Metal building systems are known for value construction. Those built by BARNES buildings & management group, inc. (BARNES buildings) are best known for their quality from start to finish.

Cover Story

Pat DiCerbo’s clients are building the backbone of America—from roads, tunnels and bridges to buildings and other infrastructure. “My clients are creative thinkers and risk takers. They’re solving seemingly unsolvable problems.”

How do you create a family legacy? You start with establishing a vision, beliefs and values that tell the story of cultivating personal, familial and business success. That is exactly what David Guimont sought to do when he purchased Associated…

Jeff Tuttle, Owner of The Sign Gallery, LLC, has an innate sense of curiosity and ingenuity that he honed as a boy working for this family business. At just 13 years of age, he began heading to the office with his father during summer break…

The Music Hall, built in 1878, is an icon in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. When the 900-seat theater was renovated in 2007, DeStefano & Associates, Inc. was called to action. Maintaining the historic integrity of the structure, finishing on a short…

Ryan Fleming’s mission in life is to protect and serve. A mere decade ago, the Massachusetts native was serving on the front lines of combat in Afghanistan as a soldier in the Army National Guard. The former sergeant and twice-awarded Purple…

Cover Story

Belletetes Inc. was founded by Elie Belletete in 1898. Elie worked by day in the textile industry and in the evenings and on the weekends as a barber cutting hair. After saving $500, Elie went into business for himself, establishing a general…

From the time he was a 15-year-old high school student, Andrew Koza knew what he wanted to do for a living. Today, as President of Executive Building Systems, Inc., he’s living his dream.

Bill Johnson, Manager of National Property Consulting & Management, LLC (NPC&M), is comfortable with aggressive project schedules. “We get in and get out. We’ve never missed a deadline, and we do what it takes to get the job done on time and…

Established in 1989, Marguerite Concrete, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that delivers high-quality concrete construction and comprehensive service packages for construction managers, general contractors and developers across New England.…

Cover Story

When people envision Boston, their thoughts often turn to the city’s amazing buildings.

When it comes to giving new life to old buildings, Knollmeyer Building Corp (KBC) wants no surprises. “We communicate well from the get-go and keep those lines of communication open throughout the life of a project,” says Shawn Vetere, Director…

EDM Construction Inc. (EDM) is an all-around, full-service steel company with a general contractor point of view. The company has served the heavy highway and commercial construction industry for 20 years and is a certified Women Business Enterprise…

After 43 years as President and Owner of DeBrino Caulking Associates, Inc. (DeBrino Caulking), Lewis P. Houghtaling III still looks forward to going to work.

As early as age 7, Rebecca Collins articulated to her parents her desire to work in the construction industry. “Construction always intrigued me,” says Rebecca, who is now President of Collins Construction Co., Inc. (Collins). “This was largely…

When a New England area business hires Tecta America New England, LLC to service or replace the roof over its head, it can be confident it’s getting the individual attention of an exceptional, local operation strongly connected to the community—and…

Pink Elephant, LLC, located in Peabody, Massachusetts, provides commercial and residential painting services and installs commercial and industrial flooring in facilities throughout the New England region and also New Jersey.

When Red Dog’s Roofing Owner Patrick Cochran started his Fitchburg, Massachusetts, company in 2012, he named the business after his late grandfather, Norman “Red” Cochran, who passed away in 2001 when Patrick was 13.

Woodworking always came easy to Michael Sarno, Founder and President of Mass Cabinets Inc., in Methuen, Massachusetts. As a student at Medford Vocational Technical High School, he learned under exceptional furniture craftsmen and handily absorbed…

In 1987, Bill Soini of S&M Farms, Inc. made his living by raising cows and delivering milk to nearby residents in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Experienced in maintaining hay fields for his cows, he was asked by a local business to seed a golf course,…

Efficiency. Sustainability. Economic growth. Energy security. These are some of the primary benefits provided through electrified modes of transport, including electric vehicles (EVs), which have become increasingly popular in recent years.…

Cover Story

It all began in 2003 in Massachusetts with a man and his son. They used a pickup truck with two ladders to perform a variety of small side jobs in residential and commercial construction.

