Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Akron, OH
Cavanaugh Building has been a trusted leader in commercial and industrial construction since our founding in 1983. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, we combine decades of expertise with a personalized approach to deliver exceptional results for every client. Our comprehensive services span site development, carpentry, and general contracting, supported by a team of skilled professionals and state-of-the-art equipment. We prioritize safety through rigorous training programs, including OSHA-certified staff and third-party safety consultations, ensuring every project meets the highest standards. With a focus on design-build methodology, we collaborate closely with clients to align projects with budgets, timelines, and functional needs.Our portfolio includes landmark projects across education, healthcare, municipal, and recreational sectors, reflecting our commitment to quality and innovation. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, we serve Northeast Ohio with a reputation for exceeding expectations through technical excellence and unwavering customer care. Our union workforce, including award-winning carpenters and heavy equipment operators, guarantees precision from groundbreaking to completion. By maintaining a balance between scale and personalization, we ensure every client receives the dedicated attention their project deserves. This philosophy has solidified our position as a regional leader in construction excellence.
Services
General Contracting
Site Development
Carpentry Services
Design-Build Projects
Commercial Construction
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in Northeast Ohio construction projects.
- Our fourth-generation team combines family values with professional expertise.
- We maintain OSHA-certified safety programs for all job sites.
- Our in-house carpenters and equipment fleet ensure project control.
- We specialize in design-build solutions for cost-effective construction.
Services
General Contracting
Cavanaugh Building provides full-service general contracting with in-house tradesmen and project managers. Our team oversees every phase from planning to completion, ensuring quality control and adherence to timelines. We coordinate subcontractors while maintaining direct oversight through experienced operators and carpenters.
Site Development
Our site development services include demolition, grading, excavation, and utility installation using GPS-equipped equipment. Skilled operators and laborers prepare foundations for construction projects while meeting all regulatory requirements. We handle complex site challenges with precision.
Carpentry Services
Award-winning carpenters specialize in rough and finish carpentry, timber framing, and concrete formwork. Our team handles metal studs, drywall, ceilings, and specialty woodwork for both structural and aesthetic components of construction projects.
Design-Build Projects
We offer design-build solutions that streamline construction through collaborative planning with architects and engineers. This approach ensures alignment between design intent, budget constraints, and construction realities for efficient project delivery.
Commercial Construction
Specializing in commercial construction, we build office spaces, retail centers, and institutional facilities. Our experience includes healthcare buildings, educational institutions, and industrial complexes with tailored solutions for each sector's unique requirements.
People
Brian Cavanaugh
President
Graduate of Bowling Green State University with a Construction Management degree. Leads site development operations with fourth-generation construction expertise and family business values.
Chad Davidson
Vice President
Ohio State University graduate in Construction Systems Management. Oversees building construction operations with technical expertise and leadership in project execution.
Brady Jarvis
Estimator/Operations Manager
Manages site development estimating and operations with specialized knowledge in project planning and field coordination for complex construction tasks.
Aaron Snyder
Estimator/Project Manager
Construction Management graduate from Bowling Green State University. Coordinates general construction projects with attention to detail and client communication throughout project lifecycles.
Christine Daily
Estimator/Project Manager
University of Akron graduate in Construction Engineering Technology. Manages project timelines and cost estimates while maintaining quality standards for commercial construction assignments.
Questions
What construction services does Cavanaugh Building Corporation offer?
We provide general contracting, site development, carpentry, and design-build services for commercial and industrial projects.
How long has Cavanaugh Building Corporation been in business?
We've served Northeast Ohio since our founding in 1983 as a fourth-generation company.
What safety measures does the company implement?
We maintain OSHA-certified training programs, weekly safety talks, and third-party safety consultations.
What types of construction projects do you specialize in?
We handle educational, healthcare, municipal, industrial, and recreational projects across Northeast Ohio.
