From humble roots grow big things
Our once small family enterprise has grown into one of the largest construction firms in New England, creating places to live, learn, work, and more.
We've learned a thing or two along the way
When you build as many schools as Fontaine has, you learn a lot about constructing great projects that keep our clients happy.
People power our business
From the Fontaine Community Foundation to our multicultural team, diversity and inclusion are critical ingredients in creating a stronger local community.
Helping New England to learn and teach
Schools are the lifeblood of our communities and Fontaine has been building them successfully for 90 years and counting.
The original green builders
Fontaine helped to establish sustainable building practices in New England and we continue to incorporate these advancements in every project we build.
Sustainability
Fontaine Bros. is one of the original green builders in Massachusetts. Since focusing on high-performance buildings and sustainable construction practices more than 20 years ago, our team has been consistently recognized by ENR as a Top 100 Green Contractor.
Sustainability
Technology
We've always believed in the power of innovation. We empower our staff to take risks and explore the possibilities of emerging technologies, all for the benefit of our clients.
Technology
Diversity
Historically, New England was built by men and women of all backgrounds. At Fontaine Bros., it still is. Find out more about our unique, inclusive approach to forging teams, creating opportunity, and bringing people into the trades.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our Work
As a company that's been part of the fabric of New England for nearly a century, we take great pride in the work we do, the people who work with us, and the clients and communities that entrust us with thier projects.
Gilder Center, Northfield Mount Hermon
The Northfield Mount Hermon Gilder Science Center for Integrative Math and Science Education project, built by Fontaine, and located in Gill, Massachusetts, reflects the school’s commitment to sustainability by limiting embodied carbons.
Doherty Memorial High School
The Doherty Memorial High School project in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a 422,000 SF new state-of-the-art high school that is 100% electric and remarkably sustainable.
Court Square at 31 Elm Street
This historic renovation project has been called “the most important in the Commonwealth” it is key to continuing the revitalization of Downtown Springfield.
Beal Elementary School
The Beal Elementary School is a 141,600 SF elementary school for approximately 800 students in kindergarten through fourth grade. The building sits on an 18.5 acres on Lake Street in Shrewsbury.
Four Generations of Leadership
Many construction companies are family owned. Fontaine is family led.
We offer our clients a reassuring combination of technical sophistication, deep New England roots, and company leaders that are deeply involved in each and every project, all of which helps you enjoy peace of mind while we manage and build your next project.
1933
The year Eudore and George Fontaine start the company, the first generations of hands-on Fontaine family leadership.
2002
The year we completed our first Green Building project in Massachusetts, the first of more than 40 such projects we've done to date. See more about our sustainable-building experience.
50,000
The number of students who walk through the doors of Fontaine-built public schools in Massachusetts every day. Learn about our school-building expertise.
$2 Billion +
The total value of projects Fontaine has completed in communities across New England.
What's New
New projects, new people, new technologies. For a company that's been around for almost 100 years, we're always looking for fresh ideas and innovative solutions.
Fontaine Community Foundation's Second Annual Golf Tournament
Fontaine Community Foundation's Second Annual Golf Tournament is Monday August 7th at the Longmeadow Country Club.
Women in Construction Week 2023
Celebrating Women in Construction Week Fontaine Bros. leads the industry with one of the most diverse project management teams—more than one-third of our employees are women.
Fontaine Awarded Crocker Elementary School Project in Fitchburg
The Crocker Elementary School project consists of the construction of a new, 2 story, 116,000 SF elementary school building adjacent to the current school.