Good people make good buildings
Before there was MA Builders.
MATTHEW ALCORN / FOUNDER
“I have always been drawn to building things.”
As a kid, I would build all sorts of things with my father, large and small, from fences to a new house.
In college, where I majored in anthropology, I spent my weekends in whatever shop space I could find, teaching myself how to build furniture.
After college, my first job was managing the shop space for the Columbia School of Architecture. From there, I joined the New York City carpenters union, where I became the “Golden Hammer” after winning citywide and then statewide carpentry competitions.
Eventually, my family and I moved back to my home state of Maine, where I continued to hone and expand my craft.
MA Builders grew from there, through good projects, good relationships, and a lot of learning.
Still learning. Still building.
Today, MA Builders is a team effort.
Our crew brings decades of combined building experience, and we work alongside trusted trade partners, architects, designers, and clients who care deeply about the places they are creating.
We are still curious about better materials, better building assemblies, better ways to communicate, and better ways to make homes that feel comfortable, durable, and good to live in.
Have a project in mind?
Whether you’re still exploring ideas or ready to start planning, we’d love to hear what you have in mind.