About US
Primrose is a family owned and operated company founded in 1978 and incorporated in 1990. Bridgeport-based Primrose Companies brings nearly 50 years of experience to the design-build industry as an insured and licensed State of Connecticut Major Contractor. Primrose has expertise in the design and construction of mixed-use, commercial, medical and multi-family projects to name a few. Featuring an in-house architecture team, we are able to tackle the most complex projects with ease and efficiency making Primrose the preferred builder in the Design Build space.
The Primrose Companies resume is extensive with our firm completing projects for private clients as well as different local municipalities and changing State administrations. Primrose successfully completed residential developments for the City of Bridgeport Housing Authority, Mutual Housing of SouthWest CT, Neighborhood Works New Horizons, State of Connecticut Department of Housing and the City of New Haven Renovation and Rehabilitation.
As Primrose has grown over the years our focus has shifted from municipal and state projects into private development. Our background in construction gives us a solid understanding of the means and methods of building. We ensure the feasibility of a project, find real estate opportunities, design meaningful architecture, and lead construction management. All our projects, whether design-only or design-build, benefit from our construction management experience, resulting in better buildings. This approach has led to the creation of our crown jewel, the Shelton RiverFront Development located in Shelton, CT.
The Shelton Riverfront is a master plan of development for the entire street of Canal in Downtown Shelton, CT along the Housatonic River. The project started over 20 years ago with the purchase of decaying old mill buildings and brownfield sites with the purpose of breathing life back into a once vibrant city. With the help of multiple State Administrations, funding was secured to assist in the cleaning and remediation of the sites for the future developments. Today, more than 6 buildings have been completed with two currently under construction and more to come. The success and impact of the Shelton Riverfront Development has been felt all the way up to the state Capitol in Hartford where the State of Connecticut leaders are hoping that other developers can replicate the success of our firm, Primrose Companies.
Design build is only just scratching the surface when it comes to Primrose Companies prowess. Our extensive experience makes Primrose a treasure trove of valuable information important for consulting with clients before a project initiates. Primrose strengths in understanding the full scope of a project allow us to see the bigger picture and find solutions to situations before they become problems. This can be the difference between meeting a budget or deadline instead of blowing past it.

$400M+
Construction Value

50+
Years of experience

1978
Founded

10+
CT communities served
Consulting Expertise
Architecture services
Asbestos Abatement & Demolition Services
Brownfield Mitigation
Construction Documents
Financial Documents and Approvals
General Building Practices, Code Requirement
Old Mill Building Renovation and Maintenance
Septic
Site Management & Layout
Team Members

Adriano K. Guedes
Principal and Registered Architect
Adriano holds a Bachelors of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute where he also obtained his Master’s Degree. Adriano is a State of Connecticut licensed Architect, who is LEED accredited with AIA membership and NCARB certification. Adriano is a principal of Guedes Associates, INC. and head architect. Adriano has over 25 years experience in and around the construction and architectural fields.

Antonio Cardoso
Project Manager
Antonio is a Mathematics graduate with over 15 years of experience in mathematics education and technical operations. He has completed studies in software engineering and continues to self-study in programming and systems development. He joins the team as a project manager who will oversee daily operations at our construction sites.

Armando Costa
Office Manager
Armando began his journey with Primrose Companies by leading the conversion of the Holiday Inn into the Park City Place apartments, serving as the property manager. He was integral to the building’s successful launch, providing invaluable assistance and guidance to new residents during the transition.
Currently, Mondo brings his expertise to the day-to-day management of the office, ensuring smooth operations.

Armindo Guedes
Senior Project Manager
Armindo has over 50 years in construction management. He is licensed in the State of Connecticut as an asbestos supervisor and also holds an Associates Degree in Architectural Drafting from Norwalk Technical College. Armindo joined Primrose in 2001 and is responsible for the overseeing of all of Primroses’ active construction projects.

Bill Krol
Operations, Contractual Agreements, Purchasing
Bill is an experienced operations professional with over 20 years in corporate settings. Bill holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a background spanning finance (UBS Investment Bank) and technology (UBER Technologies). He currently supports the day-to-day operations, purchasing, and contracts for all of our construction projects at Primrose.

