Martin Zombek Construction Services

What Martin Zombek Construction Services does

Martin-Zombek Construction Services, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned commercial construction subcontractor headquartered in East Syracuse, New York, with a North Country satellite office in Ogdensburg, NY and an off-site prefabrication shop in Liverpool, NY. Incorporated on June 19, 2009 by Andrew 'Slim' Zombek in partnership with the Martin family, the firm traces its lineage to a 1927 lath-and-plaster business and operates today as a specialty subcontractor delivering framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, custom millwork, EIFs/stucco, and digital layout services across public, institutional, healthcare, and commercial projects throughout upstate New York.

The company's core technical differentiator is a controlled-environment prefabrication workflow at the Liverpool shop — where exterior wall panels, interior partitions, parapets, cornices, soffits, fan coil unit enclosures, and specialty brackets are premanufactured — combined with Hilti-powered end-to-end digital layout that connects CAD files to on-site laser layout. The firm claims this combination allows one carpenter to perform the work of three on-site. A union-trained ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) crew with 8-24 hours of specialized training supports healthcare construction in occupied facilities, using containment tunnels, HEPA filtration, and negative-air systems to allow partition work without disrupting patient care.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based subcontracting bids routed via a dedicated 'Request a Quote' channel, Chief Estimator intake, and a [email protected] inbox, with work executed under prevailing-wage and negotiated contracts for general contractors (Le Chase Construction, AECOM Tishman, PJ Dick/Pike, Diamond and Thiel) and institutional owners (NYSTA, Home Leasing, Wilmorite, Fort Drum). Notable contract values include a $62M New York State Fair Empire Expo Center (2018) and a $40M Colonial II public housing reconstruction (2024). A secondary direct-to-consumer channel — the MZ Merch Shop and Whiskey Tango Series — sells branded apparel and NATO-alphabet T-shirts online at fixed unit prices.

Name

Martin Zombek Construction Services

Legal name

Martin-Zombek Construction Services, Inc.

Website

https://mzconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Martin-Zombek Construction Services is a privately held, family-owned commercial construction subcontractor in East Syracuse, NY specializing in framing, drywall, ceilings, custom millwork, off-site prefabrication, and ICRA-compliant healthcare construction for institutional, public, and private clients across upstate New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Building Finishing Contractors (2383), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings (IMAFANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Prefabrication construction
• Drywall and framing
• Acoustical ceiling installation
• ICRA healthcare construction

Headquarters

HQ city

East Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Construction Subcontracting: Primary revenue: project-based subcontractor work for general contractors and owners, quoted via 'Request a Quote' and Chief Estimator intake; includes prevailing-wage work (hospitals, schools, dormitories), public works (NYSTA rest stops, Fort Drum, NY State Fair Expo Center), and private commercial (hotels, casinos, retail, libraries). Pricing is project-based bid/negotiated.
2. Branded Merchandise (MZ Merch Shop): Direct-to-consumer branded apparel and accessories (hoodies $35, quarter-zip pullovers $70, polos, water bottles, Whiskey Tango NATO-alphabet T-shirts $30 each) sold through an online Squarespace storefront. Made-to-demand to reduce overproduction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Martin-Zombek Construction Services is a commercial construction subcontractor that delivers framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, tile, cabinetry, exterior panels, finished carpentry, and millwork across occupied and new-build institutional, public-sector, and commercial projects in New York State. The firm operates three service lines — Prefabrication, Standard Construction, and Specialty Services — supported by an off-site prefab shop in Liverpool, NY and Hilti-powered digital layout, allowing faster and more accurate delivery to general contractors, government agencies, and institutional owners.

Product overview

Martin-Zombek Construction Services, Inc. (MZ Construction) is a commercial construction contractor headquartered in East Syracuse, NY with a North Country satellite office in Ogdensburg, NY. Rather than a single unified software product, MZ Construction operates as a service platform organized around three core offerings: Prefabrication (off-site assembly of building components from the MZ Prefab Shop in Liverpool, NY), Standard Construction (conventional framing, drywall, ceilings, tile, and carpentry), and Specialty Services (digital layouts, millwork, ICRA healthcare construction, and bespoke cabinetry). These core services are supported by the MZ Digital Layouts capability (powered by Hilti software and CAD files) and internal programs including the Loyalty Coin Collection Program and the Stronger Together Wellness Program. The company also runs the MZ Merch Shop and the Whiskey Tango Series, branded apparel and t-shirt collections for employees and supporters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MZ Merch Shop: Branded apparel and accessories (hoodies, quarter-zip pullovers, polos, water bottles, drawstring bags) marketed to MZ Construction team members and supporters.
• Whiskey Tango Series

