Building or remodeling a structure is never a simple undertaking— regardless if it’s for use by your family or by a business. You need to consider costs, local regulations, zoning guidelines, permits, and a host of other factors. It takes a lot of experience and skill to successfully start and finish a project, whether it’s a structural expansion or the construction of an entirely new building. To help make this tedious job easier, our editorial team has put together a list of the best construction companies providing service in Maryland. These companies were selected for their expertise with multifamily projects, their exposure in the media, their many years in the business, and the impressive awards that they have won.
CK Commercial
8225 Cloverleaf Drive, Suite C, Millersville, MD 21108
A commitment to construction and customer service has allowed CK Commercial to carve its own niche in the burgeoning construction industry. The company’s ability to solve complex projects through extensive case studies and a meticulous approach has won CK Commercial mainstream exposure through features in Inc. Magazine and the local BizJournal. Teamwork is a central value prioritized by the company, as craftspeople must work smoothly as a unit in order to complete quality work. Part of this teamwork strategy is the integration of clients into the building process, giving them the ability to openly coordinate with the crew and allowing builders to accurately mold the owner’s vision of the structure. This collaborative approach to projects has earned CK Commercial long-term professional partnerships big and small. The company works on projects in the commercial, education, healthcare, and hospitality sectors, among others.
CK Commercial handled the full interior office renovation and exterior patio for the headquarters of the Hogan Companies. The project features an eclectic mix of finishes that successfully blend both industrial and contemporary design concepts utilizing brick, reclaimed wood feature walls, exposed concrete, raw metal, and decorative glass wall tile. The office has an open plan concept with full-height glass office fronts that provide direct exterior views throughout the office. This open plan provides multiple work options for its employees and a variety of different collaboration areas throughout the space.
Willow Construction
8649 Commerce Drive, Easton, MD 21601
Willow Construction is a Maryland construction firm that ranks among the top builders in the area. It delivers pre-engineered buildings, multi-family residential facilities, and commercial construction services rooted in collaboration and attention to detail. Under Mike Hiner’s leadership, the company has won many accolades over the years, including consecutive ABC Excellence in Construction Awards and STEP Awards from 2016 to 2018. The firm’s core values of integrity, quality, and experience shape the firm’s business model, principles that helped catapult the company to local acclaim and prominence.
Willow Construction is responsible for the renovation of Cambridge International’s corporate headquarters. The company demolished the existing ceiling, non-code-compliant wiring and sprinkler heads, paneling, walls, and stairs. The HVAC, plumbing fixtures, flooring, windows, and doors were each replaced with new materials. New metal stud walls, insulation, a kitchenette, galvanized exterior stairs, and window treatments were added. The project team also removed existing masonry pilasters and partial concrete slabs and installed a new concrete foundation, slab, an exterior façade, and a trench drain.
Constantine Commercial Construction, Inc
9494 Deereco Road, Timonium, MD 21093
Constantine Commercial Construction has served as a general contractor in the Baltimore region for over 35 years. Its founder Michael Constantine has 30 years of construction management expertise and experience as a member of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), and as an Associated Member of the local American Institute of Architects Chapter. The best testament to his dedication to completing projects on time and within budget is his impressive list of repeat and satisfied clients. He has committed his company to the principle that building solid relationships with its clients is the key to its success.
The firm has focused on keeping up with the modern age by improving its processes to incorporate the latest building methods and the latest technologies. It also remains dedicated to the core values on which the firm was founded.
The reinvigoration of Visit Baltimore’s office is a great example of the firm’s work. A new open-office environment was incorporated to stimulate out-of-the-box thinking and Lounge spaces were re-imagined as hubs for both work and play, which has caused people to engage more often. By placing soft furniture around the perimeter of the office near windows and creating an outdoor lounge spot, meetings with colleagues and visitors take place overlooking the Baltimore skyline, making the city itself the office backdrop.
Wilhelm Builders, Inc
10979 Guilford Road, Suite B, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
Wilhelm Builders has been in the industry for 32 years and has built a solid reputation as one of Maryland’s leading contractors. Since 1991, the firm has been true to its mission of creating one-of-a-kind, high-quality projects while cultivating long-term partnerships based on trust, collaboration, and honesty. The firm is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional for Commercial Interiors and it maintains long-standing ties with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The company has partnered with some of the best Architects and Developers in Maryland, building a diverse portfolio of construction, design-build, and owner representation services. It is backed by a team of expert craftsmen dedicated to delivering the utmost professionalism on every project.
Wilhelm Buiders’s expertise lies in commercial projects such as the renovation of the CRGA Union Brothers Furniture building. The team restored the lobby entrance and built glass-walled private offices, open systems furniture work areas, collaboration gathering areas with whiteboard walls and technology aids, large and small conference rooms, and a designer library. The expansive windows give the tenant space wonderful views of the Baltimore cityscape. The space was completely transformed while generously highlighting the unique historic elements of the building.
S & R Commercial
2800 Quarry Lake Drive, Suite #340, Baltimore, MD 21209
For more than 40 years, S&R Commercial has specialized in retail and restaurant build-outs in the Mid-Atlantic. The company has expertise in maintenance and construction services, and that includes electrical, building repair, landscaping, painting, and roof repairs. S&R is also adept in stormwater maintenance, commercial cleaning, and restaurant sanitizing. S&R is also accustomed to taking on general contracting, construction management, demolition, tenant build-outs, site work, paving, painting, and plumbing. These services are all available to clients in Baltimore and the surrounding area.
