Commercial Construction With Residential-Level Care
Most business owners have heard the horror stories of blown budgets, missed deadlines, and a contractor who goes quiet. Conrad & Conrad brings a different experience to commercial construction in Winston-Salem, NC: the transparency, communication, and craftsmanship we're known for on custom homes, scaled up for your business.
Full-service commercial construction, start to finish.
From restaurants, apartments, senior living communities, retail spaces, and churches to pre-engineered metal buildings and warehouses, we manage commercial projects from first walkthrough to grand opening so you can stay focused on your organization. Our commercial construction service includes:
Planning and budgeting.
We help you understand scope, cost, and timeline early and explain the financial and logistical picture in plain language.
Design and preconstruction.
We coordinate plans and preconstruction so the project is set up right before ground breaks.
Transparent pricing.
Fixed-price or cost-plus contracts, with the honesty that lets you plan with confidence.
Financing-friendly experience.
We're approved with multiple banks and understand what lenders need to see.
Full construction management.
Our vetted crews and trade partners build to a high standard while we keep you updated at every stage.
Permitting and inspections handled.
We manage approvals and inspections so your project keeps moving.
A finish you're proud to open.
We walk through every detail before we hand over the keys.
Ryan Conrad brings 15 years of experience with a large commercial construction firm in the area, from 2009 through 2024. Combined with our team's experience on multi-million-dollar builds, that background helps us scale the right approach to your project.
This service is a fit if…
You're a business owner planning a new build, buildout, or expansion and want a contractor you can trust.
You're opening your first commercial space and want a builder who will guide you through the process.
You're planning a restaurant, apartment or senior living project, retail space, office, pre-engineered metal building, warehouse, church, or other commercial project.
You've been burned before by a contractor who overpromised and want transparency this time.
You want a local, accountable general contractor, not a faceless firm.
Looking to build or renovate a home instead? Explore our Custom Homes and Whole-Home Renovations services.
Why business owners choose Conrad & Conrad
We treat your business like our own.
The same honesty and hands-on attention we bring to a family's dream home, we bring to your build.
We communicate constantly.
You'll always know where your project stands, the timeline, the budget, and the next steps.
We have real range.
Ryan brings 15 years of commercial construction experience from a large local firm, and our broader team experience includes facilities worth $30M+.
We guide first-timers.
Never built a commercial space before? We explain every step, financially and logistically, so nothing catches you off guard.
We're financially credible.
Approved with multiple banks, with fixed-price or cost-plus contract options.
Proven and accredited.
500+ projects completed, 15 five-star Google reviews, and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau since 2002.
"Ryan built our restaurant for us, our first commercial facility ever. He explained everything to us, financially and logistically, and what to expect. This company stands on their principles and values, and it reflects in its business. So transparent and honest. We built a 5,800 sq ft restaurant and ended up with lifelong friends. We would give them 1,000 stars if we could." — Jeremy Haynes, Nick's Old Fashioned Burgers.
Commercial projects we've recently completed
Let's build a space that's ready for business.
Your commercial project deserves a builder who's transparent about cost, communicative through construction, and committed to quality. Let's talk about what you're planning to build.
Frequently asked questions
We handle restaurants, apartments, senior living communities, retail spaces, offices, pre-engineered metal buildings, warehouses, churches, tenant improvements, and ground-up commercial facilities. Our experience scales from focused buildouts to major commercial construction.
Yes. You can choose the contract structure that works best for your project and financing, and we're approved with multiple banks to help keep the process smooth.
Definitely, many of our commercial clients are first-time owners. We explain every step, both financially and logistically, and tell you what to expect so there are no surprises along the way.
We serve Winston-Salem, Clemmons, and the greater Piedmont Triad, roughly a 50-mile radius across Forsyth, Davie, Guilford, Davidson, and surrounding counties. Reach out, and we'll confirm we cover your location.