Business Details
39 Years
experience
Nationwide Construction Excellence Since 1987
Established in 1987, CDI Contractors has built an enduring reputation as a trusted national construction partner. With decades of experience executing over $7.2 billion in projects across 45 states, our team combines technical expertise with unwavering commitment to client success. We specialize in tailored construction solutions that address unique project challenges while maintaining strict adherence to budgets and timelines. Our integrated approach encompasses comprehensive preconstruction planning, advanced building information modeling, and precision execution through self-perform capabilities and certified millwork services. Recognized for industry-leading safety practices with an exceptional 0.64 EMR rating, we consistently deliver complex projects that meet exacting quality standards.As active community stewards, we support initiatives like youth education and diversity in construction while fostering next-generation leadership through professional development programs. Our 290+ employees bring specialized skills across all construction phases, ensuring clients receive expert guidance from initial concept through final warranty support. This combination of technical mastery, ethical practice, and community engagement has earned 80% repeat client retention over our 35+ year history.
Services
Construction Management
Preconstruction Services
BIM/VDC
Custom Millwork
Self-Perform Services
Electrical
Drywall
Project Scheduling
Value Analysis
Sustainable Construction
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have 35+ years of construction expertise
- Our team manages $7.2B+ in completed projects
- 80% of our business comes from repeat clients
- We maintain an exceptional 0.64 EMR safety rating
- We serve clients in 45 states nationwide
Associations and certifications
- Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)
What people say
Stellar reputation
Very professional
Excellent partner
Creative solutions
Consistent quality
Services
Construction Management
Our integrated construction management approach combines cloud-based technology with proven project scheduling techniques to ensure seamless coordination. We provide comprehensive budget management, cost forecasting, and quality assurance programs that maintain strict adherence to project timelines. With weekly schedule reviews and proactive issue anticipation, our team guarantees zero CDI-generated change orders after GMP agreement, delivering projects within budget parameters while maintaining exceptional quality standards through rigorous inspection processes.
Preconstruction Services
We offer comprehensive preconstruction services including conceptual estimating, life-cycle cost analysis, and constructability reviews. Our team develops preliminary guaranteed maximum pricing models through detailed quantity take-offs and value engineering, ensuring budget certainty from project inception. By implementing early constructability assessments and schedule optimization techniques, we identify potential challenges and deliver cost-effective solutions that maintain design integrity while enhancing construction efficiency and schedule reliability across all project phases.
BIM/VDC Technology
Our in-house BIM department delivers advanced virtual design and construction solutions that enhance project efficiency and reduce costs. Through 3D laser scanning and model coordination, we identify installation challenges early, enabling prefabrication techniques that minimize waste and prevent coordination-driven changes. Our internet-based project management system facilitates real-time collaboration, document management, and progress tracking while delivering information-rich facility models for long-term maintenance and operations support throughout the building lifecycle.
Custom Millwork Division
Our certified AWI millwork team provides complete design-through-installation services for commercial interiors across multiple sectors including healthcare, education, and retail. With computer-aided drafting capabilities, we create precision woodwork solutions ranging from custom casework to architectural millwork installations. Our craftsmen deliver nationwide on-time delivery and professional installation of countertops, trim, and specialty wood features while maintaining quality control standards that ensure lasting durability and aesthetic excellence in all interior applications.
Self-Perform Services
Our self-perform capabilities combine specialized trades expertise with technological innovation to enhance project efficiency. Our electrical division delivers comprehensive power distribution and security systems solutions while our commercial casework team installs feature walls and decorative millwork. Drywall services cover complete structural framing and interior finishing, complemented by BIM department support that enables rapid modeling iterations and accurate cost quantification throughout the construction process, ensuring tighter control over quality and timelines.
People
Mike Preston
CEO
Mike Preston became CDI's CEO in September 2025, bringing extensive government and economic development experience. Previously Arkansas Commerce Secretary and Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, he leads strategic direction while maintaining a 30-year track record of fostering business growth through public-private partnerships and effective leadership development initiatives.
Jonathan Semans
President
With over 15 years at CDI, Jonathan Semans oversees daily operations as President. His career spans major transportation projects and the Clinton Presidential Library program management. Holding a construction management degree, he emphasizes collaborative delivery methods and has led numerous large-scale projects across diverse sectors while maintaining a strong focus on client relationship development and team leadership.
Matt Bodishbaugh
Chief Operating Officer
Matt Bodishbaugh directs operations and project delivery excellence across all divisions. A U.S. Navy veteran with civil engineering expertise, he leads preconstruction services including estimating and scheduling. His 20-year construction management experience, including university board service and industry recognition for leadership achievements, ensures strict adherence to quality control while maintaining focus on continuous operational improvement and community engagement initiatives.
Chris Johnson
CFO
Chris Johnson manages CDI's financial strategy with a CPA background and decade-long experience in construction accounting. As former EY senior manager, he implements financial controls that ensure project budget integrity while driving expansion strategies. His community involvement includes healthcare and education board memberships, reflecting our commitment to financial transparency and ethical business practices that benefit both clients and regional development initiatives.
Blake Helm
VP Central Division
Blake Helm leads our central division operations with two decades of construction experience. As Certified Healthcare Constructor and LEED professional, he specializes in complex project delivery. His leadership includes managing Bank OZK Headquarters construction and serving on industry boards, ensuring our commitment to quality execution while implementing innovative cost-saving measures that benefit client outcomes and operational efficiency across all project phases.
Questions
What types of construction projects does CDI specialize in?
We handle commercial projects across healthcare, education, retail, office, and industrial sectors, including new construction, renovations, and expansions.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
CDI operates nationwide, with regional offices in Arkansas and Texas managing projects across 45 states from coast to coast.
How do you ensure projects stay on schedule?
We implement aggressive scheduling with weekly reviews, BIM coordination, and self-perform capabilities to maintain delivery timelines within committed deadlines.
Can you handle both design-build and traditional bidding processes?
Yes, our experienced team manages all delivery methods including design-build, CM at-risk, and traditional bid processes tailored to client preferences.
What safety certifications does CDI maintain?
We maintain an exceptional 0.64 EMR rating with comprehensive safety programs that exceed industry standards across all project sites.
Do you offer maintenance or warranty services for completed projects?
Yes, we provide ongoing consultation for equipment warranties and deliver complete operations manuals with all completed construction projects for long-term facility support.
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