About Us:

We are a project focused construction partner specializing in strategic support that strengthens execution without increasing fixed costs. Our services are designed to meet you where your project needs us most—whether that’s full construction consultation or targeted pre-construction deliverables like estimating, scheduling, and contract development.

Our leadership team brings a lifetime of construction experience to every project. We grew up on job sites, and built our careers alongside each other. Today, we lead a firm grounded in real-world knowledge, strong relationships, and over 50 years of combined industry experience that range from heavy civil infrastructure to mixed-use development, historic renovations, advanced manufacturing, education, and health care. we’ve worked across nearly every sector of the built environment. Our extensive and broad field experience gives us the insight and agility to manage both complex and small projects with confidence and clarity.

Our Services:

  • Estimating Services

  • Concept Design

  • Schematic Design

  • Detailed Design

  • Project Budget Development

  • CPM Scheduling and Reporting

  • Procurement and Bidding

Pre Construction

  • Site Supervision

  • Project management

  • Document Control

  • Project Controls

  • Value Engineering

  • Change Management

  • Scheduling

  • Project Closeout

Construction Management

  • Project Managers

  • Clerk of the Work

  • Assistant Project Managers

  • Project Engineers

  • Project Schedulers

Staff Augmentation

Types of Projects:

  • Retail

  • Mixed Use

  • K-12 and Higher Education

  • Municipal

  • Residentail

Team:

Joe has a diverse and well-rounded background in the construction industry, with experience spanning residential, commercial, and municipal sectors. He began his career working for his father’s residential construction company, developing hands-on expertise across multiple trades before transitioning into commercial construction. Over time, Joe took on increasingly senior roles with several reputable contractors and a major WNY based developer, overseeing projects from concept through completion. His portfolio includes ground-up construction, adaptive reuse, high-end interior build-outs, residential developments, retail construction, as well as serving as Resident Project Representative on multiple public infrastructure improvement projects. Joe eventually co-founded the firm’s partner company, E&B Squared Consulting, bringing extensive field experience and construction oversight expertise. His blend of hands-on knowledge and strong leadership ensures consistently successful, high-quality project outcomes.

Joe Zarbo

Email: Jzarbo@squareeng.com

Jake Morley

Jake is an accomplished Construction Manager with over 10 years of experience, leading the execution of more than $200 million in constructed value across multiple delivery models, including CM as owner’s agent, CM at risk, and as a general prime contractor. He has led projects across multiple sectors, including K-12 and higher education, industrial and advanced manufacturing, municipal infrastructure, mixed-use development, and historic renovations. Jake has extensive experience working with public and private stakeholders, design teams and contractors. He has a proven ability to strategically plan, phase, and execute complex projects by applying lean construction principles and fostering collaboration and trust with all stakeholders, giving owners and project teams confidence that aggressive schedules can be achieved without compromising transparency, accountability, or quality. Jake leverages his deep expertise in Primavera P6 to build and manage schedules that keep projects aligned with budget, safety, and quality goals from preconstruction through closeout.

Email: Jmorley@squareeng.com

Matt is a Professional Engineer with over 10 years and a wide breadth of consulting engineering experience in the areas of municipal engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, water/wastewater infrastructure, site design/development, and more.  Matt is proficient in managing and developing deliverables for all stages of infrastructure projects. His experience includes conducting existing condition assessments, feasibility studies, cost estimating, environmental reviews, engineering reports, design drawings, project specifications, and construction engineering services. In addition to his technical expertise, Matt is one of NYS’s most knowledgeable municipal utility funding experts and has dozens of communities obtain millions in infrastructure grant funding.

Matt Zarbo

Email: Mzarbo@squareeng.com

Current Projects:

Sherman CSD - Capital Improvement

Square is proud to support the Sherman Central School District in its 2025-26 Capital Improvement Project, which includes a new STEAM addition, the relocation of the kitchen and cafeteria, classroom renovations, and infrastructure upgrades across multiple district facilities. Square has been engaged to provide a tailored construction consulting package that balances cost efficiency with essential project oversight. Scope including on-site representation through Clerk of the Works services as well as construction administration and consulting services. Our approach is designed to support a smooth and successful project execution while staying within the district’s budgetary goals. Square is working closely with prestigious Architect Young & Wright and plans to bring professional oversight to help Y&W and the district navigate the construction process with confidence.

Fattey Beer Co. Amherst

This project consisted of a full interior buildout, transforming a vacant 2,200 SF commercial space into a modern craft beer bar and retail shop, complete with an inviting outdoor patio. Square Construction Solutions provided comprehensive consulting services throughout all phases of the project, including design coordination, cost estimating, scheduling, contractor procurement, and construction oversight through to final completion. Working closely with the ownership team and project architects, we ensured that the vision was executed with precision, efficiency, and attention to detail. The result is a vibrant, high-quality destination poised to become a staple in the Amherst area.