Minneapolis, Minn.- based construction company, Gardner Builders, considers themselves a hospitality company within the commercial construction industry.

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Wait, what?

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In an interview featured in Minnesota Business Magazine, owner and CEO Bob Gardner admits the descriptor needs some explanation: "It's not about building restaurants and hotels; it's about listening to and understanding what our clients' objectives are, then creating an experience they've never had before."

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Founded in 2010, Gardner Builders now has additional offices in Duluth, Minn., and Milwaukee, Wis.

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The company prides itself on providing excellent service in a fast-paced, high-end projects. The Gardner team is well versed in the nuances of working in Class A facilities and knows what it takes to be successful building projects in occupied environments.

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According to Gardner, what really makes the company different is the employees.

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"They all really, really care about the outcome for the client," he says. "We want to forge a relationship with our clients personally, but we also want to understand how the project impacts their business."