ABOUT
About Viola Inc.
We are a local business proudly building Ventura, Santa Barbara & Los Angeles since 1946. Our team of professionals has been delivering quality results for over 75 years. We specialize in construction projects such as apartments, dealerships, churches, hospitals, schools, industries, and more. Our dedication to excellence in all phases of construction has earned us a reputation as one of the most reliable and respected contractors in the area.
“Anybody can start a project. Finishing one on time
and under budget, beyond the expectations of our
client, takes real teamwork.”
Ralph Thomas Viola
Founder 1916 – 1996
The Viola Story
Ralph Viola began building as a World War II Veteran with his wife Virginia (the daughter of a World War I Veteran) in 1946. His leadership guided the company through its 50th year in 1996. Virginia continued leading through its 68th year in 2014.
Although the company is very different from the one began in their home office, today’s projects emphasize the same values that built their reputation for quality beyond expectations.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Viola in 1946 on the night they
decided to found a construction company.
An overview of their career accomplishments
Ralph Viola's Accomplishments
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Two-term appointment to the Contractor State License Board by Governor Ronald Reagan
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Bank of America Advisory Board
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Chairman of the Board, Associated General Contractors of California, Tri-County Chapter (founding member)
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Vice President, Associated General Contractors of Southern California
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Metro Chair, National Alliance of Businessmen (Presidential appointment)
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Oxnard Planning Commission
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Top Ten Manufacturing Plant in America
(McGraw-Hill, 1970: Becton-Dickenson, Oxnard, Calif.)
Virginia Viola's Accomplishments
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At 13 kept books for the family business after the death of her father.
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Offered a scholarship in mathematics at Stanford University.
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Balanced books of 4 different companies to the penny.
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Assistance League Treasurer.
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Received Verizon 2002 Excellence Award for Performance in the MWDVBE category.
Our Commitment
Building a Better Community
Safety: We take safety seriously and are fully committed to the safety of our personnel as well as the public. Our insurance Experience Modification Rate (EMR) 25% below average. We have also received a Golden Gate Partnership Certificate from Cal OSHA in recognition of our proactive Injury and illness Prevention Program.
Quality: We take pride in our work and believe that cutting corners compromises quality, occupant safety, and increases cost of building maintenance. Building right the first time saves our clients time and money.
Environment: Doing our part to care for the environment helps provide the quality of life that our future generations expect from responsible leaders. We have significantly reduced the amount of paper waste typically involved with construction: 1) estimating phase: sharing digital files with subs, 2) building phase: submitting information digitally with A/E and owners, 3) project closeout and archiving with digital as-builts.
Community: Children are our future and we feel they deserve an equal opportunity to succeed. We actively support Autism Care and Treatment (ACT Today) help children with the fastest-growing developmental disability in the US. Current statistics: 1 in 68 children are affected, 1 in 42 are boys, and figures continue to grow. There is no medical detection or treatment and Autism is estimated to cost a family an average of $60,000 a year. Click here to learn more and help children with Autism have a better tomorrow.
