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THE G.L. WILSON DIFFERENCE In-House Design, Engineering, and Self-Performance in the Field OUR DESIGN/BUILD PROCESS Design, Engineering, and Construction Management. One Company, One Team, One Vision. One of the major benefits of having G.L. Wilson’s design, estimating, and project management teams all working together in-house is the constant communication and coordination throughout each phase of a project. As soon as a schematic design is developed, our engineers, designers, estimators, and project managers begin collaborating to deliver the highest-quality product for our clients. As the design team begins developing building design and civil engineering, they regularly consult with the estimating and project management teams to ensure to ensure a high quality and cost-effective design meeting the customer's goals and expectations. At each stage, every department is given the opportunity to provide input and share their expertise to support well-informed decisions. During the preconstruction phase, cost estimates are developed at key milestones and presented alongside progress drawings for the client’s review and feedback. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Schematic Design / Budget Development Deliverables at this stage include: A high-level floor plan and site layout are established. A preliminary budget is created using historical cost data and current market conditions. Once the schematic design and budget are approved by the client, the project proceeds to the preliminary design phases. Building Design Civil/Site Plan Design Cost Estimate Deliverables at this stage include: A finalized floor plan that meets the owner’s requirements. Defined exterior elevations with general notes on materials and finishes. Preliminary Civil Drawings Featuring: Accurate placement of site components such as buildings, driveways, parking areas, and stormwater ponds. A basic stormwater review to determine preliminary requirements. Utility connection points and estimated utility line quantities. A preliminary estimate is then prepared, offering a more detailed cost analysis than the schematic budget. If the client is satisfied with the design and estimate, the project moves forward to final design. If adjustments are needed, G.L. Wilson revises the plans or applies value engineering as directed. This phase typically includes multiple coordination meetings with the client. Permit Drawings Final Estimate Preparation of full permit-ready construction documents, including: Architectural plans Civil drawings PME and fire sprinkler systems Structural and Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) details Development of the final contract estimate The Next Step: Construction The Ability to Self-Perform G.L. Wilson prides itself on being able to self-perform significant portions of many projects by maintaining a fleet of company-owned heavy equipment and through the work of our crews of experienced foremen, laborers, and equipment operators. We can handle site work, concrete foundations, steel erection, and electrical work, providing substantial value to our clients. We understand the importance of your project, and our in-house resources allow us to be flexible and responsive to delays or challenges, always keeping your needs at the forefront. Grow Your Vision Ready to bring your project to life? Start Here

Statesville, North Carolina Gordon Hospice House and Brown Family Grief Center Statesville, North Carolina G.L. Wilson Building Company has a long history of working with Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County. The initial building (12,600 SF) was designed by architect David Polston in the early 2000s. Two additional GL Wilson design-build projects followed consisting of a significant addition (7,800 SF) to the main hospice building and the construction of a new administration building (15,500 SF) adding space for more programming to meet the expanding community's need for services. Most recently GL Wilson provided design-build services for the new Brown Family Grief Center(11,800 SF) supporting Rainbow Kidz mission to help children and families cope with illness and grief by providing extraordinary care.

