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From your first contact with Great Northern Construction, you'll appreciate our level of professionalism and commitment to customer satisfaction. You'll enjoy our friendly and energetic workers, our emphasis on a clean job site and our unparalleled level of communication keeping you informed about your job's status. And our work is guaranteed for one full year. When we complete the job, you'll not only be proud to show your friends and family, you'll enjoy it for years to come.

Bob Schwartz founded Great Northern in 1977. In those days we were drawn to restoration of historic sites work and did many projects for the Vermont Division of Historic Sites based on National Historic Guidelines and Restoration practices. This early training in very high standards and detail was beneficial to the work we continue to perform.

Over the years we have evolved to a mainstream, general contractor doing a mix of residential and commercial work. We have vast experience in challenging jobs with engineered details and a high degree of difficulty. Today we look for projects that are both challenging (and what project isn't?) and enjoyable, to meet one of our missions - "to have fun at work"

BOB SCHWARTZ: Bob is our founder and President of the corporation. He brings 30 years of construction experience to our firm. Bob's strengths include an excellent aesthetic eye, the ability to use his creativity to problem solve (we call him Mr. Creativity around the office!), and a charming, friendly demeanor that puts clients at ease. Bob is the President our local Home Builders and Remodelers Association and, having completed his certification as a Certified Graduate Remodeler, is currently working toward his certification as a Certified Graduate Builder. He is an active volunteer on the Rebuilding Together*Greater Burlington (formerly known as Christmas in April) board of directors and on the YMCA board of directors.

DIXIE O'CONNOR: Dixie is our Project Manager. She has been with the firm 27 years, beginning as a part time bookkeeper, moving on to various office assignments to her current position, which combines the office tasks with management of the projects. Her strengths include organization and attention to the smallest details, a strong relationship with our trade contractors and a quiet, calm personality that keeps everyone on track. Dixie is a past chair of the Remodelers Council and is a Certified Graduate Remodeler - the first woman in New England with this certification! She is currently working toward her designation as a Certified Graduate Builder. She is the President of Rebuilding Together*Greater Burlington, an all volunteer organization that assists low income home owners stay safe, warm and independent in their homes.

DIANNE SCHWARTZ: Dianne has recently joined the office staff to handle the bookkeeping and marketing duties. Dianne's energy and enthusiasm for the company's growth is contagious! Dianne has run her own successful food industry business and worked in administration in several local corporations.

FIELD TEAM: Our long-time employees are talented and take great pride in their work. We custom tailor each project's crew to the unique challenge each project offers. We invite you to read our testimonials for further information. Our crews are working toward designation as Certified Graduate Remodelers and regularly attend hands-on trainings and area trade shows.