About
Our Mission…
“Create a positive experience for our clients and their consultants at all times in all phases of the construction process.”
Everything we do… all the time and effort we put into our work, like a laser, is focused on achieving this mission. As a matter of policy, Verus Construction accepts only as many projects as our principals can oversee. The result of our focused commitment is the achievement of this goal.
We not only build construction projects, we build trust. This is evident in our list of repeat business clientele. Our proactive approach, attention to detail and overall determination to achieve the highest standards in construction is the reason our clients continually place their trust in us. What is also vital is building trust within the sub-contractor/vendor community. We make it clear; we are not in the business of putting sub-contractors out of business. Our sub-contractors/vendors trust that working with us toward the common goal of achieving our “mission” will result in greater long-term profitability and security. By leveraging our in-house expertise, state of the art technology and strong relationships with the finest sub-contractors and vendors in the industry, Verus ensures our projects will be completed on time, under budget and with consistently superior quality.
Michael’s Story…
“My grandfather came to the United States in 1921 and worked as a laborer on the NYC subway system. He was as tough as nails. He used to tell me stories of how he worked hard to achieve the American dream, never refusing an opportunity to work overtime for extra income. He was very proud of the work he did and what he accomplished. You couldn’t do a construction project without him supervising and providing guidance. One time, a sink hole collapsed in my father’s back yard. He saw me taking measurements to calculate how much fill was needed to fill the hole. He looked at the hole and immediately told me 18 yards of fill was needed. After doing my calculations, I disagreed with him and told him only 15 yards of fill was needed. He snapped at me and said, “you need 18 yards… what I forgot you still have to learn.” In the end, 18 yards is what was needed. He was right, I was wrong. True story… My Grandfather was my hero. I wanted to be just like him. He inspired me to pursue a career in construction.”
– Michael Abiuso, president and founder of Verus Construction
Leadership
Michael S. Abiuso
President
Michael has been working in the construction industry since 1982. Upon graduating college he started his career at one of the largest General Contracting/Construction Management firms in New York City. As a result of his outstanding work ethic he quickly moved up the ranks from Assistant Superintendent to Project Manager and then Project Director building some of the most significant projects in the New York tri-state area. In 2003 he became Vice President in charge of Sales and Marketing for a newly formed New York interiors firm. He now owns and operates Verus Construction Services. Verus is currently providing construction services to some of the most prestigious companies in the world such as Wells Fargo, UBS, CBS Broadcasting, Edward J. Minskoff Equities and Tishman Speyer to name a few.
Michael Moore
Senior Vice President
Michael has dedicated most of his career as a senior leader in large construction companies. With a reputation of motivating strong teams to complete projects on schedule and on budget, Mike is respected amongst his peers, staff, clients, consultants and subcontractors for his work ethic, passion, integrity and transparency. He developed his skills by working as Superintendent, Estimator, Project Management roles as well as Program Management. Proficient in all facets essential for advancing the company, he actively mentors the next generation of leaders. Mike concentrates on devising innovative growth strategies and fortifying relationships among staff, consultants, and clients. As Senior Vice President, Mike plays a pivotal role in guiding Verus’s strategic direction, enhancing value both internally and for clients.
Anthony Laquidara
Director of Operations
Anthony has over 30 years of multi-faceted construction experience in the Tri-State area. After obtaining his degree in Architecture, he started building houses as a carpenter and electrician. He then joined a large NYC GC as a Junior Superintendent. He worked his way up in the industry, to a Senior Project Manager and then Account Executive. He has worked on some of the most prestigious projects in NYC for some of the world’s largest companies including NYC Department of Finance, Tishman Speyer, Wells Fargo, CBS Broadcasting, Related Companies, JP Morgan Chase, and UBS. He takes particular pride in having built the Museum and Conference Center at the new Yankee Stadium. He has led Field, Estimating and Project Management departments, leading up to his current role as Director of Operations.
He is a seasoned Interior Construction Professional, specializing in building relationships with subcontractors, Architects, and particularly, clients as evidenced in his long list of repeat business clientele.
Albert Davydov
Chief Estimator
Albert has been in the construction industry since 1980 bringing over 40 years of experience to the Verus Construction team. Having earned a degree in Civil Engineering he started his career as an engineering designer. After 14 years as a designer, he decided to shift to working at a general contracting firm focusing on cost estimating. As an estimator, he has worked on projects for some of New York City’s most prestigious companies such as Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, ConEdison, Signature Bank, Queens Surgical Center, NYU Langone Medical Center, Columbia University, NY Presbyterian, Mount Sinai Medical Center, NYU School of Medicine etc. He has a focused expertise in interior construction with projects ranging from $1 million to $300 million dollars. As Chief Estimator, he leads Verus Construction’s estimating department that is capable of providing detailed conceptual budgets and cost estimates with astounding speed and accuracy.
Oi Man Yu-Ortega
Controller
Oi Man has over 25 years of experience in all facets of construction accounting and financial management. She manages full cycle accounting teams executing over hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions in both the General Contractor and various Trade Specialized Subcontractor sectors of the construction industry. She received her accounting degree in upstate New York, where she has worked for contractors, whose clientele included large corporations such as Kodak, Bausch & Lomb, and Dunkin Donuts. In 2002, Oi Man returned to her roots in New York City. She continued to climb the ladder of success receiving several more promotions over the years to her current position as Controller at Verus Construction. Throughout her career, she has not only become well versed in construction accounting but also contract negotiations, insurance policies, and human resources in the industry.
Professional Affiliations
Giving Back…
Verus Construction proudly supports the following organizations:
