Long before milestones were diamond shapes on a project manager’s Gantt chart, they were actual stones marking real miles toward a particular place.

But are they really so different? Either way, the journey is dusty, the destination shines and it’s the quality of the steps along the way that matter most.

COMPANY PROFILE

TEAM LEADERSHIP

MH-Classroom-reno1.jpeg - Milestone Construction Services, LLC

Milestone is a full-service construction management & general contracting company established in 2010 to bring an owner’s perspective to the business of building. We adapt our services to suit your needs and want nothing more than to earn your trust through our commitment to realizing an outstanding process and project. Our secret is no secret: it’s a combination of close collaboration, open communication, deep field knowledge and a project-first mentality that makes Milestone your go-to partner.

Problem-solving lies at the heart of every construction project, and like all good optimists, we like to see problems as possibilities. What can we accomplish in a single week construction window? Which method is ideal for restoring historic features? What will it take to achieve zero-waste? What are the best opportunities for saving time or money? These are the kinds of challenges our seasoned experts love to untangle and align to deliver the highest quality buildings and building experiences. We’re your eyes and ears on site, in the office and everywhere in between.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality program, project and construction management services to both public and private sector clients to help them achieve the goals of their construction program in an ethical, creative and cost-effective manner.

MARKETS SERVED
Commercial
Education
Food Service
Healthcare
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Municipal
Retail

PROJECT TYPES
Athletic Facilities
Classrooms/Lecture Halls
Clinical Spaces
Dining Services
Historic Preservation
Infrastructure Upgrades
Laboratories
Landscape/Site Improvements
Offices
Occupied Spaces
Research Laboratories
Retail Spaces

Frank Ferraiolo

President

Justin M. Shanley, CHC

Milestone staff presents a perfect blend of professionalism and dependability that the end users and Yale Facilities Project Management have come to expect and deserve. Milestone is a true partner to our team.

Sheri M. Miller, PE, LEED AP
Yale University Associate Director of Project Management and Construction

CLIENTS

Yale University

University of New Haven

Regional Water Authority

Pershing Partners, LLC

Northside Development, LLC

C.A. White, Inc.

Big Lots Stores, Inc

MARKETS SERVED

Higher Education

Healthcare

Commercial

Municipal

PROJECT TYPES

Athletic Facilities

Classroom / Lecture Halls

Clinical Spaces

Dining Services

Historic Preservation

Infrastructure Upgrades

Landscape / Site Improvements

Offices

Research Laboratories

Retail Spaces

FEATURED PROJECTS

New Haven Public Schools
HILLHOUSE MANUFACTURING LAB

Town & Country
EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Yale University
CONCESSIONS & RESTROOMS

University of New Haven
BARTELS MARKETPLACE RENOVATION

Orafol
ROWLAND TECHNOLOGIES

Yale University
ATHLETICS MAINTENANCE FACILITY

University of New Haven
CHARGER GYM

Yale Divinity School
STERLING QUAD COURTYARD

East Haven / New Haven
NEIGHBORHOOD LAUNDROMAT

Continuum of Care
THE GRASSROOTS DELI

University of New Haven
OLD ORANGE AVE SIDEWALK

Yale School of Medicine
DERMATOLOGY CLINIC

University of New Haven
ATHLETIC COMPLEX

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER

News

University of New Haven Dorms – Summer Work

Summer 2025

At the University of New Haven, Milestone is undertaking the annual maintenance and painting of seven residence halls, including Bergami, Bethel, Bixler, and Dunham, all under a compressed summer schedule. With the fall semester rapidly approaching, our teams are rising to the challenge, navigating tight timelines with determination, coordination, and a relentless commitment to delivering high-quality student housing on time.
Announcing Our Strategic Relationship with Nucor for Steel Building Solutions

Summer 2025

Milestone Construction Services is proud to announce the expansion of its construction operations through a new relationship with Nucor Building Systems, a leader in the design and manufacturing of custom-engineered metal building systems for over three decades.

“This collaboration marks a significant advancement for the company as it enhances its ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and versatile building solutions. With this relationship, we now have the resources and support to offer clients not only exceptional Construction Management, General Contracting, and Design-Build services, but also a dedicated team specializing in pre-engineered custom metal building systems” said Frank A. Ferraiolo, President Milestone Construction Services.

