STUART JAMES CONSTRUCTION INC.

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Explore a selection of our work across commercial market sectors. Project pages will be updated with new photography and aerial imagery as shoots are completed.

Automotive

Ground-up construction and tenant improvements for automotive service and retail facilities, including full site development, service bay buildouts, specialized equipment installation, and integrated MEP systems. We deliver turnkey facilities engineered for high-traffic operations and long-term performance.

Civil

Large-scale site development and infrastructure projects that prepare commercial land for vertical construction. Our civil work includes grading, underground utilities, paving, drainage systems, bio-retention landscaping, and off-site frontage improvements—delivered through phased execution and close agency coordination.

Education

Purpose-built educational facilities designed for safety, engagement, and code compliance. From site preparation and structural construction to child-safe fixtures, secure access controls, and advanced MEP systems, we deliver turnkey learning environments ready to serve families and communities.

Façade

Stuart James Construction delivers exterior façade upgrades that reposition retail centers for stronger leasing momentum. Our projects range from single-building restorations to multi-phase renovations across active shopping centers, including new cladding systems, storefront replacements, structural modifications, canopy installations, hardscape improvements, and ADA upgrades. Every project is phased to maintain full customer access and uninterrupted tenant operations throughout construction.

Grocery Stores

With 20 years of experience, we have built a partnership with a variety of new and repeat grocery store clients. We bring our clients’ vision to life, delivering beautiful, high-quality grocery stores on time and on budget. We are here to guide our clients through the entire process from bidding to opening day.

Healthcare

Tenant improvements and buildouts for medical clinics and treatment facilities, including exam rooms, X-ray suites with lead-shielded partitions, and clinical infrastructure upgrades. We coordinate specialized MEP, fire protection, and accessibility requirements to meet healthcare code compliance.

Mall

Tenant improvements and shell construction within active shopping center environments. We manage selective demolition, structural modifications, MEP upgrades, storefront installations, and brand-standard finish work while coordinating with mall operations to minimize disruption to adjacent tenants and shoppers.

Mixed-Use

Ground-up developments that integrate commercial, residential, and parking within a single structure. We manage complex occupancy separations, structural systems, and coordinated MEP rough-in and finish across multiple use types to deliver cohesive, code-compliant mixed-use buildings.

Office

Ground-up corporate headquarters and tenant improvement buildouts for professional office environments. Our office projects feature advanced HVAC, high-performance glazing, sustainable design including LEED certification, and interior configurations that support collaboration and operational efficiency.

Recreation

Construction of family-focused amenity spaces within commercial developments, including play areas, safety surfacing, site furnishings, and supporting underground utility infrastructure. We deliver durable, accessible recreational environments that enhance the visitor experience and extend dwell time.

Restaurant

Turnkey restaurant and food-service buildouts from shell condition or existing retail space. We deliver brand-consistent environments on fast-track schedules, coordinating specialty kitchen equipment, structural modifications, custom finishes, and MEP systems designed for food preparation and customer service.

Retail

Ground-up retail centers, big-box builds, core-and-shell developments, and tenant improvements for national and regional brands. From multi-building shopping centers with full site work to single-store renovations and adaptive reuse projects, we deliver high-quality retail environments across Northern California.

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Nugget Market – Rocklin
Nugget Market set out to create a flagship grocery destination in Rocklin’s Whitney Ranch community, a 45,097 square foot ground up store designed to elevate the shopping experience.
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Nugget Markets | 1495 Blue Oaks Blvd
Nugget Market, Roseville
Construction of ground-up boutique Nugget Market, approximately 46,135 sf, work included complete shell and interior improvements.
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Nugget Markets - Elk Grove
Nugget Markets – Elk Grove
Renovation of a 56,000 sf grocery store including interior buildout, mezzanine stair additions, updated finishes, storefront improvements, mechanical and plumbing upgrades, site paving, and ADA-compliant accessibility improvements.
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Nugget Market Granite Bay storefront construction
Nugget Market, Granite Bay
Renovation of an existing vacant grocery store into a full service Nugget Market. Project included interior reconfiguration with new meat department, kitchen, bakery, deli, coffee prep areas, upgraded refrigeration, new warehouse space, a 1,152 sf mezzanine with elevator, HVAC and lighting upgrades, exterior façade restoration, storefront improvements, and site accessibility enhancements.
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Soaring Ranch Truckee retail center building progress
Soaring Ranch Shopping Center – Truckee
Ground-up Raley’s Grocery Store, Second-floor bar, High-end finishes, shops, buildings and 5.5 acres of site work
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Howe About Arden commercial redevelopment project
Howe About Arden – Redevelopment
Multi-phase civil and sitework redevelopment involving demolition, grading, utilities, paving, sidewalks, landscaping, and site lighting to modernize a major retail center in Sacramento.
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