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History
V.J. Scozzari & Sons, Inc. was incorporated in the State of New Jersey in 1984. Vincent J. Scozzari, Sr., President, had for the previous 35 years been the president of Scozzari Construction Company. He specialized in institutional, commercial and industrial construction. He constructed and managed numerous projects throughout Mercer, Hunterdon, Ocean, Middlesex, Monmouth Counties and Bucks County, Pennsylvania. His name is a respected one in the construction industry, throughout Central New Jersey. Some of his work has been featured in national publications such as Architectural Record, as well as, other trade publications. We are not able to list all of the projects that Vincent J. Scozzari, Sr. has completed, the quality and magnitude of his contracting experience is extensive.
In 1984 Vincent J. Scozzari, Jr. and Gregory Scozzari joined with Vincent J. Scozzari, Sr. to form V.J. Scozzari & Sons, Inc. Both Vincent and Greg graduated from The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Vincent went on to graduate from Northeastern University in Boston. While in Boston, he also attended Weintworth Institute of Technology for a formal education in Construction Technologies. Gregory graduated in 1985 from Rider College in Lawrenceville, New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce.
In 1994, Richard A. Alito joined the firm initially as a Project Superintendent, then as a Project Manager and since 2002 as the firm’s Vice President of Construction. Alito’s 30 year background in construction commenced at Princeton University – Civil Engineering Department in 1980.
In 2005, John Ehling joined the firm in the estimating department. John has been employed in the construction Industry since 1990. A graduate of Spring Garden College, John became a Senior Estimator and is now the Company's Vice President of Estimating. John is heavily committed to Pre-Construction Services including oversight of all estimating functions.
Since the inception of this Corporation, the firm has constructed and managed a wide variety of commercial, retail, financial, industrial, institutional, and healthcare projects of both public and private ownership. These projects have ranged from new facilities, to the retrofit of buildings, to tenant fit-out work, complete renovations, historical restorations as well as warehouses, distribution centers, recreational facilities, sports complexes, office buildings, financial institutions, municipal complexes and site development.
The operations of the Firm include Construction Management, General Construction, and Design/Build Services. Because of our expertise, we can offer our clients the convenience of handling their projects from conception through completion, handling every detail required or participating in any manner that the Owner deems appropriate.
While based in Central New Jersey, the company has had a long trusted relationship with the local building departments, we have also established relationships with the State, County and most of the building departments throughout the area. We have worked with the State Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Affairs (DCA), State Department of Property Management & Construction, State Department of Health and Senior Services, NJ & PA State Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP), NJ & PA Department of Transportation (DOT), as well as the local Historical Societies, and various Soil Conservation Districts, and other regulatory Agencies.
Achievements in Design, Construction, and Management have been a factor in the success of the organization. The firm's history dates back to 1940 when Nicolo Scozzari first came to this country and began work as a stone mason. His work ethics and handcrafted workmanship are evident today in the Firm's commitment to quality and integrity in Construction and Management. These commitments have earned the firm numerous awards and recognitions including One of The Top Twenty Privately-Held Firms in Central New Jersey. The selection committee cited "a commitment to excellence" as one of basis for bestowing this recognition upon the firm.
The company is also involved in many community and civic organizations including support of youth groups, activities, and sports. The firm has also provided its expertise to support organizations providing services to individuals in need of assistance from children at risk, to those with developmental or physical disabilities and challenges, to those less fortunate. Through the company’s support of family’s of servicemen and women and police, fire and EMS personnel the company remains committed to supporting the community in whole by supporting those that service the entire community.
Since the early 1990’s the firm has been committed to sustainability through the use of construction means, methods and materials that reduce the impact on the environment. The company is a member in good standing of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and has commenced on a program of obtaining certification of project and management personnel in their respective areas of expertise.
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Corporate Memberships & Affiliations American Institute of Architects (AIA)
American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC), New Jersey Chapter
Building Official Code Administration (BOCA) #08626
Construction Financial Management Assn (CFMA)
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
Department of Property Management and Construction - Classified (DPMC)
Design – Build Institute of America (DBIA)
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. (ICSC)
United States Green Building Council (USGBC) - Delaware Valley Chapter Green Building Council (DVGBC)
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
New Jersey Business & Industry Association
New Jersey School Construction Corporation – Classified (NJSCC)
Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Awards & Recognitions 2010 New Jersey Business & Industry Association Best Places to Work in New Jersey Small/Medium Company Category
2008 New Jersey Golden Trowel Awards Special Recognition Rider University, Daly Dining Hall Addition
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
2007 New Jersey Golden Trowel Awards Special Recognition Roma Bank, Corporate Headquarters Robbinsville, New Jersey
2007 Lawrence Economic Development Award First Choice Bank, Branch Office Lawrenceville, New Jersey
2006 Historic Restoration Project of the Year Community Association Realty, Guest House Newtown, Pennsylvania Masonry Construction Magazine
2006 New Good Neighbor Award Roma Bank, Corporate Headquarters Robbinsville, New Jersey New Jersey Business & Industry & New Jersey Business
2005 American School & University Educational Interior Showcase Peter Lawson-Johnson & Truman Semans Squash Courts Lawrenceville, New Jersey
2004 Lawrence Township Growth & Redevelopment Lawrenceville, New Jersey
2003 American School & University Outstanding Buildings Rider University, Daly Dining Hall Lawrenceville, New Jersey
2002 Masonry Construction Magazine's "Project of the Year" Honorable Mention Community Associations Underwriters of America
Newtown, Pennsylvania
2002 June Ronan Angel Award Hamilton, New Jersey
2002 New Jersey Golden Trowel AwardSpecial RecognitionInstitute for Advanced Study – Bloomberg Hall School of Natural Sciences Princeton, New Jersey 2001 Pinnacle of Achievement AwardOutstanding Small Business of the YearGreater Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
2000 Community Enrichment Award Hamilton Area YMCA Hamilton, New Jersey
2000 Excellence Award 2633 Main Street Lawrenceville, New Jersey Excellence in Downtown Development 2000 Downtown, New Jersey
1998 35th Annual New Jersey Concrete Awards-Honorable Mention Princeton University Plasma PhysicsLaboratory Office Building Entrance ImprovementsPrinceton, New Jersey The New Jersey Concrete & Aggregate Association & The New Jersey Chapter of the American Concrete Institute
1996 Golden Trowel Masonry Award
Pennington, New Jersey International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman
1996 New Good Neighbor Award Mercer County Waterfront Park-Baseball Stadium Trenton, New Jersey New Jersey Business & Industry & New Jersey Business
1995 The American Legion Certificate of Appreciation Veterans Memorial Lawrenceville, New Jersey The American Legion, Lawrenceville, New Jersey
1992 Top 20 Privately Held Companies - In Central New Jersey Business New Jersey
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Our involvement in Financing and Funding for various
projects has provided for the expeditious commencement of work on numerous
projects. Our experiences with various funding sources including The U.S.
Department of Housing & Urban Development, The State Department of
Economic Development Authority, the Casino Redevelopment Authority and other public and private concerns have
lead to the successful completion of our projects.
