Massa Construction

What Massa Construction does

Massa Construction, Inc. is a privately held, full-service construction management and general construction firm founded in 1959 and headquartered in Geneva, New York, serving public and private sector clients across Upstate New York and the broader Northeast. The firm operates with 11-50 employees and is led by President and CEO Nicholas P. Massa, with continuity of family ownership and no disclosed institutional investors. Its service portfolio spans the full project lifecycle: pre-construction (scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, design analysis, bid/RFP recommendations), design-build as a single point of responsibility for design, cost, schedule, and quality, development including financing and site acquisition, build-to-suit leasing, tenant improvements for occupied buildings, in-house general construction (demolition, masonry, steel and wood framing, electrical, plumbing, interior finishing), construction management, and interior construction. Underlying technology is conventional for the industry — 3D modeling and visual construction simulation for client advising, OnPoint Construction Software for project management, and Submittal Exchange for submittal workflows — with no disclosed AI/ML layer.

The firm generates revenue through project-based one-time construction contracts, professional services (construction management, design-build, tenant improvements, pre-construction), and managed services via build-to-suit developments where Massa constructs to tenant specifications and the tenant leases from the landowner, effectively positioning the firm as developer/landlord as well as contractor. Customer segmentation is horizontal, divided into public sector (government agencies, schools, correctional facilities, public recreation, transportation), private sector (banking, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, real estate, professional services), and private development (build-to-suit commercial and mixed-use). GTM is enterprise field sales with a partnering approach emphasizing repeat business from long-tenured relationships; notable recurring relationships include Lyons National Bank (at least eight sequenced branch and operations projects), architectural partners Beardsley Design Associates and Mossien Associates Architects, and government clients such as the Social Security Administration (12,000 sq ft Geneva build-to-suit, 10-year lease signed in 2020). Disclosed single-project contract values range from roughly $8.3 million (Penn Yan Transportation Facility) down to smaller tenant improvement and small-commercial builds, with no publicly available revenue, backlog, or pricing schedule.

Name

Massa Construction

Legal name

Massa Construction, Inc.

Website

https://massaconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Massa Construction is a privately held, family-owned full-service construction management and general contracting firm founded in 1959 in Geneva, NY, serving public and private sector clients across Upstate New York with design-build, construction management, tenant improvement, and build-to-suit development services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF), New School Construction (Greenfield Builds) (EDAEABAA), Religious & Cultural Building Construction (Places of Worship, Museums, Libraries) (IMAFACAH)

Keywords

• General construction services
• Construction management
• Design-build construction
• Tenant improvements
• Build to suit leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

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 Construction Services: One-time project-based revenue from construction services including demolition, masonry, steel framing, wood framing, electrical, plumbing, and interior finishing
2. Construction Management Services: Customized construction management services including preconstruction planning, estimating, scheduling, bid management, project coordination, line-item management, change control, and status reporting
3. Design-Build Services: Single responsible party for entire project delivery including design, cost, schedule and quality
4. Build-to-Suit Leasing: Build to suit leasing arrangements where Massa constructs to tenant specifications and tenant leases from landowner
5. Tenant Improvements: Interior space construction services particularly for occupied buildings with special requirements for security, safety, air quality, and logistics
6. Pre-Construction Services: Early involvement services including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, design analysis, site logistics, materials selection, and RFP recommendations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Massa Construction is a full-service construction firm providing construction management, general construction, design-build, tenant improvements, interior design, pre-construction, development, and build-to-suit project delivery for public and private sector clients. The company integrates design and construction services under a single contract and complements its delivery with land development and build-to-suit leasing through an affiliated entity. Its work spans commercial, institutional, healthcare, financial, hospitality, and government projects primarily in the upstate New York region.

