About Spates Construction

Spates Construction Inc. is a general contracting firm founded in 1974 which specializes in the construction of commercial and industrial projects. The family business has grown from Frank & Jeannette taking over the company from A. Joyal, Inc. in 1974 to include each of their sons joining the company: Grant - 1975, Dana - 1979, & Lee - 1983. In March of 2001, Frank and Jeannette handed over the reins entirely, selling the firm to their three sons. Due to health reasons Lee left the Company in 2017. Grant is the major stock holder of the company.

In 1975 we became a dealer for Star Building Systems and have been in business with them ever since. We have constructed over $6M in Star Metal Buildings.

From 1974, we began constructing small commercial and residential jobs growing to projects of the scope of the $7M US Border Patrol Station in 2010 and $4.5 M Springfield State Office building. We have built over a dozen schools, a courthouse in St. Albans, a prison in St. Johnsbury, housing such as Lakebridge & Parkview in Newport, Hardwick Housing and Bemis Block, a new office/shop for Champlain Valley Equipment in Derby, VT. Phases I & II for the new National Guard Maintenance Shop in Hyde Park, VT, along with many manufacturing and maintenance facilities across Vermont. 

At Spates Construction, we have the qualified staff both in the field and office to offer services from the design stages through construction management to a complete finished product. We employ a workforce of 15 to 20 employees. We strive to maintain our firm's volume at an average of approximately $6M per year, with an average annual payroll over $600,000.

As you may glean from reading our letters of reference, we have been and shall remain a mid- size construction company that prides itself in providing the personal touch one would expect from a small family business, while providing the quality services and performance that one might think only possible in a larger firm.

 Spates Construction Inc. has specialized in educational, industrial and institutional work for many years, all require very critical scheduling constraints. Timing is essential to ensure that substantial completion and occupancy dates are adhered to.  Our team of experts has the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle any project. From design to construction and everything in between, we have the expertise to ensure that your project is completed to your satisfaction.