BUILDING BETTER. Explore G.L. Wilson Building Company's diverse project portfolio. Use the categories below to sort projects by sector or type. Select Project Category Alpine Shredding Trucks - Commerce Boulevard Warehouse Alpine Shredding Trucks - Commerce Boulevard Warehouse Wilcombs II Industrial Facility Wilcombs II Industrial Facility Gordon Hospice House and Brown Family Grief Center Gordon Hospice House and Brown Family Grief Center Fort Dobbs Visitor Center Fort Dobbs Visitor Center Animal Hospital on South Main Animal Hospital on South Main Cornelius Road Park: Phase II Cornelius Road Park: Phase II Home Run Markets: Exit 36 Home Run Markets: Exit 36 McCombs Steel McCombs Steel Randy Marion Cadillac Randy Marion Cadillac Paragon Films Paragon Films AMX AMX Facets: Hughes Supply Facets: Hughes Supply Preservation Statesville Preservation Statesville DENSO DENSO Randy Marion Dealerships Randy Marion Dealerships Iredell Memorial Hospital: Renovations Iredell Memorial Hospital: Renovations blueharbor bank: Statesville blueharbor bank: Statesville FeedNC FeedNC Wilcombs Wilcombs Union Grove Lumber Union Grove Lumber Randy Marion Jeep Dodge Ram Chrysler Randy Marion Jeep Dodge Ram Chrysler Iredell Urgent Care Iredell Urgent Care Parker Hannifin Parker Hannifin ZNDUS ZNDUS Broad Street UMC: Tower Renovations Broad Street UMC: Tower Renovations S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House Oakwood Middle School Oakwood Middle School Quattro Quattro Randy Marion Ford Lincoln Randy Marion Ford Lincoln Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Kewaunee Scientific Corporation BestCo BestCo blueharbor bank: Mooresville blueharbor bank: Mooresville Fort Dobbs Fort Dobbs Magnera Magnera Benfield Sanitation Services Benfield Sanitation Services Statesville Regional Airport Statesville Regional Airport South Iredell High School: Performing Arts Center South Iredell High School: Performing Arts Center Victory Air Operations Center Victory Air Operations Center Piedmont Health Care: Endocrinology Piedmont Health Care: Endocrinology North Iredell High School: Performing Arts Center North Iredell High School: Performing Arts Center Pine Lake Prep: STEM Building Pine Lake Prep: STEM Building Pine Lake Prep: Athletic Complex Pine Lake Prep: Athletic Complex Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Gildan Gildan Lowes Foods: Midway Commons Lowes Foods: Midway Commons Pisgah Methodist Church Pisgah Methodist Church MacLean Fogg MacLean Fogg Pine Lake Prep: Athletic Community Center Pine Lake Prep: Athletic Community Center Pine Lake Prep: Fine Arts Building Pine Lake Prep: Fine Arts Building Chesapeake Containment Systems Chesapeake Containment Systems

Mooresville, NC Cornelius Road Park: Phase II Mooresville, NC The Cornelius Road Park Project consisted of 20 acres of sitework to add three new AstroTurf fields, stormwater control, additional parking, a picnic pavilion with restrooms, and stadium-style lighting. "G.L. Wilson Building Company was professional and easy to work with during the Cornelius Road Park project. The team delivered a quality project and maintained clear, consistent communication throughout the construction process. The company proved to be a dependable partner in delivering a successful outcome." Karen Keasley / Town of Mooresville / Asset Management Director

Statesville, NC Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont Statesville, NC Explore the impressive and versatile Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont, a multipurpose building spanning 29,000 square feet. This facility, built by G.L. Wilson Building Company and designed by The Housing Studio Architects, features state-of-the-art amenities, including classrooms, a spacious gym, a well-equipped kitchen, a bustling cafeteria, advanced computer labs, innovative studios, and inviting lounges. Design/Build by G.L. Wilson Building Company. "G.L. Wilson Building Company is an excellent firm to work with, extremely professional and responsive. I would not hesitate to recommend them to others." Chiquita Miller / Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont / CPO (Former)

Huntersville, NC Facets: Hughes Supply Huntersville, NC The scope of work for the Hughes Supply renovation project in Huntersville, NC, included various demolition and installation tasks. New vanity cabinets and countertops were installed in the showroom, with the owner supplying the cabinets, countertops, and restroom sinks. The electrical work for this project involved significant enhancements to the lighting showroom. It began with the demolition of existing lighting and a complete rework of electrical systems to accommodate an open ceiling design. Finally, approximately 100 fixtures were installed in the showroom using the existing lighting circuits. This labor-intensive process was crucial in transforming the space into a visually appealing and functional environment.

Mooresville, NC MacLean Fogg Mooresville, NC MacLean Fogg is a 97,000-square-foot manufacturing plant located in Mooresville Business Park East. Constructed using poured-in-place tilt-up concrete panels, MacLean Fogg also has specialized air-filtering systems in the production area. The front of the building houses employee offices, a breakroom, conference areas, and a kitchen. Design/Build by G.L. Wilson Building Company. "The possibilities our Mooresville plant offers seem endless...We are proud of our new tilt-up concrete insulated wall building, which is typified by attractiveness, efficiency, and longevity. Our environmentally friendly plant includes a state-of-the-art air filtration system, providing a cleaner environment for our personnel and our machines; an open-air design with LED lighting providing a brighter and cleaner work space; an advanced HVAC system for greater energy and cost efficiencies; and a state-of-the-art water filtration system enabling us to be environmentally respectful by processing and re-using our wastewater." John O'Neill / MacLean-Fogg, LLC / General Manager

Statesville, NC Piedmont Health Care: Endocrinology Statesville, NC The Endocrinology Building is a newly constructed 6,100 square foot dedicated to endocrinology care on the Piedmont Health Care campus located off Old Mocksville Road in Statesville, NC. The building features offices, a lobby, exam rooms, and lab areas to provide quick and comfortable service to patients. Design/Build by G.L. Wilson Building Company.

