According to sources, GLB Byggföretaget i Norrbotten AB has grown over thirty years from a small spinoff to one of the county's most stable construction companies. The company now has almost 70 employees and maintains a strong foothold in Luleå. GLB continues to develop through its projects and its responsibility for employees and the local community.
Luleå kommun has the ambition to continuously publish portraits of local entrepreneurs to share their inspiring stories and highlight good examples. GLB's operations are broad within the construction industry, but with clear limitations. ' He elaborated, 'Much of what we do is renovations and conversions – pure ROT jobs.
We build all sorts of things – but not roads.
It might be easier to say what we don't do. ' GLB's customer base consists mainly of commercial property owners and public operations. The company distinguishes itself by mainly working with its own employed staff.
Olofsson explained, 'It's becoming unusual in Sweden. Many companies are moving towards staffing agencies. ' Offering secure employment year-round is an important part of GLB's culture.
Much of what we do is renovations and conversions – pure ROT jobs. It might be easier to say what we don't do. We don't build roads and we don't build newly produced condominiums or houses for private individuals.
Olofsson added, 'The construction industry is often known for layoffs in winter and rehiring in spring. We don't work like that. ' The company was started in 1995 by Gerhard and Leif (GL in GLB) after a bankruptcy at a previous employer.
Site manager Ronny Larsson recalled, 'When I started in 1998, we were three craftsmen. Then new owners took over in 2001 and we grew to 15–20 people. ' A generational shift is underway where some of the partners are heading towards retirement and some new ones are stepping in.