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Genesis Construction and Development delivers builder-led design-build services to homeowners and developers across Dracut's established neighborhoods, including Collinsville, Kenwood, North Dracut, Navy Yard, Dracut Center, and the Lakeview area. Headquartered in Middleton, approximately 30 minutes from Dracut, we manage custom homes, renovations, additions, and multi-family development from design through final walkthrough under a single contract.
Genesis Construction and Development is a builder-led general contractor delivering integrated design-build services to homeowners and developers throughout Dracut, Massachusetts, and the surrounding Merrimack Valley.
The company is led by three principals: Joe Fodera oversees field operations with decades of hands-on construction experience. Guy Manganiello manages business development and client relationships across the North Shore and Merrimack Valley. Lou Schena directs finance and operations.
Dracut is a suburban Merrimack Valley town with a population of 32,972 and a housing stock that spans Colonial and Victorian homes near Dracut Center, 1950s-80s Ranch and Cape Cod construction along residential corridors, and newer suburban development. The Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Merrimack River waterfront, Long Pond, and Dracut Town Common anchor the community. Dracut borders Lowell, Tewksbury, and Chelmsford from our 41-community service area, and Dracut Public Schools serves the community.
Genesis Construction and Development is a licensed general contractor (CS-000947), insured, and operates on a fixed-scope budgeting model with single-point accountability from concept through completion.
3 Generations of Craft
70,000+ Field Hours
2-3 Week Permits
100% Fixed-Scope Budget Accuracy
Dracut is a Merrimack Valley suburb with 32,972 residents and a housing stock that ranges from Colonial and Victorian homes near Dracut Center to Ranch and Cape Cod construction from the postwar decades. Genesis Construction and Development delivers five core services through our integrated design-build model, with one team, one contract, and one fixed-scope budget.
A design-build contractor consolidates architecture, engineering, and construction under a single contract. In Dracut, where postwar housing, suburban lot configurations, and a growing permitting volume shape the project environment, having one team manage your full project scope eliminates coordination gaps between separate designers and builders.
Genesis Construction and Development manages every phase in-house: site evaluation, architectural planning, Dracut Building Department permitting, construction, and final walkthrough. The person who plans your project is the same person who builds it. Your design decisions stay grounded in what Dracut zoning and your property's existing structure actually allow.
If your Dracut home is a 1960s Ranch in Kenwood or a Colonial near Dracut Center, our builder-led approach identifies foundation conditions, structural limitations, and code upgrade requirements during design. You avoid the change orders that come from discovering problems after framing begins.
Dracut offers custom home building opportunities on suburban lots, wooded parcels in North Dracut, and teardown-and-rebuild sites along established residential corridors. The town's architectural character includes Colonial, Ranch, and Cape Cod styles, with newer builds fitting into a suburban New England context.
Genesis Construction and Development builds custom homes targeting HERS energy scores of 42-45 while meeting Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code. Your architecture, engineering, and construction all run under one contract. Design and build operate as one workstream, so your project never gets handed off between disconnected firms.
Custom home projects in Dracut typically run 10-24 months from contract to keys. You approve a fixed-scope budget before construction starts, and that budget holds through completion. No change-order drift, no open-ended allowances.
Dracut is a designated MBTA community subject to the MBTA Communities Act, but the town has not yet adopted compliant multi-family zoning. Rental demand across the Merrimack Valley supports investment-grade multi-family builds in Dracut's suburban context, and Genesis Construction and Development brings design-build efficiency to duplex and small multi-family projects within the town's current zoning.
Genesis Construction and Development brings design-build efficiency to multi-family projects: integrated MEP coordination for multi-unit code compliance, site planning suited to Dracut's suburban lot configurations, and a single contract structure. You get one point of accountability from zoning analysis through construction and unit turnover.
Whether you are building a two-family investment property near Dracut Center or a small multi-family development along a residential corridor, our team manages permitting through the Dracut Building Department and delivers fixed-scope budgets. Verify current zoning and processing timelines with the department directly (978-957-2660).
Dracut's housing stock includes Colonial and Victorian homes near Dracut Center and a large inventory of 1950s-80s Ranch and Cape Cod construction across suburban neighborhoods. Older homes carry renovation needs tied to aging systems: outdated electrical, original plumbing, inefficient HVAC, and kitchens and bathrooms last updated decades ago. Home remodeling in Dracut, MA spans everything from single-room updates to whole-house transformations.
Genesis Construction and Development handles full-scope home renovations in Dracut with design-build integration. One team designs your layout, pulls Dracut permits, and executes construction. Bathroom remodeling in Dracut, MA and kitchen remodeling in Dracut, MA are among our most requested projects. Every renovation includes energy-efficiency upgrades aligned with the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code.
Kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, and whole-home transformations all follow our fixed-scope budgeting model. You know the full investment before demolition begins. Your home stays in one team's hands from tear-out to final walkthrough.