In times of uncertainty, the steadfast bring comfort. People long for the old times, the good times, the stable times. They rely on businesses that have been there seemingly forever, day in and day out, with the same faces, the same experience.

Once upon a time there was a Harvard-educated guitarist who went from guiding submarines to giving expert managerial advice to companies and who today has a hand in cement.

Always up for a challenge, the leadership at AAA Royal Construction never fears tackling a difficult project, working within strict time restraints, trying something new, or in rare instances handling an unfamiliar construction situation. “Because…

When construction companies need subsurface help, they are often unsure of what to ask for. The folks at Hager GeoScience, Inc. (HGI) know exactly what to do. The company provides innovative solutions for challenging subsurface problems, with…

If there’s one thing Steve Lawton is most passionate about, it’s looking for fertile soil upon which to plant the seeds of business growth. He saw that opportunity in landscaping.

At just two years shy of becoming a 100-year-old company, Tull Brothers Inc. celebrates its past accomplishments and believes its adaptability and product-savvy staff will help ensure it has a secure future. The 98-year-old Tull Brothers in…

Few people know the challenges of securing a building on a piece of land that, for whatever reason, objects. Working deep below the surface to set a foundation requires an understanding of the gradations of soil, stone and water, not to mention…

If one mark of success is said to be longevity, James J. Welch & Co., Inc. has accomplished more than most. For over 165 years, customers have turned to the firm for construction services throughout Essex County, Massachusetts, and across all…

A little over 15 years ago, Joshua Moore and Scott Ledoux merged their collective resources, skill sets and common business philosophies and set out to build their vision of a full-service specialty contracting business. Still in their early…

Cover Story

Recently, when a parking garage partially collapsed in Waltham, Massachusetts, the owner placed an emergency call to John de Vries, President and CEO of Central Steel Supply Company, Inc. (Central Steel). Though it was the weekend, de Vries…

Ron Masse is a plumber. At least that’s what he—the Owner of CRN Plumbing (CRN), located in Wakefield, Massachusetts—calls himself. However, the truth is so much more than that. Sure, one can call Ron a plumber; it’s an accurate statement. However,…

The adage that a family that works together stays together certainly rings true for the Breault family. Alphonse Breault started his roofing career in 1947. In 1966, he and his wife, Theresa, founded Breault Roofing, Inc. in New Bedford, Massachusetts.…

“Floor coatings don’t fail—the installer does.” That’s the philosophy that guides Black Bear Coatings & Concrete (Black Bear). Installing the “right floor every time” and quality of work are also of mind for Owners Justin Tousignant and John…

Gabriel Varga was born in Costa Rica as a fifth-generation engineer. His Spanish ancestors immigrated to the country in the 1600s, and his great-grandfather was a survey engineer who mapped the border between Costa Rica and Panama. His wife,…

Eric Crews may be the President and head of CE Painting, Inc., but according to him, his partner and Vice President of Operations Chris Sullivan is the face of the company. Together they head a team of professionals who, Eric says, are focused—obsessively…

Why would a successful wholesale distributor known for its vast spectrum of tried-and-true products and superb customer service risk being innovative? BlueLinx, a building materials and industrial products distribution company headquartered…

Ceilings are often the least noticed part of a room, unless they have been installed by Northeast Acoustical Ceilings Inc. (Northeast Acoustical). These specialists create ceilings that get attention while providing another important element—sound…

Cover Story

For almost 135 years, L. Sweet Lumber Company, Inc. (L. Sweet) in Providence, Rhode Island, has been specializing in supplying the best hardwoods and softwoods for quality homes and commercial projects, including historic restoration. You could…

At Eckman Construction (Eckman), the team takes pride in exhibiting professionalism and excellence in four key areas: safety, quality control, culture and collaboration. Started in 1974 in Bedford, New Hampshire, Eckman was founded by husband…

From the time he was a 15-year-old high school student, Andrew Koza knew what he wanted to do for a living. Today, as President of Executive Building Systems, Inc., he’s living his dream.

