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.
Arthrex
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
dr. gill’s office
naples, fl
New construction of a 9,905sf medical office building including a surgery suite and spa facilities.
Natural light abounds throughout with tall ceilings and expansive low E, laminated, insulated glass windows that showcase the preserve views. A unique feature in this office is the skylight found in the nurses’ station. The wood lattice detail behind the reception desk and the artistic wallpaper creates the perfect ambiance in this gorgeous office.
Value
$4,600,000
client
Willow Park Investments LLC
architect
Corban Architecture
key members
Norman Gentry | Vice President
Philip Ciancimino | Asst. Project Manager
Pete Freeland | Superintendent
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
naples, fl
This project included 11,000 square feet of demolition and an interior office build-out for Halstatt’s new corporate offices in the Poinciana Professional Center. Designed by Jonathan L. Titus, AIA, the tenant improvement included new millwork, wood wall panels, cabinetry, storefront glass offices, doors, paint, wall treatments, custom lighting, and flooring.
Value: $1,200,000
Completed: October 2020
client
Halstatt, LLC
2640 Golden Gate Parkway Suite 105
Naples, Florida 34105
key members
Norman Gentry | Project Manager
Chris Gendron | Superintendent
halstatt
Hahn, Loeser & Parks Law Office
Naples, fl
Complete remodel and construction of a new office for the law firm Hahn, Loeser & Parks. The new office spaces are located on both the 5th and 6th floor of the HMA Building overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility includes modern and airy, open office spaces, break rooms, kitchens, executive offices, reception areas, and conference rooms.
Value: $1,600,000
Completed: 2015
client
Hahn, Loeser & Parks LLP
200 Public Square, Suite 2800 Cleveland, Ohio 441414
239.254.2900
architect HapstackDemetriou+
Phone: 202.333.9038
key members
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
Jacob Rodden | 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
BUILD HQ NAPLES,
FL
Brand new 5,000 square foot office for our own BUILD Headquarters. The goal of this project was to create a cutting edge, inviting collaborative work space for our commercial and luxury home construction management firm. One of the many objectives for the space included maximizing natural light into the interior of the office while keeping private offices along the perimeter. We pushed the limits of design with no 90 degree angles and we utilized typical construction materials in atypical ways to create a showpiece sure to impress prospective clients and provide an enjoyable work space for our employees.
Value: Available Upon Request
Completed: 2016 client BUILD, LLC
Phone: 239.594.9984 architect HLevel Architects
Brandt Henning
Phone: 239.877.6777
key members
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
Danville Leadbetter | Estimator/Project Manager
Jacob Rodden | Superintendent
Dr. Gardner & Dr. Brzezinski Medical Office and TruGlo MedSpa
Naples, fl
14,954 square foot renovation of the entire existing first floor medical space of Dr. Gardner and Dr. Brzezinski Medical Offices and TruGlo MedSpa. The new layout includes a fresh and modern reception area, state-of-the-art exam rooms, a cosmetic surgery operating room, and a luxurious medical spa. The revamped space provides a relaxing and inviting environment for not only the patients, but the staff as well.
Value: $1,030,000
Completed: 2015
client
Dr. Gardner & Dr. Brzezinski 1250 Pine Ridge Road, Unit 101 Naples, FL 34109
architect
Stofft Cooney Architects
Phone: 239.262.7677
key members
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
Jason Levine| Estimator & Project Manager
Jon Dieter | 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 privacy glass; private, shared and open work spaces; Herman Miller office 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
retail plaza and starbucks
BUILD will be constructing a retail plaza along Golden Gate Parkway and Airport Pulling Road North that includes a seperate structure for Starbucks. With a site of 3 acres, the retail center will be 10,000sf and Starbucks will be 2,500sf. This project is currently in the pre-construction phase.
Currently in Pre-Construction
Norman Gentry | Vice President
Arthrex Headquarters
Naples, fl
Converted an open, 60,000 square foot warehouse space to two floors (adding full structure for new 2nd floor space inside existing warehouse). The new space features cutting edge meeting rooms, collaborative office space, cafeteria, multiple rest rooms, and locker room for visiting doctors and staff. The project also includes renovating and expanding the existing wet lab, adding a second floor exterior connecting bridge to connect two existing buildings, a large elevated outdoor meeting area with spiral stair, thousands of square feet of added glazing systems for ample natural light and a lush hardscape area for entertaining team members and doctors. Construction on this exciting project was run around the clock and completed ahead of schedule.
Value: $11,550,000
Completion: 2016
client Arthrex Inc.
David Bumpous
Phone: 239.591.6960
architect Jonathan L. Titus AIA
Jon Titus Phone: 239.261.7422
key members
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
Jay Howard | Estimator/Project Manager
Dan Kenyon | General Superintendent
Nick Walker | Assistant PM/Superintendent
Dan Kenney | Assistant Superintendent
dr engle
marco island, fl
BUILD modified an existing 3,700 square foot tenant space into a new dental office. This renovation included new flooring, paint, plumbing, cabinetry and acoustical ceiling throughout. New lighting, HVAC, and appliances were installed.
