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

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

Yale University
BRANFORD COLLEGE GATES RESTORATION

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

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Preserving legacy through precision, partnership, and craftsmanship.

Milestone Construction Services was entrusted to restore the historic entry gates at Yale University’s Branford College — an iconic work originally crafted in 1933 by master blacksmith Samuel Yellin. The project demanded an extraordinary balance of artistry, engineering, and logistics to return the gates to their original grandeur while integrating modern operational systems.

The work included carefully removing the nearly century-old gates, transporting them to Hammersmith Studios in Canton, MA for disassembly, analysis, repair, and refinishing, then reinstalling them with upgraded hydraulic and electrical components. Site work encompassed bluestone removal, waterproofing, structural steel modifications, and ADA-compliant access features.

With the project beginning in June and required to be fully operational before the fall semester, Milestone managed an accelerated schedule while navigating the unpredictability of aged materials and hidden conditions. Close collaboration with the architect, owner, and craftspeople — including multiple off-site visits to review restoration progress — ensured precision every step of the way.

The result is both art and infrastructure: the restored gates are as stunning as they are reliable, blending historic authenticity with long-term durability. The University has since identified the project as a model for future gate restorations across campus.

BRANFORD COLLEGE GATES RESTORATION

LOCATION
New Haven, CT

OWNER
Yale University

DELIVERY METHOD
General Contractor

ARCHITECT
Christopher Williams Architects

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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

Frank Ferraiolo

President

Justin M. Shanley, CHC

Chief Estimator

Jeffrey J. Luzzi, LEED GA

Senior Project Manager

Jim Adams

Lead Superintendent

Joann Ardito

Controller

Lou Greco

Lead Carpenter

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

DESIGN BUILD

GENERAL CONTRACTING