Richard Wood

Richard Wood

Chief Executive Officer & President

Plaza Construction

Richard Wood has served for over three decades in increasingly visible leadership roles, cultivating and transforming Plaza into one of the most preeminent construction management firms in the country. Richard has overseen construction of some of the nation’s most innovative, interesting and highly complex projects.

Plaza’s employees are considered the firm’s most valued assets, and as such, safety reigns supreme. Richard’s leadership style is formed by his deep and sustained commitment to excellence in training and mentorship for all of Plaza’s employees. The company’s success rests on the shoulders of those experienced and highly-qualified men and women who possess the know-how to apply indispensable problem-solving skills alongside cutting-edge technology.

Richard has been instrumental in establishing regional offices in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast corridors of the United States. Furthermore, given its acquisition by China Construction America, Inc. (CCA), Plaza is poised for increased breadth with dynamic growth opportunities, enhanced financial strength, increased bonding capabilities, and the opportunity for its clients to benefit from global procurement.

Richard encourages and supports staff members in their charitable endeavors and leads by example, making philanthropy an integral part of Plaza’s mission. He serves on the boards of organizations such as Friends of the Vietnam Veterans and Hope for the Warriors. He is an active supporter of The Valerie Fund, and a member of the following organizations:

  • ACG (Associated Contractor of Greater New York)
  • BCTC (Building and Construction Trades Council)
  • NYBC (New York Building Congress)
  • CAGNY – Past Chairman – (Contractors Association of Greater New York)
  • Greater New York Chamber of Commerce

His altruism has garnered several awards, some of which include:

  • Honoree for Special Olympics New York
  • The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen Craftsmanship Award
  • March of Dimes Service to Humanity Award in the Private Sector
  • M. Anthony Fisher Humanitarian Award from AHRC NYC Foundation
  • The Real Estate Division of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Camillo Ricordi Humanitarian Award