COVID-19 Announcement

Dear Clients,

Governor Charlie Baker has issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24th at noon until Tuesday, April 7th at noon. The Governor’s list of essential services includes: “Construction Workers who support the construction, operation, inspection, and maintenance of construction sites and construction projects (including housing construction)”

As a result of this order, Laplante Construction will close our office to the public effective Tuesday, March 24. Further, we will complete only essential, in-process, residential projects that are critical to the safety, health and well-being of our client homeowners. This will include in-process insurance and emergency repair-related projects that must be completed in order to get our clients safely back in to their homes.

We will not start any new construction projects until Tuesday, April 7 or at such time that the Governor issues a new directive.

We Take Pride in Building Your Vision

As a leading luxury homebuilder in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, we have honed our talent and experience for more than 45 years and can bring your vision of an exquisite home or office to reality. We take this responsibility very seriously as we partner with you, blending our values with your imagination to achieve stunning results.

Whether your budget is $5,000 or $5 million, we will use your resources wisely and guarantee a superior outcome. We excel in project management, planning, communication and service to our clients. As Certified Green Professionals, we are proud to bring you designs and construction methods that support the health and sustainability of our planet.

The people at Laplante Construction were amazing to work with throughout the construction of our new home. We had no idea how easy it could be to work with a building company and actually missed them when they were done.

Marilyn Richards

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Our Construction Services

New Homes

Whether you’re dreaming of a majestic colonial or a cozy seaside cottage, we have the design experience, construction expertise and supplier relationships to develop what you can now only imagine.

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Remodel and Renovation

As we recreate your kitchen, bath, living or work space, we’ll design for functionality as well as luxury, expertly managing the thousands of details involved so you can relax and enjoy.

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Light Commercial

We bring luxury and sophistication to your office, balancing design that facilitates productivity and creates a pleasing customer experience while controlling expenses and adhering to timelines.

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Our Team

Ray LaplanteFounder

Ray founded Laplante Construction in 1964 and is still an active member of the team. A perfectionist, Ray is dedicated to understanding each client’s vision so the job is done right the first time around. His favorite part of his work is stepping back to view the finished product; what he sees always assures him the job was done right. Ray’s drive and deep knowledge, gained in over 45 years in the business, is the foundation for the company’s outstanding reputation in Western Massachusetts. Retirement? Not yet. Ray’s having too much fun.

Bill LaplantePresident

Bill joined the family business in high school working weekends, school vacations and summers as a laborer, mason tender, and carpenter and continued while earning his bachelor’s degree in economics at Trinity College in Hartford, CT. After graduating in 1992, Bill joined the framing crew and spent the next five years in the field, learning every nuance of his father’s definition of the perfect home before moving into management. Bill became president of the company in 2003. He is a past president of the Western Massachusetts Home Builders Association and holds the Certified Green Professional™ designation from the National Association of Home Builders.

Paul LaplanteSenior Designer

Paul has worked with his brother Ray since he was a teenager. As the company’s design expert, Paul uses computer-aided design technology (CAD) to improve the design process and the client experience. Paul oversees the tools that show clients exactly what their home will look like with the options they are considering, making their decisions clearer and easier. Despite his expertise in technology, what gives Paul the most satisfaction is developing a rapport with clients and making them feel comfortable—every step of the way.

Rich WalzProject Manager

Rich has worked with Laplante Construction since 1988—as a finish carpenter, a subcontractor, and, now, as a project manager. He’s seen every angle of the business, and he appreciates every day on the job. What he loves most is helping to produce something that clients will enjoy forever and developing long-term relationships with his clients and colleagues.

Cindy BishopExecutive Assistant

When you call Laplante Construction, Cindy is likely to answer the phone. Cindy has worked for the Laplante’s since 1999, and, in addition to helping answer your question or connect you to your project manager, she oversees all the office operations. Cindy helps keep the financial side of client projects running smoothly: helping the Project Managers monitor and track job costs and managing accounts receivables and payables.

Rich GaleProject Manager

Rich has spent over twenty years in the construction business: working in the field, running a framing crew, and as a project manager since 2001. From the beginning of the project to the very end, Rich makes himself fully available to his clients, which makes the process stress- free for them. Rich’s favorite part of the job is watching a project transform into something wonderful from scratch, whether it’s a complete renovation on a home, or building a brand new home on a raw piece of land.

Chris MottProject Manager

Chris started his career with an MBA in hotel management, but always kept a passion for construction active. After working in hotels in Colorado and NYC, Chris joined Laplante Construction in 2007 as a punch list finish carpenter. He moved up to site management and then became a full project manager. Chris enjoys the challenges of running a project from the ground up, and learning from the homeowners what they like and need. He places an emphasis on communication and relationship to make jobs run smoother for everyone involved. He strives to give his clients an end product they will cherish.

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Laplante Construction
61R North Main Street, Suite 1
East Longmeadow, MA 01028

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