060,035 | 148 |
| federal-acquisition-service | $754,422 | 141 |
| department-of-veterans-affairs-2 | $2,748,796 | 95 |
| smithsonian-institution | $548,268 | 81 |
| department-of-energy | $319,078 | 61 |
| department-of-commerce | $104,435 | 58 |
| department-of-justice | $358,622 | 49 |
| animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service | $343,487 | 32 |
| federal-emergency-management-agency | $869,416 | 30 |
| indian-health-service | $274,679 | 26 |
| department-of-the-treasury | $302,457 | 25 |
| national-aeronautics-and-space-administration-2 | $1,690,681 | 25 |
| national-archives-and-records-administration | $223,615 | 12 |
Awards behind this benchmark
The largest comparable awards counted in the current snapshot.
| Award | Contractor | Agency | Place | First action | Current value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEAC2701RV14136 THIS MODIFICATION UPDATES SECTION J, LIST OF ATTACHMENTS, ATTACHMENT J-E, LIST OF APPLICABLE DIRECTIVES, TO ALIGN WITH PROJECT VELOCITY DIRECTION FROM DOE HQ. | BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC. | Department of Energy | WA | Dec 15, 2000 | $18,922,440,249 |
| W912EP24C0018 CEPP CNT 11B, EAA A-2 RESERVOIR EMBANKMENT AND STRUCTURES | THALLE CONSTRUCTION CO INC | Department of Defense | FL | Mar 3, 2026 | $4,781,321,247 |
| 70B01C26F00000017 CONSTRUCT VERTICAL BORDER BARRIER | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | Department of Homeland Security | AZ | Dec 17, 2025 | $2,833,494,612 |
| 70B01C26F00000405 BORDER BARRIER DESIGN BUILD FOR BBT-5 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | Department of Homeland Security | TX | Jun 2, 2026 | $2,594,040,000 |
| W911XK22C0006 A00049/R00079/CH0110 RUAW SSP WALL DESIGN IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR 65% DESIGN OF THE SSP WALL SO THAT THE CONTRACTOR CAN EFFECTIVELY AND MORE EFFICIENTLY BID CH0100 RUAW. THESE FUNDS WILL BE ACCOUNTED FOR DURING NEGOTIATIONS OF CH0100 RUAW. | KOKOSING ALBERICI TRAYLOR, LLC | Department of Defense | MI | Feb 27, 2026 | $1,938,699,214 |
| 70B01C26F00000345 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION TASK ORDER FOR BORDER WALL IN BIG BEND TEXAS, SEGMENT IDENTIFIED AS BBT-4. | SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | Department of Homeland Security | TX | May 11, 2026 | $1,720,040,000 |
| 70B01C26F00000292 BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION FOR EL PASO SECTOR - EPT-5 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | Department of Homeland Security | TX | Apr 24, 2026 | $1,585,324,926 |
| W912GB10C0031 CONTRACT NO. W912GB-10-C-0031 MEDICAL CENTER REPLACEMENT MODIFICATION NO. A00131 R00287 - (287)A00131 ABG5 CR430 MKA252 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Department of Defense | — | Mar 27, 2026 | $1,497,024,744 |
| 70B01C26F00000385 BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION FOR TCA-5 TON. | SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | Department of Homeland Security | AZ | Jun 26, 2026 | $1,313,227,200 |
| W912DR22C0012 CONTRACT FOR EAST CAMPUS BUILDING 4 (ECB4) PROJECT, AT FORT MEADE, MARYLAND. REFERENCE NO. R00060 CHANGE DG - WEATHER DELAY, CONTRACT AMOUNT UNCHANGED AND 8 CALENDAR DAY TIME EXTENSION. | BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC | Department of Defense | MD | Mar 30, 2026 | $1,252,339,479 |
| 70B01C26F00000261 BORDER BARRIER CONSTRUCTION | SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | Department of Homeland Security | TX | Mar 18, 2026 | $1,145,001,057 |
| W51DQV26CA003 RIO PUERTO NUEVO FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT, SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT 3 CHANNEL BOTTOM AND WALL IMPROVEMENTS IN SAN JUAN, PR. INCLUDES CHANNEL WIDENING AND DEEPENING, DRILLED SHAFT WALLS, DREDGING, AND UTILITY RELOCATIONS. | FERROVIAL CONSTRUCCION PR, LLC | Department of Defense | PR | Apr 30, 2026 | $1,078,991,952 |