By aligning with Nucor, Milestone is now positioned to meet a broader range of project needs, bringing added value, speed, and efficiency to clients across a wide range of sectors.
Peterson Performance Center

Summer 2025

We are proud to be part of the Peterson Performance Center, a roughly 14,000-square-foot fit out for the University of New Haven Athletics Department.

The space includes offices and meeting rooms dedicated to the football program, as well as bathrooms, two lounges, and a kitchen. With an accelerated schedule, our team is pushing to complete the majority of work over the summer, aiming for full completion by October 1st.

Framing and ductwork are already underway, and we are honored to help bring this high-performance space to life.
Milestone’s Spring Newsletter Out Now

Spring 2025

What we’ve building lately… We invite you to check out our latest newsletter featuring the Hillhouse HIgh School Manufacturing Lab ribbon cutting, winter project closeouts, recently completed works, as well as new hires & promotions. Link through here to view it!
Introducing Our New Team Members and Promotion Announcement!

Spring 2025

Milestone is pleased to announce a series of strategic promotions and new team members that reflect the firm’s continued growth and investment in operational excellence.

Chris Gancarz has been promoted to Director of Field Operations. Since joining Milestone in 2013, Chris has brought over 15 years of experience to the company in roles ranging from Project Manager and Superintendent to Laborer. In his new position, he oversees field operations across all projects, focusing on safety, scheduling, labor coordination, and quality control.

Stan Cichy has joined Milestone as Director of the General Trades Division, bringing more than 25 years of experience in construction. In this role, Stan will lead Milestone’s self-performing crew, managing framing, drywall, and finish carpentry work with a focus on precision and accountability.

The company also recently welcomed Lisa Griffin as Controller. With more than 30 years of experience in both construction and public accounting, Lisa now oversees accounting, payroll, human resources, and the financial management of Milestone’s projects.

Additionally, Christian Cimino joins the team with a background in affordable housing, specialized facilities, and high-rise construction. His strong project management skills and focus on sustainability bring added strength to Milestone’s growing roster of talent.

“These team members reflect the strength and depth of talent we continue to cultivate at Milestone,” said Frank Ferraiolo, President. “Their combined leadership and expertise help ensure we’re delivering exceptional results for our clients while building a strong foundation for future growth.”

Milestone’s evolving leadership and internal capabilities reinforce the firm’s long-standing commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Milestone Nears Completion of Hillhouse High School Manufacturing Lab…

Winter 2025

The full article about this news is featured in High Profile’s recent issue – link here for the full story.
Continuum Nearing Completion

Spring 2024

We are nearing the completion of our project for Continuum that has us renovating this 4,000 square-foot, 1900s era house into a space that will support their mission to help rebuild lives.

Its prior use was as a three-family home – the renovation required that it be brought up to code for its new use. This meant a full interior demo and removal of systems as well as abatement of asbestos. Once that was complete, we then installed upgrades that included new plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems – along with modern security.

Bathrooms were renovated on all floors with new finishes throughout – the first floor was renovated to accommodate ADA specifications. Much care was taken to restore and revive historic components wherever possible. These can be seen in the hardwood refinishes of the main three story stairway, the ornate flooring of the first floor, as well as in the restoration of original doors and their hardware.

Exterior upgrades are currently underway and include upgraded storm drainage, a ramp for access, new rear porch stairs. Paving a new parking lot and installing perimeter fencing will complete the project in the coming month.

Stay tuned!
Projects In The News…

Summer 2024

(Left) Our project for Continuum that renovated a 4,000 square foot 1900s era house into a space that will support their mission to rebuild lives is doing just that. Read about the ribbon cutting ceremony and the amazing work being done for the community in the new space. Link here for the full article.

(Right) We were glad to attend the ribbon cutting for this ConnCORP project in June that transformed a “crumbling, blighted house” into a new three-story, two unit structure with a total of six bedrooms – we served as General Contractor for the project. Link here for the full article.
South Fire District Groundbreaking

Summer 2024

We were thrilled to join members of Middletown’s Fire Commission and Fire Department in July to celebrate the groundbreaking for renovations to the South District Fire House.

For this project we are serving as Construction Manager for the renovation of the South District Fire House in Middletown, Connecticut. This project will renovate 2,410 sf of the existing building and include a 2,410 sf addition.