What LaRosa Building Group does

LaRosa Building Group (LBG) is a Connecticut-based general contractor founded in 1979 that delivers construction services through three engagement models — General Contracting, Construction Management, and Design-Build — across nine vertical specializations: Academic/Institutional, Multi-Family Housing, Historic Rehabilitation, Commercial/Industrial, Government/Municipal, Military, Sustainable Building (LEED), Healthcare/Laboratory, and Religious/Community. The firm is the building construction arm of the LaRosa Groups family of companies, which also encompasses LaRosa Earth Group (heavy highway, civil, site development), LaRosa Technology Group (building automation/security), and LaRosa Development Group (real estate acquisition and management), enabling cross-sibling integration on projects that require vertical construction plus site/civil, low-voltage systems, or developer-led delivery.

The company's technical capabilities are anchored in specialized construction methods rather than proprietary software — LBG leverages industry-standard platforms (Procore, TimberScan, Onscreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Microsoft Teams) for paperless project management, while differentiating on domain expertise in LEED, Passive House, Mass Timber, and DoD SPiRiT-certified sustainable construction, plus historic rehabilitation requiring State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) coordination. Project delivery is project-based and custom-priced through competitive bidding, RFP responses, and relationship-based referrals; revenue is one-time per project with multi-year contract cadences typical for institutional and government clients. The firm has completed 500+ projects, including 120+ academic facilities in Connecticut over four decades, and serves clients such as Quinnipiac University, Southern Connecticut State University, Hartford Hospital, the Connecticut Military Department, and the Town of Windsor.

LBG is a privately held LLC in its second generation of family ownership and management, with James A. LaRosa as CEO and Patricia (LaRosa) Parete as CFO; the firm employs 55+ people and operates primarily across Connecticut with active project presence in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Maine. No external institutional capital, public filings, or acquisition history is disclosed. The firm has accumulated a track record of regional industry recognition (CT ABC Excellence in Construction Awards in 2023 and 2024) and high-credibility sustainability certifications (LEED Silver/Gold on multiple projects, DoD SPiRiT GOLD for a military readiness center), positioning it as a credentialed mid-market regional contractor rather than a national-scale player.

Name

LaRosa Building Group

Legal name

LaRosa Building Group, LLC

Website

https://larosabg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LaRosa Building Group is a Connecticut-based general contractor founded in 1979 that delivers General Contracting, Construction Management, and Design-Build services across academic, multi-family housing, government, military, healthcare, historic rehabilitation, and commercial/industrial sectors in the Northeast US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Green Building & Energy-Efficient Construction (LEED, Weatherization) (EDAOAAAO), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Construction management
• Design-build construction
• Historic rehabilitation
• LEED certified construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Meriden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Revenue generated from construction projects including new construction, renovation, and conversion across multiple sectors including academic, multi-family housing, commercial, government, military, and healthcare. Projects are delivered through General Contracting, Construction Management, and Design-Build delivery methods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LaRosa Building Group is a Connecticut-based general contracting firm that delivers construction services through three project delivery methods — General Contracting, Construction Management, and Design/Build — for academic, institutional, multi-family housing, government, military, healthcare, commercial, historic rehabilitation, and religious/community clients. The firm has completed over 500 projects since 1979 and applies specialized expertise in LEED-certified sustainable construction and historic preservation work listed on State or National Historic Registers.

