Business Details
43 Years
experience
Award-Winning Construction Services in West Palm Beach
Conkling & Lewis Construction, Inc. is a family-owned and operated mid-sized general contractor and construction management firm established in 1983. Based in West Palm Beach, we specialize in historic renovation, healthcare, commercial, and residential projects, combining over 34 years of industry experience with a commitment to quality and client satisfaction. Our team approach emphasizes early collaboration between owners, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects remain on budget and on schedule. Recognized for excellence through awards such as the Florida Trust Preservation Award and AIA Palm Beach Builder of the Year, we maintain long-term client relationships through transparent communication and meticulous attention to detail. Our portfolio includes over 100 Florida landmarks, including active theaters, museums, and civic spaces, alongside modern healthcare facilities and high-end residences.Leadership from President Gregory H. Lewis, a South Florida native with 35+ years of experience, and Director of Operations Kenneth Lewis ensures continuity of our core values. We prioritize clean, organized job sites, premium materials, and safety while managing multiple projects simultaneously through streamlined processes. Client testimonials highlight our cooperative spirit, integrity, and ability to deliver superior results, evidenced by partnerships with institutions like The Society of the Four Arts and JFK Medical Center. Our construction management at risk, design-build, and general contracting services provide tailored solutions for complex projects, emphasizing cost efficiency and constructability reviews from inception.
Services
Construction Management
Historic Renovations
Healthcare Facilities
Commercial Projects
Residential Construction
Design-Build Services
General Contracting
Consulting Services
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 34+ years of experience in South Florida construction and historic preservation.
- Our team approach ensures early collaboration between all project stakeholders.
- We hold multiple industry awards for construction excellence and preservation.
- Our leadership includes President Gregory Lewis, recognized for 35+ years in the field.
- We maintain long-term client relationships through transparent communication and quality.
Associations and certifications
- Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- American Society of Landscape Architects
What people say
Quality of your work is superior
Integrity and decency
Commitment to detail
Friendship that was built
Unparalleled cooperative spirit
Services
Construction Management
Our construction management services ensure projects stay on budget and schedule through early team collaboration. We coordinate owners, architects, and engineers from design inception, providing cost estimates, value engineering, and constructability reviews. This proactive approach minimizes redesigns and guarantees efficient resource allocation for complex commercial and healthcare projects.
Historic Renovations
Specializing in historic restoration, we revive turn-of-the-century buildings into functional theaters, museums, and civic spaces. Our award-winning expertise includes structural stabilization, period-accurate material sourcing, and compliance with preservation standards. Recent projects like the Sunrise Theater demonstrate our ability to blend historical integrity with modern functionality for Florida landmarks.
Design-Build Services
Our design-build approach combines contractors, architects, and engineers into a single entity for streamlined project delivery. This method reduces owner risk, accelerates timelines, and lowers costs by fostering direct communication between all parties. Clients benefit from unified accountability and efficient problem-solving throughout the construction process.
General Contracting
As general contractors, we manage daily operations on construction sites, ensuring quality control and safety compliance. We source premium materials and skilled labor while supervising subcontractors to maintain project standards. Our organized approach guarantees efficient workflow and timely completion for residential and commercial developments.
Consulting Services
Our consulting services support project teams through design, implementation, and documentation phases. We provide expert guidance from project inception to completion, ensuring alignment with industry standards and client objectives. This proactive involvement helps prevent costly errors and maintains consistency with original design visions.
People
Gregory H. Lewis
Owner, President
Gregory H. Lewis founded Conkling & Lewis Construction in 1983. With 35+ years of South Florida construction experience, he has received multiple awards including the Florida Trust Preservation Award and AIA Palm Beach Builder of the Year. A West Palm Beach native, he leads the firm's strategic direction.
Kenneth G. Lewis
Director of Operations
Kenneth G. Lewis directs daily operations at Conkling & Lewis Construction. Holding a Construction Management degree from the University of North Florida, he brings extensive industry expertise developed through years of hands-on experience and leadership roles within the family-owned firm.
Questions
What types of construction projects does Conkling & Lewis specialize in?
We specialize in historic renovations, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, and residential projects across South Florida.
How long has Conkling & Lewis Construction been in business?
We've provided construction services since our founding in 1983, with over 34 years of continuous operation.
What makes Conkling & Lewis different from other contractors?
Our team approach, historic preservation expertise, and 34+ years of South Florida experience ensure quality results through early collaboration and transparent communication.
Do you handle both small and large-scale projects?
We manage projects of all sizes, from historic renovations to state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, maintaining quality across all scopes.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve West Palm Beach, Fort Pierce, and other South Florida locations for commercial, residential, and historic projects.
