Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Concrete Shell & Drywall Construction Services in Fort Lauderdale
KD Construction has been a trusted partner in the construction industry since 1990, specializing in concrete shell and drywall contracting. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, we are a family-owned business known for delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget. Our expertise spans multi-family residential complexes, hotels, retirement communities, and commercial structures, with a focus on quality and client satisfaction. With over 30 years of experience and a dedicated team of professionals, we provide turnkey solutions from pre-construction planning to project completion. Our in-house capabilities include tunnel form systems, conventional forming, and drywall services, supported by a commitment to innovation and efficiency.We serve clients across the Southern United States and are fully bondable, handling contracts ranging from $3 million to $60 million. Our repeat clientele reflects our dedication to excellence, with projects representing over 250,000 residential units. Senior management remains actively involved in every project, ensuring hands-on leadership and accountability. Our philosophy emphasizes proactive problem-solving and leveraging over 200 years of combined team experience to deliver cost-effective, high-quality results.
Services
Concrete Shell Construction
Drywall Solutions
Tunnel Form Systems
Pre-Construction Services
Framing Services
Foundation Work
Metal Framing
High-Rise Construction
Load-Bearing Masonry
UL-Rated Wall Assemblies
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with hands-on leadership since 1990
- Completed over 250,000 residential units across the Southern U.S.
- Dedicated project teams with senior management oversight
- In-house reinforcing steel detailing capabilities
- Specialized expertise in tunnel form systems and large-scale projects
Services
Tunnel Form Systems
Our tunnel form systems create assembly-line efficiencies by casting walls and slabs simultaneously, producing 4,000-6,000 square feet of structure daily. This method accelerates completion times while reducing costs through repetitive trade workflows. As the region's largest tunnel form contractor with 14 sets of forms and 30+ years of experience, we handle projects from design review to completion.
Concrete Shell Construction
We specialize in full-service cast-in-place concrete shell construction for multi-family residential and commercial buildings ranging from 300,000 to 1,000,000 square feet. Our services include structural submittals, rebar detailing, and shoring plans. With contracts up to $60 million, we deliver durable, code-compliant structures with proven cost-effectiveness.
Drywall Solutions
Our drywall division provides turnkey metal framing and drywall installation for residential and commercial projects. Capable of delivering both sprayed texture and high-end hand-finished walls, we incorporate UL-rated assemblies and specialized closure wall systems. Services include preconstruction cost analysis and design/build engineering for projects since 2006.
Pre-Construction Services
We offer comprehensive pre-construction support including cost analysis, design review, and value engineering. Our team evaluates alternative construction methods to optimize budget efficiency while maintaining quality standards. With 200+ years of combined experience, we develop actionable plans before project commencement to ensure alignment with client objectives.
Framing Services
We provide full-spectrum metal framing solutions for interior and exterior applications, including load-bearing masonry and Hambro systems. Our expertise covers conventional forming techniques for foundations, reinforced concrete decks, and post-tension structures. Services integrate seamlessly with drywall systems to deliver complete wall assemblies meeting all code requirements.
People
Karl Davis
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
As founder and CEO, Karl Davis established KD Construction in 1990 and oversees strategic operations. With over three decades of construction industry leadership, he ensures the company maintains its commitment to quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction through hands-on management.
Oliver Von Troll
President
President Oliver Von Troll manages day-to-day operations and project execution. Bringing extensive construction management experience, he works closely with project teams to maintain KD's standards of excellence while expanding service capabilities across new markets and project types.
Greg Raley
Executive Vice President, Construction Operations
Greg Raley oversees construction operations with responsibility for field execution and quality control. His 20+ years in construction management ensure projects meet KD's rigorous standards for safety, timeliness, and budget adherence through proactive problem-solving approaches.
Sania Khan Salas
Executive Vice President, Business Operations
Sania Khan Salas directs business operations, managing financial and administrative functions. With expertise in construction business systems, she implements processes that support KD's growth while maintaining the efficiency and accountability required for large-scale projects.
Joseph Polansky
Senior Vice President of Loss Prevention & Safety
Joseph Polansky leads safety initiatives and risk management programs. His focus on proactive safety protocols ensures compliance with industry standards while protecting workers and project timelines through comprehensive loss prevention strategies.
Questions
What types of construction projects does KD specialize in?
We specialize in concrete shell and drywall contracting for multi-family residential complexes, hotels, retirement communities, office buildings, and parking structures ranging from 300,000 to 1,000,000 square feet.
How long has KD Construction been in business?
KD Construction has delivered construction solutions since 1990, providing over 30 years of specialized expertise in tunnel form systems, concrete forming, and drywall services.
Do you handle projects outside Florida?
While based in Fort Lauderdale, we serve clients across the Southern United States and have completed projects representing over 250,000 residential units throughout the region.
What makes KD Construction different from competitors?
Our family-owned structure ensures hands-on leadership, while our in-house steel detailing capabilities and 14 tunnel form sets enable faster, more cost-effective project delivery compared to industry peers.
What project sizes can KD accommodate?
We handle contracts ranging from $3 million to $60 million, with typical projects spanning 300,000 to 1,000,000 square feet of concrete shell and drywall construction.
How does KD ensure project quality and timeliness?
We employ dedicated project teams with senior management oversight, proactive problem-solving approaches, and assembly-line tunnel form efficiencies that produce 4,000-6,000 square feet of structure daily.
