Construction Services
Across Central New York
Every project we take on represents something larger than the building itself—supporting growth, creating opportunity, and shaping the communities where we live and work.
Since 1975, VIP has built over 2,500 industrial, commercial, housing, and institutional projects across Syracuse and Central New York — allowing businesses to grow, communities to take root, and organizations to do their best work. Whether serving as a general contractor, construction manager, or design-build partner, our teams bring disciplined planning and coordination to projects that demand careful execution and long-term performance.
50+ Year Construction Company | 2,500+ Projects Across Upstate NY | New Construction & Renovations | General Contractor, CM & Design-Build
Construction Expertise Across Specialized Project Types
Different project types require different construction approaches — from early planning and field coordination to decisions that support ongoing Owner operations and long-term business goals. VIP brings that experience to new facilities, manufacturing expansions, occupied renovations, pre-engineered metal buildings, and adaptive reuse projects across Central New York.
New Facility Construction
Ground-up facilities shape how organizations operate and grow for decades to come. VIP has built them across every sector — from J.W. Didado’s new Vehicle Maintenance Facility in Clay, NY to Upstate Cancer Center’s new 30,000 SF Treatment Facility in Verona, NY.
Manufacturing Facility Expansions
Expanding a manufacturing facility means adding capacity without losing output. At Bluefors and Feldmeier Equipment in Syracuse, NY and Kris-Tech Wire in Rome, NY, VIP sequenced construction around active operations so new capacity came online as planned.
Occupied Renovations
When a facility needs to keep running, construction has to work around it. Projects such as The Post’s commercial redevelopment and Community Bank’s multi-floor renovation required phased construction plans that maintained safe access and kept operations running throughout the project.
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
PEMB systems deliver speed, cost efficiency, and durability. From Tessy Plastics’ 40,000 SF manufacturing building to Owens-Illinois’ 300,000 SF warehouse and distribution center, VIP has delivered more than 120 PEMB structures across 13 states. VIP is a certified Varco Pruden builder.
Adaptive Reuse Projects
Transforming historic and underutilized buildings requires experience with existing conditions, evolving codes, and Historic Tax Credits. Pike Block, One Webster’s Landing, The Harrison Building, and The Lofts at 1117 in Downtown Syracuse reflect VIP’s ability to reposition these properties into high-performing spaces.
The Team That Delivers
Owners engage VIP in different ways—whether as a Pre-Construction partner, Construction Manager, General Contractor, or Design-Build partner. What stays consistent across all of them is the team.
VIP’s Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators have spent years — often decades — building the kind of judgment that only comes from seeing project after project through from early planning to final completion. Our Team knows the Upstate New York region, they know our clients, and they know what it takes to keep a complex project moving when conditions change. That institutional knowledge is what clients are really getting when they work with VIP — regardless of how they choose to engage us.
Pre-Construction
The decisions made before construction begins shape everything that follows—cost, schedule, and how smoothly the project runs from start to finish. Our Pre-Construction team works with Owners, Architects, and Engineers to evaluate scope, budget, constructability, schedule. and right-to-build/permitting before commitments are made—testing assumptions, aligning expectations, and bringing cost and schedule clarity early, when decisions are still manageable. The goal is straightforward: fewer surprises once work begins.
Construction Management
On complex projects, effective Construction Management means keeping Owners, Designers, and Contractors aligned—and making decisions early enough that small issues don’t become schedule problems. VIP’s Project Managers keep those moving parts coordinated, communicate clearly with ownership, and keep stakeholders informed before they need to ask.
General Construction
From the first shovel to final closeout, VIP manages every aspect of construction—subcontractor coordination, procurement, scheduling, and field supervision. Our Superintendents are on site daily, coordinating crews and keeping work sequenced and progressing—working closely with our Project Managers who manage the broader schedule, subcontractor performance, and the decisions that keep the field moving. And our estimators build budgets that reflect how the project will actually be constructed—not just how it looks on paper.
Design-Build
When Architects, Engineers, and Construction professionals work together from the start, projects move differently. Design decisions are tested against construction realities—cost, schedule, constructability, and right-to-build/permitting—before they’re locked, resolving coordination gaps before they become field issues or cost surprises. And when something changes—and on complex projects, something always does—the team that designed it is the same team building it. This integrated approach is why many clients choose VIP as their Design-Build construction partner for projects across Upstate New York.
