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About M Bar C

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Built on family values

M Bar C Construction, established in 2005, continues M Bar C Carports’ installation work dating to 1975.

As our work has grown, our values continue to center on people: caring for our team, honoring our relationships, and taking pride in the work we deliver together.

“We are a company based on Family values that respects one another, our clients, and our vendors. We are loyal to our relationships that eventually build into friendships.”
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The M Bar C difference

Experience since 1975

Decades of carport and shade construction experience, built into your project.

Our roots in carport installation go back to 1975, with solar structures added in 1997. That experience informs how we approach each site, structure and installation.

Nationwide reach

One construction partner for projects across the United States.

We serve commercial, industrial and government customers nationwide, with West Coast and East Coast teams supporting our work.

Self-performing crews

Our own installation teams bring ownership and accountability to the field.

Multiple crews help us handle large installations and demanding schedules. Our people take pride in the quality of their work and the relationships they build on site.

High safety standards

Trained crews and a commitment to safe, quality construction.

Our crews are trained and certified for installations, site procedures and equipment operation. Our safety standards include compliance with Cal/OSHA requirements.

Built around your project

Reliable carport and shade solutions for general contractors, corporate teams and government agencies, from economical standard designs to distinctive custom structures.

Design-build flexibility

We tailor structures to your site, budget and long-term needs, with plans and engineering available when needed. Our capabilities span light and heavy gauge structural steel, solar and non-solar canopies, and custom installations.

Capacity for complex work

Multiple installation crews support large projects and tight schedules. M Bar C is bonding capable and experienced with prevailing wage work, helping meet the requirements of commercial and public projects.

Experience with California schools

Our shade and solar structures serve schools and colleges throughout California. We bring extensive experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) structures and the demands of educational sites.

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Our team

People who know the work, care about the details and build lasting relationships.

Jason Ianni

Jason Ianni

President & CEO

Jason began as a laborer at M Bar C Carports before founding M Bar C Construction in 2005. His hands-on leadership connects field experience with a commitment to integrity, innovation and team growth.

Erik Krivokopich

Erik Krivokopich

Vice President of Business Development

Erik brings experience across construction operations, estimating and sales. He leads Sales & Marketing, guiding project development, risk assessment and long-term client relationships.

Michael Patterson

Michael Patterson

Vice President of Operations

Michael coordinates field operations, design support, engineering and project management. His background in large-scale federal, commercial and renewable projects supports safe, consistent execution by our own crews.

Neil Bradley

Neil Bradley

Director of Strategic Accounts

Neil joined M Bar C in 2011 after working with the company as a vendor. He develops project opportunities and long-term relationships, with experience supporting major solar canopy installations and California school projects.

Bobby Bonfanti

Bobby Bonfanti

Director of Operations

Bobby joined M Bar C in 2011 and advanced through preconstruction and project management. With over 25 years of construction experience and a background in structural and architectural design, he leads operations and connects teams to deliver complex solar canopy and carport projects.

Safety is personal

Protecting our people is part of protecting your project. Training, regular job-site audits and clear accountability guide how our crews plan and carry out the work.

Our approach to safety

Our values

FamilyCare for our people and the relationships we build.

We are a company based on Family values that respects one another, our clients, and our vendors. We are loyal to our relationships that eventually build into friendships. The foundation of our company is based on caring for our family members by providing a safe work environment, financial stability and honoring our relationships in times of need.

IntegrityDo what is right and act honestly, even when it is difficult.

We define Integrity as always doing what is right even in tough situations. Trusting that we will always be honest and do what is best for our family members and clients. We always uphold the company values and ethics.

CommitmentFollow through, work safely and persevere through challenges.

We have a Commitment to performance and excellence with a drive to succeed through hard work, regardless if the situation is positive or negative. Our clients can depend on us to get the job done in a safe and effective manner. We will not quit when the going gets tough. We will strive to go above and beyond what is expected.

QualityTake pride in our work and deliver what we promise.

Our reputation is built from Quality. We build the best product, provide the best service and deliver what is promised. Our work ethic and end product are what makes our family members proud. They take ownership in their work and performance. We stand behind our reputation of reliability, performance and quality with pride. We set the bar higher than the industry standard.

GrowKeep learning, embrace change and share knowledge.

As the company continues to Grow we keep an open mind and are willing to accept and embrace change. Staying humble and never becoming complacent will allow us to find and learn about new opportunities and share in the knowledge to allow for safe stable growth.

LeadLead by example, take responsibility and help others succeed.

We Lead by example. We take charge of situations and hold ourselves accountable for all actions, good or bad. We teach members and explain why, instead of directing, so family members can have a better understanding of our product and can take ownership in what they do for the company.

Our history

Founded on Family Values

Covered parking work begins in Southern California.

M Bar C was founded in Southern California, specializing in covered parking and smaller canopies before expanding into larger structural steel canopies, and lunch shelters, while building a reputation for quality craftsmanship, safety, integrity, and lasting relationships.

The Next Generation Joins

Jason Ianni joins the company as a field laborer.

Jason Ianni joins M Bar C as a field laborer, beginning a journey that would eventually lead him to become President and CEO.

Pioneering Solar Carports

M Bar C helps advance commercial solar carport work.

M Bar C designs one of the nation's first notable commercial solar carports, helping introduce a new era of renewable infrastructure.

A New Chapter

The business evolves into M Bar C Construction.

Ownership transitions to Jason Ianni, and the company evolves into M Bar C Construction, expanding its capabilities beyond traditional carports.

Recognized for Leadership

Jason Ianni receives recognition for small-business leadership.

Jason Ianni is named California's Small Business Person of the Year, recognizing the company's innovation and continued growth.

Nationwide Growth

The company expands its facilities and coast-to-coast reach.

M Bar C opens its new San Marcos headquarters, expands to the East Coast and completes several landmark solar carport projects across the nation.

50 Years of Excellence

M Bar C celebrates 50 years of building experience.

Celebrating 50 years in business, M Bar C continues to deliver innovative design-build solutions for commercial solar, shade, and structural steel projects across the United States.

Coast-to-coast operations

Our West Coast and East Coast teams support projects across the country.

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