Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Construction Contractors in Hartford, CT
Founded in 1942, Associated Construction has built a legacy of excellence in construction management and project execution. Our approach centers on early collaboration with owners and design teams to optimize budgeting, scheduling, and constructability analysis. We prioritize safety as our top value, investing in rigorous employee training programs and innovative technologies like HoloBuilder 4D imaging and drone monitoring. Our proprietary Posi-Trak scheduling method ensures subcontractor involvement in weekly planning, while BIM modeling supports facility management beyond project completion.With over 80 years of experience, we combine generational expertise with modern solutions to deliver complex projects across healthcare, environmental, and institutional sectors. Client testimonials highlight our flexibility in clinical environments, proactive problem-solving, and ability to accommodate major design changes without schedule impacts. Our leadership team maintains a 'People-Process-Project' philosophy, emphasizing continuous improvement through monthly training sessions and a 'We Win When Everyone Wins' ethos that has earned us multiple safety and construction excellence awards.
Services
Pre-Construction
Construction Management
Design/Build
Scheduling
Procurement
Innovation
Safety Training
BIM Modeling
Drone Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 1942
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of construction expertise since 1942
- Our Posi-Trak scheduling method ensures subcontractor collaboration
- We utilize HoloBuilder 4D imaging for progress tracking
- Safety is prioritized through AI monitoring and training
- We maintain 80% client retention through proactive problem-solving
What people say
Team-based approach
Proactive problem-solving
Flexible scheduling
Professional conduct
Infectious control expertise
Services
Pre-Construction
Our pre-construction services help owners assess capital needs through conceptual estimating and budget analysis. We use historical data for accurate early-stage projections and implement design checkpoints to maintain budget alignment. This phase includes engineering optimization and procurement planning to address material lead times.
Construction Management
We provide comprehensive construction management with risk mitigation and quality control. Our team partners with owners and designers to ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and safety requirements. Posi-Trak scheduling involves subcontractors in weekly planning while 4D imaging tracks progress against BIM models.
Design/Build
Our design/build approach teams with engineers and architects for fast-track projects requiring conceptual decision-making. This method streamlines procurement and construction phases while maintaining budget integrity. We coordinate constructability reviews and lead-time material sourcing to prevent delays.
Scheduling and Procurement
We proactively manage scheduling challenges through Posi-Trak methodology and subcontractor collaboration. Our procurement planning addresses global material shortages with early forecasting and alternative sourcing strategies. Webcams and drone monitoring provide real-time progress tracking for schedule adherence.
Safety Training
Safety training includes monthly leadership sessions and AI-powered hazard identification. We maintain a 'Safety First' culture through peer coaching, bonus incentives for incident-free work, and annual STEP safety awards. Employees receive rigorous onboarding and continuous improvement training.
People
Joe Jankowski
President
President since 2015 with career spanning AGC scholarship recipient to industry leader. Launched expansion initiatives while maintaining core values. Recognized with AGC Service and Leadership Award in 2022.
Kevin McConnell
Vice President
Promoted to Vice President in 2024. Oversees operations with focus on client relations and project execution excellence. Brings extensive industry experience to leadership role.
Roger Barshan
Environmental
Environmental specialist managing complex projects with regulatory compliance expertise. Ensures sustainable practices in environmental construction initiatives while maintaining project timelines and quality standards.
Jeffrey Hogan
Operations
Operations leader coordinating daily project activities and resource allocation. Focuses on implementing innovative technologies and optimizing workflow efficiency across multiple project sites.
Kris Mondello
Finance
Finance director managing budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting. Ensures fiscal responsibility across projects while supporting strategic growth initiatives and maintaining financial transparency.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare, environmental, institutional, and commercial projects with particular expertise in clinical environments requiring infectious control measures.
How do you handle project scheduling challenges?
We use Posi-Trak scheduling with subcontractor collaboration, AI monitoring, and drone progress tracking to maintain timelines despite material shortages or unexpected delays.
What safety measures are implemented?
Our safety program includes monthly training, AI hazard detection, webcam monitoring, and STEP award-winning protocols with bonus incentives for incident-free work.
Can you accommodate design changes during construction?
Yes, our team-based approach successfully implemented major design revisions without schedule impacts, as demonstrated in our clinical facility projects.
How do you ensure budget compliance?
We use conceptual estimating with historical data, implement design-phase budget checkpoints, and maintain cost control through our proprietary scheduling methodology and procurement planning.
