Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions in Fairfield County
Since 1935, Henry & Gerety has been a trusted general contractor in Fairfield County, Connecticut, dedicated to delivering high-quality construction services with a focus on client relationships, safety, and innovation. Our team collaborates closely with architects, engineers, and trade contractors to ensure projects meet budget and timeline requirements while maintaining our founding values of quality, honesty, and hard work. Specializing in healthcare, educational, and commercial construction, we employ cutting-edge technologies and rigorous safety protocols to achieve exceptional results. Our expertise in managing complex projectsfrom new builds to renovationshas earned us a loyal client base and a reputation for excellence.We prioritize proactive communication, value engineering, and pre-construction consulting to ensure functional, financially viable solutions. With decades of experience in medical construction and religious facility renovations, we remain committed to advancing our founders' legacy of sound construction practices and fair pricing. Our leadership team, including President Chris Bilyard, brings deep industry knowledge and a dedication to maintaining the highest standards in every project phase.
Services
Healthcare Construction
Educational Facility Renovations
Commercial Renovations
Design-Build Projects
Pre-Construction Budgeting
Value Engineering
Medical Office Renovations
Religious Facility Construction
Urgent Care Centers
Historical Renovations
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- We have 85+ years of experience in Fairfield County construction.
- Our team specializes in complex healthcare and medical facility projects.
- We maintain a zero incident safety record through rigorous protocols.
- We offer end-to-end project management from design to close-out.
- Our value engineering ensures cost-effective, functional construction solutions.
Services
Healthcare Construction
We specialize in constructing and renovating hospitals, surgery centers, and urgent care facilities. Our team ensures compliance with strict healthcare regulations while maintaining operational continuity during construction. With decades of experience, we deliver safe, functional spaces that meet evolving medical needs.
Educational Renovations
Our educational facility services include modernizing schools and universities while minimizing disruption to academic operations. We focus on creating adaptable learning environments that meet safety standards and incorporate modern infrastructure requirements for institutions like Fairfield University.
Commercial Construction
We manage commercial projects from retail spaces to corporate offices. Our approach combines functional design with budget efficiency, as demonstrated in projects like the American Shakespeare Theatre renovation and modern office builds across Southern Connecticut.
Design-Build Projects
Our design-build service offers single-source accountability for construction projects. This streamlined approach ensures cohesive planning and execution, reducing timelines while maintaining quality control throughout every phase of development.
Value Engineering
We analyze construction plans to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. This service helps clients achieve financial viability through strategic material selection, process improvements, and efficient resource allocation during pre-construction phases.
People
Chris Bilyard
President
Chris Bilyard leads Henry & Gerety with over 35 years of construction experience. Graduating from Dean College in 1983 with a Building Construction degree, he advanced from carpentry roles to executive leadership. He maintains the company's founding principles while driving innovation in commercial and medical construction projects.
Questions
What construction services does Henry & Gerety offer?
We provide healthcare construction, educational facility renovations, commercial projects, design-build solutions, and value engineering services across Fairfield County and Southern Connecticut.
How long has Henry & Gerety been in business?
Since 1935, we've served Southern Connecticut as a trusted general contractor specializing in complex construction projects for healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.
What makes Henry & Gerety different from other contractors?
Our 85+ years of local experience, zero incident safety record, and commitment to maintaining founding principles of quality and fair pricing distinguish us in managing complex construction projects.
Do you handle medical facility construction projects?
Yes, we specialize in healthcare construction including hospitals, urgent care centers, and medical office renovations with expertise in meeting strict regulatory requirements.
Where does Henry & Gerety operate?
Primarily serving Fairfield County and Southern Connecticut, we handle projects ranging from historical renovations to modern commercial developments across the region.
