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VIP Structures has been providing Architecture, Construction & Development services since 1975.
We are Central New York's largest integrated design-build firm offering nationwide solutions.

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Company History

In 1975, David C. Nutting, a registered architect, joined a small architecture firm in Syracuse, NY and began to establish it as VIP Structures: Architects Who Build. VIP has become the leading provider of integrated design-build-develop services our region offering solutions for companies across the U.S.

The mission is still very clear … “to combine the best elements of architecture, construction and development to meet our clients’ needs.” And, so the story goes …

Two men set off to build a dream; for one it ended with a scheme.
The other saw the scheme as part and portion of the work of art.
For the one the dream was finished when;
the drawings were done. He laid down his pen.
The other made the dream complete; with bricks and mortar and concrete.
Some argue that an architect; should stick to plans and not erect.
But we prefer to build our plans; not trusting them to others’ hands.
If our approach to some is new; submit this history for review
‘Twas in the 16th century; the Vatican sought to build, you see.
They hired a master builder who; would draw the plans – then see it through.
St. Peter’s, as you may know; was awarded to Michelangelo.

VIP has been regionally recognized and named on multiple occasions to The Syracuse 100, and nationally ranked in The Inc. 500.




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