30 Years of Building Excellence


Our Story

Building Excellence Since 1991

Fred Nichols founded our organization in 1991 based on the simple promise – “to do what we say we are going to do, when we say we will do it.” Formed as a true, general construction firm, he saw a void in the construction industry for self-performing general contractors. Since, 1991, Nichols has strived to be a highly sought after, design build contractor in commercial, institutional, and government sectors in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions. Utilizing the Master Builder Approach, the Nichols team demonstrates knowledge, professionalism, experience, and commitment, taking full accountability for all aspects of our work. Today, we are a team of more than 125 hard working men and women committed to safely serving our clients and communities. Together, we are building better.

For over 30 years, the Nichols Team has remained an industry leader by embracing the Master Builder approach on each of our projects. By creating an environment where our employees are encouraged to learn and grow, the knowledge of our team grows. This results in a successful project and successful partnership with our clients.

Our Values


Client Focus

We have built a diversely skilled team that takes great pride in self-performing varying tasks on each of our projects allowing greater control over quality, cost and schedule.

Safety Focus

A top priority of each project is committing to the safety of all team members always making safety job number one and realizing zero time lost.

Goal Focus

We will work from shared goals, clear expectations, and ensure that all staff take full accountability for their work to achieve outstanding results for clients and staff.

Industry Associations

Our Team

Committed to the Nichols Way


Our people are the key to our success and are what sets Nichols apart. Our Team of 125+ talented individuals are committed to the Nichols way and delivering each project utilizing the master builder approach.