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1. The Pike Co. Inc.
1 Circle St.
Rochester, N.Y. 14607
www. pikeco.com
(585) 271-5256

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 315,000
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 211,000/95,000/9,000
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 239/182
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 42
Notable Area(4) Projects: Rochester Institute of Technology Field House, Monroe Community College
Campus Center, West Irondequoit Central School District, Ontario County Jail, Wayne
County Nursing Home
Other Geographic Areas Covered: New England, Midwestern and Middle Atlantic
Specialties: Commercial, industrial, academic and institutional construction
Design Services: No
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: West Irondequoit
Central School District additions and renovations
Top Local Executive(s): Thomas Judson Jr.
Year Founded: 1873

2. LeChase Construction Services LLC
300 Trolley Blvd.
Rochester, N.Y. 14606
www.lechase.com
(585) 254-3510

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 275,688
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 76,458/92,388/106,842
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees:350/475
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 84
Notable Area(4) Projects: Heidelberg Digital LLC world headquarters, Sisters of St. Joseph,
Irondequoit school, St. John Fisher Founders Hall, General Motors Corp. Alternative
Propulsion Center in Honeoye Falls
Other Geographic Areas Covered: Corning; Charlotte N.C.; , Tampa, Fla.
Specialties: Commercial, industrial, office and institutional
Design Services: Yes
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Heidelberg Digital LLC world headquarters
Top Local Executive(s): Wayne LeChase
Year Founded: 1944

3. David Christa Construction Inc.
119 Victor Heights Parkway
Victor, N.Y. 14564
www.christa.com
(585) 924-3050

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 103,000
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 68,000/10,000/25,000
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 175/45
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 50
Notable Area(4) Projects: Strong Memorial Hospital operating room and emergency department
expansions, Greece Central School District capital project, Hilton Central School
District capital project, Spencerport Central School
Other Geographic Areas Covered: Southern Tier, Capital region, Hudson Valley
Specialties: K-12 schools, higher education, health care, commercial, industrial and retail
Design Services: No
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Greece Central Central
School District
Top Local Executive(s): David Christa
Year Founded: 1982

4. LeCesse Construction Co.
75 Thruway Park Drive
West Henrietta, N.Y. 14586
www.lecesseconstruction.com
(585) 334-4490

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 75,000
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 14,250/57,750/3,000
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: NA/28
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 50
Notable Area(4) Projects: Jewish Home of Rochester additions and renovations, St. Ann’s Home
additions and renovations, WolkChildren’s Center at the Jewish Community Center, DePaul
Cornerstone renovations, Greater Rochester International Airport
Other Geographic Areas Covered: New York, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Hampshire,
Rhode Island
Specialties: Health care facilities, multifamily and retirement communities,
commercial, institutional and industrial
Design Services: Yes
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Jewish Home of Rochester additions
and renovations
Top Local Executive(s): Francis Antonelli, Gary Henehan, Andrew Hislop, Barry Ingalsbe,
David Luxemberg
Year Founded: 1990

5. Sear-Brown Project Delivery Group Inc.
85 Metro Park
Rochester, N.Y. 14623
www.searbrown.com
(585) 475-1440

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 28,500
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000):11,000/8,000/9,500
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 75/15
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 30
Notable Area(4) Projects: Wayland-Cohocton Central School District additions and renovations,
Eastman Chemical Co. facility
Other Geographic Areas Covered: New York, Pennsylvania, Northeastern United States
Specialties: Design/build, fast-track, millwright electrical,buildings
and utilities construction
Design Services: Yes
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Vernon, N.Y. facility
Top Local Executive(s): John Kane
Year Founded: 1995

6. Allied Builders Inc.
250 State St.
Brockport, N.Y. 14420
www.alliedgrp.com
(585) 637-0500

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 27,112
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 18,425/NA/8,687
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees:63/19
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 94.3
Notable Area(4) Projects: Gananda Central School District additions and renovations, East
Irondequoit Central School District additions and renovations, Sweden Industrial Center
warehouse rehabilitation, Churchville-Chili Central School District additions and renovations
Washington Mutual Inc. Call Center renovations
Other Geographic Areas Covered: Buffalo, Erie County
Specialties: Temperature-controlled warehousing, schools, manufacturing facilities,
office space additions and renovations
Design Services: Yes
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: East Irondequoit Central School
additions and renovations
Top Local Executive(s): Matteo Pecorella Jr.
Year Founded: 1984

