Certified Women's Business Enterprise

Graciano Corporation holds Women's Business Enterprise certification from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) -- the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States. Our certification reflects the January 2025 change in company ownership and represents a meaningful commitment to accountability and transparency in the construction industry, which has historically been underrepresented by women-owned firms.

Our WBENC Certificate

What Our WBE Certification Means for Your Project

Procurement requirements for WBE participation are common in public agency contracting and increasingly standard on large private development projects. When you subcontract masonry restoration work to Graciano, you receive verifiable WBE credit from a firm that self-performs 90% of all labor through its own union journeymen. That means the participation credit is real and defensible, not a pass-through arrangement.

Diversity Compliance

Graciano's WBENC certification fulfills WBE and MWBE participation goals on both public and private projects. For general contractors and construction managers building out a diverse subcontractor roster, Graciano brings WBE status paired with specialty masonry depth that is genuinely uncommon in the market: 110 years of continuous operation, award-winning historic restoration work, and an in-house workforce that covers the full range of exterior masonry trades.

Government and Municipal Projects

Federal, state, and municipal projects that carry WBE, DBE, or WOSB participation requirements are a natural fit for Graciano. Our public sector project history includes masonry restoration at state capitol buildings, city halls, public libraries, courthouse complexes, and transit infrastructure. We are experienced with sealed-bid procurement, prevailing wage compliance, and the documentation requirements typical of government contract administration.

Trusted Verification

WBENC certification is accepted as the national standard for WBE verification by thousands of corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Unlike self-certification, WBENC's third-party vetting process includes an in-depth review of ownership, operational control, and management structure. Graciano's WBENC certification -- number WBE2600046 -- can be verified through the WBENC national registry.

Over a Century of Excellence, Now WBE Certified

Graciano Corporation has been in continuous operation since 1916, making us one of the oldest specialty masonry contractors in the United States. Our portfolio includes landmark restoration projects at Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal, Moynihan Station, Belvedere Castle, Fallingwater, Heinz Hall, and many of the most significant civic and cultural buildings in the eastern United States.

The company is led by Carol Foglio, whose ownership of the firm became effective January 2025 and whose commitment to maintaining the quality standards established over more than a century of operation has been recognized by the New York Landmarks Conservancy and the International Masonry Institute, among others.

Our three offices -- Pittsburgh PA, New York NY, and Florida -- allow us to respond to project opportunities and compliance documentation requests quickly and from the region closest to the work.

Ready to Work With a Certified WBE Restoration Contractor?

Whether you are seeking to fulfill WBE participation requirements on a specific project or evaluating Graciano for an ongoing supplier diversity program, we welcome the conversation. Our offices are reachable at (412) 963-8400 or info@graciano.com. Pre-bid walkthroughs, subcontractor qualification packages, and compliance documentation can be coordinated through any of our three offices.

• Pittsburgh PA: 209 Sigma Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
• New York NY: 18-42 42nd Street, Astoria, NY 11105
• Florida: 6795 Approach Road, Sarasota, FL 34238