ABOUT

AUGUST CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS

Precision. Passion. Purpose.

ACS is an award-winning, general contracting firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2013 by Michael Iovino, our portfolio spans the categories of retail, adaptive reuse, developer improvements, office space and hospitality.

We have been named as one of Raleigh’s Fast 50 four out of our last five years of eligibility, an honor bestowed to the fastest growing private companies in North Carolina’s Triangle region. ACS has also been recognized with numerous industry awards for our work.

Every project, every building, tells a story through the history of the structure itself, the hidden details that are given new life, and the materials and design that write the next chapter in its narrative. In turn, at ACS our projects are our story. We let the range in our portfolio, award-winning craftsmanship and the response to our projects speak to who we are, and together they demonstrate the precision, passion and purpose we bring to the job every day.

The word ‘solutions’ is in our name for a reason—we are active partners with a solid work ethic to get the job done. Let’s discuss the possibility of working together.

Our History

August Construction Solutions is a tribute to the efforts of generations of Michael’s family who have served as dedicated tradesmen, contractors and architects. We strive to carry on the enthusiasm and gratitude for our business as a tribute to all of those who came before.

August Paesano, Michael’s maternal great-grandfather immigrated from Naples, Italy to Hoboken, NJ in 1886. Upon arriving in America, he saw endless possibilities for someone willing to work. He took this to heart and until his passing in 1961, August was a successful concrete and masonry contractor. He is the company’s eponym – and it’s an honor to use his name daily.

Naming a contractor company using middle names is another subtle hat tip. This time to two gentlemen in Southern California who had a profound early influence on Michael’s professional life.

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OUR AWARDS

 

AUGUST CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS, INC.

Triangle Business Journal’s 2020 Fast 50 Award Winner

Triangle Business Journal’s 2019 Fast 50 Award Winner

Triangle Business Journal’s 2018 Fast 50 Award Winner

Triangle Business Journal’s 2016 Fast 50 Award Winner

 

301 SOUTH SWAIN STREET | RALEIGH, NC

2023 Sir Walter Raleigh Award, Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation category

2023 Sir Walter Raleigh Award, Community Impact category

 

CRAWFORD COOKSHOP | CLAYTON, NC

2021 Best Downtown Design Award, Clayton Downtown Development Association

 

HATTIE B’S  | DALLAS, TX

VMSD Retail Renovation Awards, Honorable Mention, Hospitality and Specialty Food Shop Category, 2023

 

PATAGONIA | ALEXANDRIA, VA

VSMD, Honorable Mention, Retail Renovation Competition, 2021

 

PATAGONIA | MEATPACKING DISTRICT

RDI International Store Design Competition, First Place, Specialty Store, 2013

A.R.E. Design Awards, Grand Prize, Specialty Store, 2014

VMSD Renovation Competition, First Place, 2014

archilovers, Best Project, 2017

 

PATAGONIA | RENO, NV

Historic Preservation Commercial Building Award, Hudson Motor Car Company Building, 2019

 

PATAGONIA | PITTSBURGH, PA

VSMD, First Place, Retail Renovation Competition, 2017

 

PATAGONIA | NASHVILLE, TN

VSMD, Honorable Mention, Retail Renovation Competition, 2020

 

RAINBOW UPHOLSTERY BUILDING | RALEIGH, NC

Imprint Award, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, 2020

 

URBAN OUTFITTERS | ATHENS, GA

Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, Outstanding Rehabilitation, 2015

 

WEST STREET DEVELOPMENT | RALEIGH, NC

Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Imprint Award for North West Street Redevelopment, 2017

“Reverent Revitalization”, Mandy Howard, Raleigh Magazine, June 2018

OUR TEAM

Our team has been intentionally assembled to offer experience and leadership across all facets of our business.

Michael Iovino

Michael Iovino

President

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Anne MacKenzie

Chief Operating Officer

Lori Neff

Lori Neff

Chief Financial Officer

Jerry Princehorn

Jerry Princehorn

Project Manager

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Shawn Reese

Project Manager

Josh Cropped

Josh Bryant

Project Manager

Butch Rovnak

Butch Rovnak

Director of Field Operations

Heidi McGowan

Heidi McGowan

Marketing Manager

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Mark Chavez

Director of Pre-Construction

Devin Ginsburg

Devin Ginsburg

Pre-Construction Coordinator

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Jenn Reese

Project Coordinator

Erica CROP

Erica Paluck

Pre-Construction Coordinator