Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Heavy Civil Construction Partner in Phoenix
Since 1996, DBA Construction has established itself as a leader in heavy civil construction across the Southwest. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with innovative solutions to tackle complex construction challenges. We specialize in power generation, irrigation, mining, and municipal infrastructure projects, consistently delivering high-quality results that exceed client expectations. Our commitment to safety, quality, and integrity has earned us long-term partnerships with government agencies and private sector clients. With a fleet of over 125 professionals and extensive equipment, we self-perform 85% of our work while maintaining strict adherence to project timelines and budgets.Our alternative delivery methods like design-build and job order contracting demonstrate our adaptability to client needs. Recognized for excellence in concrete work, roadway construction, and flood control systems, we continue to build upon our reputation as a trusted construction partner. Our leadership team brings specialized expertise in project management, cost control, and technical execution across diverse market sectors.
Services
Heavy Civil Construction
Power Generation Projects
Irrigation Systems
Municipal Infrastructure
Mining & Industrial Construction
Flood Control Systems
Concrete Construction
Roadway Construction
Underground Utilities
Design-Build Services
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized heavy civil construction experience
- Our team implements innovative solutions for complex construction challenges
- We maintain strict safety protocols with dedicated safety management personnel
- We guarantee quality through experienced project management and technical execution
- We provide flexible delivery methods including design-build and job order contracting
What people say
Top-notch craftsmanship
Exceeded expectations
Professional project management
Highly recommend
Superior quality
Services
Heavy Civil Construction
DBA Construction delivers comprehensive heavy civil construction services including roadway development, drainage systems, and large-scale earthwork. Our expertise spans public infrastructure and private industrial projects requiring specialized equipment and technical crews. With self-performance capabilities for 85% of work, we maintain strict quality control while meeting aggressive timelines for complex projects across Arizona and Texas.
Power Generation Projects
We specialize in constructing power generation facilities with expertise in substations, transmission lines, and renewable energy infrastructure. Our team manages site preparation, concrete foundations, and utility connections while maintaining compliance with strict regulatory requirements. Recent projects demonstrate our capability to handle complex electrical systems integration for both traditional and alternative energy facilities across the Southwest.
Municipal Infrastructure
DBA provides complete municipal infrastructure solutions including roadway reconstruction, stormwater management, and public facility construction. Our job order contracting experience enables efficient delivery of multiple projects under single agreements while maintaining minimal disruption to communities. We work closely with city engineers to implement improvements that enhance public safety and infrastructure longevity through innovative construction techniques.
Design-Build Services
Our design-build approach combines technical expertise with construction management to deliver projects faster and more cost-effectively. We collaborate directly with engineers and architects during design phases to optimize constructability while maintaining budget constraints. This method reduces project timelines by up to 30% through overlapping design and construction phases while ensuring quality control throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Concrete Construction
We offer specialized concrete construction services for transportation infrastructure, industrial facilities, and water management systems. Our crews handle everything from complex formwork to precision paving with advanced finishing techniques. With in-house quality control testing, we ensure all concrete mixes meet project specifications while maintaining dimensional accuracy and structural integrity for critical infrastructure components.
People
Tom Drysdale
President
With 37 years of heavy construction experience, Tom oversees all company operations including estimating, scheduling, and field operations. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from the University of Arizona and maintains direct oversight of project progress.
Matt Woolwine
Preconstruction Manager
As Chief Estimator, Matt manages preconstruction services and alternative delivery projects. He brings extensive experience in job order contracting and cost management for roadway, utility, and flood control projects while implementing innovative cost-saving solutions.
Jordan Hamula
Senior Project Manager
A company principal since 2013, Jordan specializes in concrete structures and flood control projects. He holds a Construction Management degree from NAU and manages complex transportation infrastructure projects requiring specialized excavation and placement techniques.
Bob Maurer
Senior Project Manager
With 40+ years in Arizona construction, Bob focuses on grading, paving, and utility projects. He holds a Construction Engineering degree from ASU and provides expert management for job order contracts through specialized delivery methods.
Jason Kahn
Senior Project Manager
A U.S. Navy veteran with 17 years of civil construction experience, Jason specializes in stormwater infrastructure and flood control. He holds engineering and MBA degrees and implements servant leadership principles while managing complex channel rehabilitation projects.
Questions
What construction services does DBA Construction offer?
DBA Construction provides heavy civil construction services including roadway development, power generation infrastructure, irrigation systems, municipal projects, and industrial construction across Arizona and Texas.
How long has DBA Construction been in business?
DBA Construction has specialized in heavy civil construction since 1996, with our leadership team bringing over 150 combined years of construction experience to every project.
What areas does DBA Construction serve?
We primarily serve Arizona and Texas, with extensive experience in Phoenix metro area projects and recent large-scale developments in Midland/Odessa, Texas.
What makes DBA Construction different from other contractors?
Our combination of specialized heavy civil expertise, equipment fleet ownership, and alternative delivery method experience enables superior project control and client collaboration.
Does DBA Construction handle emergency construction needs?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, our flexible project management approach allows rapid response to unexpected challenges during active construction projects.
What safety certifications does DBA Construction maintain?
Our Safety Manager holds OSHA 510 certification with specialized training in dust control, highline clearing, and emergency response protocols for construction sites.
