DFS Construction

Business Details

Trusted Construction Services in Arlington, VA

DFS Construction was founded on the principle of being the most responsible construction choice available to clients. Our team leverages extensive industry experience to address unique project requirements across public and private sectors, specializing in structural modifications, secure facilities, and sustainable practices. With expertise spanning over 70 million square feet of preconstruction planning and 30+ years of commercial construction experience, we deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through LEED-certified professionals, rigorous quality control programs, and continuous innovation in construction methodologies.

We maintain principal-level involvement throughout projects, ensuring technical precision and client satisfaction. Our work encompasses building system upgrades, historic preservation, and complex third-party vendor integration while maintaining a strong focus on safety and environmental responsibility. This approach has earned recognition as a Top 25 Interior Construction Company by Washington Business Journal and numerous industry awards for construction excellence.

Services

Preconstruction Planning Construction Management Sustainable Building Structural Modifications Secure Facilities Building System Upgrades Historic Preservation Project Coordination

Highlights and features

Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals with over 30 years of commercial construction experience
We deliver projects on time and within budget through comprehensive preconstruction planning
We maintain principal-level involvement throughout all project phases
Our quality control programs include continuous safety monitoring and technical precision
We integrate sustainable practices into every project with proven LEED certification expertise

Associations and certifications

LEED

Website

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Services

Preconstruction Planning

Our preconstruction services begin with comprehensive budgeting, logistics planning, and scheduling. We leverage 70+ million square feet of experience to optimize material selection, subcontractor qualification, and cost management. This phase establishes guaranteed maximum pricing while maintaining flexibility for project-specific requirements through detailed value engineering and market trend analysis.

Construction Management

We provide full-time site supervision and principal involvement throughout construction. Our management approach includes rigorous quality control, safety programs, and schedule adherence through short-interval production scheduling. The team coordinates all project phases from mobilization to close-out, ensuring technical precision and client communication throughout the building process.

Sustainable Building

Our LEED-certified professionals integrate sustainable practices into every project. This includes air quality management, waste reduction planning, and material evaluation from preconstruction through delivery. We provide documentation support, subcontractor education, and life-cycle analysis to achieve environmental goals while maintaining construction excellence and regulatory compliance.

Structural Modifications

We specialize in complex structural modifications requiring technical expertise and precision execution. Our experience includes historic preservation, building repositioning, and system upgrades while maintaining operational continuity. The team develops integrated phasing plans to minimize disruption while achieving modernization goals through innovative construction methodologies.

Secure Facilities

Our team delivers secure facility construction with specialized systems integration and controlled access implementation. We coordinate with security consultants and technology providers to ensure compliance with safety standards while maintaining architectural integrity. This includes secure infrastructure development and third-party vendor coordination for comprehensive facility protection solutions.

People

Robert DiGiovanni

Principal

Robert DiGiovanni oversees financial operations, OSHA compliance, and material procurement at DFS Construction. With 20+ years in the industry and a CPA certification, he ensures fiscal responsibility and project execution excellence through weekly jobsite oversight and contract implementation.

Grant J. Stephens III

Principal

Grant Stephens leads sustainable practices integration as a LEED Accredited Professional. With 30+ years of commercial construction experience and advanced degrees in construction science, he directs project delivery teams to achieve environmental goals while maintaining technical excellence across millions of square feet of completed space.

Ed Wood

Director of Operations

Ed Wood manages daily project operations with 22+ years of commercial construction expertise. Specializing in complex renovations and historic preservation, he coordinates owner-architect-engineer relationships to solve technical challenges while maintaining schedule integrity through innovative logistics planning and phased implementation strategies.

James Maxwell

Project Executive

James Maxwell oversees complete project coordination from mobilization to close-out. With 17+ years of project management experience, he specializes in technical project delivery, quality control systems, and stakeholder communication, ensuring successful execution of complex construction programs through detailed planning and implementation oversight.

Questions

What types of construction projects does DFS specialize in?

DFS Construction specializes in commercial construction projects including structural modifications, secure facilities, LEED-certified buildings, and complex renovations across both public and private sectors.

Are DFS Construction's projects LEED-certified?

Yes, DFS has LEED Accredited Professionals on staff and integrates sustainable practices into all projects, with experience delivering numerous LEED-certified buildings since 2001.

How does DFS ensure construction quality and safety?

We maintain full-time site supervision, principal involvement, and rigorous quality control programs. Our safety practices include OSHA-certified oversight and weekly jobsite inspections to ensure compliance with all standards.

What geographic areas does DFS Construction serve?

DFS Construction primarily serves the Washington D.C. metropolitan area including Arlington, VA, Alexandria, VA, and Manassas, VA with commercial construction expertise.

How does DFS handle complex construction challenges?

Our team applies decades of experience through preconstruction planning, value engineering, and technical innovation to solve complex challenges while maintaining schedule and budget integrity.