“It isn’t enough to understand the construction process inside and out. Quality, safety—these are givens today. Proving to our clients that we know their market, we understand scope…we can see the end-product they’re aiming for and we can get them there, with more of the details and amenities they want, all within budget. That’s how we earn their respect.”

William A. Pinto
President

In his 35 year tenure with Hardin, Bill Pinto has directed or overseen construction management of every product type the company has endeavored to build. As President, he is responsible for leading strategic growth and overseeing Hardin’s broad-based construction operations.

Known for his “sweat the details” mentality and calm, measured demeanor, Mr. Pinto is well respected among his peers. In 1998 he was inducted into the University of Florida’s Construction Hall of Fame after winning the “Distinguished Builder Award” from the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction. Awarded by a diverse group of representatives from the industry’s major trade and professional organizations, this honor recognizes Mr. Pinto’s dedication to construction excellence, his active support of the industry and his outstanding civic and community involvement. In 2005, Mr. Pinto was honored by the Atlanta chapters of the Professional Construction Estimators Association of America (PCEA) and the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) with the prestigious Golden Hammer Award. This honor recognizes Mr. Pinto’s significant contributions to both the construction industry and the community.

Mr. Pinto is a member of the American Institute of Constructors and serves on the Executive Committee to the Advisory Council of the M. E. Rinker, Sr., School of Building Construction. He also was the 2002 Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia. In 1996, he served as President during a seven-year tenure on the Board of CEFGA (Construction Education Foundation of Georgia), a nonprofit education foundation chartered to address the current and future craft training needs of Georgia’s commercial and industrial construction industry. He is the immediate past Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Atlanta Technical College after ten years on that board. Mr. Pinto is the past Chairman of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). He also serves as President of the Board of Glencastle Constructors, is a member of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA and is the Chairman of Theatre in the Square board.

Mr. Pinto graduated from the University of Florida with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in building construction before joining Hardin in 1974.