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Tim Schooley from the Pittsburgh Business Times recently sat down with Jennifer Landau, our new president, about the evolving construction industry and her 20+ year journey at Landau Building Company. In the interview, Jennifer shares her vision for the company’s future, her leadership style, and her commitment to building strong client relationships. You can check out the full interview published by the Pittsburgh Business Times on September 10, 2024.

As the summer comes to an end, we’re celebrating the awesome contributions of our summer intern, Luke Vittone, as he slides back into the school year. Luke, a Business Management and Economics major from Grove City College, spent his summer diving into the financial side of project management while gaining hands-on experience onsite. 

Here are some of Luke’s key takeaways from his time with Team Landau: 

Biggest Surprise: The fast-paced nature of construction and the many moving parts that keep a project running smoothly, both on and off the job site. 

Valuable Skills: Applying technical skills to the financial aspect of project to avoid making big mistakes.  

Wish List: I wish I had more time to explore other aspects of running a project. 

Thank you, Luke, for your hard work and dedication this summer! Best of luck with your studies—Team Landau is cheering you on! 

Pittsburgh Pa., July 23, 2024 – MBA Board of Directors Welcomes Jennifer P. Landau of Landau Building Company

The Board of Directors of the Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania (MBA) announced the appointment of Jennifer P. Landau to its Board of Directors. Jennifer will be replacing Jeffrey C. Landau on the board and completing his term.

Jennifer P. Landau is the president of Landau Building Company and brings 23 years of experience and leadership to her new role. She is the first woman to lead the organization in its 130-year legacy. Now in its sixth generation, the family-owned and operated company has developed a broad portfolio of institutional, commercial, and healthcare projects ranging from ground-up construction to major renovations and restorations. In 2006, Landau Building Company expanded its services to include the northern West Virginia area with the creation of the subsidiary Marks-Landau Construction.

Jennifer earned her B.S. in Civil Engineering and M.S. in Construction Management from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a LEED Green Associate and a Certified Healthcare Constructor. Her journey at Landau began in 1999 as a co-op student, transitioning to full-time in 2001. Starting as a project engineer, Jennifer’s roles evolved to include estimator, project manager, vice president, and currently president. In her current role, she focuses on expanding the company’s relationships while overseeing both preconstruction and construction projects.

Jennifer is eager to join the MBA Board of Directors, stating, “I am thrilled to be a part of the MBA Board, and look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of our association and our industry.”

“On behalf of everyone at Master Builders’ Association, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jeff Landau for seven years of service and dedication as a member of our Board of Directors,” said Raymond A. Volpatt, Jr., P.E., MBA president. “His commitment, insights, and leadership have been instrumental in guiding our association toward achieving our mission. We are pleased to welcome Jennifer Landau to the Board of Directors. She brings extensive industry experience, long term engagement on multiple MBA committees, and fresh perspectives that will undoubtedly enhance our board’s capabilities and advance our goals.”

About MBA
Master Builders of Western Pennsylvania, Inc., is a trade association whose membership includes more than 280 of the top general contractors, construction managers, specialty contractors, and service and supplier companies supporting our region’s commercial construction industry. Collectively, MBA membership accounts for more than 80 percent of the commercial construction in the Pittsburgh area. Since 1886, MBA has been a strong, influential, and single voice for the industry. MBA has awarded $800,000 in scholarship support since 1994 to students in five industry-related categories. MBA is affiliated with Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) representing over 32,000 members nationwide. This affiliation affords MBA membership with an even stronger industry voice and broader access to services, resources, and activities available on a national level. For more information, including the 2023 Member Report visit (www.mbawpa.org).

Contact: Mary Chuderewicz [email protected]

We had a fantastic time at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community! 🌞 The Landau Team was proud to sponsor Vincentian, a nonprofit healthcare and human services organization serving Pittsburghers of all ages.  Great to see so many incredible organizations making a difference in their communities.

Allison Park construction company with more than 100 years of history transitions to new family leadership. You can check out the full article posted by the Pittsburgh Business Times at the link here.

Pittsburgh, PA, – May 28, 2024 – Landau Building Company proudly announces the promotion of Jennifer P. Landau to the position of President. Jennifer, previously serving as Executive Vice President and Project Manager, brings 23 years of experience and leadership to her new role. She has been instrumental in shaping the company’s trajectory, driving business development initiatives in Northern West Virginia, and significantly contributing to the company’s long-term success.

In addition to Jennifer’s promotion, Landau Building Company will be pursuing Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. This certification will reflect Landau’s dedication to advancing diversity and inclusion in the construction industry, creating new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

“I am honored to lead Landau Building Company into its next chapter,” said Jennifer Landau. “And I’m excited to continue our legacy, and I look forward to working with our talented team to deliver exceptional projects for our clients.”

Jennifer earned her B.S. in Civil Engineering and M.S. in Construction Management from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a LEED Green Associate and a Certified Healthcare Constructor. Her journey at Landau began in 1999 as a co-op student, transitioning to full-time in 2001. Starting as a project engineer, Jennifer’s roles evolved to include estimator, project manager, vice president, and currently president. In her current role, she focuses on expanding the company’s relationships while overseeing both preconstruction and construction projects.

This transition marks the continuation of the Landau Building Company into its 6th generation, with new partners Christopher Priest and Jeremy Bowlby joining the leadership team. Earlier this year, Chris assumed the role of Vice President of Preconstruction Services, while Jeremy advanced to Vice President of Operations.

The promotions of Jennifer, Chris, and Jeremy, along with the pursuit of WBE certification and the continuation of the family-owned and operated company into its 6th generation, highlight Landau’s commitment to building strong relationships and prioritizing client needs in the construction industry.

About Landau Building Company

Over the last 130 years, Landau Building Company has grown into one of the leading construction management and general contracting firms serving Western PA and the surrounding region. Now in its 6th generation, the family-owned and operated company has developed a broad portfolio of institutional, commercial, and healthcare projects ranging from ground up construction to major renovations and restorations. In 2006, Landau Building Company expanded its services to include the northern West Virginia area when it created the subsidiary Marks-Landau Construction.

Landau specializes in delivering quality construction services for complex building projects from our talented team of problem solvers, who are eager to dedicate the necessary time and attention that each project deserves. Whether it’s finding time and/or cost savings in the preconstruction phase or monitoring the quality and coordination of work carried out through the construction phase, we are confident that selecting Landau Building Company will generate the best value for your project. To learn more information about why so many top corporations continue to call upon Landau Building Company as their builder of choice, visit our website www.landau-bldg.com.

Landau’s very own Lucas Gillespie was invited to compete in the annual Open House Skills Competition hosted by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local #432! The event, held on Saturday, May 4th at the Pittsburgh Carpenters Training Center, showcased the talents of 4th year apprentices at the top of their class. This year, carpenters were challenged to build picnic tables, which were then donated to local charities. We’re proud of Lucas for putting his skills to the test and representing us so well!