Construction Today, Vol 20 Iss- 3 Final Book | Page 60

... our goal is to grow the business yearon-year and maintain our reputation as a trusted and respected contractor

“ development and hard work ; when Brendan , Danny Ahern and I founded the company in April 1987 , we never envisioned that the business would become what it is today !” Gerry begins . “ For our first two years in business , we were focused on framing , dry wall services , and finished carpentry , which we carried out largely on residential sites .

“ The successful relationships we had cultivated with clients , vendors , and suppliers during our first two years enabled us to
quickly spread our wings into general contracting work ,” he explains . “ From there , we moved from residential to commercial , and then to retail and office interiors . Early on , we got a fantastic opportunity to build for some of the finest names in business . That led us into completing major projects , which then resulted in us building entire shopping centers and complex projects in the New York area .”
Strong relationships
However , DGC ’ s core aims and values have remained the same throughout its tremendous growth . “ One of our main focuses , aside from creating lasting relationships , is to be trusted and respected as one of the best contractors in highly competitive sectors , such as offices , shopping centers , sports arenas , entertainment facilities and medical sites ,” Gerry details . “ Over time , we have extended our efforts in these areas , adapting to the rises and falls of the economy and diversifying our client base , but our reputation remains strongest
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