Montagno Construction

What Montagno Construction does

Montagno Construction, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned construction firm founded in 1985 by Kurt Montagno and headquartered at 75 Progress Lane, Waterbury, Connecticut. The company operates as a Construction Manager, General Contractor, and Design-Builder, delivering integrated preconstruction and construction services to public- and private-sector clients across Southern New England (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts) and New York. Leadership remains concentrated in the Montagno family — Kurt Montagno (Founder & President), Anthony Montagno (VP Operations), Fran Montagno (Corporate Secretary), and Niki Montagno (Payroll & Accounting) — and the firm employs 11–50 people.

The business generates revenue through project-based contracts across three delivery methods — General Contracting (competitive-bid hard-dollar work), Construction Management (CM-at-risk or agency CM with management fees), and Design-Build (integrated design-and-construction contracts). Pricing is project-specific and is determined through competitive bidding, negotiated contracts, or construction management agreements; no standardized pricing is published. Work is concentrated in six vertical sectors: healthcare/assisted living, K-12 and higher education, multi-family and affordable housing (frequently LIHTC/CHFA/DOH/HUD-funded), municipal/government, non-profit/community facilities, and historic/adaptive reuse. Notable projects include a 76-unit State & Chapel Historic Redevelopment (LEED Gold-targeted), a $27M adaptive reuse of a synagogue into 49 housing units (The Elle), and continuous CM-at-risk work for the Greater Waterbury YMCA since 2002 across seven phases valued up to $7.2M each. The firm reports $1 billion in cumulative completed work across 750+ projects and has received regional recognition including a Connecticut Preservation Award of Merit (Preservation Connecticut).

The underlying technology stack is conventional for a regional construction firm: project management software for consolidated communication, cost, schedule, and document control, used alongside Montagno's own field staff and an established subcontractor network. The company does not offer a public or partner-facing API, does not disclose AI/ML capabilities, and operates without external venture or institutional funding. Marketing is relationship-driven — referrals, repeat clients, project ribbon-cuttings and groundbreakings, a project portfolio website (montagno.com), LinkedIn, and a Facebook presence — rather than digital-demand generation. Distribution is direct: the firm engages clients via competitive bids, negotiated awards, and long-standing developer/agency relationships, with no third-party resellers or franchise model.

Name

Montagno Construction

Legal name

Montagno Construction, Inc.

Website

https://montagno.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Montagno Construction is a privately held, family-owned construction firm in Waterbury, CT that delivers construction management, general contracting, and design-build services across healthcare, education, multi-family, municipal, non-profit, and historic/adaptive reuse sectors in Southern New England and New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), New School Construction (Greenfield Builds) (EDAEABAA)

Keywords

• Construction management services
• General contracting services
• Design-build construction
• Commercial construction services
• Multi-family housing construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting: Traditional general contracting services where Montagno acts as the primary contractor, soliciting competitive bids, administering project schedules and budgets, ensuring quality construction, directing subcontractors' work, and overseeing construction in the field. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts on a fee or negotiated basis.
2. Construction Management: Construction management services where Montagno gains owners' trust by effectively managing schedule, cost, safety, scope, quality, communication, and delivery in collaboration with the design team. Engaged early in the process, they advise on important matters to save time and resources. Revenue generated through management fees on capital projects.
3. Design-Build: Integrated design-build services combining design and construction into a single seamless process. By handling both aspects, Montagno reduces costs, streamlines timelines, and delivers higher-quality results. Revenue is generated through integrated project contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Montagno Construction provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services for public and private sector clients in Southern New England and New York. Projects span healthcare, multi-family housing, education, municipal, non-profit, and historic/adaptive reuse sectors, with expertise in complex builds including occupied-facility renovations, Brownfield redevelopment, and historic restorations. The firm manages projects end-to-end, from competitive bidding and preconstruction through subcontractor management and on-site supervision.

