Whether it’s for a confined-space city project or an open, multi-acre development, the team at American Underground Construction, LLC (American Underground) thrives on successfully completing the tough jobs—the ones from which other contractors…

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Owner John Sisto and his late brother, Don, jointly established Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. (Dallas Contracting) in 1987. Based in New Jersey, the company focuses on providing leading-edge demolition services in the tri-state area of New Jersey,…

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.”

Paul Procaccini and David Greenberg saw a need—others’ needs, actually—and determined to meet them, as if they were their own.

Tile By Design, Inc., a tile and stone installation contractor based in Union, New Jersey, has been in operation for over two decades. The multigenerational business is led by the Velikiy family, whose unwavering commitment to exceptional craftsmanship…

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For 50 years, J. Anthony Equipment Co. has been helping to build and repair bridges and buildings in the tri-state region.

For AMEC Electric LLC, making connections is not just the core task of its electrical work, but in a wider sense, it is the way the company has built its business. In many cases, partnering with another electrical contractor has led to bigger…

When a giant wastewater tank leaks near a public waterway and needs repair—or any number of other situations that require major waterproofing work— Mary Grubbs and the crew she leads tackle the problem head-on.

For Phoenix Associates Construction Corporation (Phoenix Associates), the keys to bringing best value to a building project are inspired design, exceptional planning and in-depth input from its team of skilled professionals, says Phoenix Associates…

Concrete is one of the most widely used substances on the planet. Despite the fact that it’s in our buildings, bridges and roads, most of us don’t think often about the critical role it plays in our lives—but Doug Laubshire does.

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Duty, security, protection, safety, integrity, service. These qualities are demanded by today’s customers, and they are qualities Absolute Protective Systems, Inc. (Absolute) wears like a soldier’s full-dress uniform.

Growing up in Toms River, New Jersey, John Homiek Sr. was interested in all things mechanical. Today, the company he founded in 1979, Eastern Shore Heating and Air Conditioning (Eastern Shore), is a thriving two-generation, family-owned commercial…

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. So when McCarey’s Landscaping, Inc. in Middletown, New York, decided to purchase a roll-off truck to handle its own construction waste disposal for its landscaping work, owners Donna and Tim…

In the busy world of New Jersey and New York warehouses—engines of commerce that help drive the nation—Arbon Equipment Corporation is the WD-40. Whether it’s a single-dock operation, a large multinational food and beverage client, or a busy…

As a 37-year-old construction company, Old Forge Builders, Inc. (OFB), is making a name for itself in the building of day care facilities while also in the midst of looking to expand operations from New Jersey and the Philadelphia area into…

A perfect storm led Brian Kearns to start his own company in 2008. At the end of a sports career in arena football and working full time at a mortgage company, Brian was also handling the financial and estimating end for construction projects…

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More than 70 feet above sea level, the team of RR Irrigation Co., Inc. positions itself on a steep incline at New York’s Governors Island. With stiff winds whipping up from the cold, rough waters of New York Harbor, technicians securely tie…

When Montclair State University needed to replace the flooring in two five-story residence halls, Hannon Floor Covering Corp. knew time was a key factor in tackling the project. The company had from the time students left for the summer until…

If David Mesa was in the music industry, the formation of his glass door and accessories installation company three years ago would be akin to “putting the band back together.” He’s assembled a top-notch team of former co-workers to win over…

On a construction site, after a natural disaster or in the event of a terrorist threat, Brosnan Risk Consultants, Ltd. (Brosnan) protects people, property and assets. Patrick “Pat” Brosnan, a former Detective for the New York Police Department…

For Jerry Vitillo, CEO of Diversified Fixture, the company’s slogan encapsulates its mission and purpose—“Old World Quality, New World Technology.” “The shop and the products we produce all reflect this way of thinking,” Jerry says.

For BuildPro Construction Services (BuildPro), the most important qualities in a prospective employee are empathy and passion. “Beyond basic qualifications, we search for team members who have an energy about what they do,” says Chief Operating…

The concept of sound is both fascinating and deeply technical. It is a form of energy comprising three basic properties—pitch, loudness and tone—that transmits through solid, liquid or gas by way of vibration. In the built environment, the ability…

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Structure fires can find a way to spread—but not if Sharron Halpert is involved! While construction materials and building techniques have come a long way to contain or thwart a fire, insufficient connections and conduits in the guts of a building…

Newark Wire Works Inc. is a three-generation, family-owned business. Initially formed in 1910, the company has been in operation for an impressive 109 years. JP Spellman and his father, Joe Spellman, both worked for the company’s previous owner.…

