Industry Leader
Over the past decades, SPS has built a reputation as a safe, reliable, and successful contractor. SPS is a proud member of industry organizations such as Construction Industries of Massachusetts (CIM), American Council of Engineering Companies of MA (ACEC-MA), American Public Works Association, Design-Build Institute of America, NH Goodroads Association, and more.
Driven by Safety & Quality
SPS’s commitment to safety and total quality management is evident in our outstanding record of safe, successful completion of challenging projects. Safety and Quality are a culture embraced by all at SPS.
Award-Winning Design-Build Specialist
SPS specializes in Design-Build projects. Our team successfully pioneered the first heavy-lift bridge construction project in Massachusetts, as well as 8 other accelerated projects. SPS's 15 Design-Build projects have incorporated award-winning Alternative Technical Concepts that have enhanced each project’s design and overall value for clients. As of 2025, SPS has done more Design-Builds for MassDOT than any other contractor in Massachusetts.
Our History
1984
SPS New England, Inc. Founded
1984 - Three siblings, Wayne, Phil, and Karen Capolupo, embark on their dreams to build an industry-leading General Contracting Company and form SPS New England, Inc. in their hometown of Salisbury, MA
1991
First Suspension Bridge - York, ME
1991 - SPS takes on its first suspension bridge project, the Wiggly Bridge in York, ME
1996
SPS Marine Division is Born
1996 - SPS's industry-leading marine fleet begins to take shape with the purchase of the first push boat, named "Baby Kelly"
2004
Add-a-lane
2004 - SPS began to tackle larger projects, such as adding a lane to 128. This marked the beginning of a nearly decade long stint of projects in the Canton, Dedham, Westwood, MA area, creating an "SPS South" presence far from the home base in Salisbury, MA.
2009
First Design Build - Grafton, MA
2009 - This was a year of firsts for SPS: SPS created its first Joint Venture Partnership, as well as completing the first in-state Design Build project in Massachusetts. After this first Design Build project, SPS has never looked back, becoming the State's most trusted Design Build Contractor.
2010
Purchased Everett Yard
2010 - Purchase of the Everett Yard, a high-quality marine terminal on the Island End River in Everett, MA off the Mystic River, with a deep water port linking directly to Boston Harbor.
2019
SPS opened new HQ
2019 - To accommodate the continued corporate growth, SPS opened the doors to the newly expanded office
2022
SPS Finished First $100M Project - Haverhill, MA
2022 - SPS's first project over $100M was completed in Haverhill, MA
2024
40 Years of Excellence
2024 - This year marks 40 years of SPS thriving as a General Contractor. With big things ahead, we're all excited for the successes to come.
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