Second-story additions on Ranch and Cape Cod homes, rear bump-outs, and garage conversions are common expansion projects in Dracut. ADU construction is gaining traction, as Massachusetts legislation allows ADUs up to 900 sqft or 50% of the primary home's footprint without a special permit in many communities. Verify current Dracut-specific ADU rules with the Building Department (978-957-2660).
Genesis Construction and Development manages home additions in Dracut from structural engineering through Dracut Building Department permitting and construction. Whether your project is an in-law suite, a second-story pop-top on a Ranch, a rear bump-out, or a garage conversion, it runs through the same integrated design-build process as our ground-up projects.
Each Dracut addition starts with a site evaluation, zoning review, and setback analysis specific to your lot. We assess structural load capacity of the existing foundation, utility tie-in requirements, and roof-line integration before locking a fixed-scope budget. The timeline from permit to completion typically runs 4-6 months.
Genesis Construction and Development is not a brokerage firm that subcontracts your project. We are builders. Joe Fodera leads field operations with over 70,000 hours of hands-on construction experience. Guy Manganiello manages business development and client relationships with deep roots in North Shore real estate.
Three principals, one company, zero translation layers between the people who plan your project and the people who build it.
We begin with a phone or in-person meeting to understand your project goals, budget range, and timeline. No commitment, no pressure. Just a clear conversation about what is possible for your property.
Our team visits your Dracut property to assess site conditions, zoning constraints, structural considerations, and any factors that affect design and scope.
Architecture, engineering, and interior selections happen under one roof. You work with our team, not a disconnected architect, so design decisions stay aligned with construction realities and your budget from the start.
We prepare and submit all permit applications to the Dracut Building Department (978-957-2660), handle plan reviews, and coordinate inspections. Dracut offers online permitting at dracutma.gov/building. Verify current processing timelines and submission requirements directly with the department.
Build phase begins with a fixed-scope contract. One project manager, one team, regular progress updates. No subcontractor shuffle, no surprises.
Final inspection, punch list completion, and a thorough walkthrough before we hand you the keys. Your project is backed by our warranty and our reputation.
“Professional, efficient, and detail-oriented.”
We couldn’t be happier with our custom home. The team at Genesis Construction and Development delivered exceptional quality and kept us informed every step of the way. They made what could’ve been a stressful process feel seamless.
“They built our dream home and nailed every detail.”
From the design phase to final finishes, Genesis Construction and Development exceeded our expectations. Their craftsmanship and professionalism were unmatched. Highly recommend!
“A smooth experience from start to finish.”
This team knows construction. They were responsive, respectful of our space, and delivered a high-end result. We’ll definitely work with them again.
Genesis Construction and Development handles five core project types for Dracut homeowners and developers: design-build construction, custom homes, multi-family development, home renovations, and home additions. Every project runs through our integrated design-build model, where one team manages design, permitting with the Dracut Building Department, and construction under a single contract. We serve all Dracut neighborhoods including Collinsville, Kenwood, North Dracut, Navy Yard, Dracut Center, and the Lakeview area.
Most renovation, addition, and new construction projects in Dracut require a building permit from the Dracut Building Department (978-957-2660). Dracut offers online permitting through dracutma.gov/building. Genesis Construction and Development prepares and submits all applications, coordinates plan review, and schedules inspections. Our team manages the entire process as part of the design-build contract.
Dracut is a designated MBTA community (an Adjacent Community under Section 3A of the Massachusetts Zoning Act) and is required to zone for multi-family housing by right. However, Dracut has not adopted compliant zoning. Town Meeting voters rejected MBTA Communities zoning articles in 2024 and 2025, and in January 2026 the Massachusetts Attorney General filed suit to compel compliance. By-right multi-family zoning is not currently in place in Dracut. Genesis Construction and Development handles site analysis, zoning review, Dracut Building Department permitting, and construction for projects within the town's current zoning. Verify current zoning with the Dracut Building Department (978-957-2660).
Yes. A large portion of Dracut's housing stock consists of Ranch and Cape Cod homes built between the 1950s and 1980s. These properties commonly need kitchen and bathroom updates, electrical panel upgrades, HVAC replacement, and insulation improvements. Genesis Construction and Development handles full-scope renovations with design-build integration, updating systems to current codes while improving layout and energy performance.
A fixed-scope budget means the price you approve during the design phase is the price you pay at completion. Genesis Construction and Development does not use cost-plus or open-allowance pricing models. Your scope, materials, and budget are locked before construction begins. No change-order drift and no cost surprises during the build. This model applies to every Dracut project.
Most home additions in Dracut take 4 to 6 months from permit approval to completion. Second-story pop-tops on Ranch homes and in-law suites fall within this range. Custom home builds run 10 to 24 months. Every timeline is locked in writing alongside the fixed-scope budget before construction begins.
Genesis Construction and Development serves 42 communities across Essex, Middlesex, and Norfolk Counties. Find your town below to learn how we bring design-build expertise to your area.
From a Ranch renovation in Kenwood to a custom build in North Dracut or a multi-family investment near Dracut Center, Genesis Construction and Development delivers one contract, one team, one fixed-scope budget.
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