Four Brothers, One Legacy
A Page From Their Father’s Playbook Taking a page from their father James’s playbook, each brother went on to build a legacy of his own. Some stayed to carry forward the company their father had worked so hard to create, while others followed their own callings. Even through the loss of a brother, their stories […]
A Reputation Defined
The decades that followed defined Willy, Dino, Mario, and Henry as owners who built a lasting legacy. Through increasingly complex projects, they extended the reputation inherited from their father, James, earning trust across California’s construction community. Their reliability and integrity were so consistent that a handshake was often all it took. That reputation was built […]
Built on Purpose
A Growing Fleet As the brothers’ workload grew in 1950, so did their fleet. What began with a D4 Cat bulldozer, a small loader, two dump trucks, a pickup, and compressors soon expanded to include a D6, more loaders, a new Gradall, a small roller, and additional trucks. Taking On Bigger Work With this upgraded […]
From One Generation to The Next
The Next Generation Steps Up In 1950, after thirty-six years of steady work in stone, concrete, and general contracting, seventy-year-old James Ghilotti transferred ownership of his company to his four sons: Willy, Dino, Mario, and Henry. With the change in leadership came a new name — Ghilotti Brothers, Inc. — and a move from 629 […]
Women in Construction Field Day at GCC!
Every March, we get the chance to celebrate something we’re proud of year-round: the women of Ghilotti Construction. On March 20th, 2026, we hosted our annual Women in Construction Field Day at GCC headquarters — a morning of hands-on stations, real equipment, and a lot of well-earned smiles. Participants got behind the controls of excavators, […]
Introducing GCC’s 2026 Ownership Culture Team
We are excited to introduce you to the 2026 Ownership Culture Team. Since establishing the Ownership Culture Team in 2023, our goal has remained the same: to help everyone at Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc. think and act like an owner. For 2026, The Ownership Culture Team and Events Committee are now two distinct groups — […]
A Legacy Built to Last
A Life Defined by Growth Growth wasn’t just a goal for James—it was his way of life. It carried him across an ocean from Italy to America, fueled the creation of a thriving company, and shaped his deep commitment to employees and community. That same drive guided him when it came time to prepare the […]
The Foundations of GCC: How James Ghilotti Shaped Our Future
Building Marin County: Projects That Shaped a Region Following its establishment in 1914, James Ghilotti: Contractor, Stone and Concrete Work entered a period of steady and purposeful growth. Under James’ leadership, the company became recognized for its quality workmanship and commitment to the local community. Early projects ranged from modest residential and municipal work – […]
The Founder James Ghilotti
“Family” Matters Being related by blood was never a prerequisite to be considered “family” by James Ghilotti. James saw everyone around him as family. If you were in his circle, you were family, and this belief naturally extended to his employees. Fondly known as “boss” to those who worked for him, James made it a […]
Meet the First Owner
1879 It all started in 1879 in Grosio, a small village north of Lake Como in Northern Italy, where James Ghilotti, our first owner, was born. It would be through James’ determination and grit that Ghilotti Construction Company would become what it is today. Early 1900s James worked in the Kimberly Diamond Mines in the […]