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Gerard Ricciardelli, President
OUR CLIENTS
Gerard Construction Corp. does not refer to our clients as “customers” — we prefer to call them partners — as we dedicate ourselves to every project as if it was our own. We are not in this market to just work for “customers.” Our main goal is to create long-lasting partnerships that are both mutually equitable and enjoyable to be a part of. For over 20 years, Gerard Construction Corp.’s partner base has primarily been focused in the retail sector; from facade renovations to large-scale retail developments. However, more recently, our partner base has become more diversified to include a strong focus in Self Storage, Mid-Rise Apartments, Industrial, and Entertainment.
OUR ADVANTAGE
We are as competitive as today’s market. In the current state of the market, creativity is key; whether it be a creative solution to an unforeseen condition or value engineering before a project is even out of the ground. Here at Gerard Construction Corp., we think outside the box; no two projects are ever the same. We spend extensive time with our partners in the preliminary stages to reinforce that we deliver a successful product.
ON THE HORIZON
In our industry, the market is continually evolving. It has been our experience that, since Retail Developers have
AT A GLANCE...
HEADQUARTERS: 4900 Route 33, Suite 101, Wall Township, NJ 07753
YEAR FOUNDED: 1997
TOTAL NUMBER OF CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IN NEW JERSEY: 25
AREAS OF EXPERTISE IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION: Retail, Industrial, Entertainment, Mixed-Use, Self-Storage, Medical/Office and Child Care
recognized Industrial as a strong asset, developers have shifted focus into building these facilities. Developers have started to fill their empty big-box retail stores with self-storage, making them an anchor tenant in retail centers. The growth of the self-storage market over the past few years has been tremendous and is continuing to grow. Here at Gerard, we can keep up with the growth of this market due to our team of seasoned self-storage professionals, bringing the best talent to deliver a successful product.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
In Gloucester, New Jersey over the past year, Gerard Construction Corp. has taken a 47,000-square-foot Dave & Buster’s, Entertainment Center, new out of the ground including all site work improvements. We acquired the turn-key tenant work, which includes a full commercial kitchen, bar and dining area.
Dave & Buster’s in Gloucester Township, NJ
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