Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate Development and Construction Services in Pittsburgh
RDC is a full-service real estate development and construction company rooted in a century of family expertise. Since 2006, we have delivered over $500 million in construction value through a disciplined approach emphasizing ingenuity, cost control, and on-time execution. Our integrated design-build methodology unites architects, engineers, and construction specialists to establish clear project timelines and budgets early in the process. With a 100% project completion rate, we specialize in commercial, multi-family, retail, and mixed-use developments, leveraging deep industry experience to navigate municipal approvals, financing, and risk mitigation.Backed by a legacy dating to 1918, our team self-performs key construction elements and manages client interests from planning to move-in implementation. We prioritize value-add strategies and transparency, ensuring partnerships are built on trust and long-term results. Our principals have served as sponsors and partners in diverse real estate ventures, consistently achieving above-market returns through strategic structuring and execution. Anchored in Pittsburgh, PA, we serve clients nationwide with a focus on certainty, quality, and innovation.
Services
Design+Build
Construction Management
General Contracting
Real Estate Development
Development Services
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We deliver 100% project completion rates through disciplined execution.
- Our team self-performs construction elements for superior cost control.
- We offer integrated design-build services for streamlined project management.
- Our principals have structured over $100 million in successful real estate ventures.
- We leverage 100+ years of family construction expertise in every project.
Services
Design+Build
Our design-build approach combines architecture, engineering, and construction expertise under one team. This streamlined method establishes clear budgets and timelines early, reducing risks and delays. Clients benefit from collaborative problem-solving and cohesive project execution from concept to completion.
Construction Management
We provide end-to-end construction management services, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and commissioning. Our experienced teams ensure client interests are represented throughout the process, maintaining quality control and adherence to deadlines for complex capital projects.
General Contracting
As seasoned general contractors, we self-perform critical construction phases to enhance efficiency. With in-house project managers and skilled tradespeople, we deliver superior cost control and quality assurance for commercial, multi-family, and industrial projects across market sectors.
Real Estate Development
We specialize in value-add real estate investments across asset classes, focusing on risk mitigation and long-term valuation. Our team manages every stage from due diligence to execution, achieving 100% closing rates through strategic partnerships and precise opportunity structuring.
Development Services
Our development services encompass municipal approvals, government incentives, and creative financing solutions. We provide due diligence, equity sourcing, and execution expertise to transform concepts into profitable, high-impact real estate projects tailored to client goals.
People
John Deklewa
CEO
John Deklewa leads RDC with a focus on entrepreneurial problem-solving and execution certainty. He revitalized the family construction legacy in 2006, driving over $250 million in development projects while maintaining a 100% project completion rate.
Questions
What types of projects does RDC Design-Build specialize in?
We specialize in commercial, multi-family residential, retail, and mixed-use developments, with expertise in integrated design-build, construction management, and value-add real estate investments.
What is RDC's approach to project management?
We use an integrated design-build model and hands-on construction management to ensure cost control, timely delivery, and alignment with client objectives from planning to project completion.
What differentiates RDC from other real estate developers?
Our 100% project completion rate, self-performing construction capabilities, and multi-generational expertise set us apart, along with a disciplined focus on value creation and risk mitigation.
How does RDC handle investor partnerships?
We maintain transparency and fiduciary responsibility, achieving 100% closing rates through strategic structuring and a disciplined investment philosophy focused on 15%+ IRR and 2x equity multiples.
What geographic areas does RDC serve?
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, we operate nationwide, delivering projects in diverse markets while maintaining deep local market knowledge in the Pittsburgh region.
