Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Construction Partner in Orlando, FL
Merritt Contracting Corporation has been a licensed Florida general contractor for over 17 years, specializing in commercial construction. Based in Orlando, we deliver projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. Our expertise includes open renovations in occupied facilities, minimizing disruption to clients' operations. Led by President Lance Merritt, a LEED-accredited professional with 20+ years of experience, our team prioritizes safety, quality, and client satisfaction.We maintain rigorous training programs for employees and hold OSHA 30 and Florida DEP certifications. Our work spans healthcare, higher education, and restaurant sectors, with a proven track record of bonding public and private projects. We carry comprehensive liability and workers' compensation insurance, ensuring trust and reliability for every client.
Services
General Contracting
Design-Build
Construction Management
Tenant Improvements
Healthcare Construction
Higher Education Projects
Restaurant Remodels
New Commercial Construction
Occupied Facility Renovations
Commercial Tenant Alterations
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 17 years of experience in commercial construction.
- Our team includes LEED-accredited professionals with OSHA 30 certification.
- We specialize in open renovations and working in occupied facilities.
- We maintain a high standard of quality and safety.
- We offer construction management and design-build services.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
- OSHA 30
- Florida DEP Stormwater & Erosion Control Inspector
What people say
High standard of quality
Proactive to avoid delays
Kept within budget
Completed on time
Positive with end users
Services
General Contracting
We act as the primary contractor overseeing all construction work. Our team ensures compliance with safety standards, project timelines, and budget requirements while maintaining open communication with clients throughout the process.
Design-Build
We handle both design and execution phases of construction projects. This streamlined approach reduces costs and delays while ensuring alignment between architectural vision and practical implementation for commercial spaces.
Construction Management
We represent clients as owner's representatives, coordinating teams to meet deadlines and quality standards. Our management includes budget tracking, risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with healthcare and educational facility regulations.
Tenant Improvements
We execute customized alterations for commercial rental properties. Our work accommodates tenant needs while adhering to building codes, focusing on minimizing operational disruption during renovations for businesses.
Healthcare Construction
We specialize in healthcare projects requiring strict safety protocols. Our team follows ICRA, ILSM, and HIPAA guidelines to ensure infection control and life safety compliance during hospital and clinic renovations.
People
Lance Merritt
President
Lance Merritt, a licensed general contractor with 20+ years of experience, leads Merritt Contracting. He holds a Building Construction degree from the University of Florida, LEED accreditation, and OSHA 30 certification. His expertise ensures project success.
Questions
What commercial construction services do you offer?
We provide general contracting, design-build, and construction management services for healthcare facilities, educational institutions, restaurants, and tenant improvements in occupied commercial spaces.
How long have you served the Orlando area?
We've been a licensed Florida general contractor for over 17 years, specializing in Central Florida commercial projects with a focus on quality and minimal operational disruption.
Do you handle healthcare facility construction?
Yes, we specialize in healthcare projects following ICRA, ILSM, and HIPAA guidelines. Our team ensures infection control and life safety compliance during renovations and new builds.
What safety certifications do you hold?
We maintain OSHA 30 certification, Florida DEP Stormwater & Erosion Control accreditation, and carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance for all projects.
Can you work in occupied facilities?
Yes, we specialize in open renovations that minimize disruption to ongoing operations. Our team follows strict safety protocols to maintain clean work environments in active commercial spaces.