| W912DR23C0006 CONTRACT FOR EAST CAMPUS BUILDING 5 (ECB5) PROJECT, AT FORT MEADE, MARYLAND. REFERENCE NO. R00027, CHANGE BT - RFI-0253 GRAVITY SEWER REDESIGN, CONTRACT AMOUNT INCREASED $3,223,933.00 AND 148 CALENDAR DAY TIME EXTENSION. | CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | Department of Defense | MD | Mar 23, 2026 | $1,071,696,804 |
| W912QR21C0027 CONSTRUCTION OF THE VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) MEDICAL CENTER (VAMC) IN LOUISVILLE, KY | WALSH - TURNER JV II | Department of Defense | KY | Apr 14, 2026 | $971,775,608 |
| W911WN24C8011 MONTGOMERY LOCKS AND DAM NEW RIVER CHAMBER. | TRUMBULL CORPORATION AND BRAYMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, A JOINT VENTURE | Department of Defense | PA | Mar 3, 2026 | $915,191,358 |
| 70B01C26F00000311 SW BORDER CONSTRUCTION - SAN DIEGO | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | Department of Homeland Security | CA | Apr 26, 2026 | $847,040,000 |
| W9128F23C0023 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY 418,156 SF NKO FACILITY WITH SECURE AND NON-SECURE WORK AREAS TO SUPPORT THE 55TH OPERATIONS GROUP AT OFFUTT AFB. CONTRACT INCLUDES AN ADJACENT SINGLE-STORY 4,800 SF (DCS) FACILITY WITH SECURE ENVIRONMENT. | TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Department of Defense | NE | Mar 31, 2026 | $785,883,107 |
| W912EP22C0017 CONTRACT NO. W912EP22C0017 370939 CEPP EAA CNT 11A A-2 FOUNDATION EF027 INTERIM VEQ - CLINS 0085 AND 0087REFERENCE NO. R00028 | FORGEN-ODIN JV | Department of Defense | FL | Apr 16, 2026 | $769,663,964 |
| 75N99022F00003 C103157: SURGERY, RADIOLOGY, AND LABORATORY MEDICINE (SRLM) BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO | Department of Health and Human Services | MD | Mar 22, 2022 | $761,338,534 |
| SAQMMA17C0079 BEIRUT, LEBANON NEW EMBASSY CONSTRUCTION | BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC | Department of State | — | Apr 15, 2026 | $733,516,127 |
Related records
Derived from awards these records share, ordered by how many.
Industry codes in this category
- 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction7,043
- 237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction510
- 237990 — Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction276
- 237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction220
- 237130 — Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction140
- 236210 — Industrial Building Construction98
- 238990 — All Other Specialty Trade Contractors69
- 237120 — Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction25
Buying agencies
Places of performance
- California511
- Maryland458
- District of Columbia343
- Florida303
- Texas292
- Virginia282
- New York215
- Washington180
Related categories
Sources and method
Figures on this page are computed from public federal award records. Numbers are never estimated or generated; where a figure is withheld, the reason is stated rather than filled in.
Distribution of current award value across comparable awards. Indefinite delivery vehicles are excluded because their ceiling values are not comparable to individual awards. Values beyond 3 times the interquartile range outside the first and third quartiles are excluded, as are values of zero or less. A cohort is published only when at least 10 comparable awards remain after exclusions. Awards whose category classification is below the confidence threshold are excluded from these statistics.
- 1Computed from USAspending.gov, last refreshed Aug 27, 2026. Award records are United States Government works.
- 2Distribution of current award value across 5,757 awards classified into this category, as of Aug 28, 2026. Snapshot 903aefdee7fc, code ddc523726155f720.
- Source data refreshed
- Today
- Metric definition
- current_award_value@2026.08.1
- Definition hash
- 47e351283780691d
- Page evaluation
- seo@2026.08.3
Note 1 applies to every figure on this page. These are award values, not unit prices: federal award records report obligations and award values, not dollars per square foot or per hour.