D + H Construction

What D + H Construction does

D+H Construction is a privately held general contracting firm headquartered in Berkeley, California, founded in 1981 by carpenters Jeff Halperin and David Deslierres. The company specializes in multi-family residential and commercial construction for Bay Area non-profit affordable housing developers, with deep expertise in occupied rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, historical rehabilitation, senior housing, assisted living, new construction, and commercial buildouts. Its service offering is organized into three phases: pre-construction (bid proposals, value engineering, cost estimation), construction management (scheduling, subcontractor coordination, pay request tracking), and post-construction (warranty, closeout documentation, building systems training). Notable portfolio metrics include 5,100+ units completed across 65+ projects, a .74 EMR safety rating, and a $150M bonding capacity. The firm transitioned to second-generation ownership in 2018 under Marshall Snow, Jansen Lum, and Jack Halperin, and currently employs approximately 45 team members with average key-personnel tenure of 13 years. Revenue is generated through project-based general contracting contracts, primarily from non-profit affordable housing developers, with average contract values around $10M and individual projects ranging up to $38.6M. The go-to-market is relationship-driven: approximately 75% of work originates from repeat customers and prior collaborators, supplemented by direct bidding through the Building Connected platform and industry networking via memberships in NPH, AIA, EBHO, USGBC, and Marin Builders. Geographic operations are confined to the San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Santa Clara, and Sonoma counties), with no disclosed expansion plans beyond the region.

Name

D + H Construction

Legal name

Deslierres & Halperin Construction, Inc.

Website

https://dh-construction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

D+H Construction is a Berkeley-based general contractor founded in 1981 that builds and rehabilitates affordable multi-family, senior, and adaptive reuse housing for Bay Area non-profit developers, with ~45 employees and project-based contracts averaging $10M.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFABAI

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Residential Building Construction

SECONDARYIMAFABAB

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Residential Building Construction

SECONDARYIMAFACAJ

Senior Living & Assisted Living Facility Construction

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Commercial & Institutional Building Construction

SECONDARYIMAFACAA

Office & Corporate Building Construction

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Commercial & Institutional Building Construction

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Affordable housing construction
• Occupied rehabilitation
• Adaptive reuse construction
• Pre-construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: D+H generates revenue through construction project contracts as a general contractor. Projects range from occupied rehabs to new construction, with average contract values around $10M and project costs ranging from $5M to $38M+. The company handles multi-family residential and commercial projects, primarily for non-profit developers in the affordable housing sector. Revenue is project-based and one-time in nature, dependent on project wins and completion cycles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

D+H Construction is a San Francisco Bay Area general contractor providing pre-construction, construction management, and post-construction services for multi-family residential and commercial projects. The firm specializes in affordable housing, occupied rehabs, adaptive reuse, historical rehabilitation, senior housing, and assisted living construction, primarily serving non-profit developers in the affordable housing sector.

Product overview

D+H Construction is a San Francisco Bay Area general contractor offering a comprehensive suite of construction services organized into three core phases: Pre-Construction (bid proposals, value engineering, negotiated bid process), Construction Management (scheduling, coordination, subcontractor management), and Post-Construction (warranty, closeout documentation, ongoing support). The company specializes in seven distinct project types: Adaptive Reuse (converting commercial buildings to housing), Occupied Rehabilitation (work while residents remain in place), Historical Rehabilitation (preservation with seismic upgrades), Senior Housing (elderly-friendly accommodations), Assisted Living (memory care and skilled nursing), New Construction (ground-up affordable housing), and Commercial (mixed-use retail/office buildouts).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Construction Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,100+ units completed across Bay Area projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD+H is a proud member and participant in NPH, which keeps the construction industry growing and learning. D+H sponsors the annual NPH Affordable Housing Conference as a Benefactor Sponsor.
• AIA (American Institute of Architects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD+H is a member of AIA, participating in the architectural community for knowledge sharing and industry collaboration.
• U.S. Green Building CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerD+H is a member supporting sustