Fahs: A 100% Employee-Owned Approach to Building Upstate NY

Fahs Construction Group is one of Upstate New York’s most respected and experienced general contractors. For more than 78 years, this 100% employee-owned firm has helped healthcare systems, universities, K–12 districts, developers, and municipalities achieve projects that are predictable, high-quality, and built to last.

With a combination of self-perform strength and trusted subcontractor partnerships, Fahs delivers something increasingly rare in construction today:
control, consistency, and confidence from preconstruction through closeout.


A 100% Employee-Owned Company Means Better Results for Clients

Employee ownership isn’t just a cultural value — it directly impacts project delivery.

What this means for stakeholders:

  • Higher accountability
    Employee-owners protect schedules, budgets, and workmanship as if their reputation is tied to the outcome — because it is.
  • Lower turnover, stronger continuity
    Owners get consistent leadership from start to finish, reducing friction, rework, and communication gaps.
  • Better collaboration
    Employee-owners lean into problem-solving and communication, creating smoother coordination with architects, subs, and owners.

Self-Perform Expertise + Trusted Subcontractors = Predictable, High-Performing Projects

Fahs blends deep in-house capabilities with long-standing relationships across the subcontractor community. This hybrid model gives clients direct control where it matters most — without compromising the specialty expertise many projects require.

Fahs self-performs:

  • Sitework & excavation
  • Concrete foundations & structural concrete
  • Commercial paving & asphalt

For Developers

  • Faster site and concrete sequencing = earlier vertical progress
  • More accurate early pricing = stronger pro forma confidence

For Architects

  • Consistent field leadership = cleaner coordination
  • Controlled sequencing = protected design intent

For Municipalities & Public Owners

  • Reliable scheduling = fewer disruptions to facilities and communities
  • Quality craftsmanship = lower long-term maintenance costs

For Private Owners & Institutions

  • Clearer cost control = budget stability
  • Strong early-phase control = cleaner turnover & earlier occupancy

Self-perform is not about doing everything — it’s about anchoring the project with predictability, precision, and reduced risk.


Experience Across the Projects That Move Communities Forward

Fahs consistently delivers projects for both public and private clients across the region, including:

Public Sector

  • K–12 capital improvements
  • University and SUNY facilities
  • Municipal buildings
  • Parks, athletics, and community spaces

Outcome: dependable phasing, long-lasting infrastructure, minimized disruption.

Private Sector

  • Healthcare expansions
  • Industrial and manufacturing facilities
  • Retail and national brands
  • Multifamily and mixed-use housing

Outcome: speed to market, transparent process, strong coordination.


Regional Knowledge = Fewer Surprises for Clients

Working across the Southern Tier, Central NY, Western NY, and Northern PA gives Fahs unique insight into:

  • Local permitting and agency requirements
  • Seasonal and soil conditions
  • Regional subcontractor capabilities
  • Pricing trends and market conditions
  • Logistics and site constraints common to Upstate NY

Outcome: owners, developers, and architects experience fewer delays, fewer cost impacts, and smoother project lifecycles.


Why Owners, Developers & Architects Rely on Fahs Construction Group

  • 100% employee-owned (high accountability)
  • Self-perform strength where it matters most
  • Strong subcontractor partnerships
  • Consistent field leadership
  • Transparent communication
  • Regional expertise
  • A reputation for doing the job right for more than 78 years

Clients don’t choose Fahs because of what we promise…
They choose us because of the results they experience.


Planning a Project in Upstate NY or Northern Pennsylvania?

Whether you’re a developer navigating pro forma demands, an architect seeking a reliable GC partner, or an institution planning major upgrades, Fahs is built to deliver predictable, high-performing results.

👉 Explore how our employee-owners can support your next project.

Visit Fahs Construction Group

2224 Pierce Creek Rd, Binghamton, NY 13903 1-607-724-1835Email