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.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
arboretum
naples, fl
A one story building featuring resort-style amenities for a gated community of coach homes and attached villas. This 2,487 square foot building offers a fitness center, social areas, expansive cabana and terrace, and a vacation-style pool.
Value: $1,7 , Completed: December 2019
key members
Gary Smith | Estimator/Project Manager
Pete Freeland | Superintendent
argos clubhouse
fort myers, fl
Community features include a private 4,112sf clubhouse that offers a resort-style pool with tanning ledge and lap lanes, boutique fitness center, coworking space with private offices, community room, and outdoor dining area. Additional lifestyle advantages include a designated yoga and stretching area, event lawn, bike trail, and bark park with pet water fountains.
client
FL Schoolhouse Investors LLC
architect
Joiner Architecture
key members
AJ Bremmeran | Vice President
Chris Farr| Estimator/Project Manager
Jim Poor | Superintendent
azure
naples, fl
Toll Brothers teamed up with BUILD to construct their private resident clubhouse located in Azure at Hacienda Lakes. Designed by Joiner Architecture, this 12,000 square foot amenity center features a state-ofthe-art fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, a gathering room with a catering kitchen and a fire pit with lounge seating.
Value: $2,5 , Completed: November 2018
Phone: 239.732.3300
key members
Norman Gentry | Vice President
Craig Tallaksen | Superintendent
barefoot beach club
bonita springs, fl
Luxury beachfront mid-rise condo community located on Little Hickory Island that consists of 348 condominiums spread over 12 buildings.
BUILD renovated the amenity center complete with a resort style pool, and clubhouse featuring fitness area, pool pavilion, social room, and conference room.
Value: $3,400,000
Completed: February 2021
client
Barefoot Beach Club
259 Barefoot Beach Boulevard Bonita Springs, Florida 34134
key members
Scott McConnelee | Project Manager
Jim Nichols | Superintendent
bay colony beach club
naples, fl
BUILD completed an addition and renovation at Bay Colony Beach Club to their Cabana Bar. This outdoor amenity totals a square footage of 1,267 and includes new finishes, glass railing, custom granite countertops, and new IPE wood decking. Renovation to the bar kitchen was completed as well as the addition of new custom outdoor rated cabinetry. A custom insulated canopy was installed which expands the covered seating area.
Value: $690,000
Completed: December 2019
client
Bay Colony Beach Club
architect
McWard Architects
Phone: 239.263.7000
key members
Norman Gentry | Estimator/Project Manager
Jeremy Carlson | Superintendent
bonavie cove
fort myers, fl
Mattamy Homes teamed up with BUILD to construct their private resident clubhouse located in Bonavie Cove in Fort Myers. Designed by Johnson Cartwright Jarman Architects, this 2,487 square foot one-story amenity center features a resort-style pool, cabana, fitness room, firepit, social terraces, and mail kiosk rooms.
Value: $1, 0,000
Completed: June 2020
client Mattamy Homes
Phone: 813.533.2750
key members
Gary Smith | Project Manager
Pete Freeland | Superintendent
countryside golf and country club
naples, fl
A three phased project was completed to the existing country club with multiple additions and renovations. Phase one occurred across from the Clubhouse with the addition of a Restroom and Storage Building. A Pavilion area was built to provide shade for the new tennis and bocce courts. Phase two included a new Wellness Center with an exercise room, yoga studio, men and women’s locker rooms, and a conference room. The Wellness Center flows into the existing pool area. Phase three entailed extending the Porte Cochere and the new Four Seasons Dining Room. The extended dining area offers glass views of the lake and golf course.
Value: $3,960,000
Completed: January 2017
client Countryside
Phone: 239.353.1780
architect
MHK Architecture & Planning
Brian Sperber
Phone: 239.331.7092
key members
William Gaston | Principal in ChargeWilliam Gaston | Estimator/Project ManagerPete Freeland | Superintendent
cresswind palm beach
westlake, fl
A community designed specifically for active adults, Cresswind’s 55+ residents have access to next generation fun and fitness. This residentexclusive clubhouse features: pickleball, bocce, and tennis courts; walking trails; a resistance pool, resort-style pool and spa; event and entertainment areas; and a dog park. The SmartFit Training Center provides the EGYM training system which uses state of the art fitness technology to help homeowners reach their fitness goals.
Value: $5,900,000
Completed: June 2022
client
Kolter Homes LLC
Kevin McKyton
Phone: 561-515-4450
key members
Nick Walker | Project Manager/Estimator
Steven Jackson | Superintendent
cresswind twin lakes amenity center
hoschton, georgia
A community designed specifically for active adults, Cresswind’s 55+ residents have access to next generation fun and fitness. This residentexclusive clubhouse features indoor amenities that include: SmartFit
Training Center, Cardio Studio, Arts and Crafts Room, Lounge and casual seating spaces, multiple event spaces, indoor pool, and feature kitchen. The outdoor amenities include the following: pick leball complex, tennis courts, walking trails, resort-style pool, event lawn, and band shell
Value: $9, 0,000
Completed: Summer 2023
client
Kolter Homes LLC
Jennifer Landers
Phone:678.409,5170
key members
AJ Bremerman | Vice President
Jack Dillon | Project Manager/Estimator
Dan O’Neill | Superintendent
esplanade - wellness center
Naples, fl
The Wellness Center is 10,522 square feet under air and offers an exercise room, movement studio, men and women’s locker rooms, a performance training room, and a spa facility. The residents may access the amenity center 24 hours a day.
Value: $2, 0,000
Completion: 2016
client
Taylor Morrison Homes
501 N. Cattleman Road, Suite 100
Sarasota, Florida 34232
Phone: 941.371.3008
key members
Bill Gaston | Principal in Charge
Scott McConnelee | Estimator/Project Manager
Jon Deiter| Superintendent
esplanade - golf maintenance & tiki bar
Naples, fl
BUILD recently completed a multi-project for Esplanade Golf & Country Club. This resort style community boasts a new golf maintenance building, rest shelter, wellness center, and tiki bar. Equipped with a kitchen, spacious seating areas and restrooms, the open air tiki bar, known as Bahama Bar, offers a conveniently located social space.Community hosted events offer excellent opportunities to meet fellow residents.
Value: $ , 00
Completion: 2016
client
Taylor Morrison Homes
501 N. Cattleman Road, Suite 100
Sarasota, Florida 34232
Phone: 941.371.3008
key members
Bill Gaston | Principal in Charge
Scott McConnelee | Estimator/Project Manager
Jon Deiter| Superintendent
hacienda lakes amenity center
Naples, fl
Brand new 9,026 square foot amenity center for Esplanade at Hacienda Lakes, a Taylor Morrison community, with 6,239 square feet under air. This project included an event center and catering kitchen, separate fitness and aerobics rooms, in addition to a massage room. Guests will now enjoy a billiards room and adjoining card room with a flexible wall for privacy between games. The amenity center was also completed with a greeting/reception area, men’s and women’s restrooms, and a veranda with outdoor seating.
Value: $1,6 0,000
Completed: 2016
client
Taylor Morrison Homes
501 N. Cattleman Road, Suite 100 Sarasota, Florida 34232
Phone: 941.371.3008
key members
William Gaston | Principal in Charge
Ken Smith | Estimator/Project Manager
Will Lewis | Superintendent
the isles at lakewood ranch
sarasota, fl
Private resident clubhouse designed by Joiner Architecture, this 9,633 square foot amenity center features a resort-style pool, social wing, fitness wing, and pool pavilion. The social wing offers a social hall, office, storage, and veranda. The fitness wing consists of a fitness studio, group fitness room, and restrooms. A trellis covered pathway connects the two separate buildings. Interior design by CDC Designs, this community clubhouse features a transitional style with its bright light decor and unique wall paneling and ceiling beams.
