Queens is a borough located in the New York City metropolitan area. It is known for its diverse culture, bustling energy, and rich history. The borough is home to some of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, including Astoria, Jackson Heights, and Long Island City, and it is a hub of commerce, tourism, and culture. From Rockaway’s beaches to Flushing Meadows-Corona’s parks, Queens offers a wide range of opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

If you want to build a commercial or residential space in Queens, New York, the list below features the leading construction companies to consider. These companies are known for their high-quality artistry, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team handpicked the firms after evaluating their portfolio, backgrounds, awards, industry affiliations, and press features.

Plaza Construction

360 Lexington Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10017

Plaza Construction is a leading construction management and general contracting company in the United States. Since its inception in 1986, the firm has evolved into a multidisciplinary practice with a national presence in the industry and regional offices in New Jersey, Washington, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Los Angeles, and San Jose.

Peter Wu, a construction industry expert with 30 years of experience overseeing creative building and civil construction projects worldwide—including in the United States, Asia, and the Middle East—leads the company. Peter has been involved in the growth of the heavy civil construction sector in the United States during the last 12 years, and he has led the company as it executed several major projects.

With three decades of experience, the firm remains an essential player in constructing company offices, commercial establishments, health centers, universities, infrastructure, transit facilities, museums, retail spaces, hotels, and residential structures. It is still at the forefront of developing the country’s most exciting, sought-after, and renowned luxury residential condominiums, hotels, restaurants, and retail spaces.

Holt Construction

875 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10001

Jack Holt has been in a leadership position at Holt Construction for over 49 years since acquiring the company from his father, Fred A. Holt, in 1974. Launched in 1919, Holt Construction has built a legacy of outstanding construction performance for clients across the country. It is a full-service construction management and general contracting firm offering extensive services in various business markets. Holt has overseen growth in the past 16 years through a strategic focus on several core markets, including, but not limited to, aviation, corporate interiors, and health care. 

Under Jack’s leadership, Holt has expanded its clientele across these markets and in new geographic areas such as New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Texas, and Florida. It has supported humanitarian and charitable organizations in the Hudson Valley, specifically the Rockland County area, and it has been recognized by organizations like the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey and the New York Building Congress.

E.W. Howell

245 Newtown Rd, Suite 600, Plainview, NY 11803

With offices in Manhattan and headquarters on Long Island, E.W. Howell provides construction services throughout the region to clients, including retail, education, government, cultural, and health care organizations. Established first as a builder of fine homes, the company quickly earned a reputation in New York and on Long Island among the influential, constructing elegant Gold Coast estates, many of which still stand today, for clients including the Guggenheim, Pratt, and Hutton families.

President and CEO Howard Rowland has been in the business for 30 years. Howard earned his associate’s degree in construction technology from Farmingdale State College. He then obtained his bachelor’s degree in architecture and master’s in business administration from the New York Institute of Technology. 

In 2021, E.W. Howell was given the Willis Towers Watson Construction Safety Excellence Award for ranking first in the Construction Management Division with 250,000 to 650,000 work hours.

DGC Capital Contracting

506 S 9th Ave, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550

With 95 repeat clients, DGC Capital Contracting Corporation and its predecessors have been a leader in the commercial construction industry for 34 years. Beginning modestly with residential, retail, and commercial projects, it grew quickly, doubling corporate revenues in its first three years. The company’s growth is strengthened through ongoing professional relationships, which have been developed based on successful performance for numerous retail and commercial customers over the past quarter of a century.

Jeremiah (Gerry) Ryan is the president and CEO of DGC Capital Contracting Corporation. Gerry is also the CEO of Aris Renewable Energy, a renewable energy firm in Mt. Vernon, and a partner in Nonna Carola, a fine dining restaurant in Mamaroneck. Gerry is Chairman of the Fulfilling A Dream Fund, a not-for-profit organization he founded in 1995 to benefit young people with the limited financial ability to pursue higher education. 

New World Design Builders

261 Madison Ave, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10016

New World Design Builders, established in 1995, delivers imaginative interior design and construction through a single point of contact for complete responsibility. Its goal is to avoid the traditional construction industry finger-pointing and guarantee seamless integration of all facets of design and construction. For 25 years, New World has taken satisfaction in its remarkable team of highly qualified and artistically minded experts who work and communicate to bring each project to fruition on schedule. Since its founding almost three decades ago, it has supplied design-build, architecture, construction, and interior design services to clients in New York.

