Our Story
Biagio Olivito – Caccuri, Calabria, Italy, circa 1890.
Old Country Origins
An Italian brick mason by trade, Biagio Olivito immigrated to the United States near the turn of the century, settling in New Jersey. Applying old world street knowledge to new world construction challenges, Biagio’s work began to stand out from his contemporaries.
The Olivito family immigrated to America’s East Coast, settling in New Jersey.
Family Legacy
Among the family members who would follow in Biagio’s footsteps, his young grandson Mark watched carefully and came to love the process of creating and building things. He learned that what you build can last a lifetime, and that that is one’s legacy. It wasn’t long before Mark became a licensed general contractor himself, eventually relocating to San Diego, California.
A strong back. Capable hands. Attention to detail. The soul of an artist.
Craftsmanship – it’s in our blood
Approaching the family trade with the same dedication to design and craftsmanship his grandfather instilled in him, Mark and the MDM team aspire to deliver not just a well-crafted home, but a genuine work of art. Frankly, we couldn’t do it any other way. It’s in our blood.
Like father, like daughter! Mark & Sami McLaughlin, circa 1998.
The Next Generation…
MDM Builders takes pride in being a family-owned business. Of course, with that comes a tremendous amount of pressure to uphold the McLaughlin name and legacy. With satisfied customers throughout the greater San Diego area, it’s clear Mark and Sami have more than upheld the family legacy of excellence, and paved the way for the next generation….