7. Javen Construction Co. Inc.
2575 Baird Road
Penfield, N.Y. 14526
(585) 381-9970

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 19,500
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 19,500/0/0
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 35/7
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4):70
Notable Area(4) Projects: Rochester School for the Deaf renovations, Tops Markets Inc. in
Canandaigua, Attica Central School District, Elba Central School District, Gibbs Street
townhouses
Other Geographic Areas Covered: Southern Tier, Central New York
Specialties: Commercial, educational, health care, religious, new construction and renovations
Design Services: No
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Hornell Central School District
Top Local Executive(s): Steven Spitz, John Springer
Year Founded: 1982

8. Spoleta Construction Corp.
7 Van Auker St.
Rochester, N.Y. 14608
www.spoleta.com
(585) 436-2701

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 17,855
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 17,855/0/0
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 40-50/20
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 50
Notable Area(4) Projects: Marcus Whitman School, Tim Hortons in Irondequoit,
Fairport fire station
Other Geographic Areas Covered: Buffalo, Syracuse, Watertown, Long Island, Ohio
Specialties: All types of construction
Design Services: Yes
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Patchogus Senior Apartments in
Long Island
Top Local Executive(s): Michael Spoleta, David Spoleta
Year Founded: 1958

9. Chrisanntha Construction Corp.
P.O. Box 165
Gorham, N.Y. 14461
www.chrisanntha.com
(585) 526-6376

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 17,500
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 2,500/0/15,000
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 45/42
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 100
Notable Area(4) Projects: Simmons-Rockwell Inc. auto dealerships, DixonSchwabl Advertising
Inc., Seneca Falls library, Becker Motors Inc., LeBrun Toyota in Canandaigua
Other Geographic Areas Covered: Southern Tier
Specialties: Design/build
Design Services: Yes
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Commodity Resource Corp. fertilizer and
feed blending plant
Top Local Executive(s): Kevin Bragg
Year Founded: 1985

10. R.J. Taylor General Contractors Inc.
2570 Baird Road
Penfield, N.Y. 14526
www.rjtaylorgc.com
(585) 248-6000

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 17,257
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 5,6997/0/11,560
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 40/10
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 73
Notable Area(4) Projects: Anthony Square, Wright-Wisner Distributing Corp.,
Holtz House of Vehicles Inc., The Dorschel Automotive Group, Midtown Athletic Club
Other Geographic Areas Covered: Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, North and South Carolina,
Pennsylvania, California, Florida
Specialties: Commercial, industrial and institutional design/build
Design Services: No
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Wright-Wisner Distributing Corp.
Top Local Executive(s): James Taylor, Karl Schuler
Year Founded: 1984

11. DGA Builders Inc.
333 W. Commercial St., Suite 1500
East Rochester, N.Y. 14445
www.dgabuilders.com
(585) 586-7800

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 16,300
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 9,780/6,520/0
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 37/12
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4):95
Notable Area(4) Projects: Heidelberg Digital LLC at the Rochester Institute of Technology,
Bausch & Lomb Inc. QOE lab, Westfall Office Park, The Ide Radiology Group, Strong Sleep
Disorders Center
Other Geographic Areas Covered: New York, North Carolina
Specialties:Medical, commercial, industrial
Design Services: NO
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Heidelberg Digital LLC at Rochester
Institute of Technology
Top Local Executive(s): Gary Dake
Year Founded: 1978

12. D’Agostino General Contractors Inc.
803 Linden Ave.
Rochester, N.Y. 14625
(585) 641-2000

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 15,400
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 14,100/0/1,300
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 16/5
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 100
Notable Area(4) Projects: Fairport High School, Village Sports Facility, TimHortons renovation,
Sam’s Club renovation, office/warehouse renovation at 803 Linden Ave.
Other Geographic Areas Covered: None
Specialties: Commercial, industrial, educational, institutional, and religious new construction
and renovation
Design Services: Yes
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Livonia Central School District
Top Local Executive(s): Gino D’Agostino
Year Founded: 1968

