J2CONSTRUCT, Inc.
ConstructionRhode Island, United States2-10 Employees
J2CONSTRUCT, Inc. is a small construction firm based in Middletown, Rhode Island, offering project planning, construction management, and general contracting services for luxury residential and commercial clients. The company emphasizes balancing environmental, economic, and social factors in its project execution and relies on a broad network of subcontractors to help meet budgets and schedules. Led by a partnership of Sean Burke and Jeff Lipshires, the firm has handled projects with scopes up to about $18 million, situating it in the Newport County market while remaining competitive with larger firms in Providence and the surrounding region. The firm's offerings span concept planning, estimating, value engineering, and coordination with design and engineering teams, along with subcontractor bidding and contracting. Owner contracting methods include lump-sum General Contracting, Construction Management for a fee, CM with a guaranteed maximum price, and cost-of-work-plus-fee. Its project managers and superintendents bring experience across different project types and delivery approaches, prioritizing collaborative relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and owner's representatives to support project goals. In January 2020, J2CONSTRUCT announced the acquisition of Advanced Building Concepts, expanding its regional footprint.