What we build
What we build in Puerto Rico
One accountable team, across the whole project.
Why Stabilis
Why owners choose us in Puerto Rico
Local knowledge
We know how to build in Puerto Rico
Building here comes with challenges the mainland does not have, and they are where projects succeed or fail.
How we work
How we work in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico we work primarily as a construction manager, and we partner with licensed local contractors for the build itself.
That fits how the island works. Local licensing and labor stay with our partners, while we bring the specialized construction management, the resilient-infrastructure capability, and our own logistics.
One team accountable for cost, schedule, and quality, with the local footing Puerto Rico requires.
The standard
The standard we bring to Puerto Rico
We have delivered hospitality work in Puerto Rico, and across the region we have built the resilient, self-sufficient projects the island needs, including storm-hardened buildings with their own power and water. The same construction management, self-performed capability, and infrastructure experience come to every project here.
Resort and hospitality.
Guest-facing work built to brand standard.
Resilient infrastructure.
Power, storage, and water that outlast an outage.
Recovery and reconstruction.
Storm-hardened rebuilding and resilient upgrades.
FAQ
Questions about building in Puerto Rico
Do you need a license to be a general contractor in Puerto Rico?
Yes. Puerto Rico requires contractors above a certain project size to be licensed and registered through the Contractors Registry at the Department of Consumer Affairs, with experience, an exam, and insurance. We work in Puerto Rico mainly as a construction manager, partnering with licensed local contractors for the build.
How much does commercial construction cost in Puerto Rico?
It depends on building type. Commercial work in Puerto Rico generally runs from roughly $125 per square foot for industrial space to about $400 for hospitality, with retail and office in between. Site conditions, resilience requirements, and finish move the number, so the reliable figure comes from pre-construction.
Why does building in Puerto Rico cost more than on the mainland?
Most materials are imported, so shipping and supply-chain costs stack on top of the base price, and construction costs have climbed sharply since 2020. Skilled labor is short after the storms and migration, and mandatory storm-resistant and flood-zone construction adds cost the mainland does not carry.
Can you build off-grid, resilient facilities in Puerto Rico?
Yes. Resilient, grid-independent facilities are a core part of what we do. We build on-site power, solar with battery storage, and water systems so a property keeps running when the island's grid and water do not. On an island like Puerto Rico, that is not a luxury.
Do you handle disaster recovery and reconstruction projects in Puerto Rico?
Yes. We have delivered disaster-recovery and resilient reconstruction across the region, including storm-hardened, self-sufficient buildings, and we bring that experience to Puerto Rico. We work as a construction manager and with local partners, and we understand the documentation federally funded recovery work requires.
Talk to our team
Planning a project or a rebuild in Puerto Rico?
Tell us about the site and what it needs to withstand. Email the team, or send the details through our Request for Quote form, and we will give you a straight read on how we would approach it.
See the work on Capabilities, or how we are licensed and credentialed on Capabilities and Credentials.
We build where others can't.