Product overview

Montagno Construction offers a unified suite of construction services centered around three core delivery methods: Construction Management, General Contracting, and Design Build. These services are applied across seven specialized project sectors including Healthcare/Assisted Living, Multi-Family Housing, Education, Historic/Adaptive Reuse, Non-Profit, Municipal, and Specialty construction. The company operates as a single integrated offering rather than a modular software platform—clients engage Montagno for their expertise in managing and executing construction projects from concept through completion, with the specific service delivery method chosen based on project requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Management Construction management service where Montagno Construction manages schedule, cost, safety, scope, quality, communication, and delivery in collaboration with the design team, advising owners early in the process to save time and resources. Engaged on capital projects for clients in healthcare, education, multi-family, municipal, and non-profit sectors.
• General Contracting
• Design-Build

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years in business with 750+ completed projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chrysalis Center Housing Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontagno Construction serves as general contractor for Chrysalis Center's affordable housing developments including New Britain Chrysalis Townhomes (Berkowitz II) - a 28-unit development in New Britain's Little Poland neighborhood. Project is funded through Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program with permanent mortgage from State of Connecticut Department of Housing.
• Sachdev Real Estate DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontagno Construction serves as general contractor for The Residence at Bowfield Green - a $20+ million mixed-use development in Windsor, CT featuring 77 market-rate apartments and 7,000 sq ft commercial space on a former Brownfield site.
• The Glendower GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontagno Construction served as construction manager for Valley Street Townhomes in New Haven - a transformative project introducing 40 new affordable townhomes with passive house-certified buildings, funded through LIHTC with support from State of Connecticut Department of Housing and HUD.
• Beacon Communities LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontagno Construction served as general contractor for State & Chapel Historic Redevelopment Project - a 76-unit affordable housing building with renovation of two historic structures in New Haven, targeting LEED Gold certification and including permanent supportive housing units.
• National Church ResidencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontagno Construction completed two-phase renovation of Harboursite Apartments - a 7-story handicapped-accessible senior housing complex while keeping the building fully occupied. Project funded through CHFA with CHRO requirements.
• ImmaCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontagno Construction transformed an existing church into an expanded outreach shelter for ImmaCare, significantly increasing overnight accommodations and supportive programs. Project won Connecticut Preservation Award of Merit and was funded by Department of Housing with CHRO requirements.
• Liberty Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontagno Construction served as Construction Manager at Risk for Safe Haven - full gut-rehabilitation of historic F.D. Grave Cigar Factory (built 1884) into community-focused facility for chronically homeless with 33 studio apartments. Project funded by CHFA, LIHTC, DOH, DECD, HUD, and DSS.
• Trout Brook Realty Advisors / West Hartford Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontagno Construction serves as general contractor for The Elle - $27 million adaptive reuse project transforming former Agudas Achim synagogue into 49 housing units with 80% affordable. Project funded through 9% LIHTC from Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) with additional funds from Department of Housing.
• City of MeridencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontagno Construction is performing gut renovation of Meriden Public Library including approximately 50,000 sq ft renovations and 6,000 sq ft addition. Project includes hazardous materials abatement, all-new systems, and technology upgrades.
• New Beginnings Family AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontagno Construction managing groundbreaking for new Early Learning Center in Bridgeport, CT - a two-story, 14,100 sq ft facility with eight NAEYC-standard classrooms for Pre-K students, scheduled to open for 2026-27 academic year.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KBE Building Corporation: Connecticut-based construction manager and general contractor working across education, senior living, retail, and commercial sectors in the Northeast — similar size, geography, and institutional client base.
• Downes Construction Company: Connecticut-based general contractor and construction manager serving commercial, healthcare, education, and institutional clients in Southern New England — directly comparable size, sectors, and territory.
• Consigli Construction Co., Inc. Massachusetts-based employee-owned construction manager and general contractor serving institutional, multi-family, healthcare, education, and historic clients across the Northeast — directly comparable sector mix and regional footprint to Montagno.
• Dimeo Construction Company: Connecticut-based construction manager/general contractor serving higher education, healthcare, corporate, and cultural clients in the Northeast — closely matches Montagno's institutional orientation and regional focus.
• O&G Industries: Connecticut-based construction manager and general contractor with multi-sector coverage including education, healthcare, and commercial work in Southern New England — comparable territory and sector breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Suffolk Construction: Boston-based national construction manager with strong healthcare, education, and commercial practices across the Northeast — comparable client base but significantly larger scale than Montagno.
• Gilbane Building Company: Rhode Island-based national construction manager and general contractor with deep Northeast presence and broad sector coverage including healthcare, education, and multifamily — a larger incumbent competing for the same clients.
• Shawmut Design and Construction: Boston-headquartered national construction manager with significant institutional, healthcare, and higher-education work in the Northeast — a larger, broader-incumbent comparable on sector mix and customer type.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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