Founded - 1967
Joseph A. Massaro founded Massaro Corporation with $4,000 he had saved and an $5,000 loan from his parents.
Notable milestones in our company's history.
A Successful Beginning - 1968
In the company’s first year, five office/warehouse projects were completed totaling $251,000.
Built For Growth - 1970
Massaro Corporation’s current offices located at 120 Delta Drive were built.
Higher Education Becomes a New Market - 1970
Massaro Corporation’s first higher education project was the construction of the $1,000,000 Duquesne University Law School.
Giving Back - 1975
Massaro has been giving back to the communities in which we work since our earliest beginnings. Mr. Massaro and his wife Carol pose with Howard Cosell during a fundraiser at the Massaro family home.
New Opportunities - 1982
Pre-dating the formation of Massaro CM Services, LLC by 26 years, Massaro’s first construction management project was for Bethel Park School District.
Massaro Partners with Gilbane - 1984
The Union Trust Building, a $100,000,000 project, was the company’s first joint venture, executed in partnership with Gilbane Inc.
Massaro, a National Player - 1985
Massaro was ranked the 212th largest contracting firm in the nation.
Perseverance - 1987
Massaro ran into three major problem projects simultaneously: Columbus, Motor Square Garden and The Flagship (pictured).
Downsizing - 1988
Due to the problems arising from the three problem projects, Massaro downsized and sold the offices at 120 Delta Drive.
Rebuilding - 1989
Massaro was recapitalized as LMI Construction Company Inc.
New Beginning - 1991
A project with the Sisters of St. Francis in Millvale, PA started Massaro back on the path towards contracting success.
Opening Doors at UPMC - 1995
Massaro Corporation’s first project with UPMC was the Bethel Medical Center.
Franciscan University, Our Loyal Customer - 1996
Massaro’s relationship with Franciscan University began with the construction of Starvaggi Hall. We’ve been building on the Steubenville, Ohio campus ever since.
Wild and Wonderful - 1996
Massaro Corporation first obtained a West Virginia Contractor’s License.
It's a Family Business - 1999
Massaro was voted one of the top ten Family Businesses in Western Pennsylvania.
Lifetime Achievement Award - 2001
Mr. Massaro received a lifetime achievement award from NAIOP.
Passing the Torch - 2002
Joseph A. Massaro III became President of Massaro Corporation.
New Markets - 2004
Massaro Restoration Services, LLC is established to work in the insurance restoration and emergency response arena.
Continued Growth - 2008
Massaro CM Services, LLC was formed.
Baldrige Journey - 2008
Massaro began using the Malcolm Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence. Our journey has been internally dubbed the “Expedition”.
We LEED. - 2008
We completed our first LEED Gold Certified building, The Fred M. Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
Virtual Construction - 2010
Massaro began our first Building Information Modeling (BIM) project on The Pennsylvania State University Biobehavioral Health Building.
Keystone Alliance Submission - 2010
Completed our first Keystone Alliance for Performance Excellence Award Application.
IUP - 2011
The four-phase Residential Revival project at Indiana University of Pennsylvania was completed. At completion it was the largest student housing replacement project in the country and all four phases are LEED Certified.
Safety Above All - 2012
100% use of hardhats, glasses and gloves for the entire on-site Massaro workforce.
Allegheny College Awarded - 2012
Allegheny College Carr Hall won the MBA 2012 Building of Excellence Award in the Design Build Category.
Keystone Alliance Submission - 2013
Completed our second Keystone Alliance For Performance Excellence Application.
Safety Above All - 2014
100% use of hardhats, glasses and glove for all Massaro subcontractors.
MCG Born - 2014
Massaro Construction Group (MCG) was formed to provide structure to the growing companies of Massaro, they include Massaro Corporation, Massaro Construction Management Services, LLC; Massaro Restoration Services, LLC; and Hogg Construction.
Design Build, LLP Formed - 2014
Massaro Design Build, LLC was created to provide a more streamlined way to present Design Build Services as a delivery choice for our customers. The company is led by the Manager of Design Build Services, Gretchen Kurzawa, a registered architect, and he is supported by a team of educated, young professionals representing an array of talents and design skills.
Women's Cohort Established - 2014
Massaro establishes the Women’s Cohort to provide female employees with better tools and skills to succeed in the traditionally male dominated construction industry.
Massaro Purchased Hogg Construction - 2014
Hogg Construction was purchased to provide access to the growing central Pennsylvania marketplace.
Massaro Building Company - 2015
Hogg Construction became Massaro Building Company.
