Beyond the Jobsite: How Andrew Horan and Alba Services Strengthen NYC Communities

By Team UpdateJungle — 2025 Community Engagement Series

In the demolition and construction world, public reputation is often shaped by noise, debris, and disruption. But for Andrew Horan, founder of Alba Services, building a respected name means building up the very neighborhoods his company works in. From labor outreach to environmental cleanups, the Andrew Horan community impact model goes far beyond blueprints and bulldozers.

This blog explores how one demolition company is rewriting what it means to be a good neighbor in NYC.

A Vision Rooted in Responsibility

Andrew Horan didn’t just launch Alba Services to fill a market gap—he launched it with the belief that demolition firms should be held to a higher standard of community accountability.

“Every job we take on is in someone’s backyard,” Horan says. “We have a duty to do more than just finish on time—we have to give back.”

Internal Link: Learn About Our Projects

Local Hiring: A Workforce That Reflects NYC

Horan implemented a local hiring policy prioritizing:

Residents from the boroughs where projects take place
Minority and immigrant labor
Returning citizens seeking career reentry

Over 60% of Alba’s workforce comes from the very communities their projects impact.

Environmental Clean-Up Events

Alba Services partners with NYC Parks and local councils to organize quarterly:

Post-demolition clean-up drives
Graffiti removal campaigns
Tree planting and sidewalk revitalization

These programs are staffed by Alba volunteers, often on weekends, and include participation from neighborhood schools and local leaders.

External Reference: NYC Parks Volunteer Programs

Youth Training and Career Pathways

In 2023, Horan helped found the NYC Future Builders Initiative, offering:

Hands-on training for high school seniors
Site visits and mentorship
Guaranteed summer employment for program graduates

So far, over 150 youth have been introduced to the demolition industry through this initiative.

Internal Link: Contact Alba to Learn About Partnerships

Bilingual Safety and Job Rights Workshops

Knowing the city’s labor force includes many non-native English speakers, Alba hosts:

Bilingual safety and worker rights sessions
Community town halls about upcoming demolition projects
Distribution of OSHA and DOB materials in Spanish, Urdu, and Bengali

Focus Keyword Placement: These efforts contribute to the wider Andrew Horan community impact, ensuring inclusivity and trust in every community served.

External Link: OSHA Worker Rights Page