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Who We Are
 
 
Founded in 1949 by the Cianchette Brothers, Cianbro is one of the United States’ largest, most diverse, successful, open shop, 100% employee-owned construction and construction services companies.
 

 
Presently operating in more than 40 states and employing over 4,000 team members, Cianbro manages and self-performs civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, telecommunications, thermal, fabrication, and coating. 
 
Throughout our 70-year history, Cianbro has safely and efficiently planned, managed, and constructed many technically complex, historic, and environmentally sensitive projects for a wide variety of public and private clients. 
 
A total commitment to safety combined with the enthusiasm of an innovative team of construction professionals, has enabled Cianbro to build a durable reputation for completing projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. 
 
Ranked #132 on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2019 The Top 400 Contractors, Cianbro is best known for managing major construction projects along with self-perform capabilities and hands-on construction techniques.
100% Employee Owned
As a 100% employee-owned company, each Cianbro team member participates in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and shares in the risk and profits of business. As owners, our team members have a vested interest to work more efficiently, safely, and productively to ensure the successful completion of each project. This means having each other's backs not only to ensure zero workplace injuries, but also to share in our team's success. Cianbro’s future is truly a function of its people – their vision, their skill, and their character.
Health, Safety & Environmental Leader
Recognized as a national leader, Cianbro is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our team. Health and safety is part of what we do every day - at work and at home. Additionally, Cianbro is dedicated to safeguarding the environment, which has earned us an exemplary environmental record.
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Engaged Corporate Citizen
As an engaged corporate citizen, Cianbro is committed to conducting business in a socially, economically, and environmentally responsible manner. Every day Cianbro strives to make a positive, sustainable impact within the communities our team members live and work. For over 70 years, this commitment has been supported by Cianbro’s proven record of meeting the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
For our continued efforts as an engaged corporate citizen, Cianbro Corporation has been recognized and honored by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) as an Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) for our commitment to excellence in construction, our workforce, and the communities we help build.
Cianbro earned this recognition for our excellent safety performance, a strong record of investment in a talented and well-educated workforce, diverse leadership, and community service. Cianbro is committed to delivering our clients with high-quality services while providing our team members the freedom to work, grow, and prosper within the parameters of a merit‐based construction market.
Cianbro takes pride in knowing that the projects we build help our clients succeed, conserve energy, and strengthen communities. Additionally, and equally as important as supporting our clients and strengthening communities, Cianbro is committed to the development of our workforce – we understand they are our greatest asset.
Vision, Mission & Values
 
 
Vision: To Be the Best Employee Owned Construction Company in the World
 
Mission:
Cianbro will safely provide quality construction services on time and at a competitive price. Through innovation, efficiency, and our can-do spirit, we will develop people, satisfy our customers and grow shareholder value.
 
Values:

We value people who:

...exercise judgment and take action;
...accept accountability for their actions;
...learn from experience and continuously improve;
...treat others with honesty, fairness, dignity and respect.
 
  • We value our word as our bond; meeting commitments and expecting others to meet theirs.
  • We value our faith in others and assume the risk to establish mutual trust and respect.
  • We value relationships with others willing to work toward mutual goals and mutual prosperity.
  • We value accepting responsibility, earning rights, and sharing opportunities.
  • We value our reputation as a measure of our integrity; we aspire to be industry leaders.
  • We value our role as responsible corporate citizens, being a part of society, not just the economy.
Strategy:
Guided by our vision, mission and values, the careful allocation of resources to drive sustainable long term growth and competitive advantage, by focusing on key markets, geographies, clients and services.
 

Cianbro History



Read the Cianbro History Book
"The First 50 Years"

"WORD WAS SPREADING throughout the construction industry in Northern New England that three scrambling brothers heading up a company in a small town in Central Maine were doing quality work. What’s more, they were doing it in adverse conditions."
1946

1946

Carl Cianchette starts his construction operation. Carl E. Cianchette Contractor.

1951

1951

The Cianchette Brothers, Inc. lands subcontract for Loring Air Force Base in Limestone, Maine. The brothers add three bulldozers, low-bed truck, power shovel, and 13 Ford trucks to the construction equipment inventory.

1955

1955

Invention of Chinbro Beam Clamp & Pipe Grab Chinbro Pipe Grab being used to lower pipe into trench.

1967

1967

Cianchette Brothers, Inc. acquires E.C. Snodgrass, adds heavy industrial & marine capabilities.

1969

1969

Cianchette Brothers, Inc. assembles 400ft crane at Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine.  Crane considered largest in the Western Hemisphere.

1970

1970

Cianchette Brothers, Inc. becomes Cianbro.

1973

1973

Carl Cianchette merges asphalt & ready mix business with Cianbro Corporation.

1976

1976

Cianbro expands into Pulp & Paper Market with Lincoln Pulp & Paper.

1979

1979

Brothers Decides to Transfer Company Ownership to Employees.

1979

1979

Cianbro expands to Mid-Atlantic Region.

1982

1982

Cianbro expands to Southern New England.

1982

1982

Cianbro completes new corporate office in Pittsfield, Maine.

1983

1983

Cianbro receives Congressional Record for completing Woodrow Wilson Bridge in Washington, D.C. 7.5 months ahead of schedule. Cianbro receives $1.42 Million bonus.

1987

1987

Cianbro develops Full-Body Construction Harness Adopts 100% Tie-Off.

1990

1990

Cianbro expands Fabrication & Coating capabilities in Pittsfield, Maine

1991

1991

Pete Vigue becomes President.

1996

1996

Cianbro begins Employee Wellness Program.

2003

2003

Cianbro becomes 100% Employee Owned.

2006

2006

Cianbro constructs United States Air Force Memorial – Arlington, Virginia.

2009

2009

Peter “Andi” Vigue becomes President of Cianbro Corporation.

2010

2010

Cianbro aquires Starcon.

2011

2011

Cianbro constructs and ships 51 modules for Crude Expansion Project for Motiva in Port Arthur, Texas.

2012

2012

Cianbro acquires 40,000sf Fabrication & Coating Facility – Georgetown, Massachusetts.

2015

2015

Cianbro completes MPRP – Central Loop | 230 Mile transmission line project throughout central Maine.

2015

2015

Cianbro implements a market-based approach.

2017

2017

Unveiled our new workforce development center in Pittsfield, Maine.

2017

2017

Cianbro joins an elite group of approved participants in OSHA’s Star Mobile Workforce Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).

2017

2017

Cianbro Commissions New England’s Largest Solar Array – 40,300 panels installed over 57 acres.

2018

2018

Peter “Andi” Vigue is appointed the CEO and President of The Cianbro Companies.

2018

2018

Cianbro was recognized and honored by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) as a 2018 Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) for our commitment to excellence in construction, our workforce, and the communities we help build.

2019

2019

Cianbro acquires A/Z Corporation April 2019.

About Us

Founded in 1949, Cianbro is one of the United States’ largest, most diverse, successful, open shop, 100% employee-owned construction and construction services companies. Presently operating in more than 40 states and employing over 4,000 team members, Cianbro manages and self-performs civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, telecommunications, thermal, fabrication, and coating.

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