Matt Laccinole, a veteran with 30 years of experience in heavy industrial project management, will head the new division. His background includes overseeing large-scale manufacturing developments and integrating strategic client solutions, expertise the company intends to apply to its next generation of projects. Laccinole noted that the move represents a natural evolution for the firm, which has historically focused on technically challenging builds.
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Fortis Construction Launches Dedicated Industrial Business Unit
Portland-based general contractor Fortis Construction is pivoting deeper into heavy industrial and emerging energy sectors with the launch of a dedicated business unit. The expansion targets the rising demand for complex technical infrastructure, leveraging the firm’s existing experience in high-stakes construction to support domestic manufacturing and energy projects.

CEO Rob Fallow stated that the unit aims to capitalize on accelerated investment in advanced manufacturing and infrastructure. By formalizing this focus, the employee-owned contractor intends to scale its operations while addressing the precise technical requirements inherent in modern energy and industrial facilities. The firm currently operates out of Oregon and Utah, with a project portfolio spanning data centers, healthcare, and educational facilities globally.
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