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Leading with Design
Fall/Winter 2021

In 1962, Andrew Daubman and his father invested $500 to start an office machine repair shop in the basement of their home in Poughkeepsie, New York. Today, their business has evolved into a fourth-generation, family-owned business that is meeting…

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Protecting, Growing Clients’ Assets
Fall/Winter 2021

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.”

Complete Site Development
Fall/Winter 2021

The founders of Siteworks Contracting Corp. (Siteworks), Patricia “Patty” Rossi, President, and Artie Rossi, Executive Project Manager, were born in Italy. They immigrated to the U.S. with their families when they were young children and grew…

Structuring a Path for Growth
Fall/Winter 2021

When the go-to company for steel fabrication and erection in a tri-state area wants to grow, what happens? They add a second location, new state-of-the art equipment and more employees to build their capacity for more and larger construction…

Expanding Living Spaces
Spring/Summer 2021

As a kid growing up in New York City, Gregory (Greg) Sahagian, Owner of Gregory Sahagian & Son, Inc. (GS&S), remembers going to estate sales, antique dealers and traders with his father, who had an Oriental rug business. He watched how he dealt…

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Putting an Elegant Face on the World
Spring/Summer 2021

Hi-Tech Metals Inc. (Hi-Tech) doesn’t construct buildings; it adorns them—spectacularly. If you live or work in New York City, chances are that you’ve seen Hi-Tech’s elegant architectural metal work in skyscrapers you’ve wondered at, lobbies…

Change-Maker
Spring/Summer 2021

Though Coastal Flooring Solutions (Coastal Flooring) Owner and President Danielle Posimato started her own company a few years ago, her industry education long precedes that.

Experience From Every Angle
Spring/Summer 2021

Rob Moskowitz grew up with tools. His parents, Caryn and Lou, were long-time veterans of the construction industry. At age 16, Rob knew construction was the right path for him and began working for the same general contracting firm as his father.…

Paving with Pride
Fall/Winter 2020

When Trish Spano first began meeting with new customers in the early 2000s, some men would literally walk the other way when they saw her coming. “It took me a few good years to become thick-skinned,” she says.

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Ready to Roll
Fall/Winter 2020

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…

More Than its Name
Fall/Winter 2020

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.

Making Electricity Hum in the Big Apple
Fall/Winter 2020

In the late 1990s, Khaled (or Kay) Muqattash wondered why his family’s company, Muqattash Electric Corporation, wasn’t getting the traction he wanted from commercial and residential customers in New York City and throughout Westchester County,…

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Parks and Rec
Fall/Winter 2020

LCS Landscapes (LCS) Executive Vice President Daniel Lepore knew that he wanted to be involved in landscaping from a young age. After attending college, he combined his love for this work with the knowledge he gained from business courses, and…

Renovation Without Disruption
Fall/Winter 2020

As a general contractor working in New York City, Med-Tek Contracting Inc. (Med-Tek) specializes in renovations in tight spaces, where it works in close proximity to people who are going about their regular day—from shopping to teaching to performing…

Integrating Technology
Fall/Winter 2020

Whether for secure, dynamic corporate connectivity or for home safety and lifestyle, Hudson Valley-based Cyber Technologies, Inc. helps customers create strong, integrated high-tech systems that foster business productivity and enhance quality…

Power Plus
Fall/Winter 2020

At first blush Carl Long, Founder and President of PPMetro, is a maverick value-add reseller—able to blow past “just sales” to also install, design, commission and advise on information technology (IT) infrastructure. Before long, you get that…

A Passion for Building
Fall/Winter 2020

Growing up in a family where their grandfather and father built successful careers in the construction industry, it was no surprise that Ray and Scott Travis would follow suit. Both brothers are third-generation construction professionals and…

Homegrown Skills and Service
Fall/Winter 2020

Picture a young boy skating on a pond in White Plains, New York. He watches a nearby electrical contractor’s shop, intrigued by the energetic employees, shiny trucks and ladders. He decides then and there that someday he will be an electrician.…

Painting with Purpose
Spring/Summer 2020

Owned and operated by former U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilot and logistics specialist Daniel Feliciano, Matte & Lacquer Painting, LLC is not your traditional painting and wall covering service provider.

