Dec 1, 2023
Ep 94 - From Bricks to Community Engagement in a Multi-Generational Family Business
On this
episode of The Family Biz Show, Andy Breuer from Hueber-Breuer
Construction Company. Andy shares his journey of joining the family
business and the company's 151-year legacy and we discuss the
importance of maintaining a good reputation, the
significance of company culture, and the role of managing a
construction business. Andy highlights several community-oriented
projects and the company's focus on sustainability, succession
planning, leadership development, community involvement, and the
challenges of running a construction business in New York
State.
OUR GUEST
ANDREW
BREUER*
Andy Breuer,
President of Hueber-Breuer Construction Co., Inc.,
represents
the sixth generation
of Central New York’s oldest, continuously operating construction
company. Andy displayed an early interest in the family business
and throughout his adolescence spent his summers immersed in
Hueber-Breuer projects. He graduated from Emory University in 2000
and returned to Syracuse from Atlanta in 2002. Since that time,
Andy has been at the helm of many projects for Hueber-Breuer, in
the capacity of Project Manager, Project Executive, and now
President of the 151-year-old business.
The origins of Hueber-Breuer date back to the Hueber family’s arrival as stone masons who immigrated from Europe and ultimately found work in Central New York with the construction and ongoing maintenance of the Erie Canal. The earliest records of Hueber Brothers performing as independent contractors date back to 1872, and the family has been consistently building and developing Central New York ever since! Today, Hueber-Breuer’s offices remain on the south side of Syracuse, within blocks of where they have been for nearly one hundred years. The roots of the family business in Syracuse run deep and remain central to the values, vision, and operations of the company. Andy leads Hueber-Breuer with an eye towards building on the legacy of his family through a culture of community, caring, and innovation.
Some of Hueber-Breuer’s recent projects delivered under Andy’s leadership include the Nexus Center, NYS Fairgrounds EXPO Center, the SUNY Poly Hilltop Residence Hall, the Lakeview Amphitheater, and the Destiny Embassy Suites Hotel. Hueber-Breuer consistently reaffirms their commitment to build to the benefit of both client and community; presently this includes the Syracuse Community Health Center project, which will bring a state-of-the art facility providing affordable healthcare to the south side of Syracuse. Also currently under construction is the revitalization of the Moyer Carriage Lofts, which will provide 128 quality, affordable housing units to the north side of the city.
Andy’s numerous charitable and philanthropic passions include recent terms as board president of both the Central New York Community Foundation and the Syracuse Area Landmark Theatre. When he’s not working, you can likely find him with his family enjoying live music or exploring the ski slopes, woods, or rivers of Central New York.
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