Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted CT Construction Partner Since 1908
A Prete Construction has been a family-owned cornerstone of Connecticut's construction industry since 1908. Our four-generation legacy is built on unwavering principles of quality, honesty, and hard work, delivering award-winning construction management, general contracting, and design-build solutions. With expertise spanning education, healthcare, senior living, corporate, retail, religious, and energy sectors, we maintain a proven process that ensures projects meet exacting standards while staying on time and within budget.Our commitment to safety excellence, evidenced by low accident rates and OSHA-trained teams, creates secure environments for workers and clients. As repeat clients across Connecticut attest, our enduring relationships stem from transparent communication, budget adherence, and a dedication to transforming architectural visions into reality through meticulous project management and technical expertise.
Services
General Contractors
Construction Management
Design Build
Project Management
Safety Compliance
Budget Monitoring
Schedule Coordination
Code Compliance
Client Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1908
Highlights and features
- Four generations of Connecticut construction expertise since 1908
- Award-winning safety protocols with OSHA-trained professionals
- Proven process ensuring on-time, on-budget project delivery
- Specialized experience across seven major industry sectors
- Family-owned commitment to transparent client relationships
Services
General Contractors
A. Prete provides comprehensive general contracting solutions managing complete construction responsibility from project initiation to final delivery. Our services include subcontractor coordination, safety protocol implementation, schedule management, and code compliance verification. With over a century of experience, we ensure quality control while maintaining budgetary constraints and project timelines for commercial, residential, and public infrastructure projects.
Construction Management
Our construction management services oversee projects from planning through completion, emphasizing communication and coordination between stakeholders. We develop budgets, maintain schedules, and ensure safety compliance while managing trade contractor selection and construction execution. This approach guarantees quality outcomes that meet client specifications and regulatory requirements across diverse industry sectors.
Design Build
A. Prete's design-build services combine architectural design and construction under one contract, streamlining project delivery. We create preliminary designs, develop construction documents, and produce architectural renderings while maintaining full responsibility for safety and quality throughout the building process. This integrated approach reduces timelines and enhances cost efficiency for clients.
Safety Compliance
Our safety protocols include OSHA-certified training programs, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and comprehensive compliance plans. We maintain a 30-hour OSHA training standard for all project staff and implement customized safety strategies for each worksite. This commitment ensures protection for workers, subcontractors, and clients while minimizing project risks.
Project Management
We offer end-to-end project management covering preconstruction planning, budget development, and schedule coordination. Our 10-phase process includes cost estimation, document review, bidding management, and final project closeout. This systematic approach ensures all stakeholders maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle while achieving quality outcomes within specified parameters.
People
Neil J. Prete
President
With 45+ years in construction, Neil Prete leads as President and Project Executive. Starting as a carpenter, he now oversees hundreds of millions in projects including schools, hospitals, and commercial developments while chairing the New Haven Alliance.
Jonathan Prete
Vice President
Vice President Jonathan Prete manages project execution with 25+ years of experience. He coordinates client relations and construction teams, successfully delivering millions in projects across education, healthcare, and retail sectors while maintaining strict schedule adherence.
Nicole Corriveau
Controller
Controller Nicole Corriveau manages financial operations since 2010. She oversees payroll, accounts management, and regulatory reporting including SBI and EEO compliance while preparing financial documentation for municipal and state agencies.
Questions
What construction services does A. Prete offer?
We provide general contracting, construction management, and design-build services for education, healthcare, senior living, corporate, retail, religious, and energy sector projects across Connecticut.
How long has A. Prete been in business?
A. Prete Construction has operated continuously since 1908, making us Connecticut's longest-established family-owned construction firm with four generations of leadership.
What safety measures do you implement?
Our comprehensive safety plan includes OSHA-trained teams, 30-hour safety certifications, and strict compliance with all regulatory standards to protect workers and clients.
Do you work on public infrastructure projects?
Yes, we specialize in public sector projects including schools, hospitals, and municipal buildings, with extensive experience in Connecticut's regulatory environment.
How do you ensure project timelines and budgets?
Our proven 10-phase process includes detailed preconstruction planning, budget monitoring, schedule coordination, and regular client communication to maintain strict budget and timeline adherence.