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Better, Not Bigger
Spring/Summer 2020

There was a time when Peter Grotto Jr. couldn’t say no.

Apart from the Rest
Spring/Summer 2020

CEO Russell Seacor founded Clean Air Quality Service, Inc. (CAQS) in 1991 out of a need for something more. He was living in Westchester County, New York, and had purchased his first home in 1989. He recalls that his mortgage interest rate was…

One Team. One Goal. Security.
Spring/Summer 2020

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…

Making It Happen
Spring/Summer 2020

David Kelly, President and Owner of DKC Inc., is no stranger to upscale renovations. The general contractor manages projects in some of the priciest homes and penthouses along Park Avenue in Manhattan, and has been at the helm of some pretty…

Rock and Roll
Fall/Winter 2019

The phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” usually summons up notions of plastic bottles and aluminum cans. To Angelo Maiorano and Vito Secchiano, first cousins and Co-Owners of Metro Green LLC, it means something a little different. Rather than recycling…

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Certifications Open Doors
Fall/Winter 2019

When prime construction contractors in the Northeast region need a reliable, certified commercial landscape construction firm, they often turn to McCarey’s Landscaping, Inc. That’s because the woman-owned business, based in Middletown, New York,…

A Third-Generation Tile Expert
Fall/Winter 2019

Ronald Corrado, the Owner and Operator of Corrado’s Design Center, Inc. in Hyde Park, New York, is always seeking innovative products and practices to build and expand his tile manufacturing, distribution and 
installation business. “I’m one…

Turning Up the Heat
Fall/Winter 2019

Mobile Steam Boiler Rental Corp. prides itself on keeping the New York tri-state region’s facilities up and running when steam plants fail. Over the last five decades, the business has helped thousands of building owners and facility managers,…

Family Sets the Standard
Fall/Winter 2019

Imagine if the Manhattan skyline was your portfolio and you could simply tell prospective clients to look up to see the quality of your work. That’s a reality for RSG Caulking & Waterproofing, Inc. (RSG), a family-owned-and-operated business…

Value Engineering Delivers Timely Savings
Fall/Winter 2019

Shannon Contracting LLC (Shannon) is a midsize general contracting, construction management and carpentry contracting firm based in Yonkers, New York. The company performs private-sector work in the New York metro area, including cities in New…

Going Green
Fall/Winter 2019

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…

A Blueprint for Success
Fall/Winter 2019

Though Michelle Todd, Principal and Owner of M. Todd Architect, LLC, may now be a well-established African-American architect, her journey began with an empty lot and a desire to change the world. Todd grew up in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant…

Modern Style with Old-Fashioned Integrity
Fall/Winter 2019

Montana Contracting, founded in 1984, is a champion of modern architecture. As demand grew for the clean, clear lines and contemporary use of glass and steel, Montana Contracting responded. “Ultramodern construction is one of our newer avenues…

Envisioning Excellence
Fall/Winter 2019

Malatesta Paladino Inc., a concrete and masonry contracting firm based in Jamaica, New York, started with humble beginnings. Initial owners Carmine Malatesta, President, and Michael Paladino, Vice President, founded the company in 1985 with…

Opening Doors to Success
Spring/Summer 2019

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…

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Hudson on the Rise
Spring/Summer 2019

For 25 years, ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE) volunteers have engaged, excited and inspired a new generation of architects, engineers and contractors through an innovative after-school program. Today, 10,000 students from 1,000 high schools…

Difficult Jobs Their Specialty
Spring/Summer 2019

When a customer has a tough construction project that requires steel fabrication and erection, Mark & Son Metal Products, Inc. (Mark & Son) is the company to call. It has been that way for 93 years.

Doing It Right
Spring/Summer 2019

When you want something done right, sometimes you have to do it yourself.