Product overview

LaRosa Building Group is a construction services company offering three core service delivery models: General Contracting (direct client engagement with full construction responsibility), Construction Management (early engagement to guide design and budget), and Design/Build (integrated design and construction with in-house team). These services are applied across specialized project types including Academic Facilities, Multi-Family Housing, Historic Rehabilitation, Commercial/Industrial, Government/Municipal, Military, Sustainable Building/LEED, Healthcare/Laboratory, and Religious + Community construction. Founded in 1979, the company has completed over 500 projects throughout Connecticut and beyond, with particular expertise in LEED-certified and historic rehabilitation projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting Services Direct client engagement where LaRosa Building Group assumes complete construction responsibility, hires and pays all sub-contractors, ensures plans are adhered to and building codes are met, coordinates schedule and budget, and delivers a complete project. For clients whose project has already been designed by an architect or engineer.
• Construction Management Services Project delivery where LaRosa Building Group is selected alongside the design team to assist in developing design documents to achieve the client's budget. The firm works with the client to select trade contractors, develop the budget, maintain the schedule, and construct the project safely with excellent quality.
• Design/Build Services Integrated design and construction delivery leveraging LaRosa Building Group's in-house design team (or retained design professionals) to develop, design, and construct a project. Operating as an integrated part of the client's team, the firm takes responsibility for all facets of the design and building process, ensuring safety and quality.
• Academic Facilities Construction Construction and renovation services for academic and institutional projects, including K-12 schools, universities, and colleges. LaRosa has completed work in over 120 academic facilities throughout Connecticut over four decades and is positioned as the contractor of choice for academic and institutional projects.
• Multi-Family Housing Construction New construction, renovation, and conversion of multi-family residential housing projects throughout Connecticut funded by City, HUD, CHFA, DECD, and private sources. Includes affordable, senior, supportive, and market-rate housing with LEED certification capability.
• Historic Rehabilitation Construction Specialized care and expertise for rehabilitation of historic structures listed on State or National Historic Registers, or projects within historic districts. The firm handles antiquated and potentially hazardous building materials and brings structures up to current building standards without compromising their integrity, including SHPO coordination.
• Commercial/Industrial Construction Construction services meeting the exact demands of commercial and industrial projects on time and within budget, including office fit-outs, industrial facilities, restaurant construction, and corporate headquarters.
• Government/Municipal Construction Municipal and government facility construction for federal, state, and local municipalities, including public safety facilities, police and fire stations, training facilities, and transportation facilities. Delivered with capability to navigate security requirements and multi-agency coordination.
• Military Construction Military facility construction for federal government and state/local municipalities, including readiness centers, training facilities, and specialized weapons storage facilities. Delivered to DoD construction standards (SPiRiT) with capability to handle classified materials and security clearance requirements.
• Healthcare/Laboratory Construction Construction and renovation of healthcare and laboratory facilities with proven capability to work safely and efficiently in fully operational medical facilities, including infection control compliance and specialized medical equipment installation.
• Religious + Community Construction Construction and renovation of centers and facilities for communities and religious groups with high levels of finish quality and attention to detail, including churches, community centers, and senior centers.
• Sustainable Building / LEED Construction Sustainable construction projects built to USGBC LEED standards with experience in sustainable design and high-performance building practices, including LEED Gold and LEED Silver certified project execution across housing and institutional sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ projects completed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LaRosa Earth GroupcoreOthersSubsidiary company under LaRosa Groups providing heavy highway, civil, and site development construction services. Operates as part of the integrated LaRosa Groups family of companies.
• LaRosa Technology GroupcoreOthersSubsidiary company under LaRosa Groups providing building automation, security, and access control services. Part of integrated construction services portfolio.
• LaRosa Development GroupcoreOthersSubsidiary company under LaRosa Groups providing development, acquisition, and management services. Supports integrated real estate development and construction services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Major Northeast-headquartered construction management firm with extensive academic, healthcare, and government portfolios across the U.S. Larger incumbent competing for the same institutional RFPs but at greater scale.
• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest U.S. general contractors with significant presence in academic, healthcare, and government construction nationally. Broad incumbent competing in the same institutional market at much larger scale.
• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: National construction management and general contracting firm with extensive academic, healthcare, and institutional portfolio. Larger incumbent competing for similar Northeast institutional projects.
• Skanska USA: Global construction and development firm with significant Northeast U.S. presence in academic, healthcare, and government sectors. Broad incumbent operating at significantly larger scale than LaRosa.

Direct peers

• Bond Brothers: Massachusetts-based construction management and general contracting firm with academic, healthcare, and multi-family housing expertise. Comparable mid-size New England construction firm with similar service mix.
• Shawmut Design and Construction: Boston-headquartered construction management firm with strong academic, healthcare, and institutional portfolios across the Northeast. Comparable mid-to-large CM firm competing for similar institutional clients.
• Consigli Construction: Massachusetts-based construction management and general contracting firm operating across academic, healthcare, multi-family, and historic projects in New England. Highly comparable mid-size NE firm with similar sector mix and integrated delivery approach.
• BVH Construction Services: Connecticut-based construction management firm with academic, healthcare, and institutional sector focus. Direct regional peer competing for similar Connecticut institutional clients at comparable scale.
• A/Z Corporation: Hartford, CT-based construction services firm providing construction management and general contracting across academic, healthcare, and commercial sectors. Direct Connecticut competitor with similar client base.
• Dimeo Construction Company: Providence, RI-based construction manager with strong academic and institutional portfolio across southern New England including Connecticut. Comparable mid-size NE CM with similar market overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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