Why J. Davis Inc.

At JDavis Inc., we’re driven by a shared Mission and Core Values. Every division embraces these same principles, ensuring consistency and excellence throughout our organization.

Mission Statement

We are providers of superior, passionate construction services, leaving a positive impact on everyone we involve while bringing honor to God.

Respect

Valuing everyone we work with and serve.

Innovation

Staying at the forefront of industry advancements.

Safety

Prioritizing the well-being of all involved.

Ethics

Making choices with the utmost integrity and in line with our mission.

Wherever JDavis Inc. operates, our goal is to leave a lasting legacy of excellence and purpose—one that our staff take pride in, and our partners and communities can rely on. Across every division, from construction to grading to industrial support, we build more than projects; we build trusted relationships that strengthen and uplift the places we impact.

Our History

1997

Joel Davis founded the company in his junior year of high school in 1997, from his bedroom at his parents’ house. Already building pasture fences, he hired his first employees…

2000

Seeing the need for custom fabrication in horse barns, the company began designing horse stalls to fit barns rather than barns to fit stalls. Fabricating stalls in the family farm…

2001

Following 9/11, Davis Construction completed its first commercial pre-engineered metal building for a well-known local businessman. During this period, the team took on nearly any project a customer requested—from residential…

2002

2002 was a whirlwind of a year. This photo shows some of the earliest members of the company. At this time, Davis Construction had grown into a custom builder, serving…

2003

In 2003, Joel officially incorporated J. Davis Construction Inc. By this time, J.Davis was known as the steel building builder. with projects spanning the state. Many today remember the radio…

2004

In the 2004 time frame, while building a screen printing business, a new brand was created to show a commercial contracting business. Almost every project was designed on a piece…

2006

By this time, the company had grown steadily, focusing on expansion and building a strong foundation. With a growing team in both building and grading, the company acquired more heavy…

2008

J. Davis had completed several industrial construction projects along with many governmental projects. In addition, in 2008, began working with a local industry client doing capital projects, fabrication, and facility…

2012

By 2012, J. Davis was actively engaged in residential, commercial, and industrial construction, as well as grading projects across the Upstate. The company had built a strong brand, a growing…

2014

In 2014, J. Davis invested in a piece of real estate along Interstate 85 to establish our second location. This move provided a highly visible presence for brand recognition and…

2015

Around 2015, the company began refining its operations by organizing work into what would later become branded divisions, each focused on key sectors. Commercial construction was gaining momentum and becoming…

2016

In 2016, the company rebranded J. Davis, in an effort to promote who we had become as a commercial and industrial builder. Around this time, J. Davis also refined its…

2017

To create more space for a growing team, J. Davis redesigned its Westminster headquarters—adding a large training room and expanding its overall footprint. Recognizing that even more space would soon…

2018

In this period, the new Anderson office moved from design to reality, with construction beginning near the end of the year. During this same era, the Electrical Services group…

2019

In 2019, in an effort to better serve our customers, we named our divisions to define their identities and market their services more effectively. New Terrain Grading and JDI Industrial…

2020

As J. Davis Inc. Divisions continued to grow, a new shop was needed to provide space for growing fabrication abilities along with tool and equipment storage. Then, like the rest…

2022

In 2022, J. Davis reached its 25th anniversary. J. Davis completed construction on a new shop designed to support our growing operations. The facility included dedicated bays for tool cribs…

2023

In 2023, we hired our first third-party Life Coach providing free access to all staff and their families. The Westminster office underwent a major expansion, giving JDI its own…

2024

In 2024, J. Davis Inc. continued investing in its people and growth. The company launched a comprehensive Health and Wellness Program in partnership with a third-party provider, offering yearly voluntary…

2025

This season marked another year of growth and momentum for J. Davis Inc. The company had grown to nearly 150 employees, and our new operating system was fully in use…

JDavis Gives Back

Committed to Our Community

When our company was established, its primary objective was to build a profitable construction business. Our focus was on working hard, satisfying our customers, and growing. After around 10 years in business, we realized we were gifted with the ability to recruit some of the brightest talents in the upstate, but felt led to make a greater IMPACT.

After much prayer and discussion, the Davis Family decided that, in addition to providing a great work environment and delivering a quality project, we exist for something greater than just construction service. Our mission has evolved to focus on positively impacting our employees, trade partners, and customers on a personal, professional, and spiritual level. To serve God using our time, talent, and treasure. JDavis Inc. is focused on investing a portion of our profits in the regions we serve in a way to honor God eternally. Our strategic approach to giving has assisted hundreds of organizations across the nation.

You can email us to discuss a partnership with your ministry.