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  • Welcome John!

    March 22nd, 2023


    Welcome John!

    O,R&L Construction Corporation, headquartered in Branford, CT, is pleased to announce the addition of John MacDougall as Project Superintendent. John is a highly skilled professional with 24 years of experience in the construction industry and broad knowledge of all phases of commercial construction and project management.  

    He will be responsible for overall project safety, site management, scheduling, as well as coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors. Understanding the importance of team collaboration, providing clear and continuous communication throughout the building process, are his top priorities.  John and his wife have been married for 27 years and have a daughter that is a pastry chef in Rye, NY.

  • Welcome Rich!

    March 22nd, 2023


    Welcome Rich!

    O,R&L Construction Corporation, headquartered in Branford, CT, is pleased to welcome back Rich Zacks as Assistant Project Superintendent.  Rich rejoins us with 35 years of experience in the construction industry and knowledge with subcontractor management, scheduling, carpentry, and knowledge of OSHA Safety regulations.

    Rich will be working in collaboration with our project management team and brings strong communication skills and commitment to excellence to our organization. Rich is an outdoor enthusiast with 3 children and 5 grandchildren.

  • Welcome Peter!

    September 6th, 2022


    Welcome Peter!

    O,R&L Construction Corporation, headquartered in Branford, CT, is pleased to announce the addition of Peter Bertolini as Project Engineer.  Peter is a highly skilled project manager with 33 years of experience and broad knowledge of all phases of commercial construction and management.

    Peter will be working in collaboration with our project management team on project estimating and set up while overseeing small scale projects and assisting in the field. He lives in Guilford with his wife and daughter.

  • Welcome Julia!

    July 27th, 2022


    Welcome Julia!

            O,R&L Construction Corporation, headquartered in Branford, CT, is pleased to announce the addition of Julia Palm as Director of Construction Safety and Administration.  Julia  joins the team with 7 years of administrative and account management experience including a comprehensive understanding of project scope and contractual requirements as well as safety policy and quality management plans.

            Julia will be responsible for monitoring daily reports, submittals, drawing logs and closeouts while overseeing the set-up and processing of all new project administrative needs.

  • Welcome Kevin!

    July 27th, 2022


    Welcome Kevin!

        O,R&L Construction Corporation, headquartered in Branford, CT, is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin Goodall as Project Superintendent. Kevin has 27 years of experience in the construction industry including supervisory roles in healthcare as well as commercial construction.  Kevin prides himself on his attention to detail, the ability to visualize the final project, and a commitment to delivering quality workmanship.

             Kevin will be responsible for overall project safety, site management, scheduling, as well as coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors. Kevin understands the importance of team collaboration and endeavors to provide clear and continuous communication throughout the building process.

  • Welcome Jeremy!

    June 15th, 2022


    We are thrilled to welcome our summer intern Jeremy Hall.   Jeremy just completed his freshman year at Wentworth Institute with a  major in Construction Management. Jeremy will split his time between being in the office as well as on-site at the Mauro Motors project.

    Jeremy is an Eagle Scout and while in high school, through the A.C.E. Mentorship program, he worked on interesting projects, even a Green Buildings award!  Jeremy  has experience with paving and landscaping from previous work with a paving company.

    Welcome Jeremy!

  • Welcome Johanna!

    June 16th, 2021


    Welcome Johanna!

    The O,R&L Construction Corporation team is excited to welcome Johanna Doerr as our summer intern.

    Johanna just completed her sophomore year at Wentworth Institute of Technology majoring in Architecture and will be working with Senior Project Engineer and Chief Estimator on pre-construction projects. 

    A fun fact: The J in Johanna is pronounced as a Y.

    We are thrilled to have Johanna join the O,R&L Construction team!

  • Congratulations Dave!

    April 2nd, 2020


    Congratulations Dave!

    O,R&L Construction Corporation is proud to announce the promotion of Dave Bernstein to Sr. Project Engineer.

    Dave is a proven leader, whom exhibits hard work, dedication, and attention to detail.  Congratulations to Dave on his well-deserved promotion!

  • Welcome Alrun!

    October 22nd, 2019


    Welcome Alrun!

