Jewett Lands the Cover of Business NH's Top Family Owned Businesses Issue

Celebrating 50 Years of Growth, Resilience, and Generational Leadership

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FREMONT, N.H. – During its 50 years of operation, Jewett Construction has not only endured but thrived through economic challenges including the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. Honored as one of New Hampshire’s Top Family-Owned Businesses, Jewett Construction recently landed the cover story of Business NH Magazine’s prestigious issue recognizing the state’s leading family enterprises.

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The company’s origin is rooted in resilience. Founded in 1972 by Ed and Arlene Jewett after Ed lost his job due to a factory fire in Fremont, Jewett Construction began as a small residential building operation in Raymond, NH. Armed with only a truck and a few tools, Ed built a legacy that now spans three generations.

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Craig Jewett, Ed’s son, has led the company since 2004. “I was afforded an opportunity that’s pretty special,” Craig reflects. But leadership wasn’t handed to him—Craig started as a laborer, a tradition of meritocracy that continued with his own son, Nick, now an estimator at the company. This commitment to integrity and hard work has defined the company culture across generations.

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Facing a recession not long after taking over, Craig strategically focused on developing a niche in automotive dealership construction, which helped the company grow steadily. At the time, Jewett was generating $10–12 million annually. Since then, revenue has increased seven-fold and the company now employs 65 team members.

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Jewett Construction has expanded well beyond its original niche, serving clients in industrial, manufacturing, cannabis, nonprofit, and multi-family residential sectors. Relationship-building has been key: “85% of our business is repeat clients,” says Nick Jewett. “Making dreams become reality for clients is pretty inspiring.”

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The company's momentum didn’t slow during the pandemic. In fact, Jewett saw an 80% increase in revenue between 2020 and 2021. “We never laid a person off—we actually hired some great people and grew our client base,” Craig noted.

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Outgrowing their corporate headquarters in Raymond, the company built and moved into a new, modern facility in Fremont—on the very site where Ed Jewett’s original employer once stood. The new headquarters also houses Jewett’s architectural studio, which includes five in-house architects, enabling faster project turnarounds and expanding design-build capabilities. “It’s setting us up for the future and allowing us to get to market swifter,” Craig explains.

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About Jewett Construction: Jewett Construction is a family-owned construction management company with a 50-year history in New England. Jewett specializes in commercial construction projects in the office, manufacturing, retail, and automotive sectors.

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For more information, visit www.jewettconstruction.com.