Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Construction Services in Elma, NY
Concept Construction has built a reputation for excellence in the construction industry over its 50-year history. Founded in 1974 by B. Michael Shevlin, the company combines four generations of family expertise with innovative construction methods to deliver high-quality projects. Our team prioritizes accountability, safety, and customer satisfaction, offering services ranging from ground-up builds to renovations and design-build solutions. With a focus on self-performing key construction phases, we maintain control over project timelines and costs while ensuring exceptional craftsmanship. Our commitment to diversity, integrity, and community partnerships strengthens our position as a trusted regional contractor.We serve clients across Western New York and beyond, managing projects from concept to completion with a hands-on approach. Our leadership team brings decades of experience in construction management, estimating, and business development to every project. Recognized for repeat business from major clients, we emphasize transparent communication and tailored solutions to meet unique project needs. Our core values guide every decision, ensuring long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders. This combination of tradition, expertise, and forward-thinking strategies positions us as a leader in the construction industry.
Services
General Construction
Design-Build Services
Construction Management
Site Development
Pre-Engineered Buildings
Demolition
Concrete Work
Foundation Installation
Carpentry Services
Self-Performing Contracting
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of construction expertise with four generations of family leadership
- Our self-performing capabilities reduce project costs and improve quality control
- We maintain a 63% repeat business rate from satisfied commercial clients
- Our team includes estimators with over $1.5B in secured contracts
- We implement rigorous safety protocols for all construction projects
What people say
Outstanding support
Perfect Design-Build team
Superior workmanship
Timely response
Professionalism
Services
General Construction
We provide comprehensive general contracting services for new construction projects. Our team manages all aspects from initial planning to final execution, offering estimating, value engineering, and selective demolition. With self-performing capabilities in key construction phases, we maintain quality control while optimizing project timelines and costs. Our expertise spans commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, delivering tailored solutions that meet specific client requirements.
Design-Build Services
Our design-build approach combines architectural vision with construction expertise under one contract. We coordinate directly with owners, architects, and engineers to streamline project delivery. This method allows early construction commencement before final design completion, resulting in faster timelines and cost savings. Our collaborative process ensures designs are optimized for functionality, budget, and construction efficiency while maintaining single-point accountability.
Construction Management
We offer professional construction management services covering pre-construction budgeting through project completion. Our team handles subcontractor bidding, schedule coordination, and quality control while leveraging 50 years of industry experience. We provide real-time problem solving and budget analysis to maintain project timelines and financial targets. Our self-performing capabilities allow flexible resource allocation to keep projects on track.
Site Development
Our site development services include land clearing, excavation, and infrastructure installation. We handle storm and sanitary sewer systems, building pad preparation, and grading with precision. Our team applies extensive knowledge of local soil conditions and topography to optimize site layouts. This expertise ensures proper drainage and foundation stability while minimizing environmental impact during land development projects.
Self-Performing Services
As a true self-performing contractor, we execute key construction phases using our own workforce and equipment. Our capabilities include demolition, concrete work, foundations, and carpentry with over 35 skilled tradespeople and 50+ pieces of heavy machinery. This approach reduces subcontractor dependencies, improves quality control, and enhances project scheduling flexibility while maintaining competitive pricing through direct labor and equipment utilization.
People
B. Michael Shevlin
Founder and CEO
With 62 years of industry experience, Mike founded Concept Construction in 1974 after working in family construction businesses since his teens. He established the company's foundational principles through hands-on experience in every operational role before becoming CEO.
Matthew Shevlin
President
As third-generation leader with 30 years of experience, Matt oversees all company operations. He progressed from field work to executive leadership since joining the family business after college, maintaining construction technology expertise while directing company-wide operations and quality control.
Vincent Ricotta
Vice President
With 33 years of construction experience and multiple technical degrees, Vince directs business development and marketing. He manages corporate strategy, client relationships, and marketing initiatives while overseeing 100s of successful construction projects since joining in 2012.
Andy Scheving
Chief Estimator
As Chief Estimator with 42 years of experience, Andy has secured over $1.5B in contracts since 1983. He leads bidding processes, value engineering, and subcontractor qualification while maintaining technical expertise in construction cost analysis.
Norbert Logel
Vice President of Operations
With 44 years of industry experience, Norb manages field operations since joining as a carpenter in 1986. He oversees project scheduling, equipment deployment, and workforce coordination while serving as liaison between field crews and office staff.
Questions
What construction services do you offer?
We provide general contracting, design-build, and construction management services including site development, pre-engineered buildings, and self-performing capabilities in demolition, concrete, and carpentry.
How long have you been in business?
Concept Construction has operated continuously since 1974, with four generations of family leadership providing 50+ years of construction expertise.
Do you handle emergency construction repairs?
Yes, we provide emergency repair services with rapid response times as demonstrated by recent urgent projects completed within 24-48 hours.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Elma, NY, we serve Western New York and surrounding regions with projects extending beyond the local area.
Can you manage complex construction projects?
Our team successfully handles complex projects requiring coordination of multiple stakeholders, as evidenced by major renovations and large-scale commercial developments.
What makes you different from other contractors?
As a self-performing contractor with in-house equipment and skilled workforce, we offer greater quality control, cost efficiency, and direct project management oversight.
