About - BUILD Custom Home + Commercial Builder

ABOUT BUILD

BUILD is a complete construction management company from design conception to the finished product and beyond.

Founded in 2006
Headquartered in Naples, Florida and Asheville, North Carolina
Certified NASCLA General Contractor
Cultivates relationships with hundreds of specialty contractors
Fosters relationships with local municipal officials and inspectors
Award-winning project portfolio
Features repeat clients such as Arthrex, Artis-Naples, Collier County Tax Collector, Culver’s Restaurants, Wildcat Run, YMCA, Toll Brothers, Mattamy Homes, Kolter Homes LLC, and many more

LEADERSHIP

Bill Gaston

Principal/Founder

Over the past 20 years in the construction industry, William has managed over $100M of projects, from inception through warranty, for a wide variety of project types to include: clubhouse facilities, banks, office buildings, retail, fire stations, medical facilities, apartment buildings, assisted living facilities, condominiums, luxury homes, and industrial distribution facilities. William has held a state certified building license since 2002 and co-founded BUILD in 2006. He holds a degree from the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction, the oldest, most prestigious construction school in the country.

Jay Howard

Principal/Founder

Jay has been successfully managing construction projects for more than 20 years. Jay’s extensive industry experience includes: exquisitely designed cutting edge office spaces, wet labs, clean rooms, material testing facilities, video production studios, custom and chain restaurants, retail and high net worth investment banks, office buildings, churches, art galleries, retail stores, government buildings, medical/dental offices, new and renovated clubhouses, high-rise hotels, 25MW tracker style solar power plants, condominiums, and bespoke homes. Jay co-founded BUILD with Bill Gaston in 2006. Jay holds a degree, with honors, from the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction, the oldest, most prestigious construction management school in the country. Jay currently leads BUILD Carolina headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina.

AJ Bremerman

Vice President

AJ monitors project performance to ensure all components are delivered according to the client’s expectations. He takes a leadership role in managing the client relationship together with the project resources. He oversees the GMP budgets, project operations, scheduling and financial reviews, and offers guidance throughout the entire construction process. The success AJ consistently attains in maintaining subcontractor resources, monitoring productivity, and overseeing safety and quality make him an incredibly valuable team member.

Brian Mayotte

Vice President

Brian joined the BUILD family in the spring of 2016 bringing with him more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He has been involved on both the commercial and residential sides of contracting with a background in retail, clubhouse, luxury single family custom homes, and multi-family home projects. His responsibilities as Vice President include owner relations, contracts, budget control, value engineering, and overseeing the project teams during pre-construction through post-construction. Brian’s hands on experience along with his degree in construction management bring a complete understanding of construction to the BUILD team.

Norm Gentry

Vice President

Norm has over twenty-eight years of experience in the construction industry. Over the years, Norm has managed over 500 million dollars of commercial construction projects from inception through warranty for a wide variety of project types including clubhouse facilities, condominiums, independent living, office buildings, retail stores, fire stations, medical facilities, apartment buildings, and industrial distribution facilities. Norm has held a state certified General Contractor license since 2010 and is also a graduate of the University of Florida. As a Vice-President/Project Manager, Norm provides team leadership throughout the pre-construction and construction phases. He takes a leadership role in managing the client relationship and project resources.