About Us

Our Story

What We Do &

How We Got Here

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Southwest Contractors is a licensed general contracting company based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Founded by Jim Poche and his son Bryant in 2000, they worked together constructing buildings until Jim’s retirement in 2022, after which Bryant continued as President. Both Jim and Bryant are lifelong residents of Lafayette, LA, and graduates of the University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL). Our focus is on new construction and renovations of all types of commercial buildings, and we are also set up to provide continued service, repair, and maintenance for our customers.

At Southwest Contractors, we take immense pride on our strong commitment to building not just structures, but also lasting relationships with our valued clients and dedicated employees. We strive to create a foundation of trust, transparency, and excellence in everything we do. With years of experience in the industry, our expertise and passion shine through in every project we undertake.