Products and services

• Prefabrication Services Off-site assembly of critical building components — exterior panels, interior partitions, parapets, cornices, sheetrock for headers/soffits/fan coil units, brackets, sheathing, and specialty items (e.g., custom wall sconce mounts) — at the MZ Prefab Shop in Liverpool, NY, to shorten timelines, improve quality, and reduce on-site labor.
• Standard Construction Services Conventional commercial construction services including framing, drywall installation and finishing, acoustical ceilings, tile installation, cabinetry and countertops, exterior panels, and finished carpentry, combined with modern digital layout techniques, for general contractors and institutional owners across New York State.
• Specialty Services Custom construction solutions including digital layouts, bespoke cabinetry and millwork, ICRA-compliant healthcare construction barriers and containment tunnels, specialty storage, wall panels, EIFs/Stucco, and manufactured/modular cabinetry for complex project needs.
• MZ Merch Shop Direct-to-consumer online storefront for branded MZ Construction apparel and accessories (hoodies, quarter-zip pullovers, polos, water bottles, drawstring bags), made-to-order to reduce overproduction.
• Whiskey Tango Series Branded T-shirt collection using the NATO phonetic alphabet (Alpha through Zulu), priced at $30 each, designed as a jobsite humor and apparel line sold alongside the MZ Merch Shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Colonial II Housing Project: $40 million renovation in Rome, NY, described as New York's first carbon-neutral public housing development (ADA-compliant low-income housing).
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship tech partner, core trade partner, core supplier, core labor partner, core gc partner, flagship owner/client, core project partner, major client partner, family/founder partner, community partner, minor supplier partner, minor partner, flagship capability-building partner and flagship association partner.

• Hiltiflagship tech partnerTechnology or IntegrationHilti provides MZ Construction's field leaders with digital layout software that enables them to perform jobsite layouts themselves, supporting end-to-end digital processes from CAD files to on-site laser layout. Hilti's Mike Rivells conducted training at the MZ PreFab Shop with field leader Mike Howe, expanding field leader skillsets and reducing manual steps.
• T-Squared Custom Millwork Inc.core trade partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerT-Squared Custom Millwork provides custom wood sills and millwork across multiple MZ projects, including the Oneida Rest Area, I-90 Iroquois rest stop, and other NYSTA rest stop locations. Repeatedly credited in project posts as a key trade partner.
• Mapes Canopies / Mapes Architectural Canopiescore trade partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMapes supplies canopies installed by MZ Construction across all NYSTA rest area projects (e.g., Schuyler, Iroquois, Pattersonville Starbucks drive-through). Mapes is highlighted as a key differentiator of MZ's projects versus other contractors.
• Builders Choice Lumber Co.core supplierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilders Choice Lumber Co. is described as MZ's main supplier and a Veteran-Owned local business MZ is proud to partner with on NYSTA rest stop and other projects.
• Carpenters Union 277 (and 291)core labor partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarpenters Union 277 is MZ's skilled labor pipeline across NY projects — described as 'the best skilled laborers in NY.' Union 277 Apprenticeship was hosted at MZ's PreFab Shop for two sessions of soffit premanufacturing and installation training. Carpenters Union 291 also partners. Union carpenters receive 8-24 hours of ICRA training for healthcare projects.
• Le Chase Constructioncore gc partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLe Chase Construction is the on-site General Contractor on the NYSTA I-90 Rest Stop Redevelopment Project, where MZ performs specialty subcontractor scopes. LeChase received a turkey during the 2023 Thanksgiving giveaway in recognition of their contributions.
• AECOM Tishmancore gc partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAECOM Tishman serves as Construction Manager on the NYSTA I-90 Rest Stop Redevelopment Project, coordinating MZ's specialty subcontractor scope alongside Le Chase.
• New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA)flagship owner/clientStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYSTA is the owner/agency for the I-90 Rest Stop Redevelopment Project where MZ has completed or renovated 10 rest stops. NYSTA initiative sought to revitalize service areas with modern amenities, sustainable materials, and enhanced traveler experiences.
• Home Leasingcore project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome Leasing partnered with MZ Construction on the Elmer Gardens project in Schenectady, NY — transforming a historic school into a modern assisted living facility. MZ worked side-by-side with Home Leasing's crew, including joint planning, prefabrication, framing, and finish work.
• PJ Dick/Pikecore gc partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPJ Dick/Pike is the General Contractor MZ collaborated with as the installation contractor on the Canandaigua VAMC project — installing running trims, cabinets, wall panels, sills, and benches.
• Daniel O'Connell's Sons (DOC)core gc partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDaniel O'Connell's Sons was an industry partner on the Burke Library renovation at Hamilton College.
• Diamond and Thielcore gc partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDiamond and Thiel partnered with MZ Construction on the Bridgeport Elementary School interior renovations (first collaboration; success led to additional work including ceiling repairs at West Hill School).
• Wilmoritemajor client partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWilmorite was the client on the Del Lago Casino project in Waterloo, NY (started April 2016) — MZ provided back-of-house facilities including the Portico restaurant, cable wine system, wood ceilings in the food court, and toilet accessories.
• Zombek Farms Custom Metal Works (Stanley Zombek III)family/founder partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerZombek Farms Custom Metal Works is led by Stanley Zombek III and is a 'trusted partner on signature MZ projects' including Burke Library (custom welding) and I-90 Thruway Rest Stops. Family-owned sister organization.
• BZDesign (Ben Zombek)family/founder partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerBZDesign, run by Ben Zombek, is described as 'the creative engine behind our brand, marketing, website and visual storytelling' for MZ Construction. Family-owned creative partner.
• Black Girls Don't Get Love (Eden Strachan)community partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerBlack Girls Don't Get Love is the non-profit that organized the #BlackGirlsWillGetLove Construction Workshop at MZ's Liverpool, NY PreFab Shop in October 2024, providing construction training to girls and women of color ages 13+.
• Heartfelt Construction (Shannon Howard)community partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerShannon Howard of Heartfelt Construction co-led the #BlackGirlsWillGetLove Construction Workshop alongside MZ Construction at the PreFab Shop, providing construction training to participants.
• O.F.A. Construction INC. (Romero Gossom)community partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRomero Gossom of O.F.A. Construction INC. co-led the #BlackGirlsWillGetLove Construction Workshop at MZ's PreFab Shop, providing construction trade training to girls and women of color.
• Kelley Brothers LLCminor supplier partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKelley Brothers LLC donated materials to support the #BlackGirlsWillGetLove Construction Workshop held at MZ's PreFab Shop in Liverpool, NY.
• Gypsum by McCarthyminor supplier partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGypsum by McCarthy donated materials to support the #BlackGirlsWillGetLove Construction Workshop held at MZ's PreFab Shop.
• VIP Servicesminor partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIP Services was hosted by MZ President Andrew Zombek for a tour of a fully prefabricated, mud-free, zero-dust room constructed on site in the MZ Prefab Shop.
• FMI (Fails Management Institute) - Peer Group 23flagship capability-building partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMZ Construction is a member of FMI Peer Group 23; President Andy Zombek and Operations Manager Shannon Ruane traveled to San Diego for an essential collaboration hosted by FMI, gaining valuable insights from esteemed companies across the country.
• Empire State Subcontractors Association (ESSA)flagship association partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerESSA provides advocacy for subcontractors in the NY State Legislature and before contracting agencies, representing 1,000+ specialty trade subcontractors. Andy Zombek assumed a two-year term as President. Zombek also serves on the Board of Directors for ESSA.
• Apple Greencore project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerApple Green is the Rest Area Owner on the NYSTA I-90 Rest Stop Redevelopment Project where MZ provides specialty subcontractor scopes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Hueber-Breuer Construction Co. Syracuse, NY-based construction manager/general contractor focused on healthcare, higher education, and K-12 across central and upstate New York. Comparable regional overlap on the same institutional owner base where MZ serves as specialty sub.
• The Pike Company: Rochester, NY-based general contractor and construction manager serving institutional, healthcare, and commercial clients across upstate New York. Comparable to MZ as a regional NY competitor/partner on public-sector and institutional work where MZ operates as a specialty sub.
• Hayner Hoyt Corporation: Syracuse, NY-based general contractor active across upstate New York in healthcare, education, and commercial construction. Competes with MZ on the same regional owner pool and overlaps on healthcare and K-12 renovation scopes.

