BUILD the foundation
It started with a question: How can we best frame the construction process around the customer?
After all, to construct a house that will live as a home, and to build a commercial space that works, it is imperative to build with first consideration for the people these spaces and structures will surround.
Whether it’s for constructing a commercial building or a luxury residence, the basic formula for success is simple: Build once, well. And we exceed expectations when it comes to this, as superior quality and craftsmanship are evident in every single structure we build. However, it’s the process and the relationships that separate one construction company from another, and we believe this process should be seamless and enjoyable.
We’re not just building structures, here. We are creating unique, lasting spaces - legacies within which individuals deserve to live well and thrive. For commercial and residential clients, alike, we are ultimately constructing a lifestyle which, from day one, needs to be framed around the people living it.
Enter: BUILD.
BUILD ‘broke ground’ in 2006. What started out as a small SWFL construction management firm has grown into a highly esteemed and top ranked company. We maintain an exceptionally diverse project portfolio, thanks to the diversity of our clients. We are a multi-million dollar business – with a myriad of Sand Dollar, Summit, and Aurora awards under our construction belt – and we continue to put the importance of our clients’ experience of the entire building process first.
Our commitment to total quality management from preconstruction all the way through warranty administration has paved the way for BUILD to be where we are, ensuring our clients feel they are always where they need to be along the construction path.
Welcome to BUILD, working together with you will be our pleasure and yours!
Sincerely,
Jay Howard and William Gaston Principals and Founders of BUILD, LLC
”BUILD uses the incredibly important pre-construction period to set up your project for success. Success, for all project participants, means beginning with the end result in mind.”
- William Gaston, Principal/Co-Founder
BUILD for success
The First Step: Pre-Construction
The team that meets during the pre-construction kick-off meeting is the team that hands over the keys.
Our approach at BUILD is unique in that the people leading the pre-construction effort will be the team building the project. Other contractors tend to have one team work on the pre-construction phase, and then they will hand it off to the operations team. This won’t fly at BUILD, because we consider ourselves one group with the singular goal of building a successful project. This is why we require the entire team to work together during the concept and program analysis, providing optimal facility options and cost savings.
“We will be a proactive, valuable team member with positive input that makes the entire process enjoyable.”
- AJ Bremerman, Vice President
BUILD a plan
Plan Review
Our Estimating/Operations Team provides an evaluation of the design’s impact on constructability, phasing, site utilization, trade coordination, vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns, safety, and security. BUILD Estimating/ Operations Team members have over 100 years of combined construction management, preconstruction, and estimating experience and are readily available for your project.
After each plan review session we will provide:
• Complete price breakdown
• List of qualifications and assumptions
• Updated schedule
• Detailed constructability review
• Cost comparison to previous budgets
• Value engineering suggestions
Throughout the pre-construction and construction process, we will be proactive in providing cost-effective solutions to any inconsistencies, design conflicts, or areas impacting budget boundaries while maintaining the design teams’ creative concepts and aesthetic integrity.
Budget Estimating
From our initial estimate to the final GMP, your BUILD project team will utilize On-Screen Takeoff®, along with our custom database, to provide detailed estimates during all stages of the design. We maintain a comprehensive database, allowing us to perform high-level programmatic check estimates of overall costs.
The initial estimate for your project will be extremely detailed and include a listing of budget assumptions for a line-by-line review with the owner and the design professionals to assure the assumptions are correct. Any changes in the assumptions will be adjusted accordingly, producing a final preliminary budget for the project. We will use the preliminary budget to assist the design team as the documents are developed.
Cost Control
A big reason why BUILD is such a trusted company is our insistence upon controlling costs at all times. We are able to achieve this by acquiring multiple bids for each scope of work and then having a complete open-book review of all bids with the owner. We also provide highly defined scopes of work for each trade, in order to avoid additional costs.
BUILD also becomes very familiar with any existing conditions, as this helps us be prepared for some of the unforeseen issues that other, less savvy general contractors may not be aware.
We walk each and every subcontractor through the site prior to signing them up for the scope of work. This helps eliminate the “I didn’t know” response from subcontractors. Throughout the entire process we are continually ensuring there will be no surprises.
