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High quality design and workmanship since 1960.

  Commercial Construction  

For more than half a century, KACIN has built commercial and industrial facilities for clients throughout Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania. As one of western Pennsylvania's leading commercial building contractors, we've crafted a solid reputation by partnering with architects, sub-contractors and clients alike to streamline production and deliver the highest quality projects on-time and on-budget.

  Projects  

To-date, KACIN has built, renovated or expanded more than 700 commercial and industrial facilities in the greater Pittsburgh region — from auto dealerships, plants and warehouses, and restaurants. Browse our project portfolio.
    Anytime Fitness
    Oakmont, PA
    Located in the Edgewater Commercial Building in Oakmont. 6,400 sq. ft. 1st floor tenant buildout for Anytime Fitness, a 24-hour health and fitness club complete with open floor training area, offices and a lobby all using corporate branding.
  • APLM Professional Suites
    Murrysville, PA
    Newly constructed Medical Professional Building built for the doctors with room for additional tenant buildouts. 5,400 square-foot brick building nestled along Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville. This site was uniquely developed to allow the building to set nicely onto the lot while allowing ample parking. The building was beautifully landscaped to allow privacy to the surrounding residences.
  • Dura-Bond Industries
    Export, PA
    Over 8,200 sq. ft. two-story building designed and built to keep the historical theme of the small town of Export which has been home to Dura-Bond Industries since 1960. This all-brick building is the New Corporate Office complete with executive offices, sales offices, kitchen and large second floor conference room with a large decorative window which allows for natural lighting and a view to the outside.
    Edgewater Commercial Building
    Oakmont, PA
    Owned and Managed by RBJ Partners Commercial an affiliated entity. Approximately 28,000 sq. ft. multi use two-story building. Edgewater is currently home to The Lot, UPMC Primary Care, Anytime Fitness and Vorteq.
    Export Train Station
    Export, PA
    Located in the heart of Export this 1,300 sq. ft. new building built by The J.M. Hall Trust is complete with a conference room, display area for the Export Historical Society and restrooms. Serves as a visitor’s center along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail.
  • Springer State Farm
    Verona, PA
    Complete 1,030 sq. ft. renovation and 1,200 sq. ft. addition transforming this once residential building into the new home for Springer State Farm Insurance Agency located on Hulton Road in Plum Borough.
    UPMC Primary Care
    Oakmont, PA
    This second-floor tenant buildout is the new home for UPMC Primary Care with 5,900 sq. ft. of space complete with reception and waiting area, offices, and exam rooms.
  • Leed's Business Accessories
    New Kensington, PA
    Expanded the wholesale luggage and accessories company's office and warehouse space by 50,000 square feet. This project marks Leed's third renovation with KACIN.
    "Over the years, KACIN has worked with different groups within our company on various construction and expansion projects. Each time, the transition from dealing with one set of people to another has been seamless. For that reason, and for meeting our deadlines each time, I highly recommend KACIN to any business looking to expand its operations or build a new one."
    -David Nicholson, President
    Leed's Business Accessories
  • Maverick Dental Laboratory
    Monroeville, PA
    This project involved the conversion of a 14,500 square foot auto dealership showroom and service center into a modern, fully functional dental laboratory. It is a great example of employing design/build techniques into the repurposing of an existing facility.
    Shults Ford
    Harmarville, PA
    New home to Shults Ford dealership in Harmarville. Over 36,000-square-feet which includes a new showroom, 2nd floor mezzanine, quick-lane, 25 bay service area, car wash and tool room.
    Smail Honda
    Greensburg, PA
    35,528-square-foot renovation to the entire facility to meet the Honda GEN 3 requirements including expanded showroom and delivery bay.
    Smail Mercedes-Benz
    Greensburg, PA
    New Mercedes-Benz Autohaus Brand Showroom, 30,000 square foot expansion to service area and office renovation, customer lounge, restrooms and service drive.
    Smail Acura
    Greensburg, PA
    A 23,400-square-foot Image Dealership on Route 30 in Greensburg that balances Acura's corporate design requirements with the property's natural features, including working within the Pennsylvania EPA's regulations.
    "KACIN'S honesty, original thinking and attention to detail made this project enjoyable from start to finish."
    -Bud Smail & Jim Smail
    Smail Automotive
  • Valley Honda
    Monroeville, PA
    Expanded the building from 16,000 to 21,000 square feet, modernized the interior, landscaped the property and upgraded the site lighting.
    "KACIN's four-and-a-half-month turnaround is one of the fastest that our manufacturing partners at American Honda Motor Co. have ever seen."
    -Jim Graham, President
    Valley Honda
  • Watson Chevrolet
    Murrysville, PA
    KACIN built this 18,000-square-foot General Motors dealership on a 10-acre site to meet the specifications of GM's Image Program requirements.
    "Richard Kacin and his staff went beyond the call of duty to make sure that every detail received the proper attention for completing our new location on-time and on-budget."
    -Pat Tiani Jr., Owner
    Watson Chevrolet-Oldsmobile
  • Smail Ford-Lincoln
    Greensburg, PA
    KACIN crafted a new exterior and added a showroom.
  • Jim Shorkey Kia
    Uniontown, PA
    A 14,900 square foot facility incorporating the most recent required design images with a modern 7 bay service department.
  • Jim Shorkey Mitsubishi
    Uniontown, PA
    A 12,500 square foot dealership that combines a modern showroom/customer touch point area with a user friendly service department settled in one cohesive site.
  • Star Chevrolet
    Greensburg, PA
    A 20,500 square foot General Motors Facility Image project that updated the existing facility and brought it into compliance with all GM requirements.
    Astley Precision Machine Company
    Irwin, PA
    Over 20,000 sq. ft. 2 Story Renovation
    "Our project required experience in all phases of construction. Sheet and structural steel, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, design, building code, and most importantly, project management. Kacin came in and was able to organize all aspects of the operation and provide a very competitive quote. They have a team of seasoned professionals that were able to complete the project within 2 ½ weeks of the promised date."
    -Jeff Astley
    Astley Precision Machine Co., Inc.
    General Carbide Corporation
    Greensburg, PA
    50,255 square foot renovation/addition to a vacant building purchased from the Westmoreland County Economic Growth Connection. This newly designed manufacturing facility has been renovated working closely with Mona Pappafava-Ray, CEO/President and her team with attention given to every detail. The manufacturing area is approximately 43,000 sq. ft., including an area for lunchroom, showers, and locker rooms. The second floor is home to the corporate office with a reception area, executive offices, conference room, men’s and women’s restrooms and a bistro all uniquely designed with its own decorative touch.
  • Polyconcept North America
    Westmorland Business & Research Park
    Approximately 240,000 sq. ft. warehouse and production facility for PCNA
    Sampson Morris Group - West Pittsburgh Business Park
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Flex Space Buildings
    Building 1A – Approximately 17,750 sq. ft.
    Building 1B – 44,452 sq. ft.
    Building #2 – Over 65,000 sq. ft.
    Stover & Company
    Cheswick, PA
    16,000 sq. ft. addition including a new a refrigeration room an interior dock, several dock levelers, and large expanded open space for storage and production.
  • VEKA USA, Inc.
    Fombell, PA
    Expanded vinyl extrusion facility to 460,000 square feet of manufacturing space and made interior renovations to reflect a reorganized manufacturing process.
    "I highly recommend KACIN to any manufacturing business looking to expand its operations."
    -Larry Irwin, Vice President
    VEKA USA, Inc.
  • NAMSCO Plastics Industries
    New Kensington, PA (Westmoreland Industrial Park)
    Constructed a company headquarters designed to allow the company to manage growth systematically.
    "The building that KACIN constructed will help us to manage current and future growth in a systematic fashion. The appearance and functionality of the building have increased the pride that employees have in the company."
    -David Namey, President
    NAMSCO Plastics Industries
  • Ventana Plastics
    Export, PA (Westmoreland Industrial Park III)
    Construction and expansion of a 32,000-square-foot office and manufacturing plant for the production of architectural windows also included an outdoor storage enclosure and parking lot.
    The Lot at Edgewater
    Oakmont, PA
    A new-age diner/chop house/drinkery/cigar bar with industrial high ceiling and natural light, restaurant seating, a large bar and doors opening out to a 1,200 sq. ft. patio area for additional seating. The second floor is a cigar bar complete with humidors and lounge seating.
  • King's Family Restaurants
    Design and construction of more than a dozen value-priced, family-style restaurants.
    "For more than 20 years, we have been using KACIN General Contractors because the quality of their work and outstanding service in every phase of the project give us maximum value for our construction dollars."
    -Hartely King, President
    King's Family Restaurants
  • Bella Piatto Restaurant
    Peters Township, PA (Pittsburgh's South Hills)
    Built a 5,500 square-foot restaurant from the ground up, including a stone fireplace and simulated terracotta roof.

