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make educated decisions throughout the entire process.” With
four in-house architects and a collection of build-design spe-
cialists, S+B James Construction offers a unique and proactive
approach to build options and project budgets right from the
planning stage.

“We know business owners and managers don’t like surprises and we
do our absolute best with every project to be ‘on time and on budget’,”
says Purdy. Their team allows them to create a cohesive design and build
plan with architect, owner, and contractor working closely together
from beginning to end…and beyond, adds Purdy. “Our relationships
with our clients extend far beyond that of a traditional construction
company, and that partnership continues after the work is done.”

Their process also allows them to anticipate and mitigate challenges
that might be specific to a particular industry. “Our team has vast
knowledge in all areas of construction,” says Purdy. “With that being
said, we also have staff that specializes in different construction areas.
For example, we have staff specializing in hospital and operating room
conditions,” explains Purdy. Their range of experience has benefitted
the many industries they work with, including healthcare, commer-
cial, government, office, retail, schools, colleges, religious, industrial,
mixed-use and multi-family housing.

In each industry, S+B James Construction’s depth of knowledge also
allows them to assign specific staff to each project to oversee the
appropriate building and code requirements. “One of our strengths is
helping clients make decisions early in the design/build or construc-
tion process, even if they aren’t ready to start the project yet,” says
Purdy. A well thought-out and executed design is key to a successfully
completed project, and S+B James is proud of their history of working
closely with a range of industries to provide the facilities they need to
serve their customers and the community.

Since its inception, S+B James Construction has built strong roots
in the community. “We take great pride in leading by example,” adds
Terry Mackey, S+B James Construction’s Vice President. “We get in
the trenches and invest our time and resources to ensure we are build-
ing a strong community.” Through company-driven partnerships with
youth sports programs and community foundations or the hours they
allow individual staff to participate in community events, S+B James
Construction’s strong sense of community is a foundational part of its
culture.

Their practices support a global consciousness, too. “We have noticed
more clients asking to incorporate earth-friendly practices into their
projects,” says Purdy. One of the most recognizable green initiative
with instantaneous results is solar energy. A visit to the S+B James
offices demonstrates that they practice what they teach. A small solar
array on the roof of the main office building has saved in excess of
100,000 pounds of greenhouse gases in less than 10 years of use, Purdy
reports. With staff trained and certified in the latest green building
practices, their green building initiatives support each project they
design. The company actively continues to foster and grow the level of
staff expertise in environmental stewardship.

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