As a 4 th generation general contractor, Brad Negaard of GBN Construction has made beautiful lifestyles a reality for countless homeowners since 1980. From humble beginnings working with his mother during high school in her home renovation business, Brad learned how to understand client’s particular needs and enjoyed the end results of revitalization - bringing a home to life in a way that wasn’t originally imagined. Renovation is a way to make something better, a way to customize and make an exceptional match to the owners taste and personality. It was this love of creating something uniquely functional that inspired Brad to move forward his natural talents and earn a degree in building construction from the University of Florida. Carrying on a proud tradition of building remarkable homes, Brad and the talented team at GBN Construction; Production Managers - Kurt Van Deventer, Phil Sears, and Jeff George; Office Manager – Gretchen Tedder; and Vice President of Production – John Goode, will make your dream of building a beautiful lifestyle come true with their combined experience of over 120 years together.The design team at GBN works directly with you to capture your visions and transfer them to blueprint. When entering your home for the first time, we want you to feel completely fulfilled, demonstrating that the way you live was inspiration for the design and that personalized features do enhance every aspect of your lifestyle. Understanding how your family will be using each space of the home is key to ensuring the gratification you will receive with such thoughtful design.You are never alone when it comes to making your building decisions and GBN Construction’s experience will remove the guesswork; whether it is making a critical design and functionality decision or choosing a tasteful color palette to enhance the beauty of your home and decor. The past quarter century in business has given us the wisdom and skill to make your project go smoothly - from creating an elegant design, to enhancing the natural features of your home site, to a stunning landscape with fabulous curb-appeal.