Welcome to James Construction

Design-Build Institute of America

		The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) was founded in 1993 as a non-profit membership-based organization dedicated to single-source design and construction contracting. DBIA's members perform design and construction work in all non-residential market sectors, including buildings, industrial process facilities and civil infrastructure projects.
Organizations like DBIA accomplish what no other single company or individual can reasonably attain on their own. By joining forces, owners, architects, engineers, constructors and allied professionals advance and guide the industry. Successful completion of the education, experience, and examination requirements of the Designated Design-Build Professional Program earn individuals the right to display "DBIA" after their names, identifying them to design-build end-users and the community at-large as experienced professionals in design-build project delivery.

Minority Business Opportunity Committee (MBOC)

The Minority Business Opportunity Committee is the local focal point to maximize opportunities for Minorities, Veterans, Women, and Small and Disadvantaged businesses. Through the communication, delivery, development and negotiation of mutually beneficial approaches, federal, state and local governmental entities and private sector organizations provide minority business owners/individuals with enhanced access to the marketplace.

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all industries. It currently has over 8,000 members in nearly 80 chapters nationwide. Membership is open to sole proprietors, partners and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility.

Pittsburgh Builders Exchange

		The Pittsburgh Builders Exchange promotes the growth and development of its members, fosters fair and honest dealings among all parties in the construction process, and strives to improve the well-being of the community, and is "the" place for in-depth construction
news reporting as well as timely posting of plans and specs in Pennsylvania.

U.S. Green Building Council and Green Building Alliance

James Construction is firmly committed to environmentally responsible building practices and is proud to be a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and the Greater Pittsburgh Region’s Green Building Alliance. James' collaborative team project approach is particularly effective in implementing green building practices. Integrating all

aspects of design-build from the start enhances performance-based decision making throughout the life of the project.

James Construction is proud to have numerous LEED™ Accredited Professionals on staff. The LEED™ accreditation program recognizes expertise in green building and LEED™ (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) to help meet the growing demand from the public and private sectors for green buildings

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is leading a national consensus for producing a new generation of buildings that deliver high performance inside and out. Council members work together to develop LEED™ products and resources, the Greenbuild annual International Conference and Expo, policy guidance, and educational and marketing tools that support the adoption of sustainable building. Members also forge strategic alliances with key industry and research organizations and federal, state and local government agencies to transform the built environment.

		Green Building Alliance (GBA) is a non-profit organization that works to improve the economic, social and environmental performance of the
Pittsburgh region through the integration of green building practices into regional development projects.

Western Pennsylvania 8(a) Association

The Western Pennsylvania 8(a) Association brings together 8(a) Certified Firms in the Pittsburgh Regional Office in an association to collectively pursue the goals of the 8(a) program; the interests of economic development; mutual growth and understanding; improve and promote the growth and welfare of its members. Membership consists of firms that possess certification as an 8(a) participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) Program whose principal place of business is located in the area covered by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Pittsburgh district office.