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.

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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.

Learn about our school building expertise

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Fontaine

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.

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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.

How we build sustainably

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

Doherty Memorial High School

New Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester, MA is a 420,000 SF replacement high school for 1,600 students, featuring modern STEM and CTE spaces. The project was completed on an active campus and received an ENR Award of Merit for K-12 Education.

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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.

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Beal Elementary School

New Beal Elementary School in Shrewsbury, MA: 141,600 SF K–4 school built through the MSBA program, including full demolition, new construction, and site development.

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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.

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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.

Our Company

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.

60,000

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.

Building for the Future: What’s Changing in K-12 Construction

Fontaine CEO David Fontaine, Jr. shares his perspective on the trends shaping K-12 construction across Massachusetts, from sustainability and geothermal systems to technology, workforce development, and long-term facility planning.

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