Business Details
33 Years
experience
Client-Driven Commercial Construction Services Richmond VA
Emerald Coast Construction has been delivering high-quality construction solutions in Central Virginia since 1993. Founded on the principle of Building Relationships that Last, we combine the organizational discipline of a large firm with the personalized service of a local team. Our client-driven approach prioritizes collaboration, transparency, and accountability across healthcare, industrial, office, and retail sectors. With over three decades of experience in Richmond's market, we maintain a hands-on leadership style and locally-based supervisors who ensure project continuity without compromising family time. Our safety culture, recognized industry-wide with an EMR of 0.78, forms the foundation of every project.We specialize in complex phased construction while maintaining occupied environments, supported by a deep network of local trade partners. Our executive oversight ensures alignment with client goals from preconstruction through project completion. As a SWaM-certified business, we bring strategic advantages in supplier diversity and community investment. Our commitment to innovation and client satisfaction has earned recognition as one of Virginia Business Magazine's Best Places to Work seven times.
Services
Pre-Construction Services
Construction Management
General Contracting
Healthcare Facilities
Industrial Projects
Office Construction
Retail Development
Phased Construction
Occupied Building Work
Design/Build Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of Richmond market expertise with locally-based supervisors
- Proactive collaborative value-add construction process
- High-touch delivery with engaged executive oversight
- Recognized safety culture with 0.78 EMR rating
- SWaM-certified contractor offering supplier diversity advantages
What people say
Exceptional communication
Problem solvers
Proactive approach
Value-added partner
Safety culture
Services
Pre-Construction Services
Our preconstruction services establish project success through detailed cost estimating, schedule planning, and constructability reviews. We provide value engineering solutions and maintain an inclusive subcontractor database to ensure budget accuracy. Our open-book budgeting approach gives clients complete transparency and control over project financials from the earliest stages.
Construction Management
We act as your construction manager extension with dedicated superintendents and organized OAC meetings. Our safety programs prioritize risk mitigation while maintaining project momentum. Through Procore software integration, we provide real-time documentation and communication to keep all stakeholders aligned throughout the project lifecycle in both occupied and unoccupied environments.
General Contracting
Our general contracting combines local market expertise with national construction standards. We deliver design/build solutions and phased construction strategies for complex projects. With deep constructability expertise, we manage occupied building work while maintaining operational continuity for healthcare and industrial clients through our experienced trade partnerships and scheduling precision.
Healthcare Facilities
We specialize in healthcare construction requiring strict operational continuity, including hospital modernizations and medical office buildings. Our team manages complex phased projects in occupied medical environments while maintaining safety and compliance. We understand the critical nature of healthcare facilities and deliver solutions that support uninterrupted patient care during construction.
Industrial Projects
Our industrial construction services handle ground-up flex space development and phased warehouse upgrades. We coordinate complex logistics to minimize operational downtime for industrial clients. Our experience includes pilot plant renovations and industrial facility modernizations that balance precision requirements with aggressive timelines in Richmond's growing logistics market.
People
Jim Bean
Director of Operations
With extensive construction industry experience, Jim oversees daily operations ensuring project execution aligns with Emerald's quality standards and client expectations.
Ned Bowden
Director of Business Development
Ned leads business growth initiatives while maintaining Emerald's client-focused approach to new project opportunities and industry relationships.
Gib DeShazo
President
As President, Gib provides strategic leadership while maintaining hands-on involvement in key projects, ensuring alignment with Emerald's founding principles.
Justin Kirby
Project Executive
Justin manages complex projects from concept through completion, applying technical expertise and client relationship skills to deliver successful outcomes.
Rachael McKinney
Director of Preconstruction
A licensed professional engineer, Rachael leads preconstruction efforts ensuring accurate estimating and value engineering solutions for client projects.
Questions
What commercial construction services do you offer?
We provide full-service construction including preconstruction planning, construction management, and general contracting for healthcare, industrial, office, and retail projects.
How long have you served the Richmond market?
We've specialized in Richmond-area construction since 1993, with deep local knowledge of jurisdictions, trades, and project requirements.
What safety measures do you implement?
Our recognized safety culture maintains a 0.78 EMR rating through proactive risk management, regular training, and strict adherence to safety protocols on all job sites.
Are you SWaM certified?
Yes, we're Virginia SWaM-certified, helping clients meet diversity goals while delivering the same high-quality construction services.
How do you handle complex phased projects?
Our phased construction expertise maintains operational continuity in occupied buildings through meticulous scheduling and separation of construction zones.