  Services  

You Run Your Business -
We'll Handle The Rest
We understand that a construction, renovation or expansion project can be daunting, especially when you have a business to run. That's why we provide an array of services - from zoning, permitting and design to pricing, budgeting and construction - so you stay focused on your business, and we stay focused on you.

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Pre-Engineered Buildings

We specialize in the construction of pre-engineered buildings. Designed from glass, wood, stucco, architectural metal, brick and stone, pre-engineered buildings are nearly 50% less expensive than traditional structures, are easier and faster to build and provide the flexibility to easily expand. In 2009, KACIN won the national Behlen Building Systems' Building of The Year.

Green Building

Green building is an environmentally responsible, resource-efficient and economically beneficial approach to construction. In addition to lowering utility bills and increasing property values, this sustainable building approach is designed for durability and longevity. Whether you want to a structure with "green features" or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, KACIN will make it happen.

  From the Kacin Blog  

Western Pennsylvania Commercial Contractor, developer, and Home Builder, A. Richard Kacin Was Recently Profiled in Pittsburgh’s New Home Magazine
Feb 26, 2014
Western Pennsylvania commercial contractor, developer, and home builder KACIN. Kacin New Homes Magazine Article (Click the link to read the Article)
Toyota of Greensburg Service/Showroom Renovation and Expansion Project
Feb 26, 2014
Western Pennsylvania contractor KACIN is embarking on the second Toyota Dealership Program Renovation for Toyota of Greensburg.  This 30,300 square foot renovation and expansion consisted of 4 additions to the existing facility.  We increased the size of the service department by 4 bays, doubled the area of the customer lounge, expanded the auto showroom by 30%, doubled […]