Over seventy-five years of experience and achievement have made J.L. Marshall & Sons, Inc. (JLM) synonymous with quality building.
During the pre-war years, JLM specialized in custom-built homes and additions. During the WWII years, the firm contributed to the war effort by engaging in projects, which involved maintenance, repairs and additions to retail and manufacturing plants. The post-war boom brought on contracts for commercial buildings, shopping centers and industrial plants. During that time, JLM also became a substantial school builder in New England.
One of JLM's greatest triumphs took place in the early 1960s, when they changed the Pawtucket, RI skyline forever by self-performing a 16-story cast-in-place structural system, to house the elderly; the first of its kind in RI. Two years later, a 14-story building was constructed in Fall River, MA.
During the recession of the 1970's, JLM diversified itself by concentrating on heavy retail and industrial buildings. This helped JLM transgress into water and wastewater treatments plants in the 1980s. Not only did they build these plants, but learned how to fully operate the plants- giving them an upper hand in these specialized projects. This intricate concrete work would prepare them for some of their most complicated and rewarding work. Throughout the 1980s, they continued to self-perform and added bridges and marine work to their list of diversified projects.
The mid-1990s recession initiated new styles of Construction Management and JLM found a niche for themselves. While other general contractors relinquished their labor force and concentrated on management, JLM brought their much-dedicated workforce together and began specializing as a concrete trade subcontractor. With their “back to basics” approach, well-rounded workforce and superior knowledge, they have successfully survived and evolved with each new project.
Currently JLM focuses primarily on the concrete market including: foundations, formwork, structural slabs and colored/stamped concrete in MA, RI & CT and looks forward to new and challenging endeavors.