April 4, 2020 is the 32nd anniversary of the founding of our company. I am reminded of it daily because that date is inscribed on the back of a gold religious medal that my wife, Barbara, gave me to celebrate the company’s creation. I’ve worn it ever since. On one side, that medal symbolizes my personal religious belief that there is a power beyond our understanding, a God of love and understanding who has created humankind and a world that…
Dear Clients, Bozzuto Construction continues to navigate the unparalleled events surrounding COVID-19 to ensure the well-being of our employees, subcontractors and valued partners. Over the past few weeks, the Bozzuto COVID-19 Taskforce has implemented several protocols and guidelines to keep our project teams safe. As we have all experienced, the introduction of social distancing has changed how we communicate. While our sites remain operational in permitted regions, Bozzuto project teams are now conducting Zoom video calls and other technologies in…
For a long time, our company has actively sought to hire military veterans. We have also hired spouses of veterans as well as active-duty soldiers. I thought it might be useful here to explain why. You may think right from the beginning of our company, our motivation to hire servicemen and women came from the fact that two of the company’s founders are veterans. It didn’t. In fact, John Slidell and I, both having served in the army in Vietnam…
In a letter to Bozzuto employees, CEO Toby Bozzuto stated… In light of this week’s war of words in the American political arena, I felt compelled to put some thoughts down and to share them with you. The increasingly negative language we are hearing is in direct opposition to the ethos of this company. We are all part of the Bozzuto family, and as such we celebrate and welcome each other with open arms. This is what we have always,…
In a world that is full of constant uncertainty, one thing is definite: we have a finite period of time on this earth to make an impact. As many of you know, I am fascinated by people who made an extraordinary, positive impact on the world during their lifetimes. Their existence changed the trajectory of the world. I am so enthralled by this concept that I collect books signed by some of these people. I hold these books and imagine…
As I prepared to assume my new role as President of Bozzuto Construction Company (BCC), I developed a strategy centered around execution, accountability and building relationships. I believe these elements are interwoven with our successes and will lead us to continued growth and stronger partnerships with our clients, subcontractors, and consultants. COMPANY PRIORITIES Execution. At its core, general contracting is all about planning. Our planning begins with business development and marketing efforts and extends all the way through preconstruction, operations and…
Mark Weisner and Mike Schlegel at Bozzuto Headquarters in Greenbelt, MD. You can’t talk about The Bozzuto Group without talking about Rick Mostyn. Together with Tom Bozzuto and John Slidell, Mostyn helped found Bozzuto in 1988. After 30 years, Mostyn is transitioning from his role as COO on April 1, but will remain with the company and continue to serve as Vice Chairman. Bozzuto Construction Company (BCC) President Mike Schlegel will become Bozzuto’s new COO, and Senior Vice President of BCC…
