Who We Are

A Rich History

In June of 1963, John Cannistraro, Sr. set out to achieve his lifelong goal of entrepreneurship with nothing more than $1,500 and the support of his wife, Rita. Over fifty years later, the family-owned plumbing shop he founded has become a world-class, mechanical construction firm with nearly 500 employees and a sterling reputation for quality and innovation. Industry Recognition: 2013 Boston Globe Top Places to Work, 2011 PHC News Magazine Contractor of the Year, and 2009 Inductee into Massachusetts Building Congress Hall of Fame. Annually named to: ENR Magazine’s Top 50 Mechanical Contractors, Boston Business Journal’s Top Family-Owned Companies, and Boston Business Journal’s Top Privately-Owned Companies.

Cannistraro provides the most comprehensive package of mechanical services by delivering Plumbing, Fire Protection, HVAC and Sheet Metal solutions, as well as turnkey service and maintenance to building owners and construction managers throughout New England.

Leading by Example

Now in its second generation of family ownership, Cannistraro is led by an experienced executive team that provides the vision,

Our Collaborative Team

At Cannistraro, we believe that our success is driven by teamwork. From early collaboration with the design team, to the seamless integration of specialty trades under one roof, we are at our best when we’re working together and sharing our expertise for the good of the project.industry expertise, and mentorship that enables the firm to continually innovate and succeed.

Is Driven by Family Values

Cannistraro has a mission to be the professional standard for quality and reliability in the field of mechanical construction, while remaining true to its core family values. This mission is rooted in the founding principles of John Cannistraro, Sr., and is evident in every aspect of the company from safety to logistics.