Skilled Craftsmanship, Seasoned Experts
Spring/Summer 2019

When it comes to new windows and doors, Ross Window Corp. is your window to the world. “Window companies are not all the same. At Ross Window Corp., we offer products made by all the leading window and door manufacturers. We take the time to…

Improving Energy Efficiency
Spring/Summer 2019

DKC Energy Solutions Inc. is helping companies lower energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. The Mount Vernon, New York-based company provides spray foam insulation services that stop heat and cool air from escaping buildings, providing…

A Winning Hand
Spring/Summer 2019

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,…

Construction Heroes
Spring/Summer 2019

When construction projects go sideways, ABC Interiors Unlimited, Inc. (ABC Interiors) often gets called in to save the day. The Bronx-based general contractor has developed a reputation for helping contractors get back on the right path with…

Quality. Beauty. On Demand.
Fall/Winter 2018

Manny Velis, Chris Doulou and Jay Valentino are the proud owners of Hi-Tech Metals Inc., an architectural metal fabrication company. They put as much diligence into their work as they do passion. It is difficult for them to put into words exactly…

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From the Basement to the Big Time
Fall/Winter 2018

Jan Efraimsen, the President of the Woodtronics Millwork Corp. (Woodtronics) of Yorktown Heights, New York, has long enjoyed woodworking and electronics. More than 30 years ago, Efraimsen found a way to combine both his passions in his work.…

Tow, Haul and Repair
Fall/Winter 2018

Starting from the age of 6, Paul Hilario spent some of his childhood in a heavy-truck repair shop where his father, Arthur, rented space to park his construction equipment. During the years he spent watching the men in the shop at work and tinkering…

Through the Lens
Fall/Winter 2018

Over the course of its more than 50-year history, Bernstein Associates has photographed more than 10,000 construction projects, averaging about 200 photo shoots per month. The firm’s photographers document projects from the big picture down…

A View From the Field - Local Law 196
Fall/Winter 2018

Effective March 1, 2018, Local Law 196 mandates safety training for all demolition and construction workers employed within the five boroughs on projects requiring a construction superintendent, site safety manager, site safety coordinator,…

A Matter of Pride
Fall/Winter 2018

Unlike the facade of buildings, a structure’s roof is generally only seen by construction workers and inspectors or maybe, in rare cases, a random aerial shot from the Goodyear Blimp on game day. With so few eyes evaluating the craftsmanship…

The Answer When Nature Calls
Fall/Winter 2018

Few people think about restrooms when considering the design and function of a building. But when they need them, the restrooms had better be there—and they had better meet their users’ highly personal expectations.

Keeping Up With the Pace
Fall/Winter 2018

Few places move as fast as New York City or demand more from the general contractors working there. If you’re going to build in the Big Apple, you have to be able to keep up. Streamline USA Construction & Mgmt. (Streamline) is made to match…

Engineer Engrained
Spring/Summer 2018

George J. Cambourakis was born to be an engineer. After earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering, he proceeded to teach himself everything there was to know about foundation and geotechnical engineering.

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Commercial Industrial Construction Corp.
Spring/Summer 2018

Commercial Industrial Construction Corp. (CICC) doesn’t advertise because it doesn’t need to. The Newburgh, New York-based company prospers with repeat and referral business—almost 80 percent of its customers.

Getting Down to Business
Spring/Summer 2018

Lots of builders and contractors talk about completing a project from the ground up. But what about what’s going on under the ground? That’s where Jim DeAngelis and Soiltesting, Inc. come in.

A Window of Opportunity
Spring/Summer 2018

Jilco Window Corp.’s story began in 1982 in John McDonough’s garage. It was there that he began selling aluminum windows, eventually expanding the business into a wide variety of window and door treatments, cabinetry and countertops, in addition…

‘Where Strong Girls Are Forged’
Spring/Summer 2018

In the 23 years that Judaline Cassidy has worked as a plumber, she has seen one consistent trend: the lack of women in the construction industry. This inspired her to educate girls and women on career opportunities that can be economic game-changers,…

The People in the Pipeline
Spring/Summer 2018

Carolyn Olsen started Holbrook Plastic Pipe Supply Inc. with her sister, Betty Olsen King, in 1975. They rented a 3,500-square-foot warehouse in Holbrook, New York, which seemed like “the middle of nowhere,” according to Olsen, who is President…

WellBuilt Company Has International Roots
Spring/Summer 2018

For a couple of ambitious fellows from Australia, starting a business in the United States just seemed like the right thing to do. Without a network of contacts, Mitch Kidd and Scott Lumby built their business—Wellbuilt Company—in one of the…

All the Right Stuff
Spring/Summer 2018

Zach Kerzner is the third generation to head Kerzner Contracting Corp. and is carrying on the company philosophy of building lasting relationships with the integrity to do the right thing.



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