Service & Special Projects
Not every project is a ground-up facility or a major renovation. VIP’s Service and Special Projects team handles tenant improvements, fast-track renovations, maintenance, repairs, and smaller-scale assignments with the same rigor and accountability as our larger work—while maintaining the flexibility to respond quickly when timelines are tight or requirements shift. For Owners who need a contractor they can trust on short notice, this team delivers consistently.
Trusted by Clients Who Build with VIP Again & Again
The majority of VIP’s work comes from clients who have built with VIP before. Some have partnered with VIP across decades and multiple facilities. When clients continue to build with VIP, it reflects how projects are executed — not just once, but consistently over time. These relationships create a shared understanding of expectations, clear communication, and a level of trust that allows projects to move forward with greater efficiency, fewer disruptions, and better outcomes.
VIP’s Safety-First Culture
Safety at VIP is built into how projects are planned and executed to protect people, maintain operations, and keep work on track. From early planning through field operations, our teams maintain safe conditions, stay aligned in the field, and keep work moving as expected. That discipline is visible on our jobsites—clean, organized, and controlled. In active environments, safety extends beyond the jobsite—supporting production, employees, and business continuity while keeping both the project and operations moving forward.
In-House Trade Crews: Steel, Concrete & Carpentry
VIP’s in-house steel, concrete, and carpentry crews give us direct control over the scopes that most affect schedule and quality. On VIP-led projects, this self-perform capability improves coordination, reduces dependency on subcontractor availability, and provides a single point of accountability across critical phases of construction.
VIP’s trade crews are also available as a direct subcontract resource for other General Contractors and project teams working across Central New York — bringing the same level of professionalism, safety, and field expertise to every project.
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Building While Staying Operational
Expanding or renovating an active facility requires careful coordination between construction and day-to-day operations. From sequencing and access to safety and logistics, every phase is planned to keep work moving while operations continue uninterrupted.
Feldmeier Equipment’s 82,000 SF manufacturing expansion was delivered in an active facility through phased construction and coordinated sequencing, maintaining continuous access to production throughout the project.
Construction-Only Services or Design-Build: What to Consider
VIP serves as a Construction Manager, General Contractor, and Design-Build partner. VIP works with Owners early to evaluate which approach best serves their goals.
For projects where cost control and a fast-track schedule are the highest priorities, Design-Build provides a measurable advantage. Design decisions are evaluated against construction realities before they are locked — reducing the risk of cost growth and scope change as the project moves from planning into the field.
To help owners determine whether Design-Build is the right approach for their project, we’ve developed resources that address some of the most common questions we hear:
Frequently Asked Questions About VIP Construction Services
What types of industrial and commercial construction does VIP specialize in?
VIP Structures serves as a General Contractor, Construction Manager, and Design-Build partner for industrial, commercial, housing, and institutional projects across the region. Our core specialization is manufacturing and industrial construction — including new facility development, facility expansions, and complex renovations in active operational environments. We also design and build pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB), adaptive reuse and building conversion projects, and commercial office and institutional facilities throughout the region. VIP delivers ground-up new construction projects across all sectors, supporting clients from early planning through full project delivery.
What does the process look like for a new manufacturing facility?
New manufacturing facility projects typically begin with pre-construction services — site evaluation, infrastructure planning, utility assessment, budget development, and schedule modeling. VIP engages early in this process to identify constructability issues, align design decisions with cost targets, and establish a realistic project schedule before construction begins.
From site work and foundations through structural systems, building envelope, mechanical and electrical systems, and interior fit-out, VIP manages the complete construction process — coordinating all trades, maintaining schedule transparency, and keeping owners informed at every phase from groundbreaking through turnover.
Can construction proceed while a facility remains in operation?
Yes. Construction can be successfully completed in active facilities through careful planning and phased execution. Work is coordinated around ongoing operations, with safe access maintained and activities sequenced to minimize disruption to production, staff, and visitors.
VIP has extensive experience managing construction in occupied manufacturing facilities, healthcare environments, and multi-tenant commercial buildings across the region. Our Pre-construction teams work directly with facility operations staff to develop phasing plans that protect daily activity throughout the project.
