Featured by Lonely Planet as one of the 10 Best Value Destinations in 2018, Jacksonville offers a rich experience for its visitors. The city has numerous attractions, including historic neighborhoods, a vibrant arts scene, coastal cuisine, and a thriving nightlife. Because Jacksonville attracts so many visitors, the city’s hospitality sector is booming. 

This article highlights the top hotel and hospitality contractors in Jacksonville, Florida. To produce this list, commercial general contracting firms and hospitality construction firms were reviewed. A number of factors were considered in creating this list, including the number of projects the contractors completed in or near the area, the notability of each project, years of experience, notable awards, press recognition, and professional affiliations.

If you are thinking about starting a hotel and hospitality project, we recommend checking each builder’s license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes from at least 3 contractors. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work.

 

 

5) SMC Construction

1126 S Division Ave., Orlando, Florida 32805

Serving various cities in Florida, design-build firm SMC Construction serves the healthcare, office, and hospitality markets. The company is headed by its president, Kevin Burkett, who has more than four decades of experience in the construction industry. Burkett leads a team that has more than 90 years of combined construction industry experience.

SMC Construction has completed a number of notable hospitality projects throughout Florida. In one of its projects, the company was chosen as the general contractor for the major renovation and transformation of a historical building in Jacksonville. The Ambassador Hotel, which originally opened in 1924, is planned to be renovated into a four or five-star hotel. The major renovation will feature 100 rooms, as well as other amenities, such as a rooftop bar.

4) The FaverGray Company

415 Pablo Ave. Suite #200, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Established in 2005, The FaverGray Company quickly proved itself to be one of the best contractors in the Jacksonville area. Its continuous adherence to quality service earned the company the Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) status from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) in 2015. 

The company’s president, James A. Gray, has more than 35 years of experience in the industry. With more than 50 experienced staff members, the company covers a wide range of markets, including multifamily, office, and hospitality.

In one of its hospitality projects, The FaverGray Company worked on a three-story, 47-room hotel. The resort has a swimming pool, as well as common area amenities to serve its guests who plan on staying for an extended period of time. FaverGray completed the project in six months.

3) WELBRO Building Corporation

2301 Maitland Center Pkwy. Suite #250, Maitland, FL 32751

With more than forty years of construction industry experience, WELBRO Building Corporation has proven itself to be a dominant force in the hospitality construction industry. Since its establishment, the company has completed numerous hospitality projects throughout Florida. It has also earned plenty of ABC Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards in recent years, which is a testament to the quality of service it offers. 

The firm’s CEO, Steve Davis, has more than four decades of industry experience. Serving various parts of Florida, the company employs more than 100 personnel, including project engineers, project managers, and superintendents. 

What makes WELBRO Building Corporation notable is its experience and capability as a hospitality contractor. The company has worked with a number of well-known hospitality brands, including the Hyatt International Corp. and the Marriott Vacation Club International. The firm’s portfolio ranges from small, extended-stay hotels to luxurious hotels and resorts worth hundreds of millions. 

2) Integrated Construction, LLC

14827 Mandarin Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32223

Despite being established only in 2007, Integrated Construction, LLC has repeatedly proven itself to be one of the best construction firms in Jacksonville. The company has consistently ranked in the Jacksonville Business Journal’s Top 25 General Contractors list since 2010. It has also been featured in numerous publications, including the Hotel Business Magazine and US Builders Review.

The firm’s CEO, Gregg A. Munn, is currently leading the company with his more than 25 years of design-build and construction management experience. Munn is accompanied by his COO, Todd B. Zona, who has more than 30 years of experience in construction management. Under Munn and Zona’s leadership, the company has received a number of awards from industry organizations, including the ABC’s STEP Gold Award in 2018. 

What makes Integrated Construction, LLC noteworthy is its capabilities as a general contractor. The company’s team has more than 150 years of combined construction experience, and the firm has completed more than 300 projects across the country, specializing in senior living, hospitality, multifamily, commercial, and healthcare projects. Integrated Construction has also collaborated with several national brands in the hospitality industry, including Home2Suites, Extended Stay America, Value Place, and WoodSpring Suites.

1) Stellar

2900 Hartley Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Established in 1985 as a 12-person design-build firm in Jacksonville, Stellar is now one of the biggest construction firms in Florida with more than 750 employees. Headed by its Chairman and CEO, Ronald H. Foster Jr., with his more than 28 years of industry experience, the company has consistently ranked in Engineering News-Record‘s Top 100 Design-Build Firms and Top 400 Contractors list. The Jacksonville Business Journal has also recognized the company as the second best general contractor in Jacksonville in terms of revenue.

Stellar is more than capable of handling hospitality projects. Committed to providing quality service while keeping safety in mind, the company is a recipient of numerous Safety Training & Evaluation Process (STEP) Platinum Awards from the ABC. The company is also up to date with the latest industry standards as an affiliate of various industry organizations, such as the Tilt-up Concrete Association, ABC, and Design-Build Institute of America.

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If you are thinking about starting a hotel and hospitality project, we recommend checking each builder’s license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes from at least 3 contractors. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work.