About

Building trust for generations.

A Tradition of Excellence since 1968

Cumberland Construction is built on a foundation of knowledge, integrity and trust. For decades, we’ve designed and built projects for our own and clients accounts that have created value and endured the test of time.

We are engineers, contractors,  builders and developers.

We design, construct, build and develop real estate.

Our Story

Cumberland Construction Corporation is a family-owned real estate development, construction, and engineering company, founded in 1968 in Toledo, Ohio by Claude M. Brown, Jr., PE (deceased 1998).

Today, the company is proudly owned and managed by Claude’s sons, Claude (“Butch”) M. Brown III, PE and Tim Brown, PE, who carry forward their father’s legacy of technical excellence and personal integrity.

Our Approach

At Cumberland, we believe success begins with collaboration with all participants.

  • Knowing the numerous regulations and codes that apply to the construction and real estate development process, we work with local zoning, building and engineering departments as well as state and federal regulators from the very start of each project to ensure compliance.
  • We work with owners, engineers and architects to bring engineering discipline including feasibility and constructibility to the design process.
  • Managing construction of our projects to ensure quality and long-term performance.
  • Meeting budgets and schedules for a successful completion.

Since 1968, we have built enduring relationships and reputation to help ensure the success of our projects.

Our Expertise

With over five decades of experience, Cumberland brings real-estate and construction expertise across multiple sectors, including:

  • Land Development – guiding projects from concept through completion
  • Industrial & Commercial Construction – warehouses, offices, and other facilities
  • Residential Construction – apartments, condominiums, and custom homes

This breadth of experience ensures we can anticipate inevitable challenges that occur during the development and construction process.

Principles:

Claude M. "Butch" Brown III, P.E.

Chief executive officer

BSCE, 1974
Ohio University
Member of Tau Beta Pi
Engineering Honor Society

MSCE, 1976
Ohio State University
Columbus Builders
Exchange Scholarship

Butch's affiliations include NSPE, ASCE, NCEES and NAHB

President Toledo Home Builders Association, 1994
President Sylvania Community Improvement Corp. 1995
Ohio University Civil Engineering Industry Advisory Board (Emeritus)
University of Toledo Construction Engineering Technology Industry Advisory Board (1999-2020)

Timothy D. Brown, P.E.

president

BEET, 1992
University of Toledo

Associate of Specialized Technology, 1983
Pittsburge Institute of Aeronautics

Tim's affiliations include NAHB, ASCE and AOPA

President Toledo Home Builders Association, 1999