G&H Contracting Inc.

What G&H Contracting Inc. does

G&H Contracting Inc. is a family-owned and operated general contractor headquartered in Salem, Virginia, delivering commercial construction projects ranging from minor renovations to multi-year, complex builds across Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The firm self-performs key trades in-house — including excavation, rough and finish carpentry, concrete, door and hardware installation, structural and miscellaneous steel erection, painting, and accessories/specialties installation — while managing subcontractor partners for specialized scopes. Its project portfolio spans ten sectors: healthcare, commercial, historical restoration, educational, municipal, pre-engineered, recreational, restaurant, religious, and multi-family residential construction.

G&H's service offering is organized around four core modules: Pre-Construction Services (value engineering and constructibility analysis), Project Management (cost forecasting, scheduling analysis, and site evaluation from schematic design through final construction documents), Self-Performance Services (in-house execution of multiple trades), and Value Engineering (stakeholder coordination and on-time, on-budget delivery). The firm maintains an in-house technology stack for scheduling and cost forecasting but discloses no proprietary software, AI/ML systems, APIs, or integrations.

Revenue is generated through lump-sum and cost-plus construction contracts acquired via competitive bidding and direct client relationships, with project-specific custom pricing and multi-year contract cadence. The firm markets primarily through its website, organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X), and community engagement. G&H has sponsored the Virginia Registered Apprenticeship program since 2017 to build a local skilled-labor pipeline. No revenue, funding history, or external ownership is publicly disclosed.

Name

G&H Contracting Inc.

Legal name

G&H Contracting Inc.

Website

https://ghcontracting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

G&H Contracting Inc. is a family-owned Virginia-based general contractor delivering commercial construction across healthcare, educational, municipal, and ten other sectors in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee via self-performed trades and subcontractor management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Specialty Trade Contractors (238)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD), Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• General contracting
• Design-build construction
• Construction project management
• Historical building restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Project Contracts: G&H Contracting generates revenue through lump-sum and cost-plus construction contracts for projects ranging from simple remodels to complex multi-year builds. Revenue is earned through self-performing construction tasks and managing subcontractor services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

G&H Contracting is a family-owned general contractor delivering commercial construction projects ranging from minor renovations to large multi-year builds across ten sectors. The firm self-performs key construction trades in-house (excavation, carpentry, concrete, steel erection, painting, and door/hardware installation) and coordinates subcontractors for specialized scopes, with pre-construction value engineering, project management, and cost forecasting built into every engagement.

Product overview

G&H Contracting Inc. is a family-owned commercial construction company offering a unified portfolio of construction services organized around four core service modules: Pre-Construction Services (value engineering and constructibility analysis), Project Management (scheduling, cost forecasting, and site evaluation), Self Performance Services (in-house execution of excavation, carpentry, concrete, steel, and painting trades), and Value Engineering (collaborative project delivery). The company operates across ten specialized construction sectors: Healthcare, Commercial, Historical, Educational, Municipal, Pre-Engineered, Recreational, Restaurants, Religious, and Multi-Family Residential. As a self-performing contractor, G&H maintains direct accountability for project outcomes by performing many tasks in-house while coordinating with subcontractor partners when more efficient.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Construction Services Full-service commercial construction offering design-build, renovation, and general contracting across healthcare, commercial, historical, educational, municipal, pre-engineered, recreational, restaurant, religious, and multi-family residential sectors.
• Pre-Construction Services Value engineering and constructibility analysis to maximize budgets and project efficiency during the planning phase for commercial construction clients.
• Project Management Comprehensive project planning including cost forecasting, scheduling analysis, constructibility review, and site evaluation from schematic design through final construction documents.
• Self-Performance Construction Services In-house construction capabilities including excavation, finish carpentry, concrete, door and hardware installation, structural and miscellaneous steel erection, painting, rough carpentry, and accessories and specialties installation.
• Value Engineering Collaborative construction experience focusing on stakeholder partnerships, thorough communication, and coordination between subcontractors and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Healthcare Construction Healthcare facility construction and renovation services for hospitals, clinics, and medical buildings with regulatory-compliant building infrastructure.
• Commercial Construction Commercial building construction services for office buildings, retail establishments, tenant improvements, and general commercial facilities.
• Historical Restoration Historical building restoration and preservation services requiring specialized techniques, materials, and craftsmanship for protected structures.
• Educational Construction Educational facility construction and renovation services for schools, universities, and training facilities with student-safety and academic-calendar-aware scheduling.
• Municipal Construction Municipal and government construction projects including public facilities, government buildings, and civic infrastructure with ADA-compliance capabilities.
• Pre-Engineered Building Construction Pre-engineered metal building construction services for clients needing cost-efficient, clear-span, fast-build structures.
• Recreational Construction Recreational facility construction including parks, community centers, pools, and sports complexes built for high-traffic durability and ADA compliance.
• Restaurant Construction Restaurant and food service facility construction and renovation including commercial kitchen specifications and health-department compliance.
• Religious Facility Construction Religious facility construction and renovation services for churches, temples, and spiritual facilities with acoustic and fellowship-space considerations.
• Multi-Family Residential Construction Multi-family residential construction including apartment complexes and condominiums with building code compliance and shared amenity design.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Howard Shockey & Sons: Family-owned Mid-Atlantic general contractor based in Virginia, with deep self-perform capabilities and a long operating history serving commercial, healthcare, and public-sector clients. Closely matches G&H's ownership profile, geography, and project portfolio.
• Tidewater Inc. Regional general contractor serving Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic with commercial and institutional construction services. Similar size, geography, and customer base to G&H Contracting.
• W.M. Schlosser Company: Virginia-based general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, and institutional clients across the Mid-Atlantic. Similar self-perform orientation and regional operating model to G&H Contracting.
• S.B. Ballard Construction Company: Mid-Atlantic commercial general contractor with self-perform concrete, steel, and carpentry trades. Comparable regional focus and similar portfolio of healthcare, education, and municipal projects in Virginia and the Carolinas.
• Branch Group (Branch Builds): Virginia-headquartered commercial general contractor with self-perform capabilities and a multi-state Mid-Atlantic footprint. Highly comparable to G&H in size, regional focus, and service mix across commercial, healthcare, and institutional sectors.
• Alexander Construction: Virginia-based regional commercial general contractor providing design-build and construction management across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. Comparable in scale and operating geography to G&H.

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Large national commercial general contractor with significant Mid-Atlantic operations serving healthcare, education, and municipal clients. Competes with G&H on larger regional projects but operates at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Skanska USA: Global construction firm with substantial U.S. commercial and healthcare operations including the Mid-Atlantic. Competes with G&H on larger healthcare, education, and municipal projects across the region.
• Holder Construction: National commercial GC active in the Southeast serving commercial, healthcare, and institutional clients. Operates as a larger peer with deeper resources on complex regional projects.
• DPR Construction: National commercial general contractor with a strong Southeast and Mid-Atlantic presence, particularly in healthcare and higher education. Represents the larger incumbent competitor G&H faces on complex regional bids.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ghcontracting
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/g&h-contracting-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/g.h.contracting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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