Value: $2, ,000
Completed: August 2020
client Toll Brothers
Rodney Tucker, Vice President
Phone: 775.217.8989
key members
Norm Gentry | Project Manager
Tom Carroll | Superintendent
kelly greens country club
fort myers, fl
This was BUILD’s second renovation for Kelly Greens Golf and Country Club in Fort Myers, FL. The project included changing the clubhouse layout to provide for additional seating. Ceilings were improved to enhance style and acoustics. The lobby, bathrooms, bar, lounge, and grille room were all extensively renovated and all elements were accomplished without expanding the footprint of the existing building. The project was successfully completed in 3.5 months in collaboration with Humphrey Rosal Architects, interior designer and the Kelly Greens Golf and Country Club Association. In an statement, Dave Kackle, General Manager of Kelly Greens stated “I just wanted to express the extreme appreciation and satisfaction from our members, board of directors and the management team of Kelly Greens Golf & Country Club for the tremendous accomplishment of remodeling our clubhouse by BUILD, LLC. While I know that you had a terrific team with Club Design and Humphrey-Rosal, BUILD was the nuts and bolts for bringing it all together. It is hard for me to picture any other team of professions accomplishing the results that these three companies achieved.”
Value: $1, ,000
Completed: 2012
client
Kelly Greens Country Club
Dave Klackle
Phone: 239.466.9570
architect
Humphrey Rosal Architects
Dave Humphrey
Phone: 239.263.4201
key members
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
David Arent | Estimator/Project Manager
John Stuesser | Superintendent
lamorada clubhouse
Naples, fl
Brand new 13,700 square foot amenity center for LaMorada, a WCI community. This British West Indies inspired clubhouse features a grand lobby, culinary arts center, theater, and a fitness center that includes an aerobics studio and massage room. Outdoor amenities include tennis courts, pickle ball courts, bocce courts, a resort-style pool and spa, and a bar area that offers a spacious gathering area for socializing. [BUILD] also built the gatehouse, mailbox kiosk and entry monument for the community.
Value: $3,480, Completed: 2016
client
WCI Communities 24301 Walden Center Drive Bonita Springs, Florida 34134 Phone: 239.498.8200
key members
William Gaston | Principal in Charge
AJ Bremerman | Estimator/Project Manager
Jacob Rodden | Superintendent
island bar at lexington country club
fort myers, fl
Replaced the existing tiki bar with a full service horseshoe shaped bar, providing a substantial amount of seating for club members. Complete with a custom framed roof and synthetic thatch giving a true island feel.
Value: $405,000
Completed: 2012
client
Lexington Country Club
Bill Farley
Phone: 239.437.0404
architect
Reynolds, Smith & Hills
Robert Sanford
Phone: 239.236.2922
key members
William Gaston | Principal in Charge
William Gaston | Estimator/Project Manager
John Stuesser | Superintendent
pro shop at lexington country club
fort Myers, fl
This project included the demolition of the existing pro shop and expansion of the existing foot print. All new custom millwork was installed to display retail products and boost sales. Drive-thru snack bar for golfers was added to the rear. In addition to brand new finishes throughout, new exterior high impact resistant storefront windows were installed along with a critical roof tie-in to the original roof system. By increasing valuable retail square footage while enhancing golfer registration this renovation will quickly pay for itself.
Value: $398,000
Completed: 2012
client
Lexington Country Club
Bill Farley
Phone: 239.437.0404
architect
Reynolds, Smith & Hills
Robert Sanford
Phone: 239.236.2922
key members
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
David Arent | Estimator/Project Manager
AJ Bremerman | Superintendent
fort myers, fl
Multiple renovations were done on the existing country club. Including a nana-wall, new convertible patio, new administrative center, new fitness center and activities center. In addition, the commercial kitchen and restaurant were renovated while the club was still in operation.
Value: $1,650,000
Completed: 2008
Lexington Country Club
Al Kinkle
Phone: 239.437.0404 architect
Reynolds, Smith & Hills
Robert Sanford
Phone: 239.236.2922
key members
William Gaston | Principal in Charge
William Gaston | Estimator/Project Manager
Doug Aikey | Superintendent
wci manchester square clubhouse
naples, fl
This Design/Build clubhouse project features 3,665 total square feet with 2,537 square feet of air-conditioned space. The club house includes a state-of-the-art fitness center as well as a gathering room and catering kitchen for special events. Outdoor amenities include a barbecue area, resort-style pool, outdoor play area and basketball court. The project was completed in four short months.
Value: $9 ,000
Completed: 2011
client
WCI Communities, Inc.
