Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions
S.B. Ballard Construction Company was founded in 1977 by Stephen B. Ballard in Norfolk, Virginia. Starting as a small concrete contracting firm, we expanded into general construction through a commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Our team of over 100 professionals delivers projects across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, specializing in design-build, construction management, and sustainable building practices. We prioritize safety, maintaining a zero lost-time accident record and earning industry safety awards. Our quality control program ensures adherence to specifications through advanced technologies and meticulous planning.Client relationships are central to our success, with 81% of clients returning for multiple projects. We emphasize community impact, contributing to educational, healthcare, and infrastructure developments. Our dedication to employee growth includes continuous training and career development opportunities. We self-perform critical work to maintain control over timelines and quality. Our reputation for completing projects on time and under budget is supported by a 40-year track record of excellence. We remain a family-owned business, upholding the values of integrity and innovation established at our founding.
Services
Design-Build
Construction Management
General Contracting
Sustainable Construction
Preconstruction
Virtual Design Construction
Public-Private Partnerships
Green Building
P3/PPEA Services
Metal Buildings
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern construction markets.
- Our zero lost-time accident record demonstrates unmatched safety commitment.
- 81% of clients return for three or more projects due to consistent quality delivery.
- We self-perform critical construction work to maintain quality and schedule control.
- Our LEED-certified projects showcase sustainable building expertise.
What people say
Exemplary performance
On time delivery
Superior quality
Zero safety incidents
Exceptional client service
Services
Design-Build
Our design-build service combines architectural vision with construction expertise under one contract. This approach streamlines project timelines by eliminating sequential design and construction phases. Clients benefit from single-point accountability while maintaining cost control and quality assurance throughout the building process.
Construction Management
We provide comprehensive construction management services that coordinate all project phases from planning to completion. Our team ensures adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards while managing subcontractors and regulatory requirements. This service offers clients transparency and control through regular progress reporting and risk mitigation strategies.
Sustainable Construction
Our sustainable construction practices incorporate energy-efficient materials and environmentally responsible methods. We achieve LEED certifications through innovative design solutions that reduce long-term operational costs. This service balances ecological responsibility with functional excellence for commercial and institutional buildings.
Preconstruction
Our preconstruction services include cost analysis, scheduling, and value engineering to establish realistic project parameters. We identify potential challenges and develop mitigation strategies before breaking ground. This proactive approach ensures alignment between client expectations and project deliverables.
General Contracting
As general contractors, we oversee all aspects of construction projects from start to finish. Our comprehensive service includes material procurement, subcontractor coordination, and quality control. Clients receive a single point of contact for all project needs while maintaining budgetary and timeline certainty.
People
Stephen B. Ballard
Founder
Stephen B. Ballard founded the company in 1977 after starting his career with Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority projects. His vision transformed a local concrete contractor into a regional construction leader while maintaining family ownership and core values.
Questions
What construction services does S.B. Ballard offer?
We provide design-build, construction management, general contracting, sustainable construction, and preconstruction services for commercial, educational, healthcare, and infrastructure projects.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, with project experience from Virginia to Florida and west to Kentucky and Tennessee.
How does S.B. Ballard ensure construction safety?
Our safety program includes daily clean-up requirements, mandatory subcontractor participation, on-site security monitoring, and a 40-year record of zero lost-time accidents.
Can you achieve LEED certifications?
Yes, we have completed LEED Gold certified projects exceeding initial sustainability requirements while maintaining budgetary constraints.
What project delivery methods do you use?
We work with design-build, construction management at-risk, public-private partnerships, and traditional design-bid-build delivery methods tailored to client needs.
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