On Collab Launches Construction Platform With $125 Million Bonding Capacity

On Collab Enterprise and COHO Construction Management have formed On Collab Construction, a national platform aimed at major federal, public and private projects. The venture is positioning itself for entertainment, hospitality and mixed-use development in the Northeast, backed by more than $125 million in bonding capacity and banking and insurance relationships.

Why it matters: - On Collab Construction is entering markets where project size, financing and execution capacity often determine who wins work. - The platform is targeting entertainment, hospitality, mixed-use and infrastructure projects that can require strong bonding and delivery resources. - The partnership is also designed to expand subcontracting and supplier opportunities for minority, Native, disadvantaged and small businesses.

What happened: - On Collab Enterprise and COHO Construction Management launched On Collab Construction, a national development and construction platform. - The platform is aimed at large-scale federal, state, municipal and private-sector projects. - The announcement was made Oct. 15, 2026, from South Orange, N.J. - J. Wayman Henry III, president of On Collab Enterprise and managing partner of On Collab Construction, said the venture is intended to participate in the next generation of entertainment, hospitality and mixed-use development.

The details: - The partnership combines development expertise, construction management and contracting capabilities tied to an Alaska Native-owned SBA 8(a)-certified enterprise. - The venture brings bonding capacity exceeding $125 million. - The platform also has banking and insurance relationships, including relationships with Liberty Bank. - Jeff Babos, president of COHO Construction Management, will lead project-delivery operations. - COHO Construction Management is part of the Copper River Family of Companies and specializes in construction and facilities management. - On Collab Development plans to pursue opportunities involving studios, soundstages, production facilities, hotels, entertainment venues and mixed-use development, subject to approvals and project requirements. - On Collab Enterprise provides contracting solutions for federal, state and municipal clients. - On Collab Development focuses on commercial and mixed-use real estate, entertainment, hospitality and public-private development.

Between the lines: - The timing aligns with anticipated casino-related development in New York City, including projects associated with Hard Rock, Bally’s and Resorts World, plus continued growth in New Jersey’s film and television production industry. - That mix suggests the new platform is trying to position itself where entertainment-adjacent real estate and large public-private projects are likely to generate demand. - Brian Graham, executive director at a Copper River operating company, said the partnership is about building capacity and creating a platform for larger development, construction and infrastructure initiatives.

What's next: - On Collab Construction is expected to compete for major projects across the Northeast and nationally. - On Collab Development will seek opportunities tied to entertainment, hospitality and mixed-use development as projects advance through approvals and requirements. - The company also plans to grow subcontracting and supplier participation on future jobs where contracting rules allow.