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36 Years
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Emergency
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Open 24/7
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Trusted Construction Management Services in Ambler, PA
Frank R Lamarra is a full-service general contracting and construction management firm with over 30 years of experience serving healthcare, utility, pharmaceutical, academic, and financial industries. Founded in 1990 and based in the Philadelphia area, our leadership team of Dean Cole and Ron Norbury brings decades of expertise in managing complex projects from conception to completion. We specialize in pre-construction planning, general contracting, and construction management, ensuring quality results delivered on time and within budget. Our commitment to honesty, integrity, and dependability has earned mutual respect from clients, subcontractors, and vendors across diverse sectors.With a focus on smart project execution, we handle projects ranging from small renovations to multimillion-dollar developments while maintaining consistent quality and client collaboration. Our technical proficiency in cost analysis, schedule planning, and contract negotiations ensures successful outcomes for interior renovations, exterior restorations, green building projects, and emergency repairs. As active principals in the firm since its inception, we prioritize fostering long-term relationships through transparent communication and a dedication to exceeding client expectations in today's dynamic construction environment.
Services
Pre-Construction Services
General Contracting
Construction Management
Building Maintenance
Emergency Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience managing complex construction projects
- Proven expertise in healthcare, pharmaceutical, and commercial sectors
- Comprehensive pre-construction through post-completion oversight
- Leadership team holds engineering and management advanced degrees
- Commitment to quality with on-time, on-budget delivery track record
Services
Pre-Construction Services
Our pre-construction services ensure project success through comprehensive planning and coordination. We conduct site surveys, value engineering reviews, and detailed cost estimating while developing bidding strategies and securing necessary permits. This critical phase establishes realistic budgets, identifies potential challenges, and creates a clear roadmap for construction execution.
General Contracting
We provide full-spectrum general contracting for interior renovations, exterior restorations, and new construction. Our team manages daily operations, coordinates subcontractors, and maintains quality control across low-to-mid-rise developments and facility infrastructure upgrades while ensuring client communication throughout the building process.
Construction Management
Our construction management services focus on achieving client objectives through strategic oversight. We develop project requirements, monitor costs and schedules, implement safety protocols, and manage procurement processes to deliver functionally viable results that meet financial and operational goals.
Building Maintenance
We offer comprehensive building maintenance solutions including structural repairs, architectural finishes, carpentry work, and emergency restoration services. Our team handles select demolition, concrete repairs, door hardware installations, and ongoing facility improvements to maintain operational efficiency.
Healthcare Construction
Specialized construction services for healthcare environments with strict compliance requirements. We manage complex medical facility projects including renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and new construction while maintaining operational continuity and meeting regulatory standards.
People
Dean Cole
President
Construction industry leader with 30+ years of experience in pharmaceutical and healthcare construction. Holds engineering management advanced degrees and specializes in complex project estimation, contract negotiations, and schedule optimization for multimillion-dollar developments.
Ronald J. Norbury
Vice President
Seasoned construction executive with three decades of expertise in industrial and commercial projects. Engineering graduate with proven success in managing diverse construction phases from initial estimating through final implementation of large-scale developments.
Questions
What industries does LaMarra Construction specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare, pharmaceutical, academic, financial, and utility sector construction projects with comprehensive management from planning through completion.
How long has LaMarra Construction been in business?
Since 1990, providing construction management and general contracting services with continuous leadership from founding principals Dean Cole and Ron Norbury.
Do you handle both large and small construction projects?
Yes, we manage projects of all sizes from small renovations to multimillion-dollar developments while maintaining consistent quality and client focus.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Primarily serving the Philadelphia metropolitan area with capabilities extending to regional projects across Pennsylvania and neighboring states.
Are emergency construction services available?
Yes, our building maintenance division provides emergency repair services for urgent facility issues and unexpected construction needs.
What sets LaMarra apart from other contractors?
Our 30+ years of specialized industry experience, engineering-trained leadership team, and proven track record of on-time, on-budget delivery across complex projects distinguish our approach.
