Surfaice · Retail GC Index

General contractors building retail.

The firms doing ground-up stores, roll-outs, remodels and tenant build-outs for national brands, compiled from public record, with one signal we track that no one else does: how far each has actually adopted AI.

What we rate them on

Retail Fit20%Depth and relevance of retail experience
Delivery Capacity20%Ability to accept and scale work
Speed & Reliability20%Responsiveness and schedule performance
Geographic Strength15%Depth of execution in claimed markets
Quality15%Construction quality and closeout discipline
Commercial Discipline10%Cost and change-management predictability

Scored 0-100 once a firm completes a profile, always paired with how strong the evidence is.

How this is compiled

Profiles are built from public information, starting with the Retail Contractors Association members directory. Client lists are self-reported by each firm. Ratings and the AI-adoption read are Surfaice’s editorial view, not the contractor’s.

Behind this index

contractors mapped: 2,069
retail chains traced: 941

Headquarters

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Retail sectors

89 of 89 firms

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