“Our depth of historical pricing and constructability experience allows us to analyze not only initial cost and schedule impacts, but also expected life cycle and maintenance costs resulting in the best value for the chosen product or system.”
- Brian Mayotte, Vice President
BUILD value engineering
As we move through the design process, BUILD will provide detailed value engineering (VE) suggestions with each budget estimate. We will maintain a running “Value Engineering” log, fully detailed to include at minimum a description, date, cost, time impact, division of work/scope, and approval position. In addition, BUILD actively pursues additional VE during the construction process to provide all options to the project team.
We produce the following reports to allow the owner and the architect to make the best choice for the value of cost:
• Life cycle cost analysis
• Evaluation report of systems and equipment
• Cost analysis from historical data for similar systems or products
BUILD a team
Subcontractors / Vendors
At BUILD, we always strive to find the best-qualified subcontractors with the most competitive pricing. We feel it is imperative to utilize local subcontractors and vendors as often as possible. Using local resources keeps revenue local, provides a sense of ownership for the subcontractor employees, and also minimizes response time to the facility. We treat all subcontractors/vendors fairly and honestly, provide efficient scheduling and supervision, and guarantee a safe workplace. It is important that all of our team members have a successful project.
BUILD on time
Scheduling Resources
Our team members are highly experienced in the details of scheduling projects and can provide scheduling for the pre-construction and construction on your project. Scheduling is one of our top five management tools on our projects and has significantly attributed to our success as a company.
BUILD utilizes Microsoft Project scheduling software. We also use third party schedulers on projects when the client requests. Our subcontractors are involved in the construction scheduling process; they provide manpower and task duration information then collaborate with us on the sequence of activities to create the Overall Project Schedule.
Every week we hold schedule update meetings with all current subcontractors. These weekly schedule updates are critical to maintaining and consistently improving upon project schedules.
BUILD the highest quality Quality
Control
Our firm fully understands that quality and service must be a top priority and we strongly promote that fact in all aspects of our company. We have an uncompromising commitment to total quality management from pre-construction through warranty administration. It is the responsibility of the Construction Manager to ensure that everything installed on the project meets or exceeds the established plans and specifications. Our quality assurance program includes extensive written guidelines that are performed and are the responsibility of our superintendents. Our QC requirements are communicated to our subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and design team.
Pre-construction is the first and best opportunity for us to establish effective quality control measures. In this phase, we are able to review the project specifications and plans with the design team and the client to get a solid understanding of the operational needs and goals of the facility. Once this is understood, we can make recommendations on construction means and methods that can complement and enhance the project’s goals. These procedural steps provide efficient integration with the team’s objectives and allow us to better communicate detail and quality levels desired of the subcontractors and suppliers.
BUILD best practices
competitive advantage
We at BUILD focus on the customer and their needs, we ensure to deliver a top notch project. The relationships we make stay long after our clients have signed off on their projects, and this is because we promote excellence not just in the structures we build, but in the people we work with. Subcontractor relationships are one of our top priorities, we strive to find the best qualified subcontractors with the most competitive pricing. We feel it is imperative to utilitize local subcontractors, using local resources keeps revenue local and provides a sense of ownership for the subcontractor’s employees.
competitiveness and effectiveness
Competitiveness and effectiveness is measured for BUILD in the industry by our repeat clients. Excellence is provided which is then recognized by our customers through loyalty and the referral to others.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
the shelly stayer shelter
This 21,500 square foot, 60-bed emergency shelter was built in an undisclosed location on approximately six acres with the intent to support the local community with short-term and long-term housing and therapies. The accommodations feature three main areas: a section to address the long-term therapeutic needs for victims of human trafficking; a section for sheltering victims of domestic abuse; and a section dedicated to community outreach.
With a style inspired by industrial design this building showcases a standing seam metal roof, polished concrete flooring, cypress T&G on ceiling and walls, exposed metal beams, and an abundance of windows. A combination of stucco, exposed masonry, beautiful cypress, and painted metal panels clad the exterior of the buildings. Additional elements include a state-of-the-art security system, a main courtyard that includes a playground and turf grass that was installed with hydrochill cooling infill, and a generator to serve the entire facility when needed.
