PITTSFORD, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2024 — Hamilton Stern Construction, a leading construction management and general contracting firm, has recently earned several prestigious awards recognizing its growth, exceptional performance, and commitment to safety and excellence in the industry.

In 2024, Hamilton Stern Construction received the following honors:

Rochester Business Journal’s Leaders in Construction & Real Estate Honoree – Top General Contractors‍

This accolade highlights Hamilton Stern’s impact on the Rochester region, acknowledging the firm’s contributions in design, construction, project management, and innovation.

Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100‍

Ranked #19 among the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the region, Hamilton Stern has been named to this list nine times since 2014.

Preservation League of NYS Excellence Awards‍

Two of the company’s projects received this prestigious recognition—Canal Commons, a historic rehabilitation and adaptive reuse project in Rochester, and Reynolds Way, a historic preservation initiative in Elmira, N.Y. These projects underscore the firm's expertise in historic construction management.

President’s Circle Risk Control Excellence Award‍

This General Contractors Insurance award was given to Hamilton Stern for its exceptional safety management and risk-control performance.

Rochester Business Journal’s Power List for Construction and Real Estate‍

Co-founders Justin Hamilton and Christopher Stern were named to this list for their transformative work in Rochester’s construction and real estate markets.

“We are honored and humbled to receive these highly regarded recognitions,” said Christopher Stern, principal of Hamilton Stern Construction. “These awards not only reflect the growth and success of our company but also the dedication and hard work of our entire team. Each award represents another step in our journey to become a leader in the construction industry, recognized for our unwavering commitment to our clients. We are excited to continue innovating, leading, and building the future in our community and beyond.”

Justin Hamilton, principal of Hamilton Stern Construction, added, “These honors are a testament to our sustained success and dedication to safety and excellence—and to the contributions of our entire team. We have seen significant growth, not only in our team—from two people in 2010 to more than 60 employees now—but in our client and project portfolio. Our innovative mindset and continued investment in our employees, our company, and the community have helped make Hamilton Stern what it is today. We will continue to strive to be responsible stewards of our clients’ construction projects that are shaping our region’s future.”