Why Choose Us?
13ZERO3 Construction thoroughly understands the construction market in the San Diego region and is familiar with local construction requirements in addition to the capabilities and limitations of local subcontractors and suppliers. Our team understands the importance of providing a quick accurate cost data, scheduling information and construction input so short and long-term decisions can be made to keep the project on time.
Meet Our Team
We’re known for high-quality work and for finding new approaches to tough construction challenges. Clients come to us with their most important projects because of the outstanding people on every one of our job sites. Our team has deep experience in multiple markets, combining knowledge of industry trends to commit to strict safety controls and sustainable building practices. We provide our project teams with every resource they need to manage the most complex projects successfully.
Gaetano Giacalone
President
Gaetano is an entrepreneur with big ideas and a steadfast work ethic. Starting his career as an electrician, he quickly developed a passion for construction. After 20 years in the industry, he has worked alongside the top general contractors in Southern California and has led numerous design-build projects. Always focused on the client’s needs, Gaetano ensures that the project is delivered exceeding every expectation.
Clients
Some of our clients include:
Alma Padilla
Project Manager
With over six years of experience in the design and construction industry, Alma brings her architecture background and construction management professional experience to the 13ZERO3 team. Her unwavering attention to detail guarantees each project to completion.
Corina Oriol
Project Manager
Corina has more than five years of project and construction management experience in the commercial industry. Corina is well versed in the design-build process, RFI management, and business development. Corina excels at timely project delivery--on it until that last punch list item is crossed off.
Janiza Terzoli
Chief Administrator
Janiza has been a member of the 13ZERO3 team since our founding. Her detail-oriented nature and her strong work ethic have directly influenced the company’s solid foundation. She has more than seven years of experience in the construction industry and four in the legal field; the combination of the two specialties allow her to resolve any task at hand successfully.
Jonathan Barry
Superintendent
Jonathan has been involved in a variety of trades since his start in the construction field. Now with over 22 years of experience, he oversees each of the trades and leads projects from start to finish. Regardless of scale, Jonathan’s ability to supervise each project with a problem-solving approach ensures every milestone will be attained.
Additional projects team members have been involved in during previous employment: BNIM New Offices at J Street, Puesto at Headquarters of Seaport Village, Bracero Cocina, Music Box, Kettner Exchange, Craft & Commerce and False Idol.
Corporate Culture
Our 13ZERO3 culture is one of working hard and playing hard! It's important for our team to have an environment that is fun to be in as we do our jobs. We have a full kitchen with cooktop and oven, refrigerator, and espresso cappuccino machine. It's not uncommon to have a spontaneous half-court pickup game of basketball in our warehouse with our full-size glass backboard and basketball hoop!