The shelter was awarded a 2021 Grand Aurora Award. BUILD was selected by a panel of top industry experts to be named a leader in the commercial construction industry.
Value: $5,500,000
Completion: May 2020
client
Julie Franklin
239-280-1350
architect
David Corban
Phone: 239-207-5528
key members
Norman Gentry | Estimator/Project Manager
John Steusser | Superintendent
marco island academy soccer complex
marco island, fl
Marco Island Academy, a public charter high school, added an athletic field and sports performance center to their six-acre campus. Comprising of two structures flanking the spectator bleachers located adjacent to the school. The sports complex includes an athletic field, fitness center, locker rooms, bleachers, concessions, and restroom facilities.
The 1,508 sq ft amenity building features male/female restrooms and locker rooms, as well as concession space. An 1,880 sq ft Sports Performance Center building consists of a fitness center comprising of weight training and cardio equipment, restroom facilities, and storage. The 58,130 sq ft athletic field includes personalized artificial FieldTurf, associated drainage, field nets, scoreboard, and lighting.
This addition offers a location for students to practice soccer, football, cheerleading, and host all of their soccer games.
Value: $2,624,000
client
Marco Island Academy, A Public Charter Highschool, Inc 2255 San Marco Road
Marco Island, Florida 34145
key members
Norman Gentry | Project Manager
Jeremy Carlson | Superintendent
naples players theater
naples, fl
The Naples Players is a non-profit community theatre that underwent an addition and alteration to the existing theater that included reconfiguration of space on each of the floors as well as a new first floor box office, fourth floor control room, and studio theaters on the second and third floors.
The main theater underwent a complete renovation, the architect designed a wave of wall panels that reflected noise at peak locations and absorb sound in concave locations. The architect specifically designed slatted panels that could bend to fit the wall cabinets, each panel took nearly 24 hours to cut via a computerized machine. Removing the old catwalk and reinstalling the new required extensive engineering between the building engineer and the delegated engineer. The existing steel roof joists had to be specially reinforced to hold the weight of the new catwalk.
KidzAct, the arts education organization expanded 300% due to the renovation. The Glass Theater houses all youth productions and classes, located in the top floor addition.
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Value
$15,250,000
client
Naples Players
architect
Corban Architecture
key members
Norman Gentry | Vice President
Philip Ciancimino | Asst. Project Manager
John Stuesser | Superintendent
baker senior center naples
naples, fl
A two-story, 29,997 square foot building houses the Baker Senior Center Naples that provides dementia respite care, geriatric case management, emotional support services, a food pantry and more. These programs are designed to support and strengthen people of all backgrounds and beliefs, often when they are most vulnerable.
The first floor offers amenities for the senior population consisting of: a computer lab, art room, gardening space, exercise room, meeting/ dining rooms, cyber cafe, offices, conference room, storage, food pantry, and covered patios. The second floor houses the administration offices, board room, and dementia member program rooms.
A dynamic gathering place with a safe, nurturing environment for seniors to socialize, learn and stay active. Baker Senior Center Naples supports and enriches the lives of seniors and families in the Greater Naples community by providing tools to address life’s challenges.
client
Naples Senior Center at JFCS Inc
5025 Castello Drive Suite 101 Naples, Florida 34103
key members
Norman Gentry | Project Manager
Craig
Tallaksen | Superintendent
naples jet center
naples, fl
A new state-of-the-art facility featuring:
•A luxurious passenger lounge with modern furnishings and premium amenities.
•A Jet Club-exclusive bar, available to members on travel days.
•Advanced pilot facilities, including a flight planning center, crew lounge, conference room, and locker rooms with showers.
•Personalized concierge services for an effortless travel experience.
•Expanded aircraft maintenance services to support private and corporate aviation needs.
•A wrap-around second-floor open-air observation deck and event space, offering panoramic views of the Naples airfield—an ideal venue for intimate gatherings and aviation enthusiasts.
In addition to these premium amenities, the new FBO includes tenant office spaces designed for productivity and comfort. Naples Jet Center is also expanding its hangar capacity, with 31,000 square feet of newly constructed hangar space available for lease in mid-2025, catering to both transient aircraft and year-round tenants.
