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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: April 24, 2026
Gaglio, Jr. of Viking Construction named to CTABC board of directors
Bridgeport, CT Anthony Gaglio, Jr., vice president of Viking Construction, has been named to the board of directors of the Connecticut Associated Builders and Contractors (CTABC) organization. In this role he will help CTABC fulfill its mission to support and promote the success of merit-based commercial contractors, specialty trades, and construction-related businesses across the state. His term runs for three years.
Viking has been an active member of the CTABC for decades, supporting its training, networking and advocacy efforts. Viking also has taken part in the CTABC’s STEP program for safety and was named “Best of the Best” for safety in 2023. It consistently qualifies for the CTABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) honor.
ABC Connecticut is a member-driven trade association that provides industry-leading training, safety programs, leadership development, and business networking opportunities that champion the merit shop philosophy where performance, safety, and open competition drive excellence.
Founded in 1991, Viking Construction, is a family-owned company known for its skilled craftsmanship as a general contractor and construction manager. Committed to personal involvement, rigorous quality control, and responsible financial management, Viking has built an award-winning portfolio. Their projects range from historic renovations and pharmaceutical plants to schools, assisted living facilities, mixed-use commercial buildings, industrial manufacturing plants, and large-scale affordable housing developments across Connecticut and New York.
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