Cover Story

Henry Scarano was not quite 30 years old when, in 1971, he left his job with a small adhesives manufacturer to go out on his own as an independent sales representative in the mechanical and industrial insulation trade. “I left with about $500,…

In 2017, the odds were stacked against A Royal Flush, one of the largest portable restroom and toilet trailer rental leaders in the Northeast. The sudden passing of its principal owner, majority shareholder and driving force of the organization,…

Cool. Calm. Constructed. This trendy tagline belongs to Tocci Building Corporation, a construction management firm headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts that utilizes integrated project delivery (IPD) and virtual design solutions to build unique…

When a family-owned business has thrived for multiple generations, people usually want to discern what’s behind its success in achieving such longevity. For PROCON, a New Hampshire-based design-build firm led by the Stebbins family, one simple…

For years, A&M Construction Co., Inc., has thrived on the contrasts that create a thoughtful and successful business. An inspired vision and grounded work ethic, leadership and service, strategic planning and forecasting have come together brilliantly…

The most successful businesses never rest on success; instead, they look for ways and reasons to grow. Amazon started out just selling books. Netflix got its start renting DVDs through the mail. Both still do what they started out doing, but…

Cover Story

Scott Burgess, President of ATL Construction, Inc. (ATL), conducts business old school—with a handshake and his word. Sure, there is still paperwork to be completed, but once he has an estimate and the approval, he’s on the job.

In 2001, Carlos DosReis was working as a salesman and dancer at a country and bluegrass club in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil when his friend Elci Campos came home for a visit and convinced him to move to the United States. She had emigrated to the…

When Mitch Salamon speaks about his grandkids, he talks about their character and academic and athletic accomplishments with the kind of pride most grandparents have. But unlike most grandparents, Mitch can also speak about the next generation…

When founder Matt Genzale first began MRG Construction Management, Inc. (MRG) in 2011, he and friend Rich Yebba worked in close quarters out of Genzale’s basement in Peabody, Massachusetts. Genzale eschewed job titles—a hallmark of the company…

In 1999, as the world prepared for a new century, Dave Ross was planning his own adventure of the century—starting a regional sweeping company called Millennium Maintenance & Power Sweeping (MMPS). “We chose the name because we knew it would…

Cover Story

Community involvement is a top priority for J.M. O’Reilly & Associates, Inc., based in Brewster, Massachusetts. The professional engineering, land surveying and environmental services firm takes seriously its mission to help others—over the…

While you may not be able to control the weather, you can use modern analytics to take control of its impacts—both threats and opportunities. WeatherBuild® delivers scheduled and real-time, hyper-local weather risk reports directly to project…

Everyone in the public construction industry knows the importance of surety bonding in earning a job or winning a contract. But not all surety bond agencies are alike. Take, for example, Surety Bond Professionals, Inc., with its sole focus on…

Among his employees, Michael Cresta is known as an individual who strives for perfection with a work ethic second to none. “I’m tough, but I always let you know what I’m looking for,” says Cresta, founder and President of B.C. Construction Company,…

When he was 10 years old, Dan Wrenn visited the Port of Boston, a seaport in the Boston Harbor, with his father. Young Dan didn’t much care about the ships, the containers or bustling activity of the harbor. Instead, he was fascinated watching…

Cover Story

Thomas Edison once observed, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” Perhaps a modern-day Edison himself, it is only fitting that founder of Pearl’s Premium, Inc., Jackson Madnick,…

When the downturn hit in 2008, there were thousands of layoffs in the construction industry as commercial and residential projects were put on hold. But years later, as the office, retail and housing markets have seen a comeback, the construction…

When Henry David Thoreau walked into the Massachusetts woods in 1845, it was to seek lessons from nature, to “learn what it had to teach.” Thoreau’s time at Walden Pond is familiar to most American high school students, who have read of his…

Matt Conte, of Conte Co. LLC, a company that provides deep foundation system design and installation services throughout New England and New York, and his brothers have developed a unique philosophical business strategy—to be different. Now,…

Cover Story

When Francis and Daniel Kagno opened their small hardware store in the middle of Cambridge’s Inman Square in 1939, they likely didn’t envision that their descendants would grow that Massachusetts-based business into an international venture…

“Count the cost” is more than an admonition about being prepared. In the construction field, it plays a vital role in accurately bidding for projects and then efficiently meeting budgets.