Frequently Asked Questions

Pentex Builders is a commercial general contractor specializing in hospitality construction and modular hotel development, while delivering select multifamily projects throughout the Western United States. Our broader portfolio includes commercial hospitality, retail and commercial builds, industrial complexes, medical practices and office complexes, public schools and school systems, and light industrial facilities.

Pentex Builders is headquartered in Meridian, Idaho, at 57 South Baltic Ave. Ste 100, Meridian, ID 83642. Our phone number is (208) 572-2065 and our email is bdance@pentexbuilders.com.

Pentex is rooted in Idaho and offers specialized general contracting services across Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Utah. Multi-state project management is a stated specialty of our team, and we navigate the municipal requirements in every state we serve.

Pentex Builders broke into the industry in 2021. Our team, however, brings decades of individual experience — our CEO has over 25 years managing complex, high-stakes projects, and our senior staff includes veterans with 25-plus year careers across hospitality, healthcare, education, and residential construction.

We manage six phases of project delivery: pre-construction and vision casting, strategic development and value engineering, site preparation and infrastructure, structural implementation, systems and technical integration, and final delivery and closeout. Our team specializes in hotel renovations, ground-up hospitality construction, modular hotel projects, residential and commercial tenant improvements, and multi-state project management.

Dependability begins long before the first shovel hits the ground. Our pre-construction work bridges the gap between ambitious concepts and regional realities through exhaustive feasibility studies and site analysis, ensuring your vision is grounded in a strategy that is both buildable and financially sound. From there, we transform preliminary sketches into precise, value-engineered blueprints that maximize every dollar of your investment.

Value engineering aligns your project specifications with the highest standards of structural integrity and modern design while maximizing every dollar of your investment. We treat it as a distinct phase rather than an afterthought, because decisions made before construction begins determine what a project costs and how it performs for its entire lifespan.

Yes. Hotel renovations are a stated specialty alongside ground-up hospitality construction and modular hotel projects. Pentex has successfully partnered with owners, developers, and brands to deliver commercial construction projects throughout the western United States.

Modular hotel development shifts a significant portion of construction into a controlled off-site environment. Pentex specializes in the future of modular hotel development, and our project management team includes 15 years of experience in the volumetric modular building sector.

Yes. Mission-critical medical facilities are part of our core portfolio. Beyond the frame, we integrate the complex MEP and technical systems essential for specialized environments, including medical-grade filtration and industrial power. Our team members bring healthcare construction experience alongside hospitality, education, restaurant, and retail work.

Yes. Public schools and school systems are among our areas of expertise, and our team has delivered large public school facilities. We integrate advanced technology for schools and public facilities and manage high-capacity municipal infrastructure, executing structural-frame phases with the precision necessary for high-occupancy and public buildings.

Yes. Residential and commercial tenant improvements are a stated specialty of our team, alongside ground-up construction and renovation work.

Our portfolio includes Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Missoula, MT; Staybridge Suites in Missoula, MT; Fairfield Inn & Suites in Butte, MT; Hampton Inn at the Mall in Idaho Falls, ID; and Holiday Inn & Suites in Idaho Falls, ID.

Ben Dance is CEO, bringing over 25 years of experience managing complex, high-stakes projects. Our leadership team includes Eric Moss, Director of Preconstruction, whose career spans hospitality, healthcare, education, restaurant, and retail construction across California, Colorado, and Idaho; Mitch Lund, Project Manager, with nearly two decades in project delivery and construction risk management including 15 years in volumetric modular; Steve Belnap, Project Leader, with more than 25 years of residential and commercial construction experience; Jenny Belnap, Project Coordinator; and Adam Eastman in Sales.

It means every project meets the same standard regardless of scale or location. Pentex combines decades of industry experience with a commitment to transparency and superior workmanship, and the promise concludes with a rigorous commissioning process and comprehensive project hand-off — managing final punch lists and municipal inspections so your facility is fully operational and ready to serve its community from day one.

Call (208) 572-2065, email bdance@pentexbuilders.com, or visit our office at 57 South Baltic Ave. Ste 100, Meridian, ID 83642. Our experienced team is ready to provide the dependable leadership your build deserves.