Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions in New England
Founded in 1998, Curtis Construction has built a reputation as one of New England's most trusted contractors specializing in multifamily, nonprofit, and specialty projects. Our team, many of whom have worked together since the company's inception, prioritizes integrity, reliability, and client collaboration from design through completion. We deliberately remain small to provide personalized attention, deep expertise, and stress-free execution for complex projects including historic renovations, adaptive reuse, and ground-up developments.Our commitment to honesty, transparency, and exceeding client expectations has resulted in 60% of our business coming from repeat clients. With a focus on sectors like affordable housing and education, we combine decades of collective experience with a dedication to community and sustainability, ensuring every project reflects our core values of integrity, trust, and diligence.
Services
General Contracting
Construction Management
Design/Build
Value Engineering
Utility Coordination
Historic Renovation
Adaptive Reuse
Affordable Housing Development
Commercial Construction
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Our team has worked together for decades, ensuring seamless project execution
- We specialize in complex projects requiring historic preservation expertise
- Committed to completing projects on time and under budget
- Proven track record with zero litigation or insurance claims
- Focused on sustainable building practices and community impact
What people say
Thorough cost estimates
Met strict deadlines
Attention to historic details
Completed under budget
Professional expertise
Services
General Contracting
We provide comprehensive general contracting services for multifamily, commercial, and specialty projects. Our team manages every phase from initial planning to final delivery, ensuring strict adherence to budgets and timelines. Clients benefit from our 25+ years of experience and proven ability to handle complex projects requiring historic preservation or adaptive reuse.
Historic Renovation
Specializing in historic building restoration, we preserve architectural integrity while meeting modern standards. Our expertise includes adaptive reuse of older structures, meticulous attention to period details, and navigating complex permitting processes for protected buildings. Past projects demonstrate our ability to maintain historical accuracy while enhancing functionality.
Construction Management
Our construction management services offer clients direct oversight of all project aspects. We coordinate subcontractors, manage budgets, and implement value engineering solutions to optimize costs. With decades of experience, we ensure seamless execution for ground-up developments and complex renovation projects across New England.
Design/Build
We deliver coordinated design/build solutions that streamline project timelines and reduce costs. By integrating design and construction phases, we provide single-point accountability for commercial and multifamily developments. This approach ensures design intent aligns with construction realities while maintaining strict budget controls.
Value Engineering
Our value engineering process identifies cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. We analyze materials, methods, and designs to deliver optimal solutions that maintain project integrity. This systematic approach has consistently helped clients achieve savings while meeting their functional requirements and aesthetic goals.
People
John Curtis
Founder & President
John founded Curtis Construction in 1998 after studying management and gaining hands-on construction experience. He remains actively involved in every project, leveraging 25+ years of industry expertise to guide strategic decisions and maintain the company's commitment to integrity and excellence.
Phil Fantoni
Construction Supervisor
As Construction Supervisor, Phil oversees project execution with particular expertise in historic renovations. His attention to detail and ability to manage complex challenges has been instrumental in delivering multiple award-winning projects, including the adaptive reuse of the A.H. Hammond Organ Reed Factory.
Questions
What construction services do you specialize in?
We specialize in general contracting, construction management, historic renovations, adaptive reuse, and design/build solutions for multifamily, commercial, and specialty projects.
Do you work outside New England?
We intentionally focus on New England to maintain our commitment to personalized service and deep local expertise in the region's unique building requirements.
How experienced is your team?
Our core team has worked together for decades, with some members employed since our founding in 1998, ensuring consistent quality and institutional knowledge.
Can you handle complex renovation projects?
Yes, we excel at complex renovations including historic restorations and adaptive reuse, with proven expertise in maintaining architectural integrity while meeting modern standards.
What makes you different from other contractors?
Our commitment to integrity, long-term team stability, and focused geographic specialization enable us to deliver exceptional service without the overhead of larger firms.
Do you offer sustainable building practices?
Yes, we incorporate environmentally responsible building practices and have completed multiple energy-efficient projects that received green building recognition.
