As young Los Angeles firms and established corporations seek to forge an identity through their office spaces, local contractors are using traditional materials and finishes in new ways. The contracting firms on this list have been entrusted with delivering on the aesthetics of the city's biggest businesses. … [Read more...]

 The Los Angeles restaurant scene is evolving faster than ever. As celebrity chefs open everything from opulent dining rooms to taco joints modeled after beach shacks, design and construction have become as important as the menu items in establishing an L.A. eatery’s identity and determining its success. … [Read more...]

Residential remodels are known for busting schedules and budgets. Partnering with the wrong contractor can make or break a kitchen or bathroom renovation, and make it impossible to enjoy your home during construction. A high-end real estate market, Los Angeles has a crowded and confusing remodel contractor landscape. We have identified the best of the best. … [Read more...]

As the Los Angeles skyline reaches toward the clouds, the city's contractors are finding new ways to ensure that even the tallest structures are protected from seismic activity. But the finishes of yore won't do. New buildings often feature sweeping views through continuous glass and the complex steel and concrete systems to support them. The top 10 large commercial contractors … [Read more...]

Building custom homes in the Greater Los Angeles area is rewarding yet challenging. From hemmed in lots by the beach to hillside mansions, the varied terrain is as difficult to navigate for contractors as the complex permitting systems for gated communities and urban infills. The contractors on this list are experts in executing a client's vision for a custom home in spite of … [Read more...]