Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. is a Sarasota based construction firm primarily serving Southwest Florida since 1972. As the oldest construction firm in Sarasota, the company enjoys an excellent reputation with a solid background in commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, museum specialty work and sustainable construction. The company is also a member of the Florida Green Building Coalition, U.S. Green Building Council, and Sustainable Sarasota. They currently have twelve LEED Accredited Professionals (green building experts) on staff.

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Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc.
Owner: David E. Sessions

5001 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. North
Sarasota, Florida 34240   map

Ph: 941.366.3116
Fx: 941.954.5509

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Website: www.willissmith.com

Services Provided: * Construction Management & General Contracting * New Construction * Facility Additions * Interior Renovations * Tenant Build-out * Building Systems - Authorized Butler Builder * Butler Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings * Concrete Tilt Wall * Design/Build Construction * Special Accounts and Maintenance Contracts * Consulting Services * Site Evaluation and/or Selection * Budget and Constructability Analysis * Cost Consulting * Scheduling * Equipment Installation and Relocation

Company Mission Statement: Our philosophy at Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. is to provide quality construction, guarantee that quality and advise our customers about creative ideas to keep their projects on time and in budget. The way to accomplish a quality project result is by contracting with only proven-quality subcontractors and by operating in a cooperative working environment, which fosters new ideas and value-engineered designs. Managing the subcontractors so as to maintain strict control over quality and keeping them on schedule is vital. Paying the subcontractors promptly helps to maintain cooperation and performance. This also assures our clients that we are obtaining the best subcontractors for a fair market price. We maintain satisfied customers by building quality projects, completing the projects ahead of schedule and on or below budget. We have developed a construction team that demonstrates the competency and capacity for fast-track construction and effective problem solving. We have constructed numerous projects for many clients using the above philosophy. Confidence comes from the trust and integrity we build into each and every project.

Years Established In Sarasota: Since 1972

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

License#: CGC034192

 Insured: YES Bonded: YES Comp/Liability: YES

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Awards & Memberships

The John & Mable Ringling Museum - Main Galleries - Tibbals Learning Center - Asolo Visitors Center- Ringling College of Art & Design - New Student Housing Building (2009) - New Academic Building (2009) - Center for Innovation & Collaboration - Searing Student Center - Kimbrough Library - Campus Housing Village - Roskamp Center - Whitaker Bayou Studio - Selby Gallery- Ulla Searing Gallery & Administrative Offices Mote Marine Laboratory: - Keating Marine Education Center - Goldstein Marine Mammal Research & Rehabilitation Center I & II Selby Gardens: - Selby House Restoration-The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce-Sarasota Opera House Renovation-Tidewell Hospice & Pallative Care- Hospice House and Administrative Offices-Suncoast Polytechnical High School-Saint Stephen's Episcopal School-Southside Elementary-Suncoast Community Church and many, many, many, many more...

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Membership: USGBC ( US Green Building Coalition) Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council of Sarasota County, Economic Development Council of Manatee County, SMPS - Society for Marketing Professional Services, Florida Green Business Partnership Certification – 2009, Sarasota County Florida Friendly Yards Certification – 2009, Florida Friendly Yards, University of Florida Green Building of America Award – 2009, Construction Communication Magazine David E. Sessions, Best Boss of the Year – 2009, Biz 941 Magazine David E. Sessions, CEO of the Year – 2008, Tampa Bay CEO Magazine Arts Partnership Award – 2008, Manatee Education Foundation Sarasota Opera House Merit Awards – 2008, Southeast Construction Magazine Service Company of the Year, Hall of Fame Awards – 2007, EDC Sarasota County Small Business of the Year – 2006, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Best Website of the Year – 2006, Society for Marketing Professional Services, Tampa Chapter