New World Design Builders is led by Chris Kofitsas, who has 20 years of training. He is a recipient of Architectural Digest’s 40 Under 40 and is an architecture graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology. His knowledge of the industry helped Mr. Kofitsas to turn the practice of architecture, interior, furniture, and lighting design into one immersive experience.

Alure Home Improvements

1999 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554

Alure Home Improvements is a full-service remodeling firm assisting homeowners in building dreams. Nationally acclaimed full-service remodeler serving New York and New Jersey since 1946, Alure was founded by Sol Hyman as a paint company and has evolved into one of the largest remodeling firms in the country by focusing on the customer experience.

Run day to day by president and CEO Sal Ferro, Alure Home Improvements has been acknowledged with various awards for its quality, customer service, innovation, and leadership in the remodeling industry and its continued support of the community. In 2022, it was given the 2020 Regional Award for the Residential Kitchen Remodel Category between $60,001-$100,000 during the NARI Contractor of the Year Awards.

Alure Home Improvements guarantees all of its work for a minimum of three years and services all manufacturer warranties. Its exclusive advanced Design Imaging Technology also shows the clients their vision before the work begins, avoiding any costly mistakes, whether in exterior or interior home improvement.

Elite Kitchen & Bath

983 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030

Since 1984, family-owned Elite Kitchen & Bath & Express Contracting has designed and built unique kitchens, baths, and whole home remodels. For 39 years, clients have come to the firm for outstanding design, top-brand cabinetry, and expert contracting. 

Elite Kitchen & Bath & Express Contracting is best for homeowners looking for one contractor, one team of professionals, and one source of accountability for their home renovation project. It has earned its reputation as the top choice in home renovation, kitchen design, and bathroom remodeling in the Greater New York area since it started doing business in 1984. The studio has served the residents of New York, Long Island, and surrounding areas for more than three decades, and it knows what it takes to get the job done right.

The company has been the winner of eleven awards, including nine NARI Contractor of the Year awards since 2014, and in 2022, it was also given the PRO-NY Platinum Award for Modern Master Bathroom Design.

KBR Design & Build

838 6th Ave, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001

Operating under the leadership of Yosi Nahmani, KBR Design & Build is a New York City-based firm with a profound background in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and complete renovation projects. It strives to deliver the best high-value services at the right price. 

At KBR, no project is too small or big, whether the client is a commercial property owner, management company, or government agency. The firm works closely with architects, engineers, and designers from step one until the project’s fruition to guarantee that the job is done right, on budget, and on time. Its work ranges in size and difficulty from simple renovations and upkeep to total commercial construction from the ground up, including total apartment renovations for individual units.

NYKB

8 W 25th St, New York, NY 10010

New York Kitchen and Bath, established in 2002, is a one-stop shop for all its clients’ remodeling needs. Its capable kitchen and bath design team secures permits and supervises the installation, plumbing, electrical, and other contracting tasks, all of which are needed for a successful renovation.

With 20 years of experience, a highly regarded team, and an exhaustive portfolio of projects, New York Kitchen and Bath can handle any job with precision, quality, and care. Over the years, the company has grown vital connections that allow its team to make building management more efficient and acquire permits more quickly. As a result, its clients receive greater-quality renovations with unrivaled ease and pace.

Leading the firm is Perry Hiiman, who has been in the business for 25 years. He pioneered the One Stop Shop idea of home improvement and design firms. Mr. Hiiman has a diversified portfolio that comprises essential room discussions and high-end multimillion-dollar renovation work, having managed over 10,000 projects in Manhattan alone.

Bolster

132 W 31st St, 9th Floor,  New York, NY 10011

Launched a decade ago, Bolster specializes in major gut renovations, design-build, build-only, agile, and bolster in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. It navigates compliance, landmarks, and the DOB to save its clients’ time. The company’s investment in people also fuels everything it does. This is why the entire team is trained in its industry-leading approach and proprietary technology.

A licensed New York City general contractor, CEO and founder Anna Karp has completed over 100 renovations in the city and Mexico. She previously co-founded Mexico’s first renovation platform in collaboration with Latin America’s largest mortgage lender. Anna holds an MSc in Environmental Impact Assessment and Evaluation from the London School of Economics.