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
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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 sister 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
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 1,800 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.