Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Services Nationwide
Founded in 1994, Garrard Group is a family-owned construction services provider delivering quality projects nationwide. Our team of industry veterans specializes in construction, program management, and engineering across retail, restaurant, medical, industrial, entertainment, and grocery sectors. We prioritize Building What Lasts through a partnership approach, evidenced by our high rate of repeat clients. Our commitment to sustainable practices includes LEED-certified projects and active community involvement through partnerships with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation. With offices in Duluth, Georgia, and Greenville, South Carolina, we combine technical expertise with ethical stewardship to exceed client expectations.Our services span planning, design support, preconstruction, and construction, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to completion. We emphasize safety, quality control, and innovative solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience, fostering trust through transparent communication and proactive problem-solving. This dedication to excellence has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner in the construction industry.
Services
Construction
Renovation
Sustainable Building
Project Management
Design Support
Preconstruction
Value Engineering
Safety Compliance
Quality Control
Community Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of construction expertise across 6+ industries.
- Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals for sustainable building.
- We serve clients nationwide with offices in Georgia and South Carolina.
- We maintain a 95% client retention rate through proven processes.
- We implement proactive communication to prevent project delays.
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
- LEED Gold
Services
Construction
Garrard Group delivers comprehensive construction services for retail, restaurant, medical, and industrial facilities. Our team manages projects from site selection to completion, ensuring code compliance and operational efficiency. We specialize in complex builds requiring specialized knowledge of health department regulations, MEP coordination, and adaptive reuse.
Sustainable Building
Our LEED-certified professionals implement sustainable practices in all projects. We incorporate energy-efficient systems, recycled materials, and environmentally responsible methods without increasing client costs. Our office building achieved LEED Gold certification, demonstrating our commitment to eco-friendly construction solutions.
Project Management
We provide end-to-end project management with dedicated teams for retail, restaurant, and industrial clients. Our approach includes master scheduling, value engineering, and constructability reviews to ensure timely delivery within budget parameters while maintaining quality standards.
Preconstruction
Our preconstruction services include conceptual estimating, budget analysis, and design support. We identify potential issues early through detailed scope reviews and coordinate with architects to optimize project outcomes before construction begins.
Community Partnerships
Through initiatives like Habitat for Humanity and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, we support community development. Our partnerships focus on housing, hunger relief, environmental stewardship, and leadership development to create lasting positive impacts in areas where we work.
People
Ron Garrard
President & CEO
Ron Garrard leads Garrard Group with over 30 years of construction industry experience. He established the company's commitment to Building What Lasts, focusing on quality, sustainability, and community impact through strategic leadership and client partnerships.
Lee Rogers
Chief Operating Officer
Lee Rogers oversees daily operations with expertise in construction management and process optimization. He ensures efficient project execution while maintaining the company's standards for quality and client satisfaction across all service areas.
Shawn Gill
Director of Construction
Shawn Gill manages construction operations with extensive field experience. He supervises project teams to ensure safety compliance, technical excellence, and timely delivery of complex commercial building projects for national clients.
Jay Wright
Director of Preconstruction
Jay Wright leads preconstruction services, specializing in budget estimating and design coordination. He identifies cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards through detailed scope analysis and early problem detection.
Rebekah Rudd
Chief Financial Officer
Rebekah Rudd manages financial operations with expertise in construction accounting. She ensures fiscal responsibility and transparent financial reporting while supporting strategic growth initiatives and sustainable business practices.
Questions
What industries does Garrard Group specialize in?
We specialize in retail, restaurant, medical, industrial, entertainment, and grocery construction projects nationwide.
Are you LEED-certified for sustainable building?
Yes, our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals, and our office holds LEED Gold certification.
Do you work outside Georgia?
We operate nationwide with offices in Georgia and South Carolina, serving clients across the United States.
How do you handle projects during business hours?
We minimize disruptions through careful scheduling and phased construction when working in operational spaces.
What community initiatives do you support?
We partner with Habitat for Humanity, Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation, and environmental programs through volunteerism and donations.
