Reddingite rolls with the punches of an evolving industry

Abigail Larkin Mark Giumarra, lifelong Redding resident and owner of NorthPoint Construction, has been able to keep his company afloat and adapt to changes in the industry since the housing crisis in 2008. Through the ups and downs, Mr. Giumarra still believes that a good handshake goes a long way.

Mark Giumarra, the founder of NorthPoint Construction, built his own office on the fringe of his Redding property. Inside the office, the mark of a craftsman is evident. Hundreds of tools hang on the walls and are stacked on shelves. Some look brand new, while others might have been old favorites used in many bygone projects.

Mr. Giumarra, a lifelong resident of Redding, has been in the contracting business for over 28 years.

When I started I was in my 20s, Mr. Giumarra said. I had a hammer and a pickup truck. Ive been running my own business ever since.

NorthPoint Construction specializes in building custom homes and additions. The company has helped design dozens of projects, ranging from mansions to chicken coops. The variety of projects that come in to NorthPoint keeps the job interesting, said Mr. Giumarra.

We recently just built a barn in New Canaan for this woman who raises donkeys, he said. I remember one of them, Annie, was a rescue animal. She was 44 years old and smart as could be.

NorthPoint has constructed buildings all over the greater New York area. Meeting and talking to people from all different walks of life is another aspect of the business that Mr. Giumarra said he enjoys.

According to Mr. Giumarra, a lot of impressive, important people live in the Redding area, and its been exciting to help them at least in a small way. He said hes even met famous people on the job, but wouldnt reveal who.

We respect our customers privacy, he said.

Mr. Giumarra strives to run his business with integrity. He began his business, he said, in an era when a handshake meant everything, and he said he continues to operate with that mantra in mind.

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Reddingite rolls with the punches of an evolving industry