What D & D Building does

D & D Building is a privately held commercial construction company founded in 1968 by Don Nederhood and Duke Hofstra, headquartered in Wyoming, Michigan (Grand Rapids area). The firm operates as a full-service construction provider delivering projects through three core delivery methods — General Contracting, Construction Management, and Design-Build — supported by self-perform capabilities across multiple trades including general carpentry, millwork and solid surface fabrication, commercial specialty products, windows/doors/hardware, miscellaneous metals fabrication, and a dedicated Service Solutions division that provides 24-hour equipment repair and maintenance for grocery and bakery retailers. The company holds AWI membership (since 2001) and FSC certification (since 2007), and has demonstrated LEED-certified project execution.

The company serves a regional Midwest customer base of construction managers, general contractors, building owners, and retail operators, with named project experience spanning Michigan State University, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Consumers Energy, CWD Real Estate, and Family Health Center. Its Commercial Specialty Products division sells architectural products nationally with project management support, while core construction services are concentrated in the Midwest. Notable competitors and partners include regional construction managers Rockford Construction, Clark Construction, Owen Ames Kimball, and Triangle.

D & D Building generates revenue through project-based contracts — design-bid-build, negotiated bids, and design-build — with pricing determined per project rather than via disclosed rate cards. The firm employs 160+ people per company self-reporting, operates with long-tenured leadership (President Scott Gibson since 1993, Controller Shari Bultsma since 2001, Director of Construction Brian Strick since 2001), and emphasizes a family-oriented culture and craft-skilled workforce as core operational strengths.

Name

D & D Building

Legal name

D & D Building

Website

https://dndbuilding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

D & D Building is a privately held, full-service commercial construction firm founded in 1968 and based in Wyoming, Michigan. It delivers general contracting, construction management, design-build, millwork, metals fabrication, and retail equipment service solutions to Midwest construction managers, general contractors, and building owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial construction
• General contracting
• Construction management
• Design-build services
• Millwork fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Wyoming

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Traditional design-bid-build process for construction project delivery. D&D provides General Contracting services for selected and pre-qualified construction projects throughout the Midwest, relying on valued trade partners and self-perform services.
2. Construction Management Services: Early input in project lifecycle and design process with continued guidance through project completion. Brings experience, market knowledge and technology to provide clients with best information and direction.
3. Design-Build Services: Single contract with client to provide design and construction services under one entity. Streamlines project delivery through unified workflow from concept through completion.
4. Skilled Trades Labor: Provides skilled tradesmen for commercial construction projects throughout the Midwest. D&D crews have experience in some of the largest commercial construction projects in West Michigan.
5. Millwork & Specialty Products: Millwork division supplies high quality products and craftsmanship to retail, medical, educational, institutional, religious, non-profit, pharmacy, and laboratory sectors. Capable of both high volume production and one-time custom work.
6. Miscellaneous Metals Fabrication: Full-scale metal fabrication operation supplying miscellaneous metals packages to general contractors and construction managers throughout the Midwest. Also fabricates custom pieces and ornamental metals.
7. Service Solutions: Repairs and maintains grocery, deli, bakery and food service equipment including ovens, deep fryers, slicers, carts, display cases. Includes building maintenance and repairs with 24-hour emergency service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

D & D Building is a commercial construction contractor that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services for commercial and retail building projects. The firm also self-performs specialty trades including millwork, solid surface fabrication, commercial specialty products, windows/doors/hardware installation, and miscellaneous metals, along with post-construction Service Solutions for ongoing facility needs.

