What Gerber Construction does

Gerber Construction Co., Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned commercial and industrial construction contractor headquartered in Reed City, Michigan, operating since 1957/1958 across Northwest and North Central Michigan. The company runs four integrated, 100% self-performed divisions: Commercial & Industrial Construction (design-build, site development, general contracting for manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, warehouses, and commercial buildings), Quality Concrete (precision flatwork, industrial floors, and foundations using 3D laser screed technology, GPS/total station layout, pump truck service, and glycol ground thaw systems for winter work), Utilities/Excavation/Site Work (water mains, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, directional boring, and 24/7 emergency response), and Nate Green Trucking (heavy hauling, aggregate delivery, and equipment transport). The concrete and trucking capabilities were added through the 2020 acquisition of Quality Concrete and the 2021 acquisition of Nate Green Trucking, which has since expanded from two trucks to a fleet of 14-15.

The business is project-based, with revenue generated from one-time general contracting engagements, specialty concrete work, underground utility installation, hauling and aggregate material sales (crushed concrete at $30/yard, screened topsoil at $22/yard, fill sand at $5/yard, and quote-based asphalt millings from the Reed City yard). Go-to-market is direct field sales supplemented by competitive bidding on public-sector municipal projects; notable contract values include a completed $13 million Reed City Water System overhaul, a nearly $5.7 million City of Big Rapids State Street Water Main award, the Family Health Care expansion from ~3,000 to ~12,000 square feet, multi-phase work at the Lactalis Dairy Processing Facility, and community development projects including Reed City Celebration Park and the Reed City Pocket Park & Splash Pad. Customers span municipal governments, food processing, healthcare, federal (Social Security Administration), financial services, and equipment retail, with industry recognition including the 2026 APWA Project of the Year (Quality of Life, $5M-$25M) and the 2025 Middle Michigan Development Corporation Community Development Project of the Year. Pricing is quote-based for services and unit-based for aggregates; the company holds a Michigan Builder License and CertainTeed ShingleMaster certification.

Name

Gerber Construction

Legal name

Gerber Construction Co., Inc.

Website

https://gerberconstructionco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gerber Construction is a third-generation, family-owned commercial and industrial contractor in Reed City, Michigan, self-performing construction, precision concrete, underground utilities, and trucking across four divisions for municipal, manufacturing, healthcare, and commercial clients in Northwest and North Central Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Industrial Building Construction (23621), Industrial Building Construction (236210), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive & Heavy Manufacturing Plant Construction (IMAFADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Beverage Processing Plant Construction (IMAFADAH), Construction Aggregates Mining & Processing (Sand, Gravel, Crushed Stone) (IMADAAAI)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Underground utilities installation
• Concrete flatwork services
• Heavy hauling trucking
• Site work excavation

Headquarters

HQ city

Reed City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: One-time project-based revenue from design-build, site development, and general contracting services for commercial and industrial construction projects. Revenue recognized upon project completion with payment schedules tied to project milestones.
2. Specialty Concrete Services: Self-performed concrete work including industrial floors, foundations, flatwork, and specialty pours using 3D laser screed technology. Both standalone concrete jobs and integrated project delivery.
3. Underground Utilities Installation: Water main, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and directional boring services for municipal and private infrastructure. Includes 24/7 emergency response services.
4. Trucking and Material Delivery: Heavy hauling, aggregate delivery, and equipment transport through Nate Green Trucking division. Growing fleet supports both internal project needs and external clients.
5. Aggregate Materials Sales: Direct sales of crushed concrete, asphalt millings, screened topsoil, and fill sand from Reed City yard to contractors, municipalities, and private customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gerber Construction self-performs commercial and industrial construction, precision concrete flatwork, underground utilities/excavation/site work, and heavy hauling/material delivery through four integrated divisions in Michigan. The company handles design-build, site development, and general contracting for manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, warehouses, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and municipal infrastructure projects. All work is performed with owned crews, owned heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, loaders, trucks), and specialized concrete technology including 3D laser screed systems.

