Working and building against hunger
CANstruction Pittsburgh is a unique initiative to combine creativity and altruism in an effort to support a very important cause, hunger relief in Pittsburgh. Teams of four to eight people were challenged to design a structure made entirely out of … Continue reading
The act of giving – community service and what it means
At our recent Day of Service, we used building materials supplied by 84 Lumber and our construction skills to build a deck for the Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard. “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you … Continue reading
Hearing the customer’s voice… or quack?
Part of our mission is to develop lasting relationships with our customers and build stronger communities. One of our team mates, Brent Michaels, is learning that sometimes fulfilling this mission comes in unexpected forms. Brent is the site manager covering … Continue reading
In the News: PA Public School Construction
Good news for Pennsylvania public school districts awaiting reimbursement for construction projects…maybe. As part of the 2014-15 state budget, the General Assembly has come up with $10 million for new projects and freed up approximately $73 million in reserves to help address … Continue reading
The “I” in BIM
For many people in the construction industry, Building Information Modeling (BIM) represents a 3D model. Sometimes this model is used for presentations in which an architectural rendering conveys a sense of what the building may look like. Other times, it is a … Continue reading
Intern Q&A: Sydney
Pictured: Sydney Edelstein, marketing intern Part of the Massaro Construction Group mission is to build stronger communities, and that can be achieved in many different ways. One of which is to mentor our youth and teach them about the diverse … Continue reading
Shades of green
Green Globes vs. LEED rating system When building owners want to reduce their environmental impact and obtain certification from an independent source, they usually seek a LEED Certification. But there is a rival green-building option, Green Globes, gaining more attention. … Continue reading
Spring has sprung
Pictured: vegetables growing in the Massaro Garden to be shared with employees and the community. With one of the worst winter seasons in recent history now clearly behind us, most people will now turn their attention to the outdoors and … Continue reading
Intern Q&A: Emily
Pictured: Emily Mallick, engineering intern, reviewing drawings during her internship. Part of the Massaro Construction Group mission is to build stronger communities, and that can be achieved in many different ways. One of which is to mentor our youth and … Continue reading
Why is diversity important?
The reason for diversity is that it’s good for business, not just because it’s the right thing to do! There is no denying that diversity at any level in an organization contributes to greater than average organizational performance. Diversity, whether gender, … Continue reading