Steven Jolly Phone: 239.444.3433
key members
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
David Arent | Estimator/Project Manager
Bill Haenn | Superintendent
moorings park grande lake naples, fl
BUILD completed the entry way to Moorings Park Grande Lake which included the gatehouse, entrance signs and fountains, as well as a roundabout fountain. The gatehouse is the entrance to an assisted and independent living community, equaling two stories and being used by security personnel for controlling entry in to the community.
Value: $1,400,000
Completed: January 2020
client LB Naples Grande, LLC
architect
BSSW Architects, Inc.
Phone: 239.643.3103
key members
Chris Farr | Estimator/Project Manager
Chris Gendron | Superintendent
naples lakes country club
naples, fl
The project included a 28,000 square foot renovation and clubhouse expansion, new/expanded kitchen and dining area, bar, pro shop, and fitness center. The commercial kitchen was more than doubled in size and all new appliances were installed. The formal dining room was expanded and a large private dining area was added with operable partitions to create two separate private dining areas if needed. WhisperSpan ceilings were used in the dining room for aesthetic and acoustic properties. Beautiful walnut floors lead through the dining room to the Grille Room bar where the theme of rich wood is continued. Cedar was used on the ceiling and the full bar is custom maple, making the Grille Room the perfect place for members to enjoy lunch and libations after the 18th hole. Dining can also be taken outside on the covered terrace which has roll-down screens and ceiling fans to ensure pleasant outdoor dining. The second floor patio has custom designed railing that continues down through the stair railing. The expanded pro shop received custom maple casework for merchandise display and the reception area. A brand new fitness center was part of the expanded clubhouse, and includes a yoga/pilates studio. The exterior received new stucco, paint, cast stone, roofing, and brick pavers.
Value: $3,90 ,000 Completed: 2013
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
David Arent | Estimator/Project Manager
Doug Aikey | Superintendent
odyssey clubhouse
fort myers, fl
Community features include a private 5,000sf clubhouse that offers a resort-style pool with tanning ledge and lap lanes, boutique fitness center, coworking space with private offices, community room, and outdoor dining area. Additional lifestyle advantages include a designated yoga and stretching area, event lawn, and bark park with pet water fountains. client
FL Forum Investors LLC
architect
Joiner Architecture key
| Vice President
Christopher Farr | Estimator/Project Manager
Scott Bedri | Asst Project Manager
Tom Carroll | Superintendent
olde hickory
fort myers, fl
Olde Hickory Golf and Country Club underwent a renovation and expansion in their Grille Room, Bar, Main Dining, and Banquet Dining Rooms including the addition of outdoor dining space.
The remodeled Club offers a casual dining experience featuring a new large oval bar with eight televisions for viewing sport events while enjoying cocktails, dining, and fabulous views. The new outdoor terrace provides members with the option for al fresco dining on the covered terrace overlooking the golf course and driving range.
Value: $2,700,000
Completed: February 2021
client
Bryan Rosich, C.A.M.
Phone: 239.768.2400
key members
Norman Gentry | Vice President
Pete Freeland | Superintendent
bonita springs, fl
A renovation and expansion w completed to Palmira Renaissance Center Club that included a new fitness center, kitchen, bar, and resort style dining. Reconstruction of an existing clubhouse provided space for group classes, an enhanced spa area, as well as a lobby revamp.
With a creative redesign and re-use of existing structures the enhancements provide year round social integration in both open air and under cover.
Value: $3, 0,000
Completed: May 2021
client
Palmira Master Homeowners Association
key members
Scott McConnelee | BUILD Project Manager
Humphrey Rosal Architects
palmira renaissance center club
Naples, fl
Interior and exterior renovation of the bar room at Pelican Marsh Country Club.
The bar was moved from the center of the room to the side so that it could be transformed into an indoor/outdoor bar increasing bar seating and giving two options of atmospheres. Custom, high end finishes give the entire space a fresh, new look welcoming guests and club members for the ultimate dining experience.
