Shames Construction Company

About Shames Construction Company

Shames Construction is a nationally recognized, 100% woman-owned commercial general contractor delivering exceptional construction solutions since 1987. Led by President & CEO Carolyn Shames, we have built a reputation for successfully managing complex, large-scale commercial projects through experience, accountability, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to quality. From retail and grocery to fuel & convenience, restaurants, industrial, commercial, entertainment, and tenant improvement projects, our team consistently delivers projects with precision, integrity, and confidence. Our success is built on lasting relationships. Many of our clients have trusted us for decades because we understand that every project is more than a building; it is an investment in their business. We work as an extension of our clients' teams, providing proactive communication, innovative problem-solving, disciplined project management, and complete transparency from preconstruction through closeout. At Shames Construction, technology enhances our process, not replaces it. By leveraging industry-leading construction management platforms and collaborative tools, we improve communication, increase efficiency, reduce risk, and provide clients with real-time project visibility. What truly sets us apart is our people. Our experienced professionals bring decades of construction expertise, strong leadership, and a culture centered on accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We approach every project with a solutions-focused mindset while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to our clients' evolving needs. As a WBENC-Certified Women's Business Enterprise, we are proud to deliver construction excellence while building lasting partnerships across the western United States and beyond. At Shames Construction, we don't simply build projects—we build trust, relationships, and spaces where businesses succeed.