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100 year McCormick family tradition

Established in 1896 by Joseph McCormick, the company started out constructing storm sewers. It gradually moved into general construction work, including concrete work. In 1927 John J. McCormick joined his father Joseph in running the business, and in 1943 Joseph McCormick passed away. In 1953, Joseph McCormick Construction bought an asphalt plant in Meadville, PA and started concentrating on asphalt contracting. The plant moved to Wesleyville just outside of Erie in 1955. In 1959, John McCormick, Jr. (pictured at right in 1958, in a dark shirt and light pants) took over the company with his brothers Tim and Rich (at right, kneeling next to John).

Since then, Joseph McCormick Construction has steadily grown. John and Rich bought out Tim in 1970, and in 1978 Joseph McCormick Construction Co. became a corporation. In 1999, Owen became the sole owner of Joseph McCormick Construction.

We are currently running six construction crews consisting of 2 paving crews and 4 crews performing excavation, drainage and milling and utility work.

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Overview


We are a family owned heavy highway construction company specializing in asphalt paving, excavation, site development, demolition and sanitary/storm sewer installation work for various state, county and city municipalities. We also perform this specialized work for numerous commercial developments and local companies throughout Erie County.

We are currently running six construction crews consisting of 2 paving crews and 4 crews performing excavation, drainage and milling and utility work.

Our Team

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JOSEPH HOSEY

As Chief Operating Officer, Joe now oversees all operations within the company. Hired to oversee a major site development project on upper Peach Street in 1997, Joe continues to be a major asset to the company. He still manages many of the largest projects each year and is responsible for a high percentage of all project bidding. Joe works closely with customers

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OWEN MCCORMICK

Owen is active in the Erie community. He serves on the boards of trustees of Mercyhurst University, the board of directors of the Erie Western Pennsylvania Port Authority, the Board of Directors of Develop Erie, the Cathedral Prep-Villa Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Board of the Boys and Girls Club of Erie. He also is an owner of the Erie BayHawks