Value: $425,000
Completed: 2015
client
Pelican Marsh Country Club 1810 Persimmon Drive Naples, FL 34109
architect
McWard Architects
Phone: 239.263.7000
key members
Bill Gaston | Principal in Charge
Jason Levine | Estimator/Project Manager
David Winge | Superintendent
Pelican Marsh Country Club
sarasota national amenity center
Venice, fl
New construction of a 30,000 square foot amenity center for Sarasota National in Venice, Florida. Features of the new building include: a library, card room, staff office space, outdoor seating, and a large resort pool. The amenity center also includes a commercial kitchen, a banquet room, 19th hole member dining, and two bars. In addition, a fitness center, two new Welch tennis courts, four new pickleball courts, two new bocce courts, and a tot lot were built on the property.
Value: $7,000,000
Completed: 2015
client
WCI Communities, Inc.
Kevin McKyton Phone: 239.498.8059
key members
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
AJ Bremerman | Estimator/Project Manager
John Stuesser | Superintendent
seven shores
Naples, FL
Currently under construction, this amenity complex services the community of Seven Shores in Naples by Toll Brothers.
Known for their expansive amenities, these include a fitness center, social building, resort-style pool, pickleball courts, tennis courts, a putting green, yoga lawn, and a fire pit.
client
Toll Brothers
architect
Joiner Architecture
key members
Norman Gentry | Estimator & Project Manager
Tom Carroll | Superintendent
the club at barefoot beach
bonita springs, fl
This project included a 10,000 square foot complete interior demolition and renovation. The kitchen was enlarged and the dining room was expanded, including two bars, upgraded impact resistant windows, and the entire building was brought up to code. Structural renovations also included the relocation of an existing staircase and the addition of a new passenger elevator.
Value: $ , 0,000
Completed: 2012
client
The Club at Barefoot Beach
Kenneth Edelbrock
Phone: 239.992.0024
architect
William Kyle Kitchen Architect
Kyle Kitchen
Phone: 239.337.4224
key members
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
David Arent | Estimator/Project Manager
Bill Haenn | Superintendent
bradenton, fl
This facility includes a 7,100 square foot clubhouse, with a beautiful stone fireplace, complete fitness center, pool table and multiple lounge areas. Other features include a standing seam metal roof, lighting control system and key FOB access control system. After successfully completing Manchester Square’s clubhouse, BUILD was awarded this 2nd project with WCI. The project was a Design/Build and BUILD worked in collaboration with Affiniti Architects for a successful completion.
Value: $1,37 ,000
Completed: 2012
client
WCI Communities, Inc.
Steven Jolly Phone: 239.444.3433
key members
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
David Arent | Estimator/Project Manager
Bill Haenn | Superintendent
tucker’s cove & webb’s reserve
guardhouse/entry feature - babcock ranch
Two exclusive communities found in Babcock Ranch, each offering their unique features, BUILD is currently constructing the respective guardhouses as well as the entry feature for the communities.
Webb’s Reserve offers a unique luxury golf experience with a superb range of single-family, coach, and veranda homes. Tucker’s Cove, the ultimate water park-inspired community offers multi-family and single family homes within Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town.
value
$1, 00,000
client
Lennar Homes
architect
Ba ham & Lucas Design Group, Inc
key members
Gary Smith| Estimator/Project Manager
Logan Woodard | Superintendent
wildcat run grill room
estero, fl
An addition of a one-story Grill Room encompassing the dining room, lounge, card room, and locker rooms was completed in this second phase at Wildcat Run. This included increasing the Club’s casual dining space, outdoor dining as well as adding an indoor/outdoor bar and social gathering area. Two bocce courts and two firepits were added to the social area.
Completion: December 2020
Value: $3,550,000
client
Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club
Phone: 239.947.6066
architect
Humphrey & Rosal Architects
Phone: 239-263-4201
key members
Bill Gaston | Principal
Nick Walker | Project Manager
Tom Carroll | Superintendent
wildcat run
estero, fl
BUILD has renovated the 26,000 square foot clubhouse that offers casual and fine dining with gorgeous golf course views. Remodeled throughout with a new roof and windows and doors, the space was updated with modern features that include new flooring, acoustical ceilings, lighting fixtures, and plumbing fixtures.
Completion: November 2018
Value: $2,5 , 0 client
Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club
Phone: 239.947.6066
architect
Partner & Sirny Architects
Phone: 612.805.8091
key
Bill Gaston | Principal
Tom Carroll | Superintendent
greater naples ymca
naples, fl
BUILD ompleted 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 theimpact 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
altair
fort myers, fl
An exclusive rental home community in Southwest Florida that offers a unique and low-key life of leisure featuring 160 units, 243,394 sfofnew2-storyhomeconstruction.
