ABOUT US:

OUR MISSION:

U.P. Masonry Construction’s mission is to provide the highest-quality workmanship possible. We succeed at this because of the integrity of our staff, our commitment to a solid work ethic, and our passion for staying current with the newest innovations of our industry.

U.P. Masonry Construction Incorporated in Livonia in 1994 by Umberto Paterra, and has since been handed down to his son Daniel Paterra.  

 Our staff and crew bring years of experience in residential and light commercial building and high-end renovations and additions. Currently, the company is involved in custom home renovations and remodeling, in addition to new-home construction and small commercial projects.

Typical projects are structured with one of the principals as the primary project manager. A working supervisor is on the job from start to finish and is responsible for the implementation of the design.

We’ve worked with many Contractors and Home- Owners for over 45-years. Our relationships are built on trust and performance. Our employees have been chosen based on their ability and level of craftsmanship, as well as their personal qualities and values. 

Our pride and personal involvement in the work we perform results in superior quality and service. This attitude is also directly reflected in our employees’ level of responsibility, professionalism and competency.

"WE LAY THEM UP TO LAST"

CODE OF ETHICS:

Duty to the Public

1. I will be fair, honest, impartial, respectful and professional, and act in good faith in all my business relationships with my clients and the public, including employees, subcontractors and suppliers.
2. I will always act in the interests of the client unless doing so violates a law, statute or this Code of Ethics.
3. I will not discriminate in any business activities on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, family status or handicap, and will comply with all federal, state and local laws concerning discrimination and fair housing.
4. I will accept only assignments and projects for which my skills and licensing qualify.
5. I will uphold and comply with all governing codes, government and municipal statutes and rules, and professional licensing requirements of the jurisdiction in which I conduct business, especially those related to safety.
6. I will negotiate fairly and openly with my clients for reasonable compensation, and charge fees and expenses that are reasonable and commensurate with the services and materials to be provided and the responsibilities and risks to be assumed. I will use a written contract that specifies the services to be performed, limitations of services, and expenses and fees, and will adhere to both the letter and the spirit of such contract.
7. Should conflicts arise, I will seek to have such disputes negotiated, including mediation or arbitration via an impartial third party, before resorting to litigation.

Duty to the Industry

1. I will uphold the integrity and dignity of my profession and not engage in any practices that could bring discredit to the construction industry.
2. I will seek to make a reasonable profit, but not at the expense of safety or workmanship.
3. I will uphold the conventions of my profession and will provide my services in a professional and workmanlike manner.
4. I will comply with all the laws and regulations that govern its practice in my jurisdiction.
5. I will not knowingly violate any law, statute or regulation in the performance of my professional services.
6. I will not maliciously or recklessly injure or attempt to injure, directly or indirectly, the professional reputation of others.
7. I will engage in ethical business practices that put safety and quality foremost.

Four  Generations of  Masons.