From framing to flying and back again, Jimmy Walter has had an eventful career that landed him right here as a JRC team member. Four years ago Jimmy Walter reached out to JRC owner, Ken Felts, about coming to work for us as a carpenter. Jimmy hadn’t been in Richmond long – just a couple […]
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Countertop Culture: how to determine what material is best for you
Remember when countertops were either laminate or granite? Well those days are long gone. Today’s countertops might include engineered seamless stone, concrete, metal, wood and just about anything else you can dream up. But not all surfaces work for all purposes. For hardworking countertops, material is a critical choice. Nearly every material will require a […]
JRC Wins Award for Residential Remodel
We are excited to announce that James River Construction is the 2018 winner of the Central Virginia NARI CotY residential interior remodel award! Each year, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) honors its stand-out members with the prestigious National Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award. These awards are given out by region and […]
Wellborn + Wright Provides Reclaimed Architectural Surfaces for JRC Clients
We talk about a lot of design trends on this blog, but one of the biggest ones we’ve seen with our client base is the move toward reclaimed materials. Our clients are consistently more aware of and concerned about the history of the materials that go into their home’s construction or renovation. One of the […]
Angela Elliott Helps JRC Clients’ Design Dreams Become Reality
Some people think hiring an interior designer to help them with their new home or renovation is too expensive or too much trouble. But designer Angela Elliott argues that having a designer on board from the beginning of a project, as well as working with a proven construction company, can actually save you money and, […]
5 Steps to Creating an Exceptional Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor kitchens are becoming more and more popular and here in Virginia, our mild weather and beautiful landscapes practically demand outdoor cooking and eating. But while many of the same design principles that apply to indoor kitchens work for outdoor kitchens as well, there are unique aspects that you should take into consideration before building […]
Outdoor Cooking and Dining Season is Here
Dining al fresco has long been one of the first luxuries of spring. As soon as the weather begins to warm, most of us find ourselves with a drink on the porch or dinner on the patio. This is the time of year that our outdoor living spaces become our primary living spaces. Recently design […]
It’s Man Cave Season
Like our ancestors before us, and like most reasonable species in existence, winter is the time for us to hibernate. Although humans no longer lie down for a three month nap, we do find ourselves spending more time inside, relaxing and resting during the winter months. That makes winter the ideal time to invest in […]