Enjoy the privacy of a single-family home with the convenience of rentalliving with on-site maintenance and boutique style amenities. Offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences with the privacy of a fenced in backyard. Open concept living areas featuring LVT plank flooring andgranitecountertops.
Community features include a private 4,628sf clubhouse that offers a resort-style pool with tanning ledge and lap lanes, boutique fitness center, coworking space with private offices, community room, and outdoor dining area. Additional lifestyle advantages include a designated yoga and stretching area, event lawn and pavilion, and barkparkwithpetwaterfountains.
AJ Bremmeran | Vice President
Scott Bedri | Estimator/Project Manager
Tom Carroll | Superintendent
argos
fort myers, fl
An exclusive rental home community in Southwest Florida that offers a unique and low-key life of leisure featuring 140 units, 215,258 sf of new 1- and 2-story cottage home construction on 31 acres with lake and preserve views.
Enjoy the privacy of a single-family home with the convenience of rental living with on-site maintenance and boutique style amenities. Offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences with the privacy of a fenced in backyard. Three bedroom offers upstairs master and an enclosed balcony. Open concept living areas featuring LVT plank flooring and granite countertops.
Community features include a private 4,112sf clubhouse that offers a resort-style pool with tanning ledge and lap lanes, boutique fitness center, coworking space with private offices, community room, and outdoor dining area. Additional lifestyle advantages include a designated yoga and stretching area, event lawn, bike trail, and bark park with pet water fountains.
Joiner Architecture
key members
AJ Bremmeran | Vice President
Chris Farr| Estimator/Project Manager
Jim Poor | Superintendent
odyssey by soltura
fort myers, fl
An exclusive rental home community in Southwest Florida that offers a unique and low-key life of leisure featuring 129 units, 250,000sfofnewsingle-storyconstruction.
Enjoy the privacy of a single-family home with the convenience of rental living with on-site maintenance and boutique style amenities. Offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences with the privacy ofafencedinbackyard.
Residence features include: private front and back covered porch, secluded fenced yard, Samsung stainless steelappliance package, quartz counter-tops and decorative tile back splash, SmartHome system, oversized windows throughout, block construction, full size showers with frame-less glass, and detachedgarageparkingavailable.
Value: $18,000,000
client
FL Forum Investors LLC
architect
Joiner Architecture
key members
Norman Gentry | Vice President
Christopher Farr | Estimator/Project Manager
Scott Bedri | Asst Project Manager
Tom Carroll | 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
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
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.
StevenJackson|ProjectManager Craig Tallaksen |Superintendent
THE VINE ROOM NAPLES, FL
Modeled after modern day speakeasies, this elevated chic cocktail lounge was designed to give the feel of a five-star bar with a tropical twist. More of an experience rather than a conventional bar, the owner envisioned the cocktail list to read like a round the world trip with a menu allocated by continent.
Hand painted jungle mural wraps around the lounge’s interior, crowned with a gold ceiling, dark wood walls, green velvet banquettes, and a horseshoe shaped honey onyx bar with mirrors and foliage.
By the banquettes, long white feathers (remnants of the Gatsby New Year’s Eve party) add a touch of Gilded Age glamour while most of the vintage art nouveaupostersnodtopersonalexperienceandplacestheownerhasvisited.
Hidden behind a wall of ivy, The Vine Room is sure to leave a lasting impressionamongst its patrons.
Value: $760,000
Completed: February 2022
client Retail at 5th & 5th LLC
architect Knauer Incorporated
Phone: 847.948.9500
key members
Bill Gaston | Estimator/Project Manager
Jacob Rodden | Superintendent
under construction
royal palm academy
naples, fl
BUILD is currrently constructing a new two-story mixed use (business, assembly, and educational) building on the Royal Palm Academy campus.
Value: $9,600,000
client
Royal Palm Academy
architect
Corban Architecture
key members
Norman Gentry | Vice President
Norman Gentry | Estimator/Project Manager
Philip Ciancimino | Asst Project Manager
Tom Carroll | 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.