Building the places that matter to you.
New construction, renovation and restoration for public owners and institutions across North Florida — including occupied, fully operational sites and multi-phase work.
Beginning-to-end delivery, one accountable team.
General Construction
New buildings, additions, renovations and restorations.
Design-Build
Single-source delivery working alongside your architect.
Construction Management
Budgeting, scheduling, staffing and on-site coordination.
Hard Bid
Competitive public bids for state, county and municipal owners.
Constructability Reviews
Catch cost and sequencing issues before they hit the field.
Putting new places on the map.
Historic Concord School Restoration
Restoration of the 1940s Concord Schoolhouse, now the Miccosukee Community Center.
Joe Budd Classroom & Shooting Range
New classroom and shooting range at the Joe Budd Wildlife Management Area.
FSU Stone Building Terrace
Conversion of a stepped retaining wall into terraced patios with seating.
Mongoven Building & Park
Stabilization of a 100-year-old bank building, now a downtown community park.
2025 Eagle Award for Excellence in Construction
Associated Builders and Contractors of North Florida honored Arris for our renovations to the Historic Concord School Building.
Arris was also ranked No. 7 on the 2026 Seminole 100, Florida State University’s list of the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by FSU alumni.
People focused. Community driven.
Arris is a family company, started in 2019 by Michelle and John R. Griffin together with their son, John P. Griffin. Led by Michelle, president and qualifying agent — a Tallahassee native, FSU Interior Design graduate, certified General Contractor and licensed interior designer — Arris brings a welcoming, transparent approach to the often rigorous world of general contracting, from preconstruction through closeout.
Ethical
High-quality workmanship, fair and respectful treatment of people, and ownership of our actions.
Cooperative
Teamwork and open communication with owners, architects and trades from inception to completion.
Friendly
Approachable people and every client interaction built on trust and transparency.
Inspiring
Changing the landscape of general contracting, one building at a time.
What can we build for you next?
Owners and architects: email us to start a conversation. Subcontractors and suppliers: register as a bidder →
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