13. Building Innovation Group Inc.
107 Lincoln Parkway
East Rochester, N.Y. 14445
(585) 586-6710

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 15,000
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 15,000/0/0
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 30/10
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 85
Notable Area(4) Projects: Batavia Highway Department, Genesee Valley Regional Market,
Guardian Industries Corp., Gorbel Inc. Tramrail facility in Cleveland, Nalge Nunc International
Other Geographic Areas Covered: Syracuse, Oswego, Buffalo, Pennsylvania
Specialties: Office, commercial, industrial, municipal buildings with design/build capabilities
Design Services: Yes
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Gorbel Inc. Tramrail Facility in Victor
Top Local Executive(s): Stephen Holmes
Year Founded: 2000

14. Horning Construction Co. Inc.
51 South Goodway Drive
Rochester, N.Y. 14623
(585) 424-1920

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 14,757
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 14,757/0/0
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 40/9
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 75
Notable Area(4) Projects: Brighton High School, Ontario County Jail, Highland Hospital of
Rochester,Strong Memorial Hospital, Perry Central School District
Other Geographic Areas Covered: Wyoming and Allegany counties
Specialties: Industrial, institutional, medical, commercial, religious
Design Services: No
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Ontario County Jail
Top Local Executive(s): Jeffrey Horning
Year Founded:1984

15. The Nichols Team Inc.
75 Highpower Road
Rochester, N.Y. 14623
www.nicholsteam.com
(585) 427-9480

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 13,229
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 3,155/0/10,074
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 55/8
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 92
Notable Area(4) Projects: Pearce Memorial Church, Mikron Corp. Rochester, WXXI Public
Broadcasting Council, LSI Solutions Inc., Al Sigl Center of Rehabilitation Agencies Inc.
Other Geographic Areas Covered: Northeastern United States, Greater Greensville/Spartanburg, S.C.
Specialties: Real estate development, design/build construction, renovations and facilities
maintenance for industrial, commercial and not-for profit organizations
Design Services: Yes
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Genesee Metal Stampings Inc. in Henrietta
Top Local Executive(s): John Nichols
Year Founded: 1983

16. Robert F. Hyland and Sons Inc.
375 Averill Ave.
Rochester, N.Y. 14620
(585) 271-8977

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 12,500
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 12,500/0/0
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 60/8
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4):85
Notable Area(4) Projects: Webster Central School District, Geneva City School
District, Victor Central School District, Bath Central School District bus garage
Other Geographic Areas Covered: Steuben County
Specialties: Schools, hospitals, churches, office buildings, commercial construction
Design Services: No
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Geneva City School District
Top Local Executive(s): Marlin Potter, Clayton Potter
Year Founded: 1920

17. Whitney East Inc.
1504 Scottsville Road
Rochester, N.Y. 14623
(585) 328-7100

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000):5,300
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 5,000/300/0
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 3/3
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 100
Notable Area(4) Projects: Wyoming County YMCA, Dansville Water facility, St. Bernard’s School
of Theology and Ministry, Black Creek Park, Pavilion at Center Park
Other Geographic Areas Covered: 50-mile radius around Monroe County
Specialties: Very diverse – water plants to historical restorations
Design Services: No
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry
Top Local Executive(s): Joseph Condidorio
Year Founded: 1984

18. Joseph Martini Inc.
444 W. Commercial St.
East Rochester, N.Y. 14445
(585) 381-2293

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 5,100
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 1,400/2,500/1,200
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: Varies/5
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 100
Notable Area(4) Projects: Church of the Assumption, Holy Trinity Life Center, Heritage
Christian Homes, Gates Recreational facility, Temple B’rith Kodesh additions and renovations
Other Geographic Areas Covered: None
Specialties: Design/build, construction management
Design Services: No
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction:Holy Trinity Life
Top Local Executive(s): Dwight Paul
Year Founded: 1960

19. Mayzon Building Services Group Inc.
465 Blossom Road
Rochester, N.Y. 14610
(585) 654-8710

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 4,700
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 2,500/0/1,700
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 40/7
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4):100
Notable Area(4) Projects: Boylan, Brown, Code, Vigdor & Wilson LLP law offices, Pittsford Colony
Shopping Plaza, Rio Bamba Restaurant, Max of Eastman Place Restaurant
Other Geographic Areas Covered: None
Specialties: Interior and exterior renovations and additions
Design Services:Yes
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Entercom Rochester Inc.’s WBEE, WBBF studios
Top Local Executive(s): Charles Maloney
Year Founded: 1980

