About
About Our Company
ALBU is a certified minority-owned general contractor and construction manager with headquarters in Central Florida and a satellite office in South Florida. We stand by our foundational mission to build success.
We work in both the public and private sectors, building exceptional commercial and institutional projects, including retail, office, schools, healthcare, religious, and light industrial. Throughout the years, we have completed over 400 projects for over 100 happy clients.
Great Attention to Detail
ALBU believes that success is mutual. When we contribute to the success of our clients and those we serve, it propels our own. Our services extend beyond basic construction; we specialize in general contracting, construction management, design/build, inspection, and consultancy.
Every project is treated with a laser focus on detail, ensuring we deliver precise solutions and bring our collaborative spirit, innovation, and integrity to every job.
Our Story
From the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro to the flourishing heart of Central Florida, our founder, George E. Albu, has woven a tale of ambition and achievement. His journey began in Brazil with his mother, father, two sisters, and a brother. Eventually, his family immigrated to the United States to find a better way of life and landed in New York City.
George attended college in Pennsylvania and became a civil engineer. He then went overseas to work in the construction field and returned to the United States in 1981 to Longwood, FL, where he and his wife raised their two sons, Jason and Andrew, through the Central Florida public school system. Jason and Andrew both went on to attend the University of Florida.
George worked for some local general contractors in Central Florida, but his entrepreneurial spirit bloomed when he founded Albu, Inc. in 1994 to provide construction consulting services. In 2001, he formed ALBU & Associates, Inc. and hired his sons to help run the company, melding the family’s collective expertise and passion. From a modest beginning in the guest bedroom of their family home in Longwood, success saw the company migrate to a small office in Winter Park and eventually to the prominent location where we operate today on Fairbanks Avenue.
Flourishing Under New Leadership
George’s retirement in 2011 marked a heartfelt milestone, as his sons took the reins. Their leadership has fortified ALBU’s foundation and propelled it to even greater heights of industry excellence.
With each milestone reached and every project bearing our name, ALBU’s legacy is further solidified – a legacy of unwavering commitment to quality, the community, and the success of everyone who puts their trust in us.
Our Team
ALBU comprises a diverse team of talented individuals who have extensive industry experience:
Andrew Albu
Co-Chairman
“You probably didn’t even know I worked here or that Jason had a partner. Well he does and it’s me. I’m like the Wizard of Oz or the puppet master hiding behind the scenes. Every once in a while you’ll see me sneak out from behind the curtain, but don’t get used to it. It’s sort of like finding a unicorn leprechaun at the end of a double rainbow.”
Jason Albu
Co-Chairman
Jason graduated from the University of Florida and has been working in the commercial construction industry for over 24 years. Jason is involved with business development, strategy and client and employee engagement. He also enjoys working with charities and utilizes his years of leadership experience to serve and benefit nonprofit boards throughout Central Florida. Jason is married with four children and is currently running for District 3 City Commissioner for the City of Orlando www.vote4jason.com.
Bob Dzurino
President
Over the past 20 years, you’ve probably learned that if you want the right answer, you need to skip Jason and Andrew and go straight to Bob—he’s the real deal. Experienced in both the office and the field, his knowledge of construction is vast. He also possesses extensive knowledge of sports, Florida breweries, and, as a fun fact, he is an incredibly fast reader.
Efrain Santiago
Accounting Manager
There is an old cartoon, Pinky and Brain, that comes to mind and Efrain is the Brain. He has more degrees than a thermometer in Death Valley in July. Not to mention he has an uncanny ability to make all debits equal credits in the cleanest of ways. He makes the rest of us look like Pinky. He’s been slowly migrating north over his career, and we are delighted to have him join our team. Despite being the new kid on the block he’s taken the reins from the notorious Jean and has us trotting along like we didn’t miss a step.