Product overview

D&D Building is a full-service commercial construction company offering a portfolio of integrated services including General Contracting, Construction Management, and Design-Build as its core project delivery methods. The company operates several specialized divisions: General Trades (skilled carpentry and tradesmen), Millwork & Solid Surface (custom woodwork and fabrication), Commercial Specialty Products (architectural products and installation), Windows/Doors & Hardware (commercial access solutions), Miscellaneous Metals (metal fabrication), and Service Solutions (equipment repair and maintenance for retail environments). These services work together to provide comprehensive construction solutions from project conception through completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting Full-service general contracting for commercial and retail construction projects, providing single-point accountability over subcontractors, schedules, safety, and quality.
• Construction Management Owner-representative construction management services overseeing planning, scheduling, cost control, and trade coordination for commercial construction projects.
• Design-Build Integrated design-build delivery combining design and construction under a single contract to streamline project execution for commercial clients.
• General Trades General trades contracting work performed as part of D & D Building's self-perform capability on commercial projects.
• Millwork & Solid Surface Custom millwork and solid surface fabrication and installation services delivered as a self-perform trade for commercial construction projects.
• Commercial Specialty Products Supply and installation of commercial specialty products used in commercial building construction projects.
• Windows, Doors & Hardware Supply and installation of commercial windows, doors, and hardware as a self-perform specialty trade on commercial projects.
• Miscellaneous Metals Fabrication and installation of miscellaneous metals including railings, stairs, and architectural metals for commercial buildings.
• Service Solutions Post-construction service, maintenance, and small-project work for existing commercial clients needing ongoing facility support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55+ years in business since 1968
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grand Rapids Children's MuseumcoreOthersD&D Building has remained a supporter of the Grand Rapids Children's Museum since completing the construction of their facility in July of 1997. GRCM provides the community with a safe and fun environment for children to learn and play. D&D shares GRCM's advocacy for the value of play and supports new exhibit development.
• Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities (GAAH)coreOthersIn 2001 D&D completed the construction of what became the Cook Arts Center. D&D has continued to support GAAH and their mission to enrich the lives of neighborhood youth through diverse and engaging programs.
• Schrems West Michigan Trout UnlimitedminorOthersFor over 15 years D&D has supported the Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited chapter and their conservation efforts for streams and rivers in the community. Chapter involved in river clean up, stream monitoring, bank erosion and reconstruction.
• Humane Society of West MichigancoreOthersIn 2017 D&D Building launched a partnership with the Humane Society of West Michigan. As 2017's transport partner, D&D employees volunteered to assist with transporting dogs and puppies from overpopulated shelters. Supports HSWM's mission to promote humane treatment and responsible care of animals.
• Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)coreOthersD&D Building is a proud member of the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) since 2001. This certification demonstrates commitment to quality standards in architectural woodwork.
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)coreOthersD&D Building has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) since 2007, demonstrating commitment to responsible forestry practices in their millwork operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Triangle Associates: Grand Rapids-area commercial general contractor and construction manager named in D&D's data as a channel partner; directly comparable size and regional scope.
• Rockford Construction: Grand Rapids-based commercial construction firm serving corporate, healthcare, education, and hospitality markets across the Midwest; identified in D&D data as a primary channel partner and a peer competitor for similar projects.
• Granger Construction: Lansing, Michigan-based commercial construction firm of similar size offering preconstruction, construction management, and design-build for institutional, healthcare, and corporate clients — directly comparable regional Midwest GC to D&D Building.
• Pioneer Construction: Grand Rapids, Michigan-based commercial construction and construction management firm serving West Michigan for decades; very close geographic and segment overlap with D&D Building.
• Owen-Ames-Kimball Company: Grand Rapids-headquartered commercial construction manager with a similar West Michigan customer base; explicitly named in D&D data as a partner, making it both a peer and a customer channel — directly comparable firm.
• Christman Company: Lansing-based full-service construction firm serving commercial, healthcare, education, and government clients across the Midwest with self-perform capabilities and nearly 130 years of operating history — strong direct parallel to D&D's model and footprint.
• Spence Brothers Construction: Saginaw, Michigan-based general contractor serving commercial, institutional, and healthcare markets in the Midwest for over a century; comparable size and segment mix to D&D Building.

Regional players

• Midwest Steel & Aluminum: Michigan-based miscellaneous and structural metals fabricator serving commercial and industrial construction projects; comparable to D&D's Miscellaneous Metals division and a logical peer for assessing that service line.

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: National family-owned commercial construction firm similar in operating philosophy (privately held, multi-generational) with comparable GC/CM/design-build delivery and self-perform expertise; broader geographic reach.
• Clark Construction Company: Large national commercial contractor named in D&D data as a channel partner; overlapping scope but with materially greater scale, geographic reach, and self-perform capabilities — illustrates a potential growth trajectory but also a competitive benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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