Developing People that will Transform Communities

Founded in 2009, GMA is licensed, bonded, and insured in the State of Illinois, and is a Minority and Veteran-Owned Small Business. GMA is fully integrated to provide General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build and Cost Engineering services. GMA is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with regional offices in Dallas, Texas and New York, New York. GMA is committed to developing people that will transform communities. GMA lives its mission through mentorship of its employees as well as providing job and training opportunities for members of the communities in which the firm works. GMA seeks work that improves quality of life for underserved communities, increases operational efficiency for the federal government, and provides sustainability for future generations.

IN THE NEWS

INVEST South/West Initiative: GMA Awarded the North Lawndale Site!

Lawndale ReDefined is excited to announce our team was selected as the winner of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s INVEST South/West North Lawndale site. Lawndale ReDefined is led by GRE Ventures, GMA’s development arm, in partnership with Imagine Development Group and 548 Capital. Lawndale ReDefined will serve as a catalyst for development in the community with a focus on community gathering, health and wellness, homeownership, and living-wage jobs for today and tomorrow! Learn more about the project here: Lawndale ReDefined

WATCH THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT HERE

WATCH THE LAWNDALE REDEFINED PRESENTATION HERE

GMA ranked 76th Largest GC by ENR Midwest!

GMA is proud to have been ranked the 76th largest contractor in the Midwest according to Engineering News Record. This is our first year on the list, and we look forward to climbing in the coming years!

GMA President, Cornelius Griggs featured on Crain’s cover.

GMA President, Cornelius Griggs, is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Crain’s discussing how the current cap imposed on minority-owned firms stifles growth and prevents generational wealth accumulation.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

Crescent Halls Renovation Kickoff Ceremony.

GMA President, Cornelius Griggs and Superintendent, John Black were both in attendance for the Crescent Halls Renovation Kickoff Ceremony. This project is a $17.5M complete renovation of a 105-unit Senior Facility in Charlottesville, VA. This award stands as the single largest public housing construction contract awarded to an African American firm in the City of Charlottesville. Under the leadership of its Mayor Nikuyah Walker, Charlottesville has made great strides to change the narrative. The investment in Public Housing lead by and constructed by African Americans is the first step in creating a new history in Charlottesville that’s inclusive of all Americans. Congrats to all that were involved over the last 3 years in making this happen.

INVEST South/West Initiative: GMA Awarded the Auburn Gresham Site!

GMA is proud to be a member of the Evergreen Imagine Development Team selected by the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development for the INVEST South/West Initiative’s Auburn Gresham site! We cannot wait to help deliver this equitable development that will champion community wealth building, social equity, and minority- and women-owned business participation. This project, and the entire INVEST South/West Initiative aligns with GMA’s mission: Developing people that will transform communities!

WATCH THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT HERE

WATCH THE EVERGREEN IMAGINE TEAM PRESENTATION HERE

GMA’s Harrison Square Tenant Improvement Project Wins ABCIL’s 2020 Excellence Award

GMA is proud to be a recipient of the Associate Builders and Contractors - Illinois Chapter 2020 Construction Excellence Award for our work on the Harrison Square Tenant Improvement Project!

VISIT THE ABCIL WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT

A letter from GMA President, Cornelius Griggs regarding the murder of George Floyd.