Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Commercial Construction Services in Fort Worth
Marathon Commercial Construction was founded in 2006 with a mission to honor the Lord through superior client service and construction excellence. Our team brings over three decades of combined experience in commercial construction management, specializing in churches, medical facilities, government buildings, and educational institutions. We prioritize strategic planning, superior methodology, and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, as evidenced by our successful completion of complex projects like St. Joseph Catholic Church and Parkland Hospital expansions.Our founders, O. Preston Smith and Michael E. Smith, lead with servant leadership principles, fostering employee growth and maintaining transparent communication with clients. With a track record of delivering projects ahead of schedule and under budget, we serve as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies and local organizations across Texas. Our approach combines hands-on project management with innovative construction techniques to ensure quality outcomes that meet both functional and aesthetic requirements.
Services
Church Construction
Medical Facilities
Government Projects
Education Buildings
Restaurant Construction
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have completed over 40 church construction projects since 2006
- Our team includes construction professionals with 30+ years of industry experience
- We maintain transparent communication with clients throughout every project phase
- Our strategic growth approach ensures robust project delivery capabilities
- We serve both Fortune 500 companies and local community organizations
What people say
High level of professionalism
Successfully met impossible deadline
Outstanding contractors
Strong recommendation
Superior client services
Services
Church Construction
We specialize in constructing worship spaces and church facilities with over 40 completed projects. Our team understands the unique requirements of religious construction, including acoustics, accessibility, and multi-purpose spaces. We work closely with church committees to ensure designs reflect their vision while meeting budget constraints.
Medical Facilities
Our medical construction division handles hospital expansions, dialysis clinics, and specialty healthcare facilities. We maintain strict infection control protocols during renovations and understand the critical need for sterile environments. Our experience includes working with major healthcare providers like Fresenius Medical Care across Texas.
Government Projects
We deliver municipal and federal construction projects with expertise in navigating public procurement processes. Our portfolio includes administration buildings, utility infrastructure, and facility renovations for government agencies. We maintain strict compliance with public works requirements and safety standards.
Education Buildings
We construct and renovate educational facilities from K-12 schools to university buildings. Our team manages complex projects during summer breaks to minimize disruption. We implement dust containment systems and follow strict safety protocols when working in occupied educational environments.
Restaurant Construction
We specialize in restaurant build-outs and renovations with expertise in kitchen layout optimization and food safety compliance. Our team completed a complex three-phase demolition and rebuild project for Benihana Japanese Restaurant that increased sales while maintaining operational continuity.
People
O. Preston Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Preston Smith co-founded Marathon Commercial Construction in 2006. He oversees strategic operations and client relations, leveraging his extensive construction management experience and community involvement to drive company growth.
Michael E. Smith
Chief Operations Officer
Michael Smith co-founded Marathon Commercial Construction and manages daily operations. With 30+ years in construction management, he ensures project quality through hands-on oversight of preconstruction planning to final delivery.
Questions
What types of construction projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in church construction, medical facilities, government buildings, educational institutions, and restaurant projects across Texas.
How long has your company been in business?
Marathon Commercial Construction has served clients since our founding in 2006 by O. Preston Smith and Michael E. Smith.
Can you handle complex construction timelines?
Yes, we successfully completed St. John's Episcopal School renovations during summer break with precise scheduling coordination.
Do you work with Fortune 500 companies?
Yes, we've completed projects for Colgate-Palmolive, Jones Lang LaSalle, and GameStop Corp. among others.
How do you ensure quality construction?
Our hands-on management approach combines strategic planning, experienced subcontractor coordination, and continuous client communication throughout each project.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Fort Worth, we serve clients across Texas including Dallas, Fort Worth, and surrounding regions.