20. LeChase Building Systems Corp.
2125 Buffalo Road, Suite 118
Rochester, N.Y. 14624
www.lbscorp.com
(585) 247-3150

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 4,000
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 4,000/0/0
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees:21/6
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 90
Notable Area(4) Projects: City of Rochester ADA improvements at 414 Andrews St., Rochester
City School District #19 School renovations, Temple Beth David social hall renovation, Willard
Drug Treatment Power House upgrade, Nazareth College sidewalk replacement
Other Geographic Areas Covered: Erie County
Specialties: Small to medium-size renovations and additions
Design Services: No
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Willard Drug Treatment Power House upgrade
Top Local Executive(s): Alan Toenniessen, Jacqueline Frate
Year Founded: 1994

Navalis Co. Inc.
405 Lyell Ave.
Rochester, N.Y. 14606
www.navalis-company.com
(585) 458-7000

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 4,000
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 1,800/0/2,200
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 22/8
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 40
Notable Area(4) Projects: Caledonia Town Hall, Department of Environmental Services, DePaul
Huther-Doyle, Rochester Housing Authority, Liquitane Corp.
Other Geographic Areas Covered: New York City, New Jersey, Southern Tier
Specialties: Commercial, industrial, office buildings; additions, renovations and
design/build services, including mechanical work
Design Services:Yes
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: U.S. General Services Administration office
renovations
Top Local Executive(s): Joseph Lancaster
Year Founded:1949

22. Bennett Construction Inc.
9483 Foster Wheeler Road
Dansville, N.Y. 14437
(585) 335-3166

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 3,129
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 3,129/0/0
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 15/4
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 100
Notable Area(4) Projects: Dansville Dental Professional Building
Other Geographic Areas Covered: Steuben County, Western New York
Specialties: Commercial buildings – all types, new and rehabilitation, concrete work
Design Services: No
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Town of Portage salt storage
Top Local Executive(s): John Bennett
Year Founded: 1988

23. Mitchell Construction Contractors Inc.
5800 Pittsford-Palmyra Road
Pittsford, N.Y. 14534
(585) 385-6800

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 1,850
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000):0/0/1,8500
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 7/2
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4): 100
Notable Area(4) Projects: ABS Foundation Services corporate offices and warehouse
facility, Compass Environmental Inc. new solid waste transfer station, The Van Bortel Group
additions and alterations
Other Geographic Areas Covered: None
Specialties: Design/build services for commercial and industrial buildings,
including metal systems
Design Services: Yes
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Simons Baby Furniture Co.
Top Local Executive(s): Fredrick Mitchell
Year Founded: 1988

24. Kuitems Construction Inc.
1287 N. Clinton Ave.
Rochester, N.Y. 14621
www.kuitemsconstruction.com
(585) 266-2932

Total Dollar Volume Non-Res.(1)($000): 1,707
Dollar Volume as G.C.(2)/C.M.(2)/D.B.(2)($000): 1,707/0/0
No. of Construction Workers(3)/ Office Employees: 12/3
Percentage of Non-Res. Work Done in Area(4):80
Notable Area(4) Projects: Livonia Central School District, Monroe Community
College, Rochester City School District #33 School, Livingston County Campus window replacement,
Pittsford Central School District
Other Geographic Areas Covered:Southern Tier,Schoharie County
Specialties: Window installation, historical window renovation, doors and hardware,
demountable and operable window installation
Design Services: No
Largest Non-Residential Project Under Construction: Middleburg Central School District
Top Local Executive(s): Stephen Kuitems, William Kuitems
Year Founded: 1971

Notes: Information was provided by individual general contracting firms that responded to a
mail and/or telephone survey by Oct. 7. The survey contacted general contractors with offices
in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans and Wayne counties. To be eligible for the
list, firms must either derive at least 50 percent of their non-residential dollar volume from
projects in the six-county area or be locally based. The list excludes builders who primarily
construct buildings of which they retain ownership.
(1)Total non-residential volume = volume as general contractor + volume as construction manager +
volume as a designer-builder. Volumes are for the companies’ most recently completed fiscal year.
(2)G.C. – general contractor; C.M. – construction manager; D.B. – designer-builder.
(3)Refers to the number of construction workers that company employs during peak construction
season.
(4)Six-county area comprises Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans and Wayne counties.
NA – Not available

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Researched by Lisa Canedo

10/25/02 (C)Rochester Business Journal