For Ecuadorian native Tailor Dominguez Sr., the decision to leave his home country in 1995 and settle in New Jersey was one based on economic opportunity. “In my country, even if you have a career, [the economy] is really bad,” says Tailor Sr.,…

From his childhood, steel has been in David (Dave) Friessen’s blood. “I saw my grandfather and uncle working with steel,” Dave says. “I liked to work with my hands from a young age. I was intrigued when I discovered how steel could bend when…

Wild Heart Industries, LLC, a certified woman-owned, family-operated demolition company in Hillsborough, New Jersey, was formed during arguably one of the worst times in recent history to start a business—the financial crisis of 2007-2009. While…

For Kevin Leyra, a husband and father of three, coaching his 14-year-old son's ice hockey team allows him to teach important lessons centered on teamwork, honesty, respect and commitment. These principles not only shape winning attitudes for…

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In just 12 years, Orion Interiors, Inc. has gone from a startup drywall subcontractor with a team of five employees and annual revenues of $1 million to a team of about 250 employees and anticipated 2019 revenues approaching $40 million.

When the Almasi family comes together, its passion quickly emerges. Family members trade stories of construction projects with the same enthusiasm as children talk about their favorite toys. The family members remember nearly every detail of…

When a structural job seems almost impossible, it’s a “McAuliffe job,” says Tom McAuliffe, President of McAuliffe Contractors, LLC. “We do what others can’t and go where others won’t,” he adds.

It may be only a few miles from Garfield, New Jersey, to New York City, but going from the basement where All-Rite Construction Company, Inc. (All-Rite) was born, to building projects in the largest city in the United States, was always more…

Some things, like salt and pepper, obviously go together. Other pairings, like salt and chocolate, seem unusual at first, but in the end, they work. Lino Rocha adopted the unusual option, combining air conditioning and sheet metal services.…

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I was very jet lagged when I spoke to Rick and Rod Eustaquio, the co-owners of Iris Environmental Laboratories, a full-service environmental laboratory testing and consulting agency based in Union, New Jersey. I had just flown back from the…

In 1984, Ira Goldberg was working as a general contractor when a friend and neighbor asked Ira to build him a backyard pool deck using architectural concrete he had seen advertised called Bomanite. The product, which was used for decorative…

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Consolidated Steel & Aluminum Fence Co. Inc. (Consolidated) is always up for new challenges—even those that take the company to new heights. “We were called on to install a fence around a gas main on the pier of the Hudson River. Installation…

Shoppers trust flagship stores. And many of those trusted stores in the New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia metro areas, in turn, trust E.C. Provini Co., Inc. (Provini) and its proven ability to complete construction efficiently within an…

A 40-year anniversary is a milestone worth celebration, reflection and renewal. For Strouse Electric Co. Inc., it’s all those descriptors and much more for the employees of this family-owned operation.

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Rick Alessio built a successful pavement company with a philosophy that a good reputation is better than wealth, an approach formed by his 30-plus years of business and faith-based experiences.

If someone called you a “bird brain,” you’d probably be insulted. But not Dan Brady. As the Executive Director of the Fairfield, New Jersey-based Bell Bird Control, Brady uses his own brand of bird intuition, anticipating where the feathered…

Family-owned Malanga Construction Co., Inc. has been building and renovating structures in New Jersey since 1983, with a specialty in restoring religious facilities to their original beauty.

There was a time, albeit brief, when Andrew Altobelli wasn’t sure if his Straight Edge Striping concept would survive the first 90 days in business.

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Built from the ground up by a family of skilled craftworkers, 3D Contracting of Central Jersey Inc. d/b/a 3D Group is guided by a leadership team that embraces its expertise as a contractor with a uniquely owner-driven focus.

There’s the satisfaction of running a successful business, and then there’s the satisfaction of making wishes come true.

When the Almasi family comes together, its passion quickly emerges. Family members trade stories of construction projects with the same enthusiasm as children talk about their favorite toys. The family members remember nearly every detail of…

It all started when Nick DeLuca responded to a “help wanted” ad in the newspaper. From there, it grew into a career, a business and a passion for keeping people safe.

All of Gabriel “Gaby” Antoun’s work gets buried—literally. Unseen above ground. In a way, forgotten. And he’s OK with it. He knows that once it’s done and done right, the precise yet hidden strength of the work is the true measure of 
his success.

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Don’t tell kids this, but constructing fantastic playgrounds is about providing them with great experiences—and about pleasing their parents and park supervisors. That’s why Whirl Construction Inc. (Whirl) takes playgrounds so seriously—even…

Strong, enduring interpersonal relationships are integral to building success for businesses and their clients. And for commercial construction professionals, one of the key elements of the biz is who you know.