$14,000,000
Naples Jet Center
MHK Architecture
key members
Steven Jackson | Project Manager
Craig Tallaksen | Superintendent
Falcon Lane Airport Hangar
naples, fl
BUILD has completed construction of a private hangar at the Naples Municipal Airport. Designed by Stofft Cooney Architects, this upscale single-story structure provides storage for aircraft as well as housing office space.
With a total square footage of 25,541 this luxury private hangar features an exterior with natural stone and metal cladding. The office featuring high end finishes provides a workspace for the pilot, maintenance staff, and a comfortable space for passengers. The space consists of two lavatories, offices, work room, storage, and a comfortable lounge complete with a kitchen. The hangar includes a state of the art foam fire suppression system.
Value: $3,230,138
Completed: February 2019 client Gulf Coast LLC
Stofft Cooney Architects
Phone: 239.262.7677
key members
Norman Gentry | Estimator/Project Manager
Pete Freeland | Superintendent
retail plaza and starbucks
BUILD is constructing a retail plaza along Golden Gate Parkway and Airport Pulling Road North that includes a separate structure for Starbucks. With a site of 3 acres, the retail center is10,000sf and Starbucks is 2,500sf.
Currently in Construction
Norman Gentry | Vice President
finemark - 275 8th street s
naples, fl
Designed by MHK Architecture, the 275 8th building is a boutique style mixed use project consisting of two spacious luxury condominiums on the top two floors and commercial on the first floor.
The Finemark Bank tenant improvement consisted of an office build-out within the commercial space located on the ground floor of the building. The project entailed a teller lobby, three private offices, a conference room, vault room, kitchenette, and accessory restrooms.
Value: $4,200,000
Finemark Tenant Improvement - $400,000
Completed: December 2022
client 275 8th Street S LLC
architect
MHK Architecture & Planning
Phone: 239.331.7092
key members
AJ Bremerman | Estimator/Project Manager
John Stuesser | Superintendent
1110 Pine Ridge Road
Naples, fl
BUILD completed an interior office renovation at Eleven10 Executive Suites located off Pine Ridge Road. Designed by HLevel Architects, this 3,800-square foot modern professional space consists of 2 suites, 15 offices, a cafe area, lounge, and open work area. An existing building, BUILD remodeled the interior space including combining 2 suites to complete this open collaborative workspace.
Eleven10 Executive Suites offers numerous amenities: ample parking as well as covered; balconies for privacy; full time receptionist; modern sophisticatedlobbywithcafearea;conferenceroomfeaturingeasyaccess privacyglass;private,sharedandopenworkspaces;HermanMilleroffice furniture throughout; and secure 24-hour access.
Value: $401,590
Completed: August 2017
client
Miami Rental Search, LLC
architect
HLevel LLC
Phone: 239.877.6777
key members
Bill Gaston | Principal in Charge
Jeff Bee | Estimator/Project Manager
John Stuesser | Superintendent
3080 SPACES
NAPLES, FL
Tenant build out of a 10,879 square foot office space on the third floor. Includes multiple office spaces, break spaces, and meeting rooms.
Value: $2,145,000
Completed: November 2024
client
East Trail Office LLC
MHK Architecture
Phone: 239.331.7092
key members
Rob Zella | Estimator/Project Manager
Chris Johns | Superintendent
Naples, FL
New construction of a 12,865 square foot two-story building built for Naples Redevelopment. The first floor offers mercantile space, while the second floor houses administrative offices.
Value: $1,900,000
Completion: November 2015
client
Adam Smith NRE Design Park LLC
Phone: 239.331.7940
architect
Harrell & Co Architects
Phone: 239.435.1250
key members
Bill Gaston| Principal in Charge
Danville Leadbetter | Estimator & Project Manager
Trent Van Horn | Superintendent
Collier County Tax Collector Office
Naples, fl
BUILD completed the interior renovation to the Collier County Tax Collector’s Office located on the main government campus at 3291 Tamiami Trail East. The renovation of the existing 20,725 SF one-story structure designed by Disney & Associates, P.A. consisted of demolition and reconstruction of steel stud and gypsum board interior partitions, suspended gypsum board and acoustical ceilings, new electrical services, restrooms, cabinetry and air conditioning throughout.
