Bruce Corna Jr.
Principal
bcorna@bruceconstructionllc.com Bruce is a fourth generation construction industry professional. His great grandfather was an immigrant mason. His construction legacy provides him with a strong tradition for quality construction and superior customer service.
In 1999, Bruce teamed with Bruce Smith and developed Bruce Construction. Together they have developed an organization that has developed millions of square feet of commercial space for many diverse industries, including, but not limited to: hospitality, medical, clean room, office space, warehouse/ distribution, and site development and redevelopment. They have also concentrated on the many facets of residential construction, ranging from single family and multi family residential projects.
In 1997 Bruce began to develop a strong background in sustainable construction and environmentally conscience sites. Since that time Bruce was instrumental in the development, management, and eventual sale of Pennsylvania Horticulture and Environmental LLC. Under Bruce’s direction the company acted as a consultant to the oil and gas industry. They also performed projects that ranged from specifying plant material on living roofs to developing and implementing storm water management systems that often included bioremediation and biodegradation systems.
Bruce is very involved in the community. He’s a founding member and Vice Chairman of the Westmoreland Land Trust, where he has also acted as the Chairman of the Finance committee and sits on the Audit and Stewardship committees. Bruce is an Associate Director of the Westmorland Conservation District and board member of the Murrysville Library Foundation. Bruce is also a founder of the Visionaries of the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County.
At Bruce Construction, we provide a staff of professional project managers that are attentive to our customer’s construction needs, and enthusiastically provide effective and efficient solutions for every project.
Bruce is a fourth generation construction industry professional. His great grandfather was an immigrant mason. His construction legacy provides him with a strong tradition for quality construction and superior customer service.
In 1999, Bruce teamed with Bruce Smith and developed Bruce Construction. Together they have developed an organization that has developed millions of square feet of commercial space for many diverse industries, including, but not limited to: hospitality, medical, clean room, office space, warehouse/ distribution, and site development and redevelopment. They have also concentrated on the many facets of residential construction, ranging from single family and multi family residential projects.
In 1997 Bruce began to develop a strong background in sustainable construction and environmentally conscience sites. Since that time Bruce was instrumental in the development, management, and eventual sale of Pennsylvania Horticulture and Environmental LLC. Under Bruce’s direction the company acted as a consultant to the oil and gas industry. They also performed projects that ranged from specifying plant material on living roofs to developing and implementing storm water management systems that often included bioremediation and biodegradation systems.
Bruce is very involved in the community. He’s a founding member and Vice Chairman of the Westmoreland Land Trust, where he has also acted as the Chairman of the Finance committee and sits on the Audit and Stewardship committees. Bruce is an Associate Director of the Westmorland Conservation District and board member of the Murrysville Library Foundation. Bruce is also a founder of the Visionaries of the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County.
At Bruce Construction, we provide a staff of professional project managers that are attentive to our customer’s construction needs, and enthusiastically provide effective and efficient solutions for every project.
Tom has been with Bruce Construction since 2003. He spent the first 15 years of his career in the field learning the nuances of commercial and residential construction alike. Tom has extensive experience with new construction as well as renovation projects. Time and time again he has successfully converted and/ or refurbished vacant buildings into useable spaces, whether they be residential or commercial. Tom is also versed in project estimating, document preparation, building code, the procurement of material, and site management from the start of the project through certification of occupancy. In January of 2025 Tom became a partner in the company where he continues to grow.
Alexander Smith, CPHC
Project Superintendent
asmith@bruceconstructionllc.com Alex Smith joined Bruce Construction in 2025. Alexander brings a strong foundation in construction engineering management, residential construction, and building performance to the team. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in 2025, with a specialization in Construction Management and a focus on residential construction.
Alexander has gained hands-on industry experience through internships with PJ Dick, Jendoco Construction, and Red Swing Group. Across these roles, he supported project progress tracking, estimating, proposal and scope development, punch lists, RFI management, site logistics, Energy Star documentation, construction staking, and CAD drafting.
In addition to his field and office experience, Alexander has demonstrated leadership through his involvement with Penn State’s NAHB Student Chapter, where he served as president and led a team of students in a residential construction production home building competition. He was also active in S:PACE and the U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon Design Challenge, further strengthening his knowledge of high-performance construction and collaborative project work.
Alexander is a Certified Passive House Consultant and has technical experience with Autodesk Revit and Bluebeam. He is known for his leadership, organization, communication, creativity, and willingness to learn—qualities that make him a valuable asset on both the management and construction sides of a project.
Alex Smith joined Bruce Construction in 2025. Alexander brings a strong foundation in construction engineering management, residential construction, and building performance to the team. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in 2025, with a specialization in Construction Management and a focus on residential construction.
Alexander has gained hands-on industry experience through internships with PJ Dick, Jendoco Construction, and Red Swing Group. Across these roles, he supported project progress tracking, estimating, proposal and scope development, punch lists, RFI management, site logistics, Energy Star documentation, construction staking, and CAD drafting.
In addition to his field and office experience, Alexander has demonstrated leadership through his involvement with Penn State’s NAHB Student Chapter, where he served as president and led a team of students in a residential construction production home building competition. He was also active in S:PACE and the U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon Design Challenge, further strengthening his knowledge of high-performance construction and collaborative project work.
Alexander is a Certified Passive House Consultant and has technical experience with Autodesk Revit and Bluebeam. He is known for his leadership, organization, communication, creativity, and willingness to learn—qualities that make him a valuable asset on both the management and construction sides of a project.
