Coronado, a metropolitan city found in the state of California, is home to many resorts and attractions for residents, tourists, and corporations. Tourism is one of the main components of the economy of the area, which includes many upscale hotels/inns, theaters, and restaurants which all supply the attraction for customers. With a population of approximately 24,000 people, it has a competitive range of companies that strive to gain their loyalty. And for those companies, building a center for business is possible through the help of contractors that provide dedicated service.

This list contains the five top-ranking commercial contractors in Coronado, California, chosen based on their background, expertise, and recognition.

Nicolls Design

1022 C Ave., Coronado, CA 92118

For several contracting firms, having the ability to provide whatever a client needs is an essential feature. Nicolls Design takes that notion and takes it to the next level. The firm provides a wide range of services; whether it’s a simple home renovation, to the actual construction from the ground up, the firm can handle it with great care and planning. The firm was founded in 2013, and now with over eight years in business, it has earned numerous awards, including the Best Contractor – Best of Coronado award from 2013 to 2016. 

The featured photo is of the firm’s GYM project, a gym center that includes workout equipment in a mid-sized space. The firm’s monotone use of the concrete flooring and whitened walls in this area provides a streamlined environment in which you can work out in an efficient and effective manner.

Creative Builds Construction

925 B St. Suite 601, San Diego, CA, 92101

Creative Builds Construction believes that the values in working for a client are its strongest driving force. Integrity, diversity, and passion are among the values that the company, along with each of its personnel, applies in all of its projects to ensure that the results would be top-tier in terms of quality. This also allowed the firm to receive certifications from associations such as the Small Business Administration of the United States, which allows certified businesses to perform work for all Federal Agencies.

The firm has over nine years of service in the industry; one of the many impressive projects it has completed during this time, The Henry’s, is featured in the photo above. It is a restaurant project with a unique, open design, allowing customers to immerse themselves in the surrounding scenery and nature. It also features a light color theme to add to the clean, breathtaking appeal of the design.

StoneCo Building Group

350 Tenth Ave., Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92101

With over 40 years of collective experience, StoneCo Building Group is more than qualified for a client’s construction needs and wants. Its expertise lies heavily on tenant improvement projects and has tons of positive reviews due to its efforts. It incorporates leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork in its work ethic and strives to complete a project which is based on a client’s satisfaction, not a finished building. Associated General Contractors of America, Associated Builders and Contractors, San Diego Chapter and The Lincoln Club, San Diego Chapter are among the associations that certified the firm. 

Loews Coronado Bay Resort​ is the Coronado project by the firm, which included the full construction service of a bay resort. It is a huge project and has different themes over the different interior areas within the massive space. It overlooks the beach area spanning the outside space.

Dempsey Construction

1835 Aston Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008

Founded in 2010, Dempsey Construction has provided exceptional service in the Coronado area for over 11 years. With a passion for providing the best results for each client’s vision and desires, the firm instills in its team the essence and meaning behind construction to bring out its best endeavors in the field of construction. 

Best Commercial Project (Historical project) in 2020, Gold Nugget Grant Award in 2020, and People’s Choice Award (Education project) in 2018 are among the firm’s received awards. It also earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ap certification. 

A prime example of the firm’s work is a multi-phased project, The Shops at Coronado. It is a project which took on the demolition of multiple buildings, then afterward the tenant improvement services among others. The result is a set of improved historical/landmark buildings and attraction sites.

Swinerton Builders

16798 West Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127

Swinerton’s name is synonymous with excellence. Established in 1888, the commercial construction and construction management firm has completed over 130 years’ worth of projects throughout the United States in markets such as Affordable Housing, Aviation, Education, Corporate Services, Critical Facilities, Gaming, Healthcare, Hospitality, Interiors/Special Projects, Industrial, Multi-Family Residential, Retail, Life Sciences, and Renewable Energy. The firm currently has 20 offices in nine states across the country and is ranked #17 on the ENR 2021 list of top contractors in the country.

Swinerton has been a 100% employee-owned company since the 1980s in which over 4000 employees share in the company’s profits and are thoroughly committed to its success. The firm has thrived and survived the test of time by emerging into a $5 billion national commercial construction company with great financial strength, national clients, project diversity, and a company culture that is proud of its 100% employee ownership.

A prime example of the firm’s work is the towering Hotel del Coronado. It is a massive project with different facilities and themes, through preconstruction, contracting, and renovation services.