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E.E. Austin & Son, Inc. Chairman Talks Business and Building Trends

Listen to Cle's interview here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1157450/episodes/17398969  

EE Austin & Son Receives Gold Award from United Way

EE Austin & Son Receives Gold Award from United Way for outstanding sevice to the people of our community.  

Ironworks Square Will Be Asset To Erie’s Emerging Economy

Construction is being led by the experienced team at EE Austin and once completed, Ironworks Square promises to be an asset in Erie’s emerging economy. It represents the dichotomy of old and new — a blue-collar manufacturing heritage and an innovative, high-tech future. And, vitally, it serves as an anchor in the broader revitalization of the entire West 12th Street corridor. Read more Here:ECRDA Article in MBA 10-2023     

E.E. Austin Exec Discusses Industry, Projects and More

Throughout the world, construction is an important sector of the economy. It often is the first indicator of the health of the economy and its potential growth. Here, Pete Austin, vice president of E.E. Austin & Son, Inc., one of the oldest and largest general contractors in the tristate region, discusses the state of the construction industry and the exciting projects that the firm is working on. Listen to his interview here. https://youtu.be/f8AL1AJM7Ww

Cle Austin receives The Edward C. Doll Community Service Award.

    September 24, 2021  “The Erie Community Foundation awards Clemont R. “Cle” Austin III the 2020 Edward C. Doll Community Service Award. The Edward C. Doll Community Service Award is a prestigious community service honor awarded to someone whose volunteer experience and personal philanthropy mirror the life and work of Ed Doll.”   Please enjoy the video here!

Career Street Interviews Steve Morvay.

WJET Features EE Austin with a Salute to the Region’s Workforce

We partnered with WJET 24 and their Salute to the Region’s Workforce program. They created a 30 second ad for E.E. Austin and a 30 second ad for Austin Servall Concrete to salute our workforce. The ads will begin running on Jet 24 (the Erie ABC station).  They are scheduled to run at various times (once a day or so) over the next three months.  Please enjoy them here: EE AUSTIN AND SON SALUTE https://youtu.be/Vm8hJ8HNuPo AUSTIN SALUTE CONCRETE https://youtu.be/Y5BsEmfA750

National Comedy Center Opens in Jamestown New York.

Check out the new National Comedy Center here, before visiting. Watch Now! _________________________________________________________________

Comedy Center Near Fundraising Projections

The Post-Journal, April 15, 2017 Tom Benson is so close to the fundraising goal for the National Comedy Center that he doesn’t want to jinx the final push for funding for the $25 million project. To view article, click here.

Amphitheater nears completion

Erie Times News, May 11, 2017 Construction of the new permanent roof at the Highmark Amphitheater at Liberty Park will be finished before the end of May, according to Chuck Jenkins, vice president of Erie’s E.E. Austin & Son, Inc. To view article, click here.

‘Great, new facility’

Erie Times News, June 28, 2017 The sun’s rays glistened on Presque Isle Bay’s choppy waters early Tuesday evening as concert goers parked lawn chairs at Liberty Park… To view article, click here.

Naming Ceremony for Highmark Amphitheater

Cutting Edge, Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, June 29, 2017 “The newly constructed amphitheater is absolutely gorgeous, tip of the hat to E. E. Austin!” To view article, click here.

Erie High demolition draws near

Erie Times News, July 18, 2017 In an 8 – 0 vote with one absence, the board accepted the $435,000 bid of Erie-based E.E. Austin & Son, Inc. To view article, click here. In an 8 – 0 vote with one absence, the board accepted the $435,000 bid of Erie-based E.E. Austin & Son, Inc. To view article, click here.

Work starts on amphitheater roof

Erie Times News, April 14, 2017 Work crews from Erie’s E. E. Austin & Son, Inc., 1919 Reed Street, started installing the roof’s wooden skeleton this week. To view article, click here.

Amphitheater work to start

Erie Times News, April 7, 2017 The new permanent roof at Highmark Amphitheater at Liberty Park is about to take shape. To view article, click here.

Doubling Up

Erie Times News, April 5, 2017 General Contractor, E. E. Austin The Sarah Reed Senior Living expansion in Erie is tentatively scheduled to open in June. To view article, click here.

