Steve Metzger Recognized on RBJ’s 2026 Power List for Construction & Real Estate

LaBella is proud to announce that CEO Steve Metzger has been named to the Rochester Business Journal’s 2026 Power List for Construction & Real Estate, which recognizes leaders who are helping shape the future of Rochester through their impact on the region’s built environment and economic future.

In this year’s feature, Steve shared his perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the industry, highlighting Rochester’s potential for more connected, mixed-use development that links downtown, the waterfront, and surrounding neighborhoods while building on the region’s strengths in healthcare, education, and technology.

He also spoke about the importance of collaboration in navigating today’s market, where rising construction costs, shifting funding sources, and evolving project demands require innovative thinking and multidisciplinary problem-solving. Under Steve’s leadership, LaBella continues to embrace integrated project delivery, advanced digital tools, and cross-disciplinary teamwork to help clients move projects from vision to reality.

Steve’s recognition reflects not only his leadership of a growing firm, but also his commitment to creating resilient communities and advancing projects that generate lasting value across the region.

Congratulations, Steve, on this well-deserved honor!

To read Steve’s full RBJ profile, click here.

To check out the full RBJ 2026 Power List, click here.