Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Services in Lehigh Valley
Bracy Construction has been a respected and prominent builder in the greater Lehigh Valley since 1987. Our approach centers on acting as a client advocate, providing transparency and mutual benefit throughout the preconstruction and construction process. We specialize in technically complex renovation assignments and have experience across a wide range of sectors and project scopes. Our construction management, general contracting, and design-build services are approached with client satisfaction as our top priority. We listen to our clients' challenges and desired goals, developing multi-tiered plans of options, cost estimates, and risk assessments to ensure strong communication and collaboration. Over 70% of our business comes from repeat clients, a testament to our ability to deliver high-quality projects while maintaining integrity and commitment.We view each project as an opportunity to build long-term relationships, emphasizing problem-solving and client-focused solutions. Our team combines decades of experience with a dedication to reducing client risks through budgeting, constructability analysis, and value engineering. We maintain our own staff of carpenters and laborers to offer self-performing trade construction services, ensuring control over quality and timelines. Our core values revolve around building client trust, and we pride ourselves on being flexible, professional partners who deliver projects on time and within budget.
Services
Construction Management
Design/Build Contracts
General Contracting
Trade Construction
Value Engineering
Project Management
Self-Performed Work
Demolition Services
Concrete Work
Millwork Installation
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in commercial construction across diverse sectors.
- Our team includes licensed engineers and certified project managers with industry-specific expertise.
- We self-perform key construction trades to maintain quality control and efficiency.
- 70% of our business comes from repeat clients due to our client-first approach.
- We provide transparent budgeting and risk mitigation strategies from project inception.
What people say
Responsive and professional
Commitment to workmanship
Value engineering solutions
On-time delivery
Budget adherence
Services
Construction Management
Our construction management services provide clients with dedicated advocacy throughout the project lifecycle. We reduce risks by offering budgeting, constructability analysis, and value engineering during design phases. Our team ensures transparency and mutual benefit through full-time project management, cost control, and safety programs.
Design/Build Contracts
Bracy's design/build services offer seamless project delivery from land development to construction. We partner with top regional and national design firms to create customized solutions. This approach streamlines communication and accountability, ensuring projects meet technical requirements while maintaining budget and schedule integrity.
General Contracting
We provide firm pricing based on complete design documents through negotiated, not-to-exceed, or lump sum bids. Our extensive subcontractor network and risk management expertise deliver high-value projects without compromising quality, schedule, or safety standards across renovation and new construction assignments.
Trade Construction
Our in-house trade teams handle select demolition, reinforced concrete, carpentry, and millwork installation. This self-performing capability ensures quality control and efficiency for critical project components. Services include framing, drywall, floor prep, and building accessory installations across commercial projects.
People
Matthew Puchyr
President and CEO
Matthew Puchyr leads Bracy Construction's field operations with expertise in healthcare and industrial sectors. He brings hands-on experience from working on concrete crews during his education at Villanova University, where he earned a Civil Engineering degree.
Andrew Recco
Senior Project Manager
Licensed architect Andrew Recco manages multi-million-dollar projects with 18 years of construction and design experience. He transitioned from architectural design to project management after graduating from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Architecture.
Josh Cooney
Lead Preconstruction Manager
Josh Cooney oversees preconstruction with 17+ years in engineering and industrial construction. A Lehigh University mechanical engineering graduate, he specializes in cost estimation and project execution for complex mechanical installations and site commissioning.
Kevin Shehab
Project Manager
Kevin Shehab manages multi-million-dollar projects with eight years of construction experience. After earning a construction management degree from Temple University, he advanced from estimator to project manager roles before joining Bracy in 2023.
Paul Hammer
Project Engineer
Paul Hammer combines mechanical engineering expertise with field experience as a project engineer. He graduated from Penn State University with a mechanical engineering degree and minor in Engineering Leadership Development, bringing diverse problem-solving skills to Bracy's projects.
Questions
What construction services does Bracy offer?
We provide construction management, design/build, general contracting, and trade construction services including demolition, concrete work, and millwork installation.
How does Bracy approach client collaboration?
We listen to client challenges and goals, then develop customized solutions with multi-tiered plans for costs, risks, and deliverables to ensure transparent collaboration throughout projects.
What industries does Bracy specialize in?
We have expertise in healthcare, institutional, industrial/manufacturing, and commercial construction sectors with experience across diverse project types and complexities.
Does Bracy handle large-scale projects?
Yes, our team manages projects up to $200 million, including a current $56 million project under construction until 2025 with successful delivery on time and under budget.
What makes Bracy different from other contractors?
Our client-first approach, self-performing trade capabilities, and 70% repeat business rate demonstrate our commitment to quality, transparency, and long-term relationships.
