Gillis Gilkerson - Construction Managers / General Contractors
150 West Market Street, Suite 200, Riverview Commons, Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone: 410-749-4821 - Fax: 410-749-7934

Gillis Gilkerson Hired to Renovate Sussex Academy Charter School

SALISBURY, MD – May 4, 2015 – Gillis Gilkerson, one of the most stable and trusted general contracting and construction management firms on Delmarva, has announced it has won a competitive bid to renovate Sussex Academy charter school at 21150 Airport Road Georgetown, Delaware.  The 21,844 square foot renovation will include the construction of a new cafeteria, kitchen, library, chemistry lab and stage. 

“We value the quality educational surroundings our schools strive to provide for the youth in our community,” said Dwight Miller, president, Gillis Gilkerson.  “We know the Sussex Academy students and staff are well deserving of the renovations we are working on for them and look forward to finishing up quickly as to not interfere with the learning environment.” 

Gillis Project Manager, Michael Truitt and Project Superintendent, Daryl Mitchell have started demolition on Phase 1 (chemistry lab, kitchen and cafeteria) which is scheduled to be complete by August, 2015 with the balance completed in December, 2015. 

About Gillis Gilkerson

In its 37th year of building and real estate development on Delmarva, award-winning Gillis Gilkerson has built a reputation as one of the most trusted and stable construction management and general contracting firms on the Peninsula. From new commercial construction to renovation, the company’s construction managers offer broad and deep experience in diverse industries such as medical, industrial, manufacturing, hotels, multi-family housing, houses of worship, restaurants, retail, schools and more. Its full-service real estate development expertise offers custom solutions for land purchase, building program development, turnkey project management, obtaining permits and approvals, property management, property marketing, purchase, lease, and lease/purchase options. The team works in conjunction with architects, government planners, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, contractors, and leasing agents to manage the development process from concept to completion.

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What Our Clients Say

It has been 16-months since a fire totaled our clubhouse and we are now getting ready to open the doors to our new building and begin a new era at the Wicomico Yacht Club. The Gillis Gilkerson team was professional, constantly communicating with us and sticking to their very accurate timeline. We thank them for a job well done
COMMODORE PETER HANULAK | HEAD OFFICER, WICOMICO YACHT CLUB COMMAND STAFF

Commodore Peter Hanulak
Head Officer, Wicomico Yacht Club Command Staff

“I have had the good fortune to work with Gillis Gilkerson on construction projects over the past six years. These projects were both on and off-site and ranged from small renovations to multi-million dollar projects. All of the projects have been successful and completed within budget.”

~ John O. Carothers,
Facilities Manager,
Nanticoke Health Services

“Without the professionalism and know-how of the Gillis Gilkerson team, all of our fundraising efforts would not have given us the final result of a beautiful symbol of our maritime heritage on the shores of the Choptank. The project’s unique design required an expertise and adaptation to construction in a maritime environment that Gillis Gilkerson was able to deliver.”

~ Jackalyn A. Noeller,
President,
Choptank River Lighthouse, Cambridge, MD

“Your generosity of time, energy, employees and community service has enabled our patient to have safe, reliable access in and out of her home to continue dialysis three times a week. The ramp also provides an exit for the patient in the event of an emergency.”

~ Thelma Price,
Social Worker,
Deer’s Head Center Kidney Dialysis Unit

“Palmer and Dwight personally came to see me to talk about the development. I am very comfortable working with Dwight and know that Gillis Gilkerson has a reputation for getting things done and getting them done on time.”

~ Todd Ferrente,
Developer,
Park Place Plaza

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