tion projects for physician practices
ready to build on their own sites, he
said: “You better believe it.”
Jones started Prestige Remodeling and
Construction in 1991 as a regional con-
struction firm specializing in residential
renovations and improvements. After
completing numerous residential projects,
and in response to the growing demand for
full-service contractors, Jones expanded into
commercial and industrial arenas in 1997 and
also changed the company name to Prestige
Construction Group, Incorporated.
Prestige is one of the region’s fastest-
growing minority-owned construction
firms, experiencing a 60% average
growth rate during the past four years.
Reflecting Prestige’s continuing success,
the Richmond Council for Minority
Business Development named Prestige
the Minority Construction Firm of the
Jones specifically cited project superin- Williams were the project executives Year in 1997. Additionally, the Central
tendent Tommy Smith and project manager who had direct oversight and supervision Virginia Business and Contractors
Agur Smith as having pivotal roles in the of the effort. Association named Prestige Business of the
renovation, adding that he and Donald When asked if he’d consider construc- Year for 2006. ■
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