History

1990

Richard’s brother, Ronald, joins the company. At this time, the housing and commercial markets are slow. Despite the economy, the company continues its healthy growth. With a “do anything” attitude, the two siblings and their construction team take risks, experiment with innovative ideas and ensure the company’s success.

1992

Pezzuco Construction transitions from a sub-contractor to a general contractor. The company becomes eligible for bonding purposes.

1994

Pezzuco Construction completes its first raw land development: Newman Farms located in Johnston.

1997

Awarded its first million dollar project: University of Rhode Island’s Graduate Village.
Relocates business operation to current location in Cranston.

1998

Pezzuco Construction completes its first scattered site rehabilitation project: Walker Houses located in Central Falls. The relationship with the project’s financier, Rhode Island Housing and Finance Corporation is strengthened.

1999

Pezzuco Construction is awarded the town’s contract to replicate the cupola that once sat atop the historic “Towers” in Narragansett.

2000

Stephen’s Hall, located in the former 1928 Johnson & Wales dormitory building, receives major renovations of the 52,000 square foot abandoned building transforming it into thirty-two affordable housing units.

2003

The Barton Street revitalization project in Pawtucket, a multi-site revitalization for affordable housing units, is created.

2004

Heritage Place located in Woonsocket, a several million-dollar construction project of three multi-floor split use buildings consisting of commercial and residential spaces. Undertakes its second raw land development, Jenny Estates in Cranston

2005

Providence’s Williams Woods is by far the largest and most expansive venture to date. It’s comprised of nine buildings of sixty-units of housing affordable along with a community center. Begins third raw land development, Winsor Woods in Johnston.

2007

Pezzuco Construction celebrates its twentieth anniversary!