About Us
Founded in 1988 by Principal Joe Nicolla, Columbia Development Companies’ team has successfully developed over 6,000,000 Sq. Ft. of space with a combined value in excess of $750,000,000.
The fresh thinking at Columbia Development arises from a deep well of expertise in all areas of development and planning. We have worked with a variety of industries including retail, medical, technology and education. We have proven performance through repeat clients such as ITT Technical Institute, CVS, Shop Rite, SEFCU, Berkshire Bank, Albany Medical Center, St. Peter’s Hospital, Crystal Run Healthcare, and many more.
Financial stability has become crucial for successful development. Columbia Development Companies’ clients benefit from our significant financial backing and long standing relationships with prominent lenders.
To facilitate all of your development goals, our diversely experienced team delivers a wide scope of services including location and site selection, planning, financing and ownership/lease structures, Certificate of Need, permitting and approvals, architecture, engineering, interior design, construction, marketing/leasing and redevelopment. Regardless of the scope of work, financial environment or challenges of the project, Columbia Development Companies gets the job done.
