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From there , Anne Marie Almasi continued to grow the business by getting involved with various professional associations that would keep building the company toward becoming a more diverse player in the industry , including Professional Women in Construction , Women ’ s Leadership Connection , and the New Jersey Subcontractors Association . Therefore , Almasi Companies , a division of the business that would focus on sitework , was created in 2002 as a women business enterprise under Anne Marie Almasi ’ s leadership .
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UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SOIL REMEDIATION TRUCKING SERVICES
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Bill Almasi Jr . had other goals he wanted to focus on . “ When family businesses get to the third generation , they seem to fall apart , and I was not going to let that happen on my watch ,” he said . Today , as the number of family members in the business continues to grow , the Almasi family of businesses provides site work , underground utility installations , and trucking of raw materials to pharmaceutical ,
The Evolution – 3 Generations later . A Full Site Work & Utility Contractor
healthcare , higher education , commercial , public transportation , energy , and utility companies . Their work includes sites such as the Lincoln Tunnel , MetLife Stadium , Prudential Center , Memorial Sloan Kettering , Monmouth Service Area , Georgian Court University , and the Hahne & Co . building in Newark . “ We often accept jobs people want to walk away from ,” said Bill Almasi Jr . “ That ’ s because we have highly specialized teams of long-term employees who know how to get tough jobs done efficiently – including a half-dozen members of my own family .”
Maura Almasi said that while it can therefore be a challenge to turn off work when at dinner or on vacation , the benefit is that she gets to always spend time with – and be mentored by – her supportive family .
Early on mining some of the finest clay in the USA , upon depletion , this land became the Woodbridge Center Shopping Mall
“ We all have one thing in common , which is , we all want this business to succeed ,” she said . “ It ’ s what I grew up in , it ’ s something I can be proud of , and I want to be able to continue our family legacy .”
Ted Urlton , 825 operator and fourth-generation employee , said that same drive is also in his blood . “ I wake up in the morning with a passion to do the best I can because I love what I do ,” he said . William “ Bill ” Almasi III , field supervisor and 825 operator , said he often wishes there were another operator like him , as there is no limit to the tasks he strives to accomplish in a single day . “ But then I laugh , realizing that ’ s what my father was thinking when he created me ,” he said .
There are currently high expectations for the fifth generation , said Anne Marie Almasi . “ Every one of us started at the bottom , so my grandson is currently sweeping the shop ,” she said . “ It ’ s this practice that has built our family business with integrity and the knowledge of how to do an exceptional job .” Their strong family dynamic has also acted as a solid foundation during trying times , such as the current pandemic that has forced the Almasi family of businesses to overhaul their sanitation and disinfectant protocols to include masks , gloves , and hand wash stations . “ Because each job is a little different , we met with each one of our clients and our employees to satisfy their and our needs to keep everyone safe and comfortable ,” Bianchini said . Overall , business has continued per usual , and while the economy has some catching up to do , slow growth is good growth , Bill Almasi Jr . said . “ If you expand too fast , you could lose control and threaten already tight margins .” he said . While that might not always be the most common business advice , Anne Marie Almasi credits it with being what has kept the family business thriving in today ’ s economic climate . “ My philosophy is , ‘ Don ’ t go so far that you can ’ t come back ,’” she said . “ Everything we ’ ve done and will do is bought and paid for , and we sleep well at night now because of it .”
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