Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions in the Southeast US
Smith Construction has been a trusted leader in the construction industry since our founding in 1954. With over seven decades of experience, we specialize in delivering high-quality construction management, design-build, and general contracting services across the Southern United States. Our expertise spans diverse sectors including commercial, industrial, educational, environmental, and manufacturing projects, supported by a team with over 125 years of combined experience. We prioritize safety as our core value, maintaining a nationally recognized safety record through rigorous training programs that integrate safety practices into every aspect of our operations. Our commitment to client satisfaction is evidenced by the fact that over 95% of our work comes from repeat clients, reflecting our ability to consistently meet and exceed expectations. We leverage advanced techniques such as building information modeling and prefabrication to enhance efficiency and precision in project delivery.Our self-performance capabilities in carpentry, concrete work, and site operations allow us to maintain direct control over critical construction phases, ensuring superior quality outcomes. We have successfully completed landmark projects ranging from state-of-the-art research facilities to environmental treatment systems, adapting to evolving industry standards while maintaining our founding principles of integrity and excellence. Our team's deep understanding of complex construction challenges enables us to provide tailored solutions that balance budgetary constraints with technical requirements. As a privately-owned company, we remain dedicated to fostering long-term relationships through transparent communication and unwavering commitment to project success.
Services
Construction Management
Design-Build Services
General Contracting
Pre-construction Planning
Prefabrication Solutions
Environmental Construction
Manufacturing Facilities
Church Renovations
Commercial Projects
Industrial Construction
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of continuous construction experience since 1954
- Our 95% repeat client rate demonstrates consistent delivery of quality results
- We self-perform critical trades including carpentry and concrete operations
- Our safety program integrates training with daily construction practices
- We maintain EPA-compliant environmental construction expertise for regulatory assurance
Services
Construction Management
Smith Construction provides comprehensive construction management services for institutional, commercial, and industrial projects. Our team coordinates capital improvements and tenant relocations while maintaining strict financial controls. With experience managing $125M+ in projects, we offer schedule development, real-time reporting, and quality assurance to ensure successful project delivery.
Design-Build Services
Our design-build approach combines architectural design with construction expertise to streamline project delivery. By collaborating with designers during pricing phases, we ensure budget adherence while maintaining constructability standards. This method reduces pre-construction timelines and establishes clear cost parameters for complex projects requiring tight scheduling coordination.
General Contracting
We deliver end-to-end general contracting services for diverse facility types including healthcare, education, and commercial buildings. Our self-performance capabilities in structural and carpentry work enable direct quality control. With 30+ years of regional experience, we manage all aspects of construction from site preparation to final finishes.
Environmental Construction
Specializing in EPA-compliant environmental projects, we implement advanced water treatment and filtration systems. Our expertise includes wash rack facilities and pollution control infrastructure. We maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations to ensure all projects meet federal standards while delivering functional, sustainable solutions.
Prefabrication Solutions
Our prefabrication services enhance construction efficiency through pre-assembled components like bathroom pods, wall systems, and mechanical assemblies. By planning and installing these elements off-site, we reduce on-site labor time by up to 40% while maintaining precision quality control in controlled manufacturing environments.
People
Paul Smith
President / CEO
Paul Smith leads Smith Construction with decades of industry experience, overseeing strategic direction and executive decision-making. His leadership maintains the company's founding commitment to quality and safety while driving innovation in construction methodologies.
Mistee Smith
VP Marketing / Healthcare Liaison
Mistee Smith manages marketing initiatives and serves as the primary contact for healthcare construction projects. With specialized knowledge of medical facility requirements, she ensures projects meet strict regulatory standards while maintaining operational efficiency.
Chris Smith
Senior Project Manager
Chris Smith oversees complex construction projects from planning through completion. His expertise in project coordination and client communication ensures timely delivery of high-quality results that align with client specifications and budgetary constraints.
Rhonda Elliott
Accounts Payable Manager
Rhonda Elliott manages financial operations and vendor relationships. Her financial expertise ensures accurate budget tracking and timely payment processing across multiple concurrent projects, maintaining the company's strong fiscal standing.
Griffin Smith
Director of Media and Photography
Griffin Smith leads visual documentation and marketing content creation. His role ensures accurate project documentation through photography while developing multimedia assets that showcase the company's capabilities to potential clients.
Questions
What construction services does Smith Construction offer?
We provide construction management, design-build, and general contracting services for commercial, industrial, educational, and environmental projects across the Southeastern United States.
How long has Smith Construction been in business?
Since 1954, we've delivered construction solutions with over 70 years of continuous service and expertise in the industry.
What safety measures does Smith Construction implement?
We maintain a nationally recognized safety record through integrated training programs that combine safety practices with daily construction operations for all project types.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Rome, Georgia, we serve clients throughout the Southeastern United States including Alabama, Tennessee, and the Carolinas.
What makes Smith Construction different from competitors?
Our combination of 70+ years of experience, self-performed trades, and vertically integrated operations allows greater quality control and cost efficiency compared to typical subcontractor-dependent models.