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Large national construction manager with deep institutional, healthcare, and public-sector practice; competes with MZ on the same owner base where MZ delivers specialty scopes as a subcontractor. Broad incumbent occupying the larger end of the same value chain.
• LeChase Construction Services: Rochester, NY-headquartered construction manager/general contractor with offices across the East Coast. Direct GC partner on the NYSTA I-90 Rest Stop Redevelopment Project and broader institutional work; comparable to MZ on the same project portfolio from the GC side.

Direct peers

• Marek Brothers Systems: Commercial drywall, framing, and prefabrication subcontractor operating across multiple U.S. markets with off-site panelization shops. Closely mirrors MZ's prefab shop + digital layout model and union-crew delivery model.
• KHS&S Contractors: National commercial drywall, framing, and prefabrication subcontractor with significant healthcare and institutional experience. Comparable to MZ on prefab-driven productivity claims, ICRA-style occupied-facility work, and multi-trade specialty scopes.
• Performance Contracting Group (PCI): One of the largest U.S. commercial drywall, framing, insulation, and prefabrication subcontractors, with national reach and union crews. Most directly comparable to MZ on specialty-trade scope, prefab investment, and healthcare/occupied-site work.
• Acousti Engineering Company of Florida: Specialty subcontractor focused on acoustical ceilings, drywall, and prefabricated interior systems for commercial and healthcare projects. Overlaps MZ on ceilings, drywall, and prefabricated interior partition scopes.
• F.L. Crane & Sons: Multi-regional commercial drywall, framing, and prefabrication subcontractor with off-site panelization capabilities. Comparable to MZ on prefab-led productivity, union training pipelines, and mixed commercial/institutional/ healthcare project mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/MartinZombekConstruction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/martin-zombek-construction-services-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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