When should a construction team be brought into a project?
Early engagement consistently produces better outcomes. Bringing a construction team into the planning phase allows for accurate budgeting, constructability review, and scheduling alignment before design decisions become difficult or costly to change. This is true across every project type — on industrial facilities, operational requirements and equipment needs shape structural and utility systems; on housing and commercial projects, schedule and phasing decisions made early determine how smoothly delivery proceeds.
What is the difference between Design-Build and Construction-only services?
In a Design-Build approach, one team manages both design and construction, creating a single point of accountability and improving coordination from start to finish. Construction-only services involve working with a separate design team. For projects where coordination between design and construction is complex, or where cost certainty and/or a fast track schedule is a priority, Design-Build typically produces better outcomes. VIP offers both delivery models and works with Owners to determine which approach best fits their project.
What types of construction projects does VIP specialize in?
VIP serves as a General Contractor and Design-Build partner, specializing in industrial, commercial, mixed-use, and healthcare projects throughout Upstate New York. This includes manufacturing facility expansions, occupied renovations, adaptive reuse, and pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB). Our team is experienced in projects that require coordination, phasing, and integration with ongoing operations.
Does VIP build pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB)?
Yes. VIP Structures has 50 years of pre-engineered metal building experience across Central New York and beyond. VIP is a certified Varco Pruden builder and our PEMB projects span over 120 structures totaling more than 12.5 million SF across 13 states. PEMB construction is particularly well-suited to manufacturing, distribution, and warehouse facilities where speed, cost efficiency, and long-span structural capability are priorities. VIP manages design coordination, permitting, procurement, and erection as a single integrated process.
How does VIP manage budget and schedule on large construction projects?
Budget and schedule management begins in Pre-Construction. VIP develops detailed cost estimates, construction schedules, and risk assessments before work begins — establishing a clear baseline and identifying potential issues while they are still easier to address. Throughout construction, our Project Managers maintain transparent reporting, conduct regular coordination meetings, communicate proactively with the Owner, and manage procurement and subcontractor performance to keep projects on track. When issues arise, the team works collaboratively to evaluate options, communicate impacts, and drive to resolution. On projects where VIP serves as Design-Build partner, budget and schedule control is further strengthened by the ability to evaluate design alternatives against real construction costs in real time — supporting more informed decisions before construction begins and helping reduce the likelihood of scope changes and cost growth during construction.
What geographic areas does VIP Structures serve?
VIP primarily serves Owners across Upstate New York, including Syracuse, Utica, Rome, Oswego, Ithaca, and surrounding communities in Onondaga, Oswego, Oneida, Herkimer, Cayuga, Cortland, Tompkins, and Broome counties. Depending on the project, VIP also considers opportunities beyond this core service area.
Award Winning Construction Projects
VIP has been recognized with multiple national and regional awards for excellence in construction across industrial, commercial, housing, and institutional projects. In 2025 VIP was named CenterState CEO’s Business of the Year in the More Than 50 Employees category, recognizing 50 years of contribution to Central New York’s built environment and business community. VIP’s award-winning portfolio spans industrial facilities, pre-engineered metal buildings, commercial and institutional projects, and adaptive reuse work — many completed in active environments requiring precise coordination and close collaboration with clients and their operations teams.
VIP Structures Recognized in National Metal Builder Hall of Fame Competition
VIP Structures receives Preservation Award for One Webster’s Landing Project
VIP Structures Recognized for Three Projects National Metal Builder Competition
PACNY Paul Malo Preservation Award: Market House, Oswego
Ready to Discuss Your Project?
The best time to bring VIP into a project is when you are first starting to discuss it. Early engagement creates the greatest opportunity to influence project outcomes through Pre-Construction planning, budget modeling, and constructability review before major commitments are made.
For 50 years, VIP Structures has served industrial and commercial Owners and Developers, healthcare organizations, and institutional clients throughout Upstate New York. VIP brings the same standard of planning, execution, and accountability to every project—regardless of sector, size, or delivery method.
Serving industrial, commercial, housing, and institutional clients throughout Central New York including Syracuse, Utica, Rome, Oswego, Ithaca, and surrounding communities in Onondaga, Oswego, Oneida, Herkimer, Cayuga, Cortland, Tompkins, and Broome counties.