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History
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The Evolution of Our Company |
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1910 |
In 1912, Louis Rubin opened a carpentry and
contracting firm on Myrtle Avenue in Albany, NY. |
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1920 |
The small firm continued to strive to make a
name for itself in the Albany area. |
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1930
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Rubin prospered and in 1934 formed a
partnership with the Sano Brothers, Angelo and Benny.
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1940
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During the remainder of the 30's and into the
40's the partners focused on storefronts and small office buildings,
typical projects of the era.
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1950
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A busy time for the firm, which built many of
the Capital District's public schools, as well as doing major construction
at the downtown campus of the
University at Albany.
The company is incorporated in 1958 and taking
on the name Sano-Rubin Construction Co., Inc.
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1960
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Rubin's son, Donald, joined the company after the second World War, starting
a family tradition.
Sano-Rubin's projects became more varied and increasingly complex
during the 60's, and the firm embarked on buildings that have become local
landmarks: the Shaefer Brewery, the
Times Union
and the
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Student
Union.
In 1963,
Sano-Rubin introduces the concept and practice of construction management
in the Capital Region.
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1970
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In
1971, the Rubin family become the sole owners and operators of the firm.
David Rubin, currently the company president, joined Sano-Rubin in 1978,
continuing the family tradition of personal involvement in the business.
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1980
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The company takes on more and more challenging
projects, including hospitals, industrial facilities, and specialized
housing.
In the 80's and into the 90's Sano-Rubin also became a
leader in all forms of health care construction.
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1990
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Sano-Rubin builds on a tradition of involvement
in the construction industry and in 1995 David Rubin is elected president
of the
GBC
General Building Contractors and in 1999 is elected president
of
ECA
Eastern Contractors Association.
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2000
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Throughout
the decade, the company continues to grow completing complex projects in
the healthcare, senior housing, museum and college markets. Some
notable clients include St. Peter's Hospital, Northeast Health, Albany
Institute of History of Art and the College of Saint Rose.
Green and
sustainable construction becomes increasingly prominent throughout New
York State. Recognizing this industry shift, staff members
become LEED accredited professionals and the company builds and
continues to complete numerous LEED projects.
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2010
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Looking forward, Sano-Rubin
is prepared to build for the future with a
tradition of quality construction, dedicated,
knowledgeable employees, and a high level of
customer satisfaction. |
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