What began as a family-run construction company in Niagara Falls, New York has evolved into one of the nation’s most trusted names in environmental cleanup. For over 100 years, Sevenson has built a legacy of integrity, performance, and results – one project at a time.
In 2017, Sevenson celebrated 100 years in business, having successfully completed over 1,500 environmental remediation projects throughout North America.
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.’s roots go back to 1917 when architect Albert Elia of Niagara Falls, New York, founded a general construction business. In 1947, Elia’s four sons joined and incorporated the business as the Albert Elia Building Company, Inc. While the company initially specialized in residential building construction, in the early 1950s, it expanded into industrial, institutional, and heavy civil construction work.
The Albert Elia Building Company, Inc., grew to become one of upstate New York’s largest general contractors. In 1976, the third generation of the Elia family joined the company and, in 1982, acquired the business from their fathers, and renamed it Sevenson Construction Corp.
During the transition to the third generation, the Company received the first of a series of contracts led by the State of New York Department of Environmental Conservation for cleanup work at Love Canal. The company’s success at Love Canal led to other major environmental remediation projects, and, in 1988, the company’s name was changed to Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc. to reflect the company’s transition to a full-service environmental cleanup contractor.
Today, with the fifth generation actively involved, Sevenson is one of the country’s most respected and accomplished environmental cleanup contractors, specializing in soil remediation, dredging and capping of contaminated sediment, and in-situ solidification/stabilization of contaminated materials. Sevenson focuses on providing best-in-class remediation services to industry, PRP groups, and public agencies.
Since our inception, Sevenson has been a leader in remedial construction, delivering safe, efficient, and results-driven solutions for complex environmental challenges. Our foundation is built on decades of expertise in restoring contaminated sites to productive use.
