Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Tempe, AZ
Founded in 1992 by Margaret Rodriguez, Au' Authum Ki (AAK) has grown from a small site utilities contractor with a $30,000 bonding capacity to a $30 million/year general contractor operating across multiple states. Our team of over 40 professionals specializes in commercial construction, design-build, and construction management services for federal, public, and private sectors. We have successfully completed more than 600 projects ranging from $100,000 to $20 million, including healthcare, educational, military, and historical facilities. AAK holds certifications as a Woman-Owned and Minority-Owned Small Business through the SBA, and we participate in the 8(a) Mentor-Protg Program.Our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceeding client expectations has earned us a strong record of repeat business and recognition as one of Arizona's top minority-owned, woman-owned, and Native American-owned companies. We excel in completing projects in remote locations under challenging conditions while maintaining strict adherence to budgets and schedules. As a US Green Building Council member, we prioritize sustainable practices in LEED-certified projects. Our comprehensive services include general contracting, design-build, CM@Risk, and federal procurement support, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions backed by 30 years of industry expertise.
Services
General Contracting
Federal Procurement
Sustainable Design
Design/Build
CM@Risk
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30 years of federal and commercial construction experience
- Certified Woman-Owned and Minority-Owned Small Business
- Proven success in remote and challenging project locations
- LEED-certified sustainable construction practices
- Established record of repeat federal government clients
Associations and certifications
- Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Program
- Woman-Owned Small Business Certification
- Minority-Owned Business Certification
- U.S. Green Building Council
Services
General Contracting
Our general contracting services deliver comprehensive commercial construction solutions for healthcare, educational, military, and industrial facilities. With 30 years of experience managing projects from $100,000 to $20 million, we coordinate expert teams to ensure quality results within budget and schedule constraints. Our services include detailed estimating, subcontractor selection, and full project management oversight.
Design/Build
AAK's design/build services provide single-source responsibility for construction projects through established partnerships with leading architectural and engineering firms. We have completed hundreds of design/build projects over 20 years, including notable federal facilities like the Dugway Transmission Line and Hill AFB Medical Treatment Facility renovations, ensuring streamlined project delivery from concept to completion.
CM@Risk
Our CM@Risk services offer guaranteed maximum pricing and comprehensive pre-construction planning for projects ranging from $1M to $16M. We focus on early team formation and master scheduling to minimize uncertainties during construction phases, delivering predictable outcomes through our proven methodology developed over 10 years of managing complex federal and commercial projects.
Federal Procurement
As an SBA-certified Woman-Owned and Minority-Owned Small Business, we help federal agencies meet contracting goals through our 8(a) program participation. Our joint venture with Sentinel Fence and Contracting provides expanded capabilities in general construction and restoration services, backed by $30M bonding capacity and extensive experience with Department of Defense and federal civilian agencies.
Sustainable Design
We implement sustainable construction practices through US Green Building Council membership, delivering LEED-certified projects that combine environmental responsibility with operational efficiency. Our team integrates energy-efficient solutions across commercial and federal projects while maintaining strict compliance with federal sustainability mandates and industry best practices.
People
Margaret Rodriguez
Founder
Margaret Rodriguez founded Au' Authum Ki in 1992 to fulfill her father's dream of entering the construction industry. As a Native American woman, she overcame industry challenges to build a $30M/year firm with 40+ employees, recognized among Arizona's top minority-owned businesses.
Questions
Is Au Authum Ki a certified minority-owned business?
Yes, we are certified as a Woman-Owned and Minority-Owned Small Business through the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program.
What types of construction projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare, educational, military, industrial, and historical facility construction projects ranging from $100,000 to $20 million.
Can you handle remote or challenging construction sites?
Yes, we have proven expertise completing projects in remote locations under adverse conditions, maintaining quality standards across all environments.
Do you work on LEED-certified projects?
As US Green Building Council members, we implement sustainable practices in LEED-certified and certifiable construction projects for commercial and federal clients.
How long has Au Authum Ki been in business?
We have over 30 years of construction experience since our founding in 1992 by Margaret Rodriguez.