Product overview

Massa Construction is a full-service construction management and general construction firm offering a comprehensive range of services spanning the entire project lifecycle. The core service portfolio includes Pre-Construction Services (for early project planning and scope definition), Design-Build (as a single-point-of-responsibility project delivery method), Development (as project developer handling financing and site acquisition), Build to Suit (for tenants preferring to lease rather than own), Tenant Improvements (for occupied building interiors), General Construction (in-house capabilities across demolition, masonry, steel/wood framing, electrical, plumbing, and finishing), Construction Management (full project lifecycle management), and Interiors (specialty interior construction). The company leverages modern technology including 3D models and visual construction simulation to support their design and construction team in advising clients on project approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Management End-to-end construction management services for public and private sector projects, coordinating schedule, budget, subcontractors, and owners' representatives.
• General Construction General contracting services for new builds, expansions, and renovations across commercial, institutional, healthcare, hospitality, education, and government projects.
• Design-Build Integrated design and construction delivery under a single contract, providing a single point of accountability for owners of commercial and institutional facilities.
• Tenant Improvements Interior build-out and renovation services for tenants and landlords, designed to minimize disruption in operational facilities.
• Interior Design Interior design services bundled with construction execution to deliver finished, move-in-ready interior environments for commercial and institutional clients.
• Pre-Construction Services Front-end planning services including estimating, scheduling, constructibility review, and value engineering to de-risk projects before construction begins.
• Development Services Real estate and site development services supporting project feasibility, site selection, and entitlement for new construction projects.
• Build-to-Suit Leasing Custom design and construction of a facility for a client who then leases it back, allowing occupancy of a purpose-built facility without upfront real estate capital outlay.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects delivered on time and on budget with excellent track record
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers33 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beardsley Design AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm that co-designed projects with Massa Construction including the Social Security Office Geneva (12,000 sq ft build to suit) and continues ongoing collaboration on multiple projects. Multiple successful joint projects including LNB Canandaigua and Penn Yan office.
• Mossien Associates ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm collaborating with Massa on multiple projects including Bagels and Cakes (design build), Prescription Fitness (5,000 sq ft facility), and Lyons National Bank Canandaigua (fourth new construction collaboration with LNB).
• Hanlon ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm that designed the UR Medicine Wilmot Cancer Institute Geneva building built by Massa Construction.
• Fairport PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign committee partnership for development of 'pocket' park tied to Perinton Park sidewalks and trails at the Lyons National Bank Perinton branch site.
• US Green Building CouncilminorOthersIndustry membership organization displayed on website footer, indicating commitment to sustainable building practices.
• The Associated General Contractors of New YorkminorOthersIndustry trade association membership displayed on website footer.
• Builders Exchange of RochesterminorOthersRegional building industry exchange membership displayed on website footer.
• Lake to Lake Real EstateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTenant in the Lyons National Bank Geneva building (5,000 sq ft of the 13,000 sq ft multi-use structure).
• Fredericksen & Sirianni LLPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTenant in the Lyons National Bank Geneva building (5,000 sq ft of the 13,000 sq ft multi-use structure).
• Ciccino's PizzaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTenant in the Lyons National Bank Geneva building (5,000 sq ft of the 13,000 sq ft multi-use structure).
• Petrella Phillips LLPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCurrent tenant of 24 Tillman Street office building developed by Massa Construction.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Major national construction manager and general contractor with deep public-sector and institutional expertise. Competes with regional firms like Massa on larger upstate NY public and institutional projects where bonding capacity and national footprint matter.
• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest national construction management and general contracting firms in the U.S., with broad capabilities across commercial, institutional, healthcare, and public-sector projects. Represents the larger-scale incumbent threat Massa competes against in regional bids.

Direct peers

• The Pike Company: Rochester, NY-based construction services firm offering general contracting, construction management, and design-build across upstate New York. Directly competes with Massa in commercial, healthcare, and institutional projects within overlapping Finger Lakes / Western NY territory.
• LeChase Construction: Rochester, NY-based general contractor and construction manager serving upstate New York across commercial, institutional, healthcare, and education sectors. Highly comparable in regional footprint, service breadth (CM, design-build, general construction), and customer profile to Massa Construction.
• Hueber-Breuer Construction: Syracuse, NY-based construction management and general contracting firm serving upstate New York across commercial, education, healthcare, and civic projects. Directly comparable in scale, regional focus, and full-service delivery model.
• DiMarco Constructors: Rochester, NY-based general contractor specializing in commercial, healthcare, education, and senior living construction. Comparable to Massa in target sectors (including senior living), geographic scope, and design-build service delivery.
• Christa Construction: Rochester, NY-based construction manager and general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, and institutional clients across upstate New York. Similar size, regional footprint, and service model to Massa, with comparable customer relationships in Western NY.
• Sano-Rubin Construction: Albany, NY-based general contractor and construction manager with strong institutional, healthcare, and commercial portfolio across Upstate NY and the Northeast. Comparable to Massa in service mix (CM, design-build, general construction) and customer profile.
• BBL Construction Services: Albany, NY-based full-service construction firm offering CM, design-build, and general construction across healthcare, education, senior living, and commercial sectors. Closely comparable to Massa in target segments and Northeast regional footprint.
• Hayner Hoyt Corporation: Syracuse, NY-based general contractor with strong portfolio in healthcare, education, commercial, and public-sector projects across Central and Upstate NY. Overlaps with Massa in institutional customers, project size range, and design-build delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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