Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Management Solutions in New Hampshire
Fulcrum Associates was founded in 1989 during a real estate and banking crisis, initially providing consulting services for distressed real estate assets. Over 30 years, we evolved into a leading construction management firm serving New England from our Amherst, New Hampshire office. Our team brings combined expertise of over 100 years, including Chairman Jeffrey Luter with 30+ years and President Daryl Luter with 13+ years of industry experience. We specialize in high-performance building construction, delivering complex projects under challenging timelines while maintaining a family-run ethos with the execution capabilities of an ENR100 firm. Our proprietary FulcrumPrecon system reduces risks and costs through advanced planning and transparent collaboration. Recognized with awards from Associated Builders & Contractors and HBRANH Sales & Marketing Council, we prioritize safety with a Workers Compensation mod of 0.89 over the past decade.Our core values emphasize client satisfaction, quality workmanship, fair treatment of stakeholders, and ethical profitability. We employ cutting-edge technology for real-time project monitoring and maintain open-book financial practices to ensure no cost surprises. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through 90% of work performed under Construction Management agreements, focusing on communication, quality, and risk management systems. With a track record of successful projects for clients like BAE Systems and the YMCA, we combine industry leadership with community-focused initiatives such as our annual Charity Golf Classic.
Services
Construction Management
Design-Build Services
Pre-Construction Planning
Safety Compliance
Project Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of regional construction expertise since 1989
- Family-run firm with ENR100-level execution capabilities
- Management team with 100+ combined years of experience
- Industry-leading safety program with 0.89 Workers Comp mod
- Proprietary FulcrumPrecon system for risk mitigation and cost control
What people say
Expert project management
Transparent cost control
Safety leadership
Timely delivery
Community commitment
Services
Construction Management
Our construction management services deliver complex projects on time and within budget through proprietary systems and experienced teams. We provide comprehensive oversight from initial planning to final execution, utilizing advanced technology for real-time monitoring and transparent financial practices. Clients benefit from our 30+ years of regional expertise and a proven track record with high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
Design-Build Services
We offer streamlined design-build solutions that combine architectural and construction services under single contracts. Our approach ensures early cost certainty and accelerated timelines while maintaining quality through experienced design teams tailored to each project's unique requirements. This method reduces owner risk and improves project predictability through unified responsibility.
Pre-Construction Planning
FulcrumPrecon is our proprietary pre-construction system that identifies risks and optimizes project outcomes before ground breaks. Using advanced software and collaborative processes, we provide detailed cost assessments and risk mitigation strategies that save clients money and prevent surprises during construction phases.
Safety Compliance
Our comprehensive safety program exceeds OSHA standards with mandatory 10-hour training for all staff and 30-hour training for superintendents. Through weekly safety meetings, third-party inspections, and a 0.89 Workers Compensation mod, we maintain one of the industry's best safety records while ensuring compliance across all project phases.
Project Coordination
We coordinate all project stakeholders through integrated communication systems and collaborative workflows. Our approach includes master scheduling, document control, and subcontractor management to ensure seamless execution. This comprehensive coordination extends to community relations and donated goods management for maximum project efficiency.
People
Jeffrey Luter
Chairman
With 30+ years of construction industry experience, Jeffrey Luter founded Fulcrum Associates in 1989. He leads strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in major projects, leveraging deep expertise in complex construction challenges and sustainable building practices.
Daryl Luter
President
President Daryl Luter brings 13+ years of construction management experience to Fulcrum Associates. He oversees daily operations and project execution, focusing on technological innovation and maintaining the company's safety leadership position through continuous process improvements.
Questions
What construction management services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive construction management services including project planning, cost control, safety compliance, and coordination of all stakeholders from concept through completion.
How long has Fulcrum Associates been in business?
Fulcrum Associates has been serving the construction industry since 1989, delivering high-performance buildings across New England for over 30 years.
What safety measures do you implement on job sites?
Our safety program includes mandatory OSHA training, weekly safety meetings, third-party inspections, and a 0.89 Workers Compensation mod, exceeding industry standards for construction safety.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes, we offer integrated design-build services that combine architectural design and construction under single contracts for improved efficiency and cost certainty.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve New England, including New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut from our Amherst, NH headquarters.
How do you control project costs?
Our proprietary FulcrumPrecon system identifies risks early, while transparent financial practices and real-time monitoring ensure no cost surprises throughout the project lifecycle.