The space transitioned from a hallway layout to an open lobby area. The following services are offered at this branch: Property Tax, Vessels, Motor Vehicle Registration, Hunting & Fishing, and Tourist Tax.
Value: $1,739,590
Completed: November 2017
client
Collier County Tax Collector
Rob Stoneburner
Phone: 239.252.8171
architect
Disney & Associates, PA
Phone: 239.596.2872
key members
Norm Gentry | Estimator/Project Manager
Pete Freeland | Superintendent
fort myers, fl
BUILD completed construction on the new Extra Space Storage at the Forum in Fort Myers. The storage facility offers three single story buildings and one three story building totaling 109,300 sf. The Forum is a 458,394 sf retail property located in Lee County that is the retail hub of a masterplanned mixed-use community.
Value: $5,356,797
Completed: September 2019
CSH Forum Self Storage, LLC architect Patrick M. Pillot Architect Phone: 941.955.7375
Norman Gentry | Estimator/Project Manager
Tom Carroll | Superintendent
greater naples ymca
naples, fl
BUILD completed the construction of a new 40,000 square foot facility for the Greater Naples YMCA. The new building features a variety of fitness facilities including: group exercise rooms, a high end finish gym, a karate training room, a cardio room, locker rooms with showers, a yoga studio, and an 8,000 square foot basketball court. The new building also houses a café and staff office space. Understanding the impact of the devastating fire that burned down most of the original building, BUILD’s focus for this project was to deliver a world class YMCA facility in the fastest time frame possible so the YMCA could continue fulfilling in theirs. The Client, Design Team and BUILD all understood the enormous importance of restoring the YMCA to their normal facilities quickly, which required a highly accelerated design and construction schedule. The project was completed in just 7 months.
Value: $6,500,000
Completed: February 2015
client
YMCA of the Palms, Inc.
Phone: 239.597.3148
key members
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
Ken Smith | Estimator/Project Manager
Dan Kenyon | Superintendent
Randall Jacobson | Superintendent
ymca youth development center
Marco Island, fl
New construction on the campus of the Marco Island YMCA. The additional building is a 5,830 square foot Youth Development Center featuring a reception area, conference room and office, multipurpose rooms, a kitchen, men’s and women’s restrooms, and storage closets. The building was completed with a front porch deck area and a covered terrace in the rear.
Value: $1,100,000
Completed: October 2015
client
Marco Island YMCA, Inc.
Lucinda Love, CEO Phone: 239.394.3144
architect
Living Designs Group Florida Architects
Phone: 561.578.0776
key members
Bill Gaston | Principal in Charge/PM
Jacob Rodden | Superintendent
YMCA Administration Office
Marco Island, fl
Designed by Living Designs Group Florida Architects, Inc., an additional 2,648 square feet was added to the front of the main building where the community partnership services with social services and cardiac rehab as well as leadership offices are located.
The Fitness Center underwent an expansion and offers 24-hour access.
Value: $640,000
Completion: December 20 7
client
Marco Island YMCA, Inc.
Lucinda Love, CEO
Phone: 239.394.3144
architect
Living Designs Group Florida Architects
Phone: 561.578.0776
key members
Bill Gaston | Principal in Charge/PM
Jacob Rodden | Superintendent
BUILD from the core
BUILD has constructed a solid reputation by sticking to our core values of:
HONESTY
EXCELLENCE & QUALITY COMMUNITY LONGEVITY CHARACTER
Since inception, we have made it our mission to not just create the highest quality spaces, but also to base everything we do on the need for lasting excellence. BUILD is known to be a company that is committed to excellence, always – in the relationships we build, in the process we employ, in the materials we use and the people we hire. Each of BUILD’s core values is an ethic that must be constant and infinite in order to stay true to its meaning.
“Since BUILD frames the construction process around the customer, there is no possible way we can do this without honesty and good character. The relationships we make stay long after we’ve signed off on a project, and this is because we promote excellence not just in the structures we build, but in the people we work with.”
- William Gaston & Jay Howard Principals and Founders of BUILD, LLC.