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CMG is an award-winning Passive House builder specializing in residential and commercial projects.  Salvatore is also a certified Passive House Builder.  Learn about Passive House

We prioritize client satisfaction, from initial consultation to final walk-through.  With that purpose in mind, we are highly focused on controlling costs, adhering to specified time schedules, best in class workmanship, and attention to the finest detail to deliver the highest quality construction for our clients.  Therefore, our firm believes in clear and consistent communication with our clients.  We welcome working with architects, designers, consultants and all other client partners on specified projects.  Whether your project is a small addition, complete renovation, or brand-new construction, we welcome the opportunity to work with you.

Integrity:

We maintain our clients’ trust through honesty, transparency, and communication.   These core principles guide our processes as well as helping us build lasting relationships with our clients. 

Transparency:

Our construction management process has accurate reporting and a refined system of processing accounting for all expenses to the penny.  With that purpose in mind, we have invested many years in this area alone. Our reports and correspondence are unmatched in the industry.  Therefore, we provide full detailing for all costs. Our up-to-date projections guide the project to success with constant oversight.  Such oversight is essential to make critical future budget decisions.  Budget surprises are not acceptable.

Attention to Detail:

Above all, our genuine attention to detail mitigates risk while minimizing future challenges or inconveniences for clients.  In other words, we believe in doing things right the first time, from planning to final surface finish.   Modeling, mockups, demonstrations and proper flow ensure a well-intentioned design.

Craftsmanship:

An industry-wide decline in craftsmanship has undoubtedly increased the value of timeless quality.  “Cutting corners” on materials and labor has undeniably lowered industry standards.  With this in mind, CMG emphasizes quality in executing each project.  Our award-winning craftsmanship ensures longevity to be treasured across generations.

Lasting Commitment:

Breaking ground inspires excitement among property owners.  We maintain that feeling of optimism throughout construction.  Collaborative meetings and ongoing conversation sustain client confidence.  Therefore, CMG commits to each client’s best interests and satisfaction.  We invest our attention and interest into each project.  CMG stands by our projects even after completion because we share our clients’ feelings of pride and excitement in a job well-done.  See our References page for comments from our clients. 

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Salvatore Zarrella

Salvatore Zarrella is the founder of Construction Management Group, LLC. He built his first multi-family home at the age of 22 and has nurtured a diverse background with extensive hands-on experience in many of the trades (over 20 years). Salvatore is a skilled millworker and finish carpenter, experienced marble and granite stone fabricator, as well as mechanical systems design knowledge. Salvatore’s valuable drafting skills provide specific instructions to field personnel when shop drawings or details need to be produced quickly.

His model for craftsmanship come from the European “old-world” time tested methods. This knowledge allows him to organize technical aspects of projects that require trade insights so that the jobs will run smoothly and achieve the highest level of quality.

He takes great pride and enjoyment in estimating, budgeting, and scheduling projects using the systems and programs that he has developed over many years. These systems have led to consistently proven success in budgeting, tracking, and reporting to clients with unmatched transparency and accuracy, making these essential areas efficient and easy to read for the client.  

In 2011, Mr. Zarrella completed Passive House consultant training under the Passive House Institute (PHI) administered by Passive House Institute US (PHIUS).  He is a certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) and has since become a strong advocate and educator for these high performance residential and commercial buildings that consume little to no energy, providing unmatched comfort and air-quality.  Salvatore built the first Certified Passive House in the City of Stamford, CT and he has a vision for the future that all homes, not matter the style, will be built to this world class standard.