    The O,R&L Construction Corporation team is excited to announce the addition of Alrun Hylwa as the Director of Project Development.

    In this role, Alrun will cultivate and manage new and existing relationships and oversee company projects throughout the various phases of construction. 

    With over twenty years of commercial design/build, leadership and operations experience. Leading Senior Project Executive for Corporate, International R&D clients, private educational and manufacturing facilities with a deep understanding and commitment to creating functional and innovative workspaces by collaborating with top-level decision-makers as well as interfacing directly with end-user groups to assure optimal design, project documentation, and process efficiency. Proficient in developing multi-faceted, innovative strategic alliance strategies based on solid operation analysis, negotiating, projections, teamwork and phased plan implementation to create synergetic opportunities and long-term business relationships for the future. Alrun is also a Certified interpreter.

  • Cliff Lennox, LEED AP, Promoted to Vice President of Operations

    March 12th, 2018


    Cliff Lennox, LEED AP, Promoted to Vice President of Operations

    O,R&L Construction is proud to announce the promotion of Cliff Lennox, LEED AP, from Senior Project Manager to Vice President of Operations. Cliff has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, almost 15 of which have been for O,R&L. Cliff has managed countless major projects for O,R&L. Most recently he successfully managed the Backus Center for Specialty Care in Plainfield and our particularly challenging Bridgeport Microgrid project.

    As Vice President of Operations, Cliff will continue to manage construction projects but also monitor all other projects, oversee all Senior Staff and oversee all company operations ensuring that they run properly and meet our yearly business goals.

    Congratulations, Cliff, on this well-deserved promotion!

  • Welcome Brian Davis!

    April 12th, 2017


    Welcome Brian Davis!

    Please welcome our new employee, Brian Davis! Brian will be working with O,R&L Construction as Director of Project Development.

    Brian holds a Masters in Architecture from The Catholic University of America. He has almost 30 years of experience in the industry, most of which he spent at JCJ Architecture in Hartford. Most recently, Brian served as the Director of Design & Development and as an Owner’s Rep for Saratoga Game & Racing. At O,R&L, Brian will be assisting with our Business Development efforts, focusing more closely on the education market. His contact info is as follows: cell / 860-508-6312 & email / [email protected].

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  • Welcome, John Pitruzzello!

    April 12th, 2017


    Welcome, John Pitruzzello!

    Please welcome John Pitruzzello, Project Superintendent.

    John comes to O,R&L with over 20 years of construction experience. His past experience includes many years in the superintendent and project manager roles at various well known and respected construction companies, as well as simultaneously owning his own business as a design/build contractor. Johns contact info is as follows: cell phon e/ 203-494-6943 & email / [email protected].

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  • Welcome, Tom Lucas!

    March 13th, 2017


    Welcome, Tom Lucas!

    O,R&L Construction welcomes Tom Lucas as Assistant Superintendent. He will be assisting with the YMCA Soundview Phase II project in Branford. Tom brings over 28 years of construction experience to O,R&L. His previous experience includes project engineering and project management, as well as owning his own remodeling business for 11 years.

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  • Angelo Ciotti, Promoted to General Superintendent

    September 15th, 2016


    Angelo Ciotti, Promoted to General Superintendent

    O,R&L Construction is proud to announce the promotion of Angelo Ciotti from Superintendent to General Superintendent. Angelo has over 45 years of experience in the construction industry, 20 of which have been for O,R&L. Angelo has managed countless major projects for O,R&L including the Hartford Hospital Family Health Center in South Windsor, Soundview Family YMCA in Branford, and International Aero Engines in Glastonbury. He is also in charge of one of our largest projects currently under construction--the Backus Center for Specialty Care in Plainfield.

    As General Superintendent, Angelo will not only oversee and manage project job sites, he will also act as a mentor for all incoming field employees. We are excited not only to promote Angelo, but to see more successful projects of his develop in the future.

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  • Wall Signing Event for Backus Hospital

    September 14th, 2016


    Wall Signing Event for Backus Hospital

    O,R&L was proud to be a part of the Wall Signing event to recognize everyone part of this incredible project.

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