Our Experience
Built on Field Leadership
Bluegrass Builders is led by Greg Laughlin, a seasoned Project Superintendent with decades of commercial construction experience across complex, high-performance environments.
Greg’s background spans ground-up development, large-scale hospitality projects, retail tenant improvements, and technically demanding laboratory facilities. His leadership has consistently delivered projects where schedule, safety, and precision were non-negotiable.
Mission-Critical Laboratory & Technical Facilities
UCSD Clinical Laboratories – Alexandria Real Estate Equities
$11.9M | 76,000 SF
Greg led construction of a state-of-the-art clinical testing and diagnostic laboratory facility featuring:
- Complex overhead coordination using BIM modeling
- Specialized piping systems for laboratory gases, de-ionized water, and chemical waste
- HEPA filtration and integral wall exhaust systems
- Advanced fume hood installations
- New electrical infrastructure including a 350 kV emergency diesel generator system
Projects of this caliber demand exact coordination between trades, strict environmental controls, and disciplined execution. These environments leave no room for oversight gaps.
Large-Scale Hospitality Development
Hilton Homewood Suites & Marriott Courtyard
$39.8M | San Diego Harbor
Greg oversaw the simultaneous ground-up construction of two major hotel developments on a shared 7-acre waterfront site.
Scope included:
- Installation of 150 deep foundation piles 30 feet below sea level
- Major street and utility infrastructure improvements
- Maintaining public safety with an active waterfront walkway
- 347 total guest rooms across multiple structures
- 15,000 SF conference center
- Full-service restaurant and bar
- Fitness centers, pool, and hospitality amenities
Coordinating multi-structure builds on constrained sites requires sequencing discipline, schedule control, and proactive issue resolution. Greg worked directly with ownership teams to ensure FF&E installation aligned with strict opening deadlines.
National Retail Tenant Improvements
Serena & Lilly
Palm Beach, FL | Tampa Bay, FL | Winnetka, IL
$2.5M
Greg supervised high-end retail buildouts with a focus on:
- Interpreting plans and specifications
- Coordinating subcontractors
- Ensuring OSHA compliance
- Maintaining communication between field teams and corporate headquarters
Retail projects demand precision, brand consistency, and strict schedule performance. Greg delivered projects that reflected ownership expectations down to the final detail.
Federal & Large-Scale Commercial Projects
RQ Construction, LLC
$120M Portfolio Oversight
Greg managed daily operations across large-scale commercial and federal projects, ensuring:
- Alignment with RFPs and contract documents
- Strict safety compliance
- On-time and on-budget delivery
- Coordination of subcontractors and site personnel
These environments required disciplined adherence to documentation, schedule accountability, and performance under scrutiny.
Education & Certifications
- BA, Construction Management – California State University, Chico
- Minor in English
- OSHA 30 Hour Certified
- OSHA 10 Hour Certified
- OSHA Scaffold Erect/Inspect Certified
- OSHA Forklift Certified
- CPR Certified