Anthony Consigli leads Consigli Construction as its CEO, turning a family firm founded in 1905 into a powerhouse in the building industry. With over 35 years of guiding the company, he stresses practical solutions that streamline projects and strengthen teams. His hands-on style has made complex builds simpler and more efficient for clients nationwide.
Anthony Consigli grew up immersed in the family construction business started by his great-grandfather, Peter, in Milford, Massachusetts. He earned a BA in Economics from Harvard University from 1985 to 1989 and joined the company full-time in 1990, learning through fieldwork on real sites. This early exposure to every aspect of building, from planning to finishing, built his deep respect for the trade’s demands.
He played football at Harvard, sharpening teamwork skills that later shaped his leadership. By the early 1990s, alongside brother Matthew (now president), Anthony helped steer the firm from modest roots to regional dominance.
Path to Leadership
Anthony became CEO in 1997 when the company had about $1 million in annual revenue, growing it steadily to $3.7 billion through smart expansion and client focus. He became Chairman in 2022, with about 2,400 employees across 15 offices.
The firm shifted to 100% employee-owned via an ESOP, fostering ownership and motivation. His “Raving Fans” philosophy ensures clients, partners, and teams rave about results, cutting bureaucracy for faster, better outcomes.
Key moves include the 2024 acquisition of Lendlease’s NY business ($1.8 billion in contracts), boosting presence in labs, offices, and hospitality.
Leadership Style
Anthony’s style is approachable and family-oriented, often visiting sites to chat with crews and clients directly. He promotes quick changes, fast adaptations, and self-performing trades for quality control and speed.
Facing challenges like labor shortages and costs, he uses AI for planning, safety, and green goals via partnerships like Arch Energy. Accountability is key; everyone owns their role in a supportive culture that drives loyalty and efficiency.
This practical mindset simplifies projects, reducing delays and waste while prioritizing safety and sustainability.
Key Achievements
Under Anthony, Consigli expanded from New England to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, tackling hospitals, schools, airports, housing, and cultural sites like Harlem’s Apollo Theater renovation.
Awards include Banker & Tradesman’s Best of 2010 Gold, Boston Business Journal’s Green Business, Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work, and Worcester Business Journal’s Family Business of the Year. The firm’s self-performing model has delivered on-time, under-budget work, earning repeat business in healthcare and education.
Growth milestones: 2024 Lendlease deal solidified NY market leadership in high-demand sectors.
Personal Approach and Future
Anthony stays grounded in Milford, MA, enjoying public speaking and mentoring young builders. His commitment shines in Sierra Leone, where Consigli built clinics, schools, and wells, reflecting his belief in giving back.
He approaches work with warmth, valuing people over processes. Future plans focus on NY growth, AI/tech adoption, tariff navigation, and expanding low-income housing, hospitals, and airports while advancing green initiatives.
Anthony envisions Consigli as the ultimate “true builder,” making construction easier, safer, and more impactful for generations ahead.
