WINTER GARDEN, Florida — R. C. Stevens Construction Co., a Winter Garden, Florida-based construction firm established in 1926 and one of Central Florida’s oldest and most respected construction companies, is pleased to announce it has been acquired by Cianbro, a 100% employee-owned company who self-performs work in more than 40 states in multiple markets across the United States.
Cianbro officials said the acquisition will benefit both companies by expanding and complementing Cianbro’s current geographic presence in the southeastern United States while supporting R.C. Stevens growth strategy. Tim Keating, President of R. C. Stevens and a 38-year veteran of the company, will remain active and continue to lead the R.C. Stevens organization as President following the acquisition.
“I am elated for our team members here at R. C. Stevens and what the future holds,” said Keating. Cianbro is a well-respected and well-run organization. There is no doubt, they care about their team members. Having their ongoing support for our growth strategy will enhance the offerings to our clients as well as create career growth opportunities for team members.
“R. C. Stevens is a 95-year-old construction company that we greatly admire in terms of its culture, commitment to people, and of course, the quality of their work,” said Pete Vigue, Chairman of Cianbro’s Board of Directors. “Whenever an opportunity like this presents itself, we evaluate how well the company’s mission and values align with our own, and R. C. Stevens absolutely aligns. I have every confidence that this will provide a “win-win” benefit for all team members of The Cianbro Companies.”
They have a great reputation in the industry, and they excel in process industrial, healthcare, and commercial construction,” said Richard Brescia, Executive Vice President of Cianbro. “Together, we will leverage our collective experience and expertise to benefit existing and future clients within the healthcare, food and beverage, life science, technology, and related building, industrial, and manufacturing markets.”
“We are thrilled to welcome all of the R. C. Stevens team members to the Cianbro family and into our Employee Stock Ownership Plan,” added Andi Vigue, President and CEO of The Cianbro Companies.
Founded in 1949, Cianbro is one of the highest-ranked contractors in the United States and is one of the largest open-shop, 100% employee-owned construction companies. Prior to acquiring R. C. Stevens, Cianbro successfully integrated Starcon International, a leader in the refinery and petrochemical industry into its team in 2010. In 2019, Cianbro acquired A/Z Corporation, based out of North Stonington, CT. A/Z is an industry leader in design services, life sciences, higher education, defense, healthcare and mission critical electrical, data and energy systems.
As a 100 percent employee-owned company, team members within The Cianbro Companies participate in the ESOP ownership and share in the successes of the business. As employee-owners, team members have a vested interest to work safe, efficiently, and productively to ensure the successful completion of our projects. The success of The Cianbro Companies is truly a function of its team members – their character, skill, and pride.
To learn more about Cianbro and its career opportunities, visit www.cianbro.com