Product overview

Gerber Construction operates as a self-performing commercial construction company with four integrated service divisions: Commercial & Industrial Construction (design-build, site development, general contracting), Quality Concrete (precision flatwork with 3D laser screed technology), Utilities/Excavation/Site Work (underground utilities, directional boring), and Nate Green Trucking (heavy hauling and aggregate delivery). The company acquired Quality Concrete in 2020 and Nate Green Trucking in 2021 to expand self-performance capabilities. Additional offerings include aggregate materials sales. Each division operates independently but coordinates under one unified team for integrated project delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero production downtime achieved on Lactalis Dairy multi-phase plant expansion with aggressive timeline
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SMI SafetycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSMI Safety provides ongoing training, site safety oversight, and compliance documentation across all Gerber operations. Partnership manages the company's comprehensive safety program including training, site safety oversight, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)minorOthersProfessional industry membership providing networking opportunities, training resources, and industry advocacy. Supports Gerber's position in the commercial construction industry.
• Builders Exchange of Grand RapidsminorOthersIndustry association membership providing networking, project leads, and industry resources for construction companies in the Grand Rapids region.
• Builders Exchange of Traverse CityminorOthersIndustry association membership providing networking, project leads, and industry resources for construction companies in the Traverse City region.
• Fleis & VandenBrinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering firm serving as engineer of record for the Reed City Water System project, handling design, permitting, and construction engineering. Ongoing relationship on municipal projects including Reed City Pocket Park and Celebration Park.
• City of Reed CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary municipal client for multiple projects including Reed City Water System ($13M), Pocket Park & Splash Pad, and Celebration Park. Long-standing relationship with city leadership on infrastructure and community development projects.
• Crossroads Recreation ConnectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner recognized through the 2025 Community Development Project of the Year award for advancing recreation and public space initiatives in the Reed City community.
• Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)coreOthersRAP grant program providing critical funding for Reed City Celebration Park project. Grant funding made the community development project financially viable for the city.
• Michigan Strategic FundcoreOthersAwarded $2.5 million Water Related Infrastructure Community Development Block Grant for Big Rapids State Street Water Main Replacement Project, making the nearly decade-in-the-making $5.7 million infrastructure upgrade financially viable.
• CertainTeed Saint-GobainminorOthersRoofing materials supplier and certification program. ShingleMaster certification enables Gerber to offer 25-year labor and material warranties on commercial roofing installations.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rockford Construction: Grand Rapids, Michigan-based employee-owned general contractor delivering commercial, healthcare, industrial, and municipal construction across the Midwest. Highly comparable in geography, customer mix (manufacturing, municipalities), and integrated self-perform approach.
• Spence Brothers: Saginaw, Michigan-based general contractor providing construction management, design-build, and general contracting for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational clients across Michigan. Directly comparable regional peer with similar self-perform philosophy and customer mix.
• The Christman Company: Lansing, Michigan-headquartered full-service construction firm with commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional practices plus self-performed trades. Directly comparable regional Midwest GC operating in adjacent Michigan geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Holder Construction: Atlanta-based national contractor specializing in industrial, manufacturing, and mission-critical commercial projects for enterprise clients. Comparable in industrial plant construction and food processing facility expertise (Lactalis-class work), though serving national accounts at larger scale.
• Walsh Construction: Chicago-based national general contractor with strong building, civil, and transportation infrastructure practices. Operates in adjacent Midwest geographies with comparable commercial/industrial and underground utility capabilities, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Clark Construction Group: Large national general contractor delivering commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects across the U.S. Overlaps with Gerber in commercial/industrial and municipal work but operates at substantially larger scale and broader geography.
• Barton Malow Company: Southfield, Michigan-headquartered construction firm serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, energy, and sports markets nationally. Comparable industrial/plant construction capabilities and Michigan roots, though significantly larger and broader in scope.

Emerging players

• AIW Inc. (Aggregate Industries): Aggregate and construction materials supplier serving Michigan and the Midwest. Comparable aggregate materials product line (crushed concrete, sand, gravel) sold to contractors and municipalities from distributed yards; relevant as a competing materials/aggregates peer to Nate Green Trucking.
• Kerkstra Precast: Grand Rapids, Michigan-based precast concrete manufacturer and installer serving commercial and industrial clients in the Midwest. Overlaps with Gerber's Quality Concrete division on industrial concrete scopes but focuses on precast rather than poured-in-place flatwork.

Others

• Fleis & VandenBrink: Michigan-based engineering firm serving as Gerber's engineer-of-record on Reed City Water System and other municipal projects. Functions as a key design partner rather than direct competitor, but highly relevant as a peer in the Michigan municipal infrastructure delivery ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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