Brasfield & Gorrie is one of the largest privately held construction firms in the nation. Their mission is strengthening relationships by honoring commitments, exceeding expectations, and living their values everyday.
Core Values
Brasfield & Gorrie owes its success to its people. The company founders established a reputation for unwavering quality and integrity, and those values remain the bedrock of their business philosophy today.
Because safety is their top priority, it is also their top corporate value. They strive to be the safest general contractor in every market we serve, and they are committed to ensuring the safety of their employees, clients, and associates. Their “THINK Zero!” safety initiative reflects their goal of zero incidents on all their projects.
Work with them and you will see that they don’t just advertisetheir values: They live them.
They refer to their values as their company SPIRIT:
History
Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, their company is the successor to the Thos. C. Brasfield company, a general contractor operating as a sole proprietor from 1921. Miller Gorrie purchased the company’s construction assets in 1964 and changed the name to Brasfield & Gorrie in 1967.
Initially, the new company continued in the niche of small commercial and remodeling projects. As profitability increased, the company shifted its emphasis to larger commercial, institutional, healthcare, and industrial projects. In 1984, Brasfield & Gorrie began expanding, opening additional full-service offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida. Since that time, the company has continued to grow and now serves clients from twelve offices in eight states.
Brasfield & Gorrie’s success is the result of a strong work ethic and industry knowledge combined with innovation and collaboration. In the first year after Miller Gorrie purchased the assets of the Thos. C. Brasfield company, their annual revenue was less than $1 million. Today, our annual revenue is more than $2 billion, and we are a nationally respected general contractor with 2,600 employees and an average project value of $12 million.
Community Involvement
Brasfield & Gorrie places a high priority on giving back to the communities that support their business and foster their families. Employees are encouraged by example to serve their communities, and it is rare to find a local organization or event that has not benefited from Brasfield & Gorrie’s participation. Their corporate officers are acknowledged community leaders who actively participate in or lead a variety of business, civic, charitable, and social organizations.
Brasfield & Gorrie employees exhibit strong team spirit and a sense of pride that is usually found only in small companies. Employee involvement has earned Brasfield & Gorrie the title of “Pacesetter Company” for United Way. Since 1992, their company has led its division in the United Way campaign, increasing per capita contributions each year.