Mooresville, NC blueharbor bank: Mooresville Mooresville, NC MOORESVILLE HEADQUARTERS Completed in 2018, the corporate headquarters of blueharbor bank is a three-story office building in Morrison Plantation, Mooresville, NC. blueharbor bank was a design/bid/build delivery, and ESD Architecture completed the design. The Morrison Plantation site housed the original bank building, which remained in operation during the new bank’s construction. The project was split into two phases to transition seamlessly from the old facility into the new one. Phase one consisted of constructing the new building, and phase two revolved around demolishing the original bank. "G.L. Wilson just recently completed construction of our 36,000 square foot office in Mooresville, NC. Their entire team, from top to bottom were first class all the whole way through. Their reputation as first-class builders preceded them, and they did not disappoint. I have known Tom Wilson, the owner, and three generations of Wilsons in the company for years. Their word is their bond; if they tell you something, you can count on it. The same goes for every employee I encountered during the process. I highly recommend G.L. Wilson and would not hesitate to use them again." Jim Marshall / blueharbor bank / CEO & President

Edwin, appointed as Controller and Treasurer at G.L. Wilson Building Company in June 2021, has 40 years of accounting, auditing, and management experience. < Back Edwin Laws, CPA Controller/Treasurer Edwin, appointed as Controller and Treasurer at G.L. Wilson Building Company in June 2021, has 40 years of accounting, auditing, and management experience including 11 years as CFO of NASDAQ-listed community banks headquartered in North Carolina. His experience also includes employment at a predecessor firm for Potts, Steele & White, P.A. and at Southern Bell. He earned a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Math and Business at Wake Forest University. As a CPA and a Certified Internal Auditor, he has experience in financial reporting, investment portfolio management, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, and internal auditing. Edwin has served in Rotary and Kiwanis clubs in North Carolina communities.

Bob came to G.L. Wilson Building Company in 1994 with a varied background in local and regional business development communities. < Back Bob Palmes VP of Business Development Bob came to G.L. Wilson Building Company in 1994 with a varied background in local and regional business development communities. Bob graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College with a Bachelor of arts degree in Psychology and is a licensed North Carolina real estate broker. He is a member of the North Carolina Economic Development Association and the International Council of Shopping Centers. Bob is an active youth leader in both athletics and church activities. Bob has held many district and local leadership roles with the Boy Scouts of America.

G.L. Wilson Building Company, founded in 1945, is a design/build general contractor headquartered in Statesville, NC. We work in the Southeastern United States, primarily in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. BUILDING BETTER SINCE 1945 RESPONSIVENESS. RELIABILITY. RESPECT. Since 1945, G.L. Wilson Building Company has been building excellence across the Southeast. As a fourth-generation, family-owned design-build contractor based in Statesville, NC, we bring decades of expertise to commercial, industrial, and institutional projects throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. When you partner with G.L. Wilson, you gain more than a contractor—you gain a dedicated team backed by comprehensive resources and cutting-edge equipment. Our hands-on management approach identifies and resolves challenges before they impact your timeline or budget. From concept to completion, we’re committed to delivering projects that exceed expectations. WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? Sectors Served From non-profits expanding their reach to industrial facilities requiring complex technical renovations, we bring your vision to life. Every project is unique, and we take the time to understand your specific challenges and goals. Whether you’re modernizing technology, scaling operations, or transforming existing facilities, we deliver tailored solutions that work. Construction Expertise Eight decades of construction expertise means we've seen it all—and built it all. Our self-performing capabilities span site work, steel erection, concrete, and electrical, giving us direct control over your project's quality, timeline, and budget. No middlemen, no delays, just seamless communication Design Capabilities Your ideas deserve expert execution. Our in-house design and engineering team transforms concepts into construction-ready plans, whether you’re starting from scratch or refining existing designs. From initial sketches to final specifications, we’re with you at every milestone, ensuring nothing gets lost in translation. JOIN OUR TEAM Joining our team at G.L. Wilson Building Company means becoming part of a family-owned business that values hard work and community involvement. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who are committed to making a difference in the local community. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out in the construction industry, we offer a variety of opportunities for you to grow and develop your skills. Explore Career Opportunities