Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions
Founded in 1976, Martin Harris Construction has built a legacy of excellence rooted in core values of honesty, integrity, and mutual trust. Our team delivers comprehensive construction solutions across diverse delivery methods, including design-build, CMAR, and general contracting. With decades of experience in sectors like healthcare, education, and mission-critical infrastructure, we combine financial strength with hands-on trade expertise to ensure quality and reliability. Our commitment to safety is unparalleled, reflected in rigorous protocols and industry-leading records. We prioritize community impact through inclusive programs and philanthropy, fostering opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses. Backed by 49+ years of experience and a workforce of 300+ associates, we maintain a client-centric approach, offering tailored services from preconstruction planning to project completion.Recognized as a top Southwest contractor by Engineering News-Record and honored with NAIOPs General Contracting Firm of the Year, our reputation is built on consistent performance and trusted partnerships. Our self-performance capabilities ensure constructability expertise and schedule control, while our regional presence in Colorado, Northern Nevada, and Southern Nevada allows us to serve clients with localized insights. Whether managing $100M+ builds or urgent repairs, we deliver certainty of outcome through innovation, collaboration, and a culture of accountability.
Services
Preconstruction Services
Design-Build
Construction Management
Tenant Improvements
Mission-Critical Construction
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 49+ years of experience in diverse construction sectors.
- Our team maintains an industry-leading safety record with proactive risk management.
- We prioritize community impact through inclusive subcontractor programs.
- Self-performance capabilities ensure quality control and schedule reliability.
- Recognized as NAIOPs 4-time General Contracting Firm of the Year.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- Uptime Institute
What people say
Industry-leading safety record
Award-winning projects
Strong community commitment
Experienced team
Reliable delivery
Services
Preconstruction Services
Our preconstruction services include budgeting, value engineering, and constructability reviews to align client goals with project feasibility. Leveraging 49+ years of expertise, we collaborate with subcontractors to optimize costs and timelines. This phase ensures informed decision-making through detailed risk assessments and resource planning.
Design-Build
Martin-Harris offers single-source design-build solutions, streamlining project delivery from concept to completion. Our team coordinates architects, engineers, and subcontractors to reduce timelines and costs while maintaining quality. This approach ensures accountability and transparency for complex builds in healthcare, education, and industrial sectors.
Mission-Critical Construction
We specialize in mission-critical facilities requiring 100% uptime, including data centers and healthcare systems. Our Uptime Institute-certified specialists deliver secure, scalable infrastructure with redundant systems. Rigorous protocols ensure compliance with industry standards for reliability and disaster resilience.
Tenant Improvements
Our tenant improvement services focus on transforming commercial spaces to meet client-specific needs. From small-scale updates to complex renovations, we manage timelines and budgets while minimizing disruptions. Expertise spans retail, hospitality, and office sectors with a focus on functionality and aesthetics.
Construction Management
We provide end-to-end construction management, overseeing scheduling, procurement, and quality control. Our team ensures adherence to safety standards and budget parameters across projects ranging from $10K repairs to $100M+ builds. Real-time communication guarantees stakeholder alignment and risk mitigation.
People
Frank Martin
Founder
Founded Martin-Harris in 1976 and led its growth into a Southwest industry leader. Recipient of ENRs Legacy Award and NAIOPs Lifetime Achievement Award. Serves on UNLV Foundation and Nevada Transportation boards.
Guy Martin
President
Joined in 1982, progressing from laborer to President. Oversees operations and strategic growth. Instrumental in expanding preconstruction and business development programs. Holds leadership roles in industry associations.
Brian Schmidt
Vice President of Major Projects
Manages complex industrial projects with a focus on client satisfaction. Brings expertise from prior roles in engineering firms. Leads training initiatives to share knowledge across teams.
Steve Shelton
Vice President of Field Operations
With 40+ years in construction, oversees field activities and scheduling. Directed landmark projects and ensures adherence to quality standards. Serves as corporate liaison for operational excellence.
Sabrina Borghoff
Vice President of Business Development
Drives growth through relationship-based strategies. Develops market insights to align client needs with company capabilities. Focuses on sustainable expansion and client retention initiatives.
Questions
What construction services does Martin-Harris offer?
We provide preconstruction, design-build, CMAR, tenant improvements, and mission-critical construction across Nevada and Colorado.
How long has Martin-Harris been in business?
Since 1976, delivering projects across the Southwest with a focus on quality and client partnerships.
Are Martin-Harris projects certified for safety?
Yes, we maintain an industry-leading safety record with proactive risk management and continuous training programs.
What industries does Martin-Harris specialize in?
Healthcare, education, industrial, hospitality, and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Does Martin-Harris work with subcontractors?
Yes, we collaborate with qualified subcontractors and prioritize diversity through inclusion programs for small and disadvantaged businesses.
Where is Martin-Harris headquartered?
Our headquarters is in Las Vegas, NV, with offices in Reno, NV, and Lakewood, CO.