Value: $550,000
Completed: 2018
client
Dr. Engle
Phone: 239.394.4906
architect
Caffey Architecture
Phone: 239.280.0543
key members
Bill Gaston | Principal in Charge
Nick Walker | Estimator/Project Manager
Jacob Rodden | Superintendent
North Collier Tax Collector Office
Naples, fl
BUILD completed the interior renovation to the North Collier Government Services Center located at 2335 Orange Blossom Drive. The Tax Collector Office was upgraded to a full-service satellite office.
Value: $75,995
Completed: January 2008
client
Collier County Office of Facilities Management
Phone: 239.252.8380
architect
BSSW Architects Phone: 239.643.3103
key members
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
Jay Howard | Estimator/Project Manager
Mike Phillips | 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
Kravet (The Old Naples Millworks)
Naples, fl
Previously an iconic millwork factory (in business for over 60 years), this 7,200 square foot renovation required a complete overhaul. By retaining the existing structure, the owner was able to maintain all 7,200 square feet of commercial space. However, renovation of the existing building required completely removing and replacing the roof, in addition to removing the entire front of the building and adding a new facade. The old Naples Millwork building is now home to a redefined, modern edged showroom for trade home furnishings leader Kravet – a brand new lightfilled space to artfully display its tenant’s decorativefabricsandfurnishings.
Value: $715,000
Completed: 2015
client
Naples Redevelopment
Phone: 239.331.7940
architect
MHK Architecture & Planning
Phone: 239.919.0786
key members
Bill Gaston | Principal in Charge
Danville Leadbetter | Estimator & Project Manager
Trent Van Horn | Superintendent
Naples, fl
This project was a 32,000 square foot renovation/addition of the AudiVolkswagen dealership in Naples, FL. The dealership remained operational throughout the entire renovation, so the project was scheduled as a multiphased renovation, completed in smaller sections to minimize the impact of the daily operations. The project included a complete renovation of the VW showroom, service waiting room, office additions, and a new VW service facade. A state of the art Audi service center was added along with a new car wash and detail area. These changes allows Audi-VW to offer an even better level of service and comfort, while accommodating more staff members and inventory.
Value: $2,600,000
Completed: 2014
client
Automotive Management Services Inc
Adam Chimner
Phone: 561.891.9713
architect Spring Engineering
Phone: 727.938.1516
key members
Jay Howard | Principal in Charge
AJ Bremerman | Estimator/Project Manager
John Steusser | Superintendent
Audi-Volkswagen of Naples
YMCA Administration Office
Marco Island, fl
A renovation to the Greater Marco Family YMCA is being done to the administration office on campus. Designed by Living Designs Group Florida Architects, Inc., an additional 2,648 square feet will be added to the front of the main building where the community partnership services with social services and cardiac rehab as well as leadership offices will be located. The Fitness Center will undergo an expansion and will offer 24hour access.
Value: $640,000
Completion: December 2017
client
Marco IslandYMCA, 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
naples, fl
Designed by MHK Architecture & Planning, this 19,351 sq ft structure consists of an airplane hangar connected to a 2-story office building.
The building includes offices, restrooms, conference room, storage, mechanical room, and kitchenette.
The hangar is constructed with an engineered steel building with insulated metal siding panels and a 110’ door to allow aircraft access to the space.
value
$4,089,000
client
Phil McCabe
architect
MHK Architecture & Planning
Phone: 239.2331.7092
key members
Bill Gaston | Principal
Steven Jackson | Estimator/Project Manager
mccabe airport hangar
under construction
naples jet center
naples, fl
New construction of an adjacent two story fixed base operation (FBO) and a hangar at the Naples Airport.
The FBO will house offices and supporting spaces such as restrooms, conference room, storage, mechanical, and kitchenette. The hangar is being constructed as an engineered steel building with insulated metal siding panels. The operation building will be at just under 14,000 sqft and the hangar with 32,000 sq ft.
value
$14,000,000
client
Naples Jet Center
architect
MHK Architecture
key members
Steven Jackson | Project Manager
John Stuesser | 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
under construction
naples players theater
naples, fl
The Naples Players Theater is currently undergoing a major renovation on both of their existing performance spaces as well as adding a third space. The facility will be certified for energy efficiency and sustainability.
With a reconfiguration of the space on each floor as well as a new 1st floor box office, and studio theater on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors.
The renovation will be opened in two phases with a completion of summer 2024.
Value
$15,250,000
client
Naples Players
architect
Corban Architecture
key members
Norman Gentry | Vice President
Philip Ciancimino | Asst. Project Manager
John Stuesser | 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.