Leading the team today is Vice President of Operations Bruno Hanelt who brings over a decade of experience in construction project management—everything from luxury residential renovations to commercial projects. Hanelt aims to bring the company closer to its clients, looking at each project from their eyes in order to help see their vision through.
S&R has built multiple Starbucks locations throughout Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. The office incorporates interior wood paneling with a shiplap finish and light wood flooring that contrasts the dark gray painted walls. Pops of blue in the pieces of décor and furniture bring life into the neutral space. Window walls line one side of the conference room and flood the area with light, complemented by recessed lights.
Owings Brothers Contracting
5340 Enterprise Street, Sykesville, MD 21784
Owings Brothers Contracting has created contemporary, craftsman, Cape Cod, and colonial homes across Baltimore and the surrounding areas. With 31 years of practice, the firm is known as one of the leading experts in construction and remodeling. The firm handles all aspects of a project from conception to completion. Its exceptional problem-solving skills have enabled it to create countless stunning homes, and many have won distinctions. Those honors include two Awards of Excellence and a Remodeling Award from the Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA).
The Owings brothers inherited their passion and skill for building from their father, a retired steelworker. Their own 200-year-old home was their first project. They continue to carry on their father’s legacy of putting the customer first as they build and remodel throughout Maryland. Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) Michael Gerard Owings provides a supportive creative environment for the team in his role as general manager. Michael has served as president of both the Home Builders Association of Maryland and the Remodelers Council. His brothers Wallace, Chris, and Timothy join him as production supervisors.
This urban loft renovation embodies a rustic meets modern look, updating the existing interior to build a bright and airy atmosphere with plenty of warmth. The wood floors were refinished and the exposed ductwork was painted black, giving a pleasant contrast and coordinating with the black framed windows. The renovated kitchen includes a slate-colored tile focal wall and a bright blue ceramic tile backsplash in a Chevron pattern.
James L. Graves Construction
Gambrills Business Park, 750 Route 3 South, Suite #2A, Gambrills, MD 21054
Jim Graves founded James L. Graves Construction in 2005 based on his passion for creating a company that provides equal respect for its employees and clients. After more than 18 years, the firm consistently improves its procedures to include cost control, timetable control, quality, sustainability, and safety. It approaches each project with its core values of integrity, respect, close collaboration, and a culture of achievement to create a seamless construction experience for its client. This strategy has repeatedly delivered optimal results, excellent value, decreased waste, and increased efficiency on each project. The firm produces homes that meet the standards of the National Kitchen & Bath Association and the National Association of Home Builders.
James L. Graves Construction is a reliable general contractor, providing exceptional services that include roofing, siding, doors and windows, interior and exterior renovations, and bathroom and kitchen remodeling. The firm works closely with the project team, including the architect, engineer, and consultants, to create a design that reflects each client’s personality and lifestyle. The firm handles each project with meticulous attention to detail and it is committed to each project from start to finish.
ALC Contractors, Inc
19632 Gunpowder Road, Manchester, MD 21102
For 30 years, ALC Contractors has provided quality remodeling services for Maryland homes. Andrew Lohmeyer—the company’s principal and founder—has been in the construction field for three decades; his experience shows in the straightforward yet elegant character of his work. The company specializes in traditional and modern styles of remodeling and general contracting.
The firm’s work has been repeatedly recognized. One of its projects was named a Best Remodeling of 2012 by Chesapeake Home + Living Magazine, and it has won a dozen Awards of Excellence from the Homeowners Association of Maryland (HAMD) and the Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA).
ALC Contractors works with French, bungalow, and traditional styles. Homes on which the company has worked are characterized by pragmatic elements, including additional storage space and close-to-ground foundations. This Glenwood bathroom remodel is equipped with a large cabinet with glass doors, double under-sink storage, and a long vanity table with drawers. The spacious shower area features shelving on either side and is situated below a skylight.
Professional Building and Renovations, LLC
12323 Kembridge Drive, Bowie, MD 20715
Professional Building and Renovations provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services throughout Maryland. Since its inception in 2013, the firm has consistently prioritized quality, innovation, efficiency, and professionalism on every project. The company’s in-house team supports its abilities in building additions and delivering drywall, painting, and trim carpentry services. In remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and entire homes, the firm handles every intricate task with hands-on management, ensuring no small detail is left out.
A perfect example of the firm’s impressive work is this Bowie Kitchen Remodel. The neutral color palette of the kitchen is translated through the glossy, off-white backsplash tiles and light grey cabinets, increasing the room’s sense of space. The monochromatic walls allow the warm tones of the wooden flooring to stand out. Natural light fills the space through the angled window openings.
J&E Modern Construction LLC
11810 Grand Park Avenue, Suite #500, North Bethesda, MD 20852
With awards from the Montgomery County Builders Association and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), Case Design/Remodeling is a home remodeler and professional general contractor that has been serving homeowners in the Washington DC metro area and Maryland since 2000. The firm works with an in-house team of skilled craftsmen and carpenters who have an extensive background in renovation and installation. They are able to create homes that suit the lifestyles of their owners. Thanks to its network of subcontractors, the company has special abilities in drywall repair and refinishing, door and window installment, demolition, and maintenance services. J&E Modern also has an in-depth understanding of the complexities of concrete and masonry, fences and gates, and decking and flooring. The company is licensed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is certified to perform lead-based paint services, repairs, and renovations.
Owner Shay Ovadia spearheaded this bathroom remodel which showcases a freestanding bathtub backdropped by a tiled accent wall. The shower area is seamlessly placed in a wall cavity. Wide vanities are positioned on either side of the bathroom and lit with glamorous fixtures.
