Your Vision, Built to Last.

Trusted by Florence and the Pee Dee Region since 1975, we deliver exceptional commercial, industrial, and municipal construction — on time and on budget.

Why Choose Gilbert Construction?

We Get It Right the First Time.

Since opening our doors on April 1, 1975, Gilbert Construction has been a trusted leader in commercial general contracting. With decades of experience and a strong commitment to quality, we’ve successfully delivered a wide range of projects across various industries. Our team of skilled professionals provides exceptional service, building lasting relationships, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Whether it’s new construction, renovations, or complex design-build solutions, we are here to turn your vision into a reality with the expertise and reliability that only comes from years of experience.

What We Do

We specialize in a full range of commercial construction services to bring your vision to life:

Our Services Include the Following

Professional Design-Build

At Gilbert Construction, we specialize in the design-build approach, offering a seamless, integrated process that combines both design and construction. This method simplifies pre-construction, ensuring better communication, faster completion times, and more efficient cost control. By bringing together architects, engineers, and builders from the start, we create a collaborative environment where every decision aligns with your vision and project goals. Once the design is finalized, we manage a competitive bidding process to select the most qualified subcontractors, ensuring the best value for your project. During the construction phase, our skilled team oversees the entire process, ensuring quality craftsmanship, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget.

With 50 years of experience, we have perfected the art of delivering high-quality, custom commercial spaces that meet the needs of our clients while adhering to timelines and budgets. From initial concept to final construction, our design-build team works hand-in-hand with you to ensure a smooth, transparent process every step of the way. The design-bid-build method ensures that every step is clearly defined, giving you peace of mind and a predictable path to project completion.

Pre-Engineered Buildings

Gilbert Construction Company is an authorized builder with American Buildings Company. American Buildings Company, A Nucor Company, is considered one of the largest and most experienced manufacturers of custom engineered steel building systems in the world while leading the industry in technology, design, flexibility, quality, and value for more than fifty years. Custom engineered steel buildings offer many clear advantages that include aesthetics, utility, timeliness, overall cost, and more.

Competitive Bid Construction

At Gilbert Construction, we utilize the design bid-build approach, a straightforward and transparent method for commercial construction projects. In this process, the design phase is handled by architects and engineers of your choice, who create detailed plans and specifications for your project. Once the designs are complete, we enter the bidding phase, where Gilbert Construction provides a competitive bid based on the finalized plans.

After the bidding process, we begin the construction phase, where our experienced team brings the plans to life with precision and attention to detail. We manage every aspect of the construction process, ensuring that timelines, adherence to budget, and quality standards are met.

With over 50 years of experience, Gilbert Construction is committed to delivering successful commercial projects through the design bid-build method. This approach gives you the flexibility to choose your design team while benefiting from our reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality construction services.

Construction Management

Gilbert Construction Company can provide full-service construction management with our team of highly skilled and experienced construction professionals. Our team utilizes a very hands-on approach to advising and managing projects. As a construction manager, we believe in providing detailed communication to all parties: the owner, the architect, the general contractor, subcontractors, and inspectors. We can help take your project from conception to completion. We offer services at all stages of the project to ensure the owner’s goals are met with regards to safety, schedule, budget, and quality.

Who We Serve

At Gilbert Construction, we proudly serve a wide array of industries, including:

Commercial
Retail spaces, office buildings, and more.

Industrial
Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and specialized industrial needs.

Institutional
Schools, healthcare facilities, and church projects

Municipal
Government buildings, infrastructure, and public projects.

Hospitality
Hotels, restaurants, and recreational spaces.

At Gilbert Construction Company, we believe in building more than just structures — we build relationships, trust, and a legacy of excellence. Located in Florence, SC, we’ve been serving the Pee Dee and surrounding areas for over 50 years with high-quality commercial, industrial, and institutional construction services.

Built on a Foundation of Integrity

Founded in 1975 by R. Austin Gilbert Jr. and Beth Gilbert, our company has grown with a strong commitment to community and craftsmanship. Partner Jerry Fields joined in 1976, helping establish our division specializing in metal buildings. Together, we’ve built a reputation for excellence, partnering with local subcontractors and supporting our community.