Locally Owned Commercial General Contractor Serving the Triangle
Based in Durham, serving the Triangle and surrounding areas of North Carolina, Gateway Building Company is a locally owned Commercial General Contractor with an unlimited-class North Carolina license. We provide pre-construction planning, construction management, and general contracting services across a diverse range of commercial markets.
We combine large-firm capability with small-company responsiveness, bringing hands-on leadership, clear accountability, proactive problem-solving, and a transparent, no-surprises approach to every project. From preconstruction through closeout, our team works collaboratively with owners, designers, and trade partners to identify challenges early, make informed decisions, and keep projects moving forward.
At our core, Gateway is about good people, great projects, lasting relationships, and investing in the communities where we live and work.
Over 250 Years of Experience
With construction ties since 1984, our team has seen it all! With over 250 years of experience on our team of 26 construction project managers, estimators, superintendents, and administrative support, we have a wide range of projects in our portfolio to support your creative vision.
A Premium Product
Gateway's family-style culture has helped develop deep and long lasting relationships with over 100 local subcontractors which means we can deliver a premium product on your timeline.
Exceptional and Efficient Service
Your Project Manager is the contact from start to finish on your building project. Our efficient organizational structure decreases the project budget and it gives our client's ONE person to call for all of your questions. In short, it's better value for the client and less headaches!
Gateway Building Company has completed more than 600 commercial construction projects across Durham, Raleigh, the Triangle, and surrounding areas of North Carolina spanning healthcare, tech, industrial, hospitality and ground up construction. Our Durham-based team has over 250 years of experience with relationships with over 100 local subcontractors specializing in pre-construction planning, construction management and project coordination.
Our Services
Pre-construction Planning - We work closely with clients and subcontractors to deliver a unique plan for each project. This is an in depth process with our clients where we work with your vision, budget, timeline, and project feasibility to build a value-based design plan.
Value Engineering - Sometimes projects and designs lead estimates to exceed owner's budgets. One of Gateway's biggest strengths is making low level changes that preserve design intent, but create big value savings. This can bring an out of budget project to fruition, helping your business get what it deserves.
Off-Site and On-Site Construction Management - Your dedicated project manager and superintendent will oversee the construction for your project. Gateway's goal is to complete our client's projects in a timely manner, efficiently, and with minimal headaches.
Project Coordination - Developed over 40 years, we take pride in our relationships with over 100 local subcontractors and know the right ones for each job. We coordinate with the client, subcontractors, and design team to make sure everyone is on the same page and every detail is worked out.
Commercial Construction Across Diverse Sectors
Gateway Building Company provides commercial construction and construction management for a wide range of sectors, including commercial, nonprofit and civic, healthcare and wellness, hospitality and food & beverage, industrial and manufacturing, institutional, life sciences and biotechnology, multifamily and mixed-use, office, retail, and sports and entertainment projects.
Our team also delivers a variety of construction project types, from adaptive reuse, additions, and interior upfits to new construction, repairs, service, and warranty work. From early planning through project completion, we tailor our approach to the needs, scope, and goals of each facility.