Aacon General Contractors

AACON General Contractors is a premier construction firm delivering experience, reliability, and quality to our federal and commercial clients. We build relationships based on trust, respect, and honesty while building solutions that meet and exceed expectations. Our Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects are executed safely, on-time and on-budget through the commitment of our highly qualified Designers, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Quality Control / Quality Assurance, Superintendents, Estimators, and Journeyman staff.

AACON is a professional retail contractor dedicated to delivering distinctive, high-quality facilities such as department stores, theatres and restaurants. AACON is committed to a high standard of workmanship supported through team effort, project management leadership, and a dedication to budget control. Open and transparent communication during all phases of construction engenders a trusting relationship with the owners. AACON Project Managers pride themselves in aligning the overall parameters of the project with the pace of construction while keeping a vigilant eye on your preconstruction budget.

AACON, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), guarantees quality leadership to successfully drive your commercial construction project. It starts with clear and open communication so that you know the status of your project on any given day. We review estimates and drawings with you, offering expert advice and insight in determining the best path forward on each specification. We hold weekly subcontractor meetings to keep all stakeholders actively involved, and to set and reset objectives as projects move organically through the construction lifecycle.

AACON understands that in the industrial construction market, time is of the essence. We specialize in scheduling, value engineering, and working with operations personnel to construct and install process systems that put your plant back in operation. In addition, we self perform concrete work, steel construction, and general office finishes. AACON General Contractors is also a steel building supplier.

AACON understands that the Preconstruction Phase of a project sets the stage for a successful outcome. AACON provides scheduling, initial budgeting, planning and zoning review, permitting, and pre-bid drawings as part of our preconstruction services.

As a self-performing general contractor, AACON provides the necessary project management team and on-site labor to complete the project on time, within budget, and exceeding expectations. From Construction Management to Pre-Construction, Staffing, Value Engineering, Design-Build, and Commissioning, our services are comprehensive. AACON's commitment to safety is at the forefront of every job. This is substantiated by our exceptional EMR and OSHA documentation. Ongoing education and certification are a priority and proactively managed by AACON to ensure that every decision follows protocol and guarantees a safe environment for our workers and our customers.

Michael Lathon is the President of AACON General Contractors. Prior to joining AACON, Michael served in the United States Marine Corps for twenty-two years where he gained extensive construction management experience. While serving in Iraq, Michael worked closely with the Air Force Construction Unit where he was the sole supervisor overseeing base fortification, construction and safety modifications at Abu Gharaib Prison. He transferred those valuable skills to AACON General Contracting in 2010 when he purchased a majority ownership of the company and has since been instrumental in AACON's significant growth in both commercial and federal markets.

AACON's basic philosophy of Construction Management is to assume responsibility as an extension of the project owner, dedicated to the idea that each action taken, and each issue resolved must be in the owner's best interest. Our commitment is tailored to the level of service required by the client. From the complete management of the project to oversight of specific disciplines, AACON provides comprehensive direction. Once the project is underway, AACON provides detailed project scheduling, permitting coordination, critical materials procurement and field supervision to ensure project success.

AACON provides comprehensive Design-Build services to our clients. Through years of experience, we have learned best practices in the delivery of design-build projects, anticipating challenges and overcoming them before they can impact schedule, quality or safety. AACON has developed strong relationships with a broad range of design firms which means that we always have the right firm on our team to meet the specific requirements of the project. This approach has driven our success in perform on a wide range projects, including both horizontal and vertical construction, new build, renovations/retrofits, HVAC/Mechanical/Electrical, and envelope repairs.