Graciano has earned the highest reputation in its field because we offer a combination of technical expertise, workforce quality, and management responsiveness that is difficult to find in specialty masonry restoration. The following seven qualities distinguish Graciano on every project we pursue.
Seven Reasons to Choose Graciano
Competitive Pricing
Graciano uses a computerized estimating system built on time and labor studies from more than one thousand previously completed jobs. This means our pricing is grounded in documented productivity data -- not guesswork. Owners and project managers consistently find our bids competitive and our final costs accurate.
Unsurpassed Expertise
Graciano has been family-owned for four generations and employs trained, experienced, and highly skilled journeymen -- including third-generation craftsmen who grew up in the trade. Our workforce is signatory with the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) and trained to the highest union standards. On historic landmarks we follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
Dependability
Projects are completed on time and within budget. Our crews adhere exactly to specified materials and methods, providing the documentation and as-built records needed by owners, engineers, and historic preservation officers. Dependability has earned Graciano repeat work from some of the most demanding clients in the industry.
Project Problem Solving
Graciano maintains in-house engineering and architectural services, enabling in-depth project analysis at no cost to the owner. When a project presents unusual conditions -- unusual masonry assemblies, unknown substrate conditions, or complex structural repairs -- we have the internal expertise to develop solutions rather than creating change-order exposure for the client.
Management Responsiveness
Graciano maintains on-site and corporate offices in Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida. Project managers and principals are reachable and responsive. Concerns raised by owners, building managers, or general contractors are addressed directly and promptly -- without layers of intermediary communication slowing the response.
No Project Delays
Graciano is affiliated with masonry unions nationwide, fully bonded and insured, owns its own equipment, and uses construction scheduling software to plan and track every project. These factors together mean Graciano can mobilize efficiently and maintain project momentum through every phase of the work.
Beautiful Results
Graciano is a multi-award-winning contractor. Our work has received the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award from the New York Landmarks Conservancy, the Golden Trowel Award from the International Masonry Institute, Project of the Year recognition from New York Construction News, and preservation awards from the AIA and the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation. See our full awards page for details.
Project Documentation
Graciano provides comprehensive project documentation as a standard part of every engagement. This includes time and labor studies, as-built drawings, completion schedules, materials data, and product warranties. This documentation supports building owners in future maintenance planning and satisfies the recordkeeping requirements of historic preservation funding programs.
Graciano Intern Program
Graciano offers internship opportunities for engineering and architectural students, providing hands-on experience in specialty masonry restoration alongside working journeymen and project managers. Internship schedules are flexible and designed to accommodate academic calendars. Interested students may contact our Pittsburgh office directly.
What Graciano Brings to Every Project
- 110+ years of continuous specialty masonry and concrete restoration experience
- 90% self-performance with in-house union journeymen
- WBENC certified Women's Business Enterprise, satisfying WBE diversity participation requirements
- Three regional offices in Pittsburgh PA, New York NY, and Florida
- Union affiliations nationwide, fully bonded and insured in all states of operation
- In-house engineering and architectural services at no additional cost
- Track record on nationally recognized landmarks including Rockefeller Center, Moynihan Station, Belvedere Castle, and Fallingwater