Question 1

What does a general contractor do?

Accepted Answer

A general contractor holds the construction contract for a project, coordinates the licensed trades performing the work, manages the schedule and inspections, and is accountable for delivering the completed project. On a JMS project that includes preconstruction review, subcontractor and vendor coordination, day-to-day site oversight and turnover.

Question 2

What services does JMS Contractors provide?

Accepted Answer

JMS Contractors provides ground-up construction, commercial remodeling, hotel renovation, tenant improvements, custom home building and residential construction.

Question 3

How much construction experience does the company bring?

Accepted Answer

The team brings 40+ years of construction experience across commercial and residential work, including project management, subcontractor coordination and project turnover.

Question 4

What kinds of commercial projects does JMS take on?

Accepted Answer

Commercial work includes new construction, commercial remodeling, tenant improvements, hospitality renovation and property improvements for offices, retail spaces, restaurants, hotels and other commercial properties.

Question 5

Does JMS coordinate subcontractors and vendors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Coordinating subcontractors, vendors and project teams is central to how JMS manages commercial construction, from mobilization through closeout.

Question 6

What is ground-up construction?

Accepted Answer

Ground-up construction is new building work that starts from raw or cleared land: site work and grading, foundations, structure, envelope, systems, interiors and turnover.

Question 7

Does JMS handle grading and site work?

Accepted Answer

Grading and site coordination are part of JMS's ground-up experience and are scheduled alongside the rest of the construction sequence.

Question 8

What does a hotel renovation contractor do?

Accepted Answer

A hotel renovation contractor renovates guest rooms, corridors, lobbies, public spaces and back-of-house areas, planning the work in phases so the property can move through construction in an organized sequence.

Question 9

Can a hotel remain open during renovation?

Accepted Answer

Many hotel renovations are phased so portions of the property stay in service. Feasibility depends on scope, floor layout, access and the owner's operating plan.

Question 10

What is tenant improvement construction?

Accepted Answer

Tenant improvement construction is the build-out of leased commercial space for a specific tenant, covering partitions, mechanical and electrical distribution, ceilings, flooring, finishes and specialty work.

Question 11

Does a tenant improvement require a general contractor?

Accepted Answer

Most permitted tenant improvements do. The general contractor holds the permit, coordinates licensed trades, manages inspections and delivers the completed space.

Question 12

How long does a commercial build-out take?

Accepted Answer

It depends on size, complexity, permitting and the condition of the existing space. A realistic duration is set once the drawings and base building conditions are reviewed.

Question 13

Does JMS build custom homes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. JMS builds custom homes on owner-supplied lots, coordinating site work, structure, systems, selections and finishes through completion.

Question 14

Do I need an architect for a custom home?

Accepted Answer

Custom homes are built from a design, so owners typically engage an architect or designer. JMS builds from those drawings and coordinates construction against them.

Question 15

What residential work does JMS handle?

Accepted Answer

Private residential remodels, additions, whole-home renovation and apartment or multi-unit residential construction.

Question 16

Do residential remodels require permits?

Accepted Answer

Work involving structure, electrical, mechanical or plumbing generally requires permits and inspections. Requirements are identified during planning.

Question 17

What happens during preconstruction?

Accepted Answer

Preconstruction covers plan review, constructability, scope definition, trade identification, scheduling and confirmation of project requirements before construction begins.

Question 18

What information should I have ready for a first conversation?

Accepted Answer

Property type, project location, general scope, any drawings you already have, a budget range and your target start date are enough to have a productive first conversation.

Question 19

Where does JMS Contractors work?

Accepted Answer

Las Vegas, Nevada is JMS Contractors' primary market, along with North Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, Paradise, Spring Valley, Enterprise and Boulder City. Additional areas are confirmed on request.

Question 20

Is JMS Contractors licensed?

Accepted Answer

JMS Contractors maintains contractor licensing in Nevada and several other states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah and Wyoming. License numbers are listed on the licenses page.

Question 21

Does licensing in a state mean JMS works there?

Accepted Answer

No. Licensing and active service area are separate. Contact the team to discuss project availability in a specific market.

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