The mention of art typically brings to mind images of sophisticated galleries and museums. But with KHS&S Contractors, art is created at the most unlikely of places-construction job sites across the United States.
As one of the nation’s largest interior/exterior specialty contractors and the country’s leading theme contractor, KHS&S turns to its in-house artists and craftsmen to fulfill developers’ visions for large-scale projects, from casinos to resorts to high-end retail and lifestyle centers.
Using paints to replicate everything from wood to marble to upholstery, and plasters to reproduce wood, bricks, rock and aged surfaces, KHS&S craftsmen have amassed a portfolio of projects that are a virtual showcase of building creativity and originality.
Through a water feature and rockwork group, KHS&S even continues the artistry outside-or brings the outdoors in-by integrating artificial and authentic rock formations with synchronized fountains, water walls or perimeter landscaping.
What’s more, since 1984, KHS&S has combined this creativity with the experience and knowledge of traditional wall and ceiling construction, offering a one-stop shop that can provide nearly every aspect of a project, from structural to ornamental elements.
For most projects, KHS&S in-house design-assist teams collaborate with architects and designers who want to make a statement with their projects. They use challenging designs and unique features and finishes. KHS&S staff takes these architectural concepts to finished construction drawings, providing assistance in material selection, value engineering and “constructability” along the way.
The company is evolving from a construction firm to a conglomerate of companies that serve the construction and architectural industries. KHS&S is able to serve owners, architects and general contractors in various capacities. The company is using technology to diversify its offerings, and will continue to apply various technological advances to projects to stay in sync with how the industry progresses in the next decade.
KHS&S operates 10 domestic offices in California, Florida, Nevada, Washington, Texas and New Jersey. It is also expanded into offices in Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong. New projects include Aliante Station and CityCenter, both in Las Vegas.
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