Building a Legacy

Erie Times News, February 14, 2016 CONSTRUCTION: Company has played a key role in region's big projects. Photos of some of the area's most iconic structures line the walls at E.E. Austin & Son, Inc. Some are nearly 100 years old, like the 1924 photo of workers using horse-drawn carts to build Veterans Stadium. To view article, click here.

Sarah Reed breaks ground for $18M addition

Erie Times News, July 15, 2015 Construction will also benefit local businesses, including architects, general contractor E.E. Austin & Son... To view article, click here...

The Buzz

Erie Times News, January 24, 2016 The Erie-based construction firm of E.E.Austin is thought to be the first company to complete the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Callenge Program. To view article, click here.

Prestigious Golden Abe Award goes to E. E. Austin Construction Workers

June 19, 2015 E. E. Austin & Son's crew at Lincoln Elementary School in Jamestown, New York, earned the Golden Abe Award for "their hard work, dedication, and commitment to helping us build a better, safer school for our community." To view article, click here... To view article, click here.

Hotel Rising

Erie Times News, April 13, 2015 E.E. Austin & Son, Construction Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott's $53.4 million hotel project on Erie's Bayfront, have crews back on track after a rough winter. To view article, click here

Waldameer Improvements

Erie Times News, March 31, 2015 Austin ServAll Concrete furnished over 2000 cubic yards of concrete for Waldameer's new wave pool. To view Article, click here.

Erie Veteran's Stadium celebrates 90th Year

E.E. Austin & Son, founded in 1906, were General Contractors for the construction of the Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium built in 1924. To view article, click here.

E.E. Austin and Son is a Finalist for the 2013 Legacy Award

Erie Times News, August 4, 2013 “Our Finalists ~ Commitment to Erie" The finalists for the 2013 Commitment to Erie Awards range from one of the largest employers to an upstart restoration business. The list also included some of the most noted entrepreneurs and four active nonprofit organizations. To view article, click here.

Top Contractors Ranked by 2012 Gross Billings in Western NY

Buffalo Business First, May 2013 "The List" E.E. Austin & Son was rated in the top 10 on the Top Contractors List for 2012.  This list was based on gross Western New York billings, company billings and number of employees.  Two notable E.E. Austin projects are WCA Hospital Emergency Department and Olean General Hospital Outpatient Surgery Center. To view article, click here.

Circle of Excellence Award Given to Jamestown Builder

Southern Tier Builders Association, March 2013  JAMESTOWN – Clemont "Cle" Austin of E. E. Austin Son was recently presented the Southern Tier Builders Association's "2013 Circle of Excellence Award".  The award was presented by Stan Martinelli, President of the Association. The award is given out each year for outstanding contributions to the construction industry. To view article, click here.  

Risks, Reinvention, Drive: A Century of Success Behind E.E. Austin and Son, Inc.

Manufacturer & Business Association Business Magazine, February 2013 The Business Magazine’s “Risking It All” section highlights the entrepreneurs who made sacrifices to build their businesses in our region. This month, we sat down with Clemont Austin, president of E.E. Austin & Son, Inc., with offices in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Falconer, New York, to talk about the rewards of owning your own business — and the risks you take to keep your company relevant. To view article, click here.  

E.E. Austin Receives Excel Award

Erie Times News, 2012 Cle Austin, President of E. E. Austin & Son is presented the 2012 Excel Award by Erie County Executive Barry Grossman. To view article, click here.

Austin ServAll Concrete Recognized by NRMCA and PACA

Austin ServAll Concrete was recognized by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) in their June 10, 2013 e-newsletter as part of their centennial celebration of ready mixed concrete in the U.S. The recognition was echoed in the Pennsylvanial Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) in their weekly email.  Austin ServAll Concrete is a member of both PACA and NRMCA. To view article, click here.

Cle Austin receives The Edward C. Doll Community Service Award!

September 24, 2021  “The Erie Community Foundation awards Clemont R. “Cle” Austin III the 2020 Edward C. Doll Community Service Award. The Edward C. Doll Community Service Award is a prestigious community service honor awarded to someone whose volunteer experience and personal philanthropy mirror the life and work of Ed Doll.”   Please enjoy the video here!