98 Years of Construction Experience

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construction management . general contracting . design-build services . program consulting . leed management

624 Delaware Avenue . PO Box 9078 . Albany, NY  12209   T: 518 . 462 . 6471  F: 518 . 462 . 6866  . mail@sano-rubin.com

 


 

 

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History
 

 

L. Rubin Construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jobsite scaffolding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Albany Public Market

 

 

 

 

School project

 
    The Evolution of Our Company    

 

  1910

In 1912, Louis Rubin opened a carpentry and contracting firm on Myrtle Avenue in Albany, NY.

 

  1920

The small firm continued to strive to make a name for itself in the Albany area.

   

1930


Rubin prospered and in 1934 formed a partnership with the Sano Brothers, Angelo and Benny.

   

1940


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.

 

   

1950

 


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.

 
   

1960

 


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.

 

 

Original RPI Student Union

 
   

1970

 


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.

 

David M. Rubin, President

 
   

1980

 


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.

 

 

Main entrance to Saratoga Hospital's Ambulatory Surgery Addition, Saratoga Springs, NY

 
   

1990


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.

  ECA, GBC, AGC logos  
   

2000


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.

 

Albany Institute of History & Art - photo © Randall Perry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    2010

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.