1902-1947
In 1902, George A. Wagman, a hard working young man still in his early 20s, began a small manufacturing business producing cement pavement slabs. As business grew, George faced stiff competition in concrete manufacturing, and began bidding on concrete bridges. George was awarded his first bridge project in 1908 and concentrated his efforts on bridge construction from that point on.

George's brother, Fred, became a partner in the company in 1909, and G.A. & F.M. Wagman was formed. The Wagman brothers built bridges, dams, reservoirs, and roads throughout Pennsylvania, and drove piling for the first time in 1917. George and Fred remained partners until Fred's death in 1947, at which time George's son Francis (Bud) Wagman, who had joined the firm in 1935, became a junior partner.

1948-1991
George and son Francis remained partners until 1948, when the partnership was dissolved, and GA& F.C. Wagman, Inc. was formed. Following George's death in 1952, Francis assumed control of the corporation, which grew into a highly rated heavy construction company under his leadership. Throughout the '50s and '60s, Wagman built bridges, interchanges, and overpasses throughout Pennsylvania, and into Delaware and Maryland.

In 1970, Francis' son Rich Wagman joined GA& F.C. Wagman. The company began constructing wastewater treatment plants in 1972, and entered the concrete overlay market in 1974, when Dow Chemical named Wagman the initial Pennsylvania licensee for its latex modified concrete. When Rich Wagman succeeded his father as President in 1977, Wagman had earned a reputation as a master bridge builder, and was bidding for larger and more challenging projects.

Throughout the 1980s, the company made the successful transition into commercial/industrial construction, and real estate development, while maintaining and growing its successful heavy/highway operation.

1992-2009
Wagman constructed its first assisted living facility in 1992, a significant shift into the senior care market. A year later, Wagman expanded operations into Lancaster and surrounding counties when it acquired Consolidated Construction, a Lititz general contracting firm. Then, as part of a major company restructuring in 1995, Wagman Construction, Inc. (WCI) was formed to handle all private sector operations. Rich's brother Joe, who had been working in that area since 1990, was named President of WCI.

During the latter half of the '90s, WCI extended its services to include institutional, medical, office, and urban renovation projects. Today, WCI is a full service contractor, construction manager, and developer, and has become a major provider of development, pre-construction, and construction services. Joe Wagman is currently Chairman/CEO, and David Cross is President/COO of Wagman Construction, Inc.

Rich Wagman is Chairman/CEO, and Dwight Weibel is President/ COO of GA& F.C. Wagman, Inc., a high-volume leader in heavy and highway construction, specializing in bridges, piling, concrete overlay and roads.

Wagman celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2002. With a vision to be "The Premier Contractor in the Markets We Serve," and a commitment to being "Your Construction Advocate," the Wagman companies continue to stay on the cutting edge of technology and innovation, passing on 107 years of expertise to our clients.

Company founder George A. Wagman

Francis C. Wagman reviews drawings with father George

Rich Wagman receives President's gavel from father Francis

Rich and brother Joe Wagman hold the Governor's Award for Safety Excellence presented to G.A.
& F.C. Wagman, Inc. and Wagman Construction, Inc., respectively