Dina Guedes
Office Manager
Dina graduated from the Computer Processing Institute in 1988, before she joining Primrose in 1988. Dina handles all administrative tasks and computer operations for the Primrose office. If you have ever called the Primrose office, there is a very good change you have spoken to Dina.

Eleanor Guedes
Chief Financial Officer
Eleanor has been with Primrose since the company’s inception in 1978. Today, she is fully responsible for all human resource & financial aspects of the organization. Eleanor received a B.S. in Business Administration and a Masters in Business Management from Albertus Magnus College. Former Chairwoman of the City of Bridgeport Civil Service Commission, where she served for 28 years.

Emily Patto
Architectural Department
Emily came from Peru in 2013. After finishing high school she pursued a career in Architecture and in 2022, she received her associates degree in Architecture Engineering from Norwalk Community College. From there, she spent the next couple of years gaining experience while drafting for a small firm Greenwich. Emily joined the Primrose team in 2025 and has been a major asset assisting with our Medical and larger Multi-Family developments.

Fernando Videira
Senior Project Manager
Fernando started early on in the formation of Primrose. He has been a member of the Primrose team for over 35 years. Fernando heads the commercial division specializing in medical, retail & office projects. Fernando’s project management and subcontractor coordination skills have been invaluable. He is a major contributor to Primrose’s project resume and our satisfied client base.

Jason Chia Shun Ouyoung
Architecture Department Code Compliance Design
Chia Shun started with Primrose Companies in 1988. He held a Bachelors of Science degree in architectural design from the Chinese Culture University in Taiwan, Republic of China. Chia was a trusted member of the Primrose family for over 35 years. His knowledge in architecture, specifically code compliance was unparalleled with his ability to analyze and apply code. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Joe Owen
Project Manager
Joe wrapped up college with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and realized the courtroom wasn’t for him. From there he started a company with his brothers, Cedar Construction and is credited with leading the residential growth in Stratford by building over 300 homes to date. Joe has amassed over 50 years experience in building single family homes, condos and retail developments. Joe joins the Primrose team where he now leads project management for our larger multi-family residential developments.

John M. Guedes
Vice President & Head of Marketing
John graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2003 with a B.A. in Media Arts. Since then he gained experience both in the field and in the financial sector of the business. He now handles all Marketing aspects of the organization and plays an active role in the bidding stages on most of our projects. John is also a licensed CPA with 10 years of experience.

John N. Guedes
President and CEO
Emigrated from Portugal to Bridgeport in 1962 at age 10. John received his education at Norwalk State College in the Architectural program, graduating in 1972. He began his active career in construction as the manager of design and renovations for Norwalk Hospital. He moved on to Tepper, Inc., a construction and design firm, heading up the company’s design department. In 1978, John formed Primrose Construction from his North End home on Primrose Avenue, Bridgeport. To date, John has accumulated over 50 years experience in the Design-Build Construction industry.

Joseph Guedes
Project Manager
Joe has been a member of the operations for over 30 years. He began his career immediately after graduating Notre Dame High School. Beginning with Primrose as an apprentice, Joe quickly moved into his current role as part of the Field Management team. Joe is a licensed Septic Installer, with experience in pipe laying, water piping and sewer,storm drain systems.

Marcos Reinheimer
Architectural Department Manager
Marcos is a 1997 graduate of the University of UNIDERP-MS, Campo Grande, Brazil. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in both architecture and urban planning. Marcos joined the architectural department in 2000 and continues to serve as its chief administrator. Marcos has over 30 years experience with drafting and architecture design.

Peter Cranston
Project Manager
Peter has been with Primrose since 2004 and has amassed over 20 years experience working in the construction industry. Pete started out as a laborer but has gained extensive knowledge of construction and now is a project manager.

Renato Vilca
Architectural Department
Renato grew up sketching landscapes and painting murals at his local school in Lima, Peru. After finding his passion for Arts and social involvement, he pursued a career in Architecture at New York Institute of Technology. Renato joins the Primrose team with over a decade of experience in the architecture industry. Renato is devoted to providing design ideas that help maintain the harmony of surroundings, in his free time, he enjoys live music shows and playing soccer.
