Delivery options
How we can structure your project
General contracting is one way to work with us, and it is not the only one. We match the delivery method to the certainty and control your project calls for.
Not sure which route fits your project? That is what an early conversation is for. We also offer pre-construction when you need planning and budgeting before the build, and owner's representation when you want independent oversight of a project someone else is delivering.
See all five methods→Our construction process
From first estimate to final handover
Every project runs through the same clear construction process, so you always know what is happening now and what comes next.
Pre-construction and planning
We start before the ground does. We review the design, test what is realistic for your site and budget, and turn your goals into a plan you can rely on, so the decisions that cost the most are made when they are still on paper.
Estimating and buyout
We price the work in detail, then buy out the trades and materials with a close eye on lead times. On island and remote projects, when a material is ordered matters as much as what it costs, and we plan for that from the start.
Construction and self-perform execution
We run the site day to day. We self-perform the concrete at the core of the structure, hold every subcontractor to the drawings and the schedule, and keep the safety plan front and center. You get steady progress and a single point of contact who knows the answer.
Commissioning and closeout
We test the systems, walk the finished work with you, resolve the final details, and hand over a project that is ready to operate, along with the documentation you need to run and maintain it.
Control
We control the parts that make island builds hard
On the mainland, most general contractors can lean on local suppliers, local crews, and a hardware store down the road. On an island or a remote site, those safety nets disappear, and the projects that go wrong are almost always the ones where no one owned the hard parts. We own them, and we keep looking for better ways to take the risk out, including fabricating parts of the build off site so less can go wrong once we reach the island.
Self-performed concrete
We self-perform the concrete that forms the structure of your building. The most critical, schedule-driving work stays in our own hands, rather than waiting on another company’s crew and another company’s priorities.
Self-performed island logistics and shipping
Getting materials to a remote site is often the real project. We handle the shipping and logistics ourselves, so a delayed barge or a customs holdup becomes our problem to solve instead of a surprise that stops your job and your clock.
Self-sufficient power, water, and wastewater
Many of the places we build cannot count on the grid or the mains. We can deliver the systems that let a property stand on its own, including power generation, solar and battery storage, desalination and water treatment, and wastewater systems. It means the same team that builds your project can also make it run.
Sectors
What we build
We focus on the projects where experience and control matter most.
Hospitality and resorts
Hotels, resorts, and the guest-facing and back-of-house spaces that have to be finished, functional, and on brand before opening day, often on sites where everything has to be brought in.
Commercial
Commercial buildings, renovations, and tenant improvements for owners and businesses that need a dependable commercial construction contractor for work that has to stay on schedule and open on time.
Government and federal
We take on government and federally funded projects, and we understand the compliance, documentation, and reporting that come with public money and public accountability.
Why Stabilis
Why owners choose Stabilis
Owners choose us for one reason above all: we take responsibility for the whole outcome, especially on the projects that are hardest to deliver.
Critical work in house.
We keep the critical work in house, and we control the logistics that derail remote builds.
The building and the systems.
We can deliver both the building and the systems that keep it running. That combination is uncommon, and it is why clients trust us with projects that are difficult to price, reach, or finish.
Accountability in one place.
Wherever the site is, the accountability sits in one place.
A specialized builder, not a volume one.
We take on a focused number of projects at a time, so yours gets real attention and an experienced team from start to finish.
We say it straight.
Honest answers and open numbers from the first estimate on.
We are a licensed general contractor in Florida and the US Virgin Islands.
Coverage
Where we build
We are headquartered in the US Virgin Islands and work across the Caribbean and the mainland United States. Our teams take on projects in the US Virgin Islands, the wider Caribbean including the Bahamas and Puerto Rico, and on the mainland in Florida and Texas.
Wherever your project sits, the way we work does not change: one accountable team, in control of the details that decide whether a build succeeds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a commercial general contractor?
A commercial general contractor is the company responsible for delivering a commercial project from start to finish. They plan and price the work, hire and manage the subcontractors and suppliers, run the site, and answer for the schedule, budget, quality, and safety, giving the owner a single point of accountability.
What is the difference between a general contractor and a subcontractor?
A general contractor is accountable for the entire project and manages everyone working on it. Subcontractors are the specialist trades, such as electrical, plumbing, or mechanical, that the general contractor hires for specific scopes. The general contractor coordinates them, holds the schedule, and stands behind all of their work.
How do I choose a commercial general contractor?
Look at experience with your type of project, how they manage budget and schedule, their approach to subcontractors and safety, and whether they communicate clearly. On complex or remote projects, also ask what they self-perform and how they handle logistics, because that is where schedules are usually won or lost.
What is a general contractor responsible for?
A general contractor is responsible for delivering the built project: pre-construction and planning, pricing, permits and coordination, managing subcontractors and materials, site safety, quality control, and the overall schedule and budget. In short, they own the outcome so the owner does not have to manage the work directly.
How do general contractors get paid?
General contractors are usually paid through the construction contract, most often as a lump sum, cost plus a fee, or a guaranteed maximum price. Payments are typically made in progress draws as work is completed and verified. The right structure depends on your project and how you want to handle cost risk.
Talk to our team
If you are planning a commercial, hospitality, or infrastructure project, especially one that others have found complicated, talk to us. Email the team and tell us what you are trying to build and where, and we will tell you honestly how we would approach it, what it will take, and where the real risks are.
If you would rather look before you reach out, see what we have built or download our capability statement to share with your stakeholders. And if you prefer to put it in writing, send us an RFQ with your project details and we will come back to you.
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