Pioneering Progress,
Empowering Communities
CELEBRATING 75-PLUS YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Since 1948, we have built a reputation for excellence in the fields of construction, development and management. We are one of the oldest and largest, 100% minority-owned companies in the United States.
A third-generation family business, Cruz is a modern firm that values old-fashioned quality and integrity.
Boston Affordable Housing Guru Builds Generational Wealth
John B. Cruz III Wins ENR New England Legacy Award
John B. Cruz III faced racial discrimination while breaking into Boston’s contracting market in the 1970s, an experience that shaped his resilience in leading Cruz Cos., one of the country’s largest 100% Black-owned construction firms. Despite ongoing challenges, Cruz has been a key advocate for minority contractors and has led efforts to develop affordable housing and promote economic inclusion.
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Dudley - Boston, MA
Completed by Dec 2025
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Cruz Companies New Headquarters
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Cruz Development Corporation produces well-designed communities maintaining the highest standards of quality and living.
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John B. Cruz Construction Company has a history of success in new construction as well as historic renovations, providing clients with an unmatched degree of personal commitment, service and integrity.
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Cruz Management Company, Inc., a minority-owned business, was incorporated in 1982 to provide quality residential housing management services to properties located in the Boston area.
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Cruz Management has had extensive involvement in the planning and implementation of several relocation programs. Since 1983 Cruz has assisted over 1,000 families to relocate while construction is in process within their communities.
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Cruz Companies’ mission is giving back to the community in as many ways as possible. Cruz CARES (Community, Arts, Recreational and Educational Services) is Cruz Companies’ social responsibility arm, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the region’s urban communities.
