Construction Corps adds NVBDC veteran certification

Construction Corps, a Clearwater design-build contractor, has earned National Veteran Business Development Council certification as a service-disabled veteran-owned business. The new credential expands the company’s reach into corporate supplier diversity programs while it keeps its federal contracting certifications in place through 2028.

Why it matters: - The NVBDC certification gives Construction Corps another credential to compete for corporate supplier diversity work, not just federal contracts. - The certification can make the Clearwater contractor more visible to corporate buyers, property managers, developers and prime contractors looking for veteran-owned suppliers. - Construction Corps already holds SBA certifications as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Veteran-Owned Small Business through February 2028.

What happened: - Construction Corps, Inc. was certified by the National Veteran Business Development Council as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business. - NVBDC granted the certification on Sept. 21, 2026, and renews it annually. - The company announced the certification on Oct. 21, 2026. - Construction Corps is based in Clearwater, Florida, and is a veteran-owned design-build general contractor.

The details: - NVBDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that certifies veteran-owned businesses. - Certified companies are added to NVBDC’s national Veteran Owner Certification System database, where corporations and other veteran-owned businesses search for suppliers. - The NVBDC certification sits alongside Construction Corps’ SBA SDVOSB and VOSB status, both current through February 2028. - The SBA certifications support federal contracting, while the NVBDC certification is aimed at corporate supplier diversity programs and private-sector buyers. - Construction Corps says the certification identifies the firm as a third-party-verified, service-disabled veteran-owned company for commercial renovations, office and medical build-outs, retail tenant improvements and storm damage rebuilds. - The company also points to its residential work in custom homes, home additions and accessory dwelling units. - Matt Thompson, founder and CEO, said the company’s operating model does not change with the new certification. - Thompson said Construction Corps plans, engineers, permits and builds projects under one company, with team members who have served in the military helping drive documentation discipline. - Construction Corps was founded in 2022 by Army combat veteran Matt Thompson. - The firm operates as a design-build company with design, engineering, permitting and project management handled in-house under one contract. - Field work is performed by W-2 crews and vetted licensed trade partners. - Construction Corps holds six Florida licenses, including a registered engineering firm license, allowing engineering to be coordinated with design and permitting. - Procurement information on the NVBDC certificate lists NAICS codes 236220, 236118 and 238990. - Construction Corps is registered in SAM.gov under UEI YMQ2CKYNR2P5 and CAGE 9NJ60. - Procurement teams can contact the company at office@constructioncorps.com or (727) 999-1855. - Earlier this month, Construction Corps was named a 2026 GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch honoree.

Between the lines: - The certification positions Construction Corps for a broader sales pipeline beyond public-sector work. - The company is using veteran-status credentials to reinforce a one-stop design-build message for commercial and residential clients. - The combination of SBA, NVBDC and state licensing credentials is designed to reduce friction for procurement teams vetting vendors.

What's next: - Construction Corps will need to maintain the NVBDC certification on an annual renewal cycle. - The company is likely to pursue supplier diversity and procurement opportunities that value third-party verification of veteran ownership. - Corporate buyers and local project owners can now evaluate the firm through both federal contracting and private-sector supplier channels.

The bottom line: - Construction Corps now has a deeper set of certifications to support growth across federal, corporate and local construction markets.