The GMC story began with George M. Craig starting his journey in self-employment in 1976 after a career in project management (following a joinery apprenticeship). The construction of telephone exchange buildings and the Berwick fire station were just two of the last projects managed before George established 'GMC'.
By 1980, with his wife Linda by his side, the first of many houses had been built and the first multiple home developments were underway. By 1990 this progressed to running two 50 plus new home development sites in tandem with private construction clients.
In 1996 George was joined by his son Neil, who also followed in his father's footsteps with a joinery apprenticeship, before going on to complete a degree in Construction Project Management at The University of Edinburgh.
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"We Keep Our Numbers Low And Standards High"
Today over 200 homes have been completed by GMC, with another 50 currently in the planning or development stage. From the very outset GMC have continually sourced the highest calibre team who all take great pride in their work, closely embracing GMC's own ethos.
Whilst GMC operates predominantly in the residential construction sector, developing its new homes to sell along side construction for private clients, the company also acts as a main contractor on commercial schemes for both new and existing business clients with whom we have formed a long standing relationship.
Our Growing Property Service Portfolio
GMC Property Services
With an ever expanding portfolio of apartments, houses, shops, warehouses and commercial properties, the GMC Property Services team manage tenants and property maintenance.
Champions of Technology and Sustainability
GMC SOLAR
Born in 2010, our MCS & RECC registered solar photovoltaic (PV) design and installation branch has fitted over 200 systems for residential and commercial clients.
GMC HQ
Completed in 2017 GMC-HQ is our 9500ft² state of the art construction facility located in Berwick-upon-Tweed on the England, Scotland border.
Designed and constructed in-house, the facility is home to our head office and manufacturing operation, housing a state of the art joinery workshop and a great space for our client meetings.
Much more than a building, GMC HQ was designed to be a stand out statement structure in the Berwick business park. Embracing modernist architecture, cost effective to build, highly energy efficient, comfortable internal environment - and fun (Director Neil was enthusiastic to incorporate a fireman's pole from the first floor but was out-voted by the other directors!)
All GMC timber frame homes are manufactured at GMC HQ under exacting factory conditions then transported to site. Tolerances are very low and this ensures a well fitting system for every structure and is highly important for the low energy homes we deliver.
"We Will Not Compromise on Quality"
Our Approach
Since George's first job back in 1976 our approach to quality and craftmanship has not changed.
The whole team at GMC are proud of everything they produce from relatively simple roof repairs to grand designs.
A successful project is built on a close working relationship between client and the GMC team, we are proud to have had formed close-knit bonds with our clients, some for several decades, and continue to do so.
The knowledgeable and skilled GMC team have worked together for many years, each understanding their roles and the importance of camaraderie on site.
Our specialist experience ranges from renovating listed buildings within conservation areas to constructing modernist cliff top homes that Tony Stark would be proud to live in!