Gray AES

Design-Build & Process Integration from One Skilled Partner 

Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated design-builder based in Lexington, Kentucky. What began as a small local contracting business in 1960 quickly grew into a global enterprise with nearly 30 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. As our projects increased in size and complexity, we recognized the demand from our customers for a broader range of services beyond construction. Today, we specialize in Construction, Professional Services, Specialty Equipment, and Real Estate, delivering innovative solutions and world-class facilities for customers across our core markets: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Data Centers, Advanced Technology, Distribution, and Commercial. 

Our robust offering—which includes construction management, self-perform trades, architecture, MEP & process engineering, automation, and equipment manufacturing—enables us to deliver diverse products and services that improve speed to market and operational efficiency for our customers. 

One of the most impactful ways that Gray has served our customers was our pioneering of design-build project delivery more than 30 years ago. Currently the industry’s fastest-growing and most popular delivery method, design-build joins architectural design & engineering with construction on a single contract, providing earlier engagement, streamlined communication, and a more collaborative team structure. The result for our customers? Faster delivery with less cost and schedule growth and less cost escalation, proven by decades of research and data collected from hundreds of projects. 

One of five founding members of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), Gray has delivered thousands of design-build projects, executing new builds on rapid timelines and providing expert process integration, design, and automation. With design-build projects awarded eight times in the last three years, Gray has earned its reputation as an integrated design-builder, providing precision and partnership for leading manufacturers and distributors. 

Top businesses around the globe trust our family of companies for superior service and custom solutions. Whether it’s designing and building a state-of-the-art factory, fabricating unique process equipment, or implementing advanced automation, our expertise ensures innovation and value at every step. 

Our experience spans a wide range of projects for industrial applications: 

• Design, construction, and automation of Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s new wet pet food production facility 
• Nearly 30 projects for Costco commercial warehouses and distribution centers 
• The U.S. solar industry’s first ingot-to-module manufacturing facility for Qcells 
• Design-build & process integration services for Morinaga America, Inc.’s newest expansion 
• An AS/RS warehouse expansion and dry-to-cold storage conversion for Merchants Distributors 
• A growing list of distribution and processing facilities to support Publix expansion efforts 
• Design-build, engineering, and real estate services for a large production facility for Trex 
• Award-winning facilities for Kraft Heinz in Davenport, IA, and Wausau, WI 

For more information on what Gray can offer your business, check out our Services page and follow us @Gray on LinkedIn.