Meet Our Company
We work through every aspect at the planning
We work through every aspect of a project with you starting with planning/drawings
Abous Us
Established in 1995, Brazos Contractors & Development, Inc. has built a reputation for excellence grounded in quality, integrity, and personal accountability. As a leading commercial general contractor, we cater to some of the largest retail chains in the United States, consistently tackling complex challenges with expertise and a strong work ethic.
Our comprehensive services include New Construction, Interior and Exterior Finishes, Remodels, and Maintenance. With extensive experience, Brazos Contractors delivers top-notch results efficiently, ensuring the highest quality product.
Currently licensed in over 10 states and expanding to meet growing demands, our management team excels in all facets of construction. We handle Ground-Up Construction of Retail Buildings and Shells, Restaurant and Interior Tenant Finishes, Negotiated Projects, Fast-Track Scheduling, and more.
Over the past 29 years, we have successfully partnered with a range of repeat clients, including Starbucks, Domino’s, Popeye's, OneMain Financial, Jersey Mike’s, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Joint Chiropractic, Freddy’s, Firehouse Subs, and prominent real estate property owners and managers like Weingarten Realty and Kimco.
Whether managing million-dollar projects or handling maintenance work orders, Brazos Contractors is committed to providing exceptional quality and value. Our dedication to high ethical standards, financial stability, and a client-focused approach ensures that we deliver optimal quality, cost, and timing on every project.

Meet Our Team
Robert H. Cranshaw, Jr
Robert H. Cranshaw, Jr. founded Brazos Contractors and Development in 1995 after working 14 years in the commercial real estate market. An initial construction and development project for a retail center in Clear Lake led to new business opportunities that demonstrated that multiple approaches to different types of construction and development projects could be utilized successfully.
Joseph C. Cranshaw
Texas Tech, Rawls College of Business
Joseph Cranshaw has worked with Brazos Contractors & Development, Inc. since he was 16. He has grown through the company from organizing the warehouse to project manager and now President. As a superintendent he has managed construction in both Texas and in Colorado. He has Project managed for clients such as Starbucks Coffee Company, Domino’s Pizza, UTMB Medical offices and several specialty high-end jobs. Joe is also responsible for the day-to-day construction operations of the company.
Katherine Phillips
Stephen F. Austin State University, BBA
Katherine Phillips joined the team in 2023 as the Controller for Brazos Contractors & Development, Inc. She brings to the table over ten years of diverse experience in accounting including but not limited to Corporate and Individual Tax, Oil & Gas, Asset Management, and Construction. A few of her accomplishments in the construction industry include financially managing the world’s largest propylene oxide (PO) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) as well as a second world scale 1-hexane unit.