Henry Gilford
Henry Gilford
Henry Gilford
Henry Gilford




Director of Construction Management for American Builders and Development Group
Director of Construction Management for American Builders and Development Group
Director of Construction Management for American Builders and Development Group
Henry's typical workday begins before dawn, strategically timing his virtual meetings across multiple time zones. With projects spanning from high-rise commercial developments in Singapore to sustainable residential communities in Denmark and industrial facilities in Brazil, he's mastered the art of global project coordination.
Key aspects of Henry's role include monitoring construction progress through digital project management platforms, reviewing daily reports from local site managers, coordinating with architects and engineers to resolve design conflicts, and evaluating project metrics and KPIs across all active sites. Additionally, Henry is adept at adapting his management style to local business customs while not compromising the need to complete projects on time, and on budget.
Between project calls and site reviews, Henry finds moments to practice scales on his saxophone, the music providing a creative outlet from the technical demands of his work. His understanding of jazz improvisation surprisingly parallels his approach to construction management - knowing when to stick to the plan and when to improvise when challenges arise.
After hours, you might find Henry in his home studio, playing along to records by Charlie Parker or John Coltrane, the complexity of jazz arrangements offering a different kind of problem-solving than his day job, but one that keeps his mind sharp for both pursuits.
This balance between the structured world of construction management and the creative flow of jazz helps Henry maintain perspective and bring fresh approaches to both his professional and personal passions.
Henry's typical workday begins before dawn, strategically timing his virtual meetings across multiple time zones. With projects spanning from high-rise commercial developments in Singapore to sustainable residential communities in Denmark and industrial facilities in Brazil, he's mastered the art of global project coordination.
Key aspects of Henry's role include monitoring construction progress through digital project management platforms, reviewing daily reports from local site managers, coordinating with architects and engineers to resolve design conflicts, and evaluating project metrics and KPIs across all active sites. Additionally, Henry is adept at adapting his management style to local business customs while not compromising the need to complete projects on time, and on budget.
Between project calls and site reviews, Henry finds moments to practice scales on his saxophone, the music providing a creative outlet from the technical demands of his work. His understanding of jazz improvisation surprisingly parallels his approach to construction management - knowing when to stick to the plan and when to improvise when challenges arise.
After hours, you might find Henry in his home studio, playing along to records by Charlie Parker or John Coltrane, the complexity of jazz arrangements offering a different kind of problem-solving than his day job, but one that keeps his mind sharp for both pursuits.
This balance between the structured world of construction management and the creative flow of jazz helps Henry maintain perspective and bring fresh approaches to both his professional and personal passions.
Henry's typical workday begins before dawn, strategically timing his virtual meetings across multiple time zones. With projects spanning from high-rise commercial developments in Singapore to sustainable residential communities in Denmark and industrial facilities in Brazil, he's mastered the art of global project coordination.
Key aspects of Henry's role include monitoring construction progress through digital project management platforms, reviewing daily reports from local site managers, coordinating with architects and engineers to resolve design conflicts, and evaluating project metrics and KPIs across all active sites. Additionally, Henry is adept at adapting his management style to local business customs while not compromising the need to complete projects on time, and on budget.
Between project calls and site reviews, Henry finds moments to practice scales on his saxophone, the music providing a creative outlet from the technical demands of his work. His understanding of jazz improvisation surprisingly parallels his approach to construction management - knowing when to stick to the plan and when to improvise when challenges arise.
After hours, you might find Henry in his home studio, playing along to records by Charlie Parker or John Coltrane, the complexity of jazz arrangements offering a different kind of problem-solving than his day job, but one that keeps his mind sharp for both pursuits.
This balance between the structured world of construction management and the creative flow of jazz helps Henry maintain perspective and bring fresh approaches to both his professional and personal passions.
Let’s Build Your Next Project Together
Let’s Build Your Next Project Together
Let’s Build Your Next Project Together
Let’s Build Your Next Project Together
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West Africa
BP 309 Cidex 03, Abidjan , Côte d’Ivoire
Tel: +225 0797970027
North America
6710A Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817
Tel: 202-921-9324
Fax: 202-921-9325
Email: info@ABDG.us
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Contact us
West Africa
BP 309 Cidex 03, Abidjan , Côte d’Ivoire
Tel: +225 0797970027
North America
6710A Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817
Tel: 202-921-9324
Fax: 202-921-9325
Email: info@ABDG.us
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Contact us
West Africa
BP 309 Cidex 03, Abidjan , Côte d’Ivoire
Tel: +225 0797970027
North America
6710A Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817
Tel: 202-921-9324
Fax: 202-921-9325
Email: info@ABDG.us
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