After five-year growth surge, contractor nears $150 million in revenue

Employee retention is both an underlying strength and an ongoing challenge at B&I Contractors. The strong side has led to an unprecedented growth surge at the company.

Stefania Pifferi. Gary Griffin was named president of Fort Myers–based mechanical contractor B & I Contractors in 1995.
Stefania Pifferi. Gary Griffin was named president of Fort Myers–based mechanical contractor B & I Contractors in 1995.
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Gary Griffin has seen a lot of changes in his almost 26 years as president of B & I Contractors. For one, the Fort Myers–based mechanical contractor has added four Florida satellite offices to better serve its ever-growing sphere of work in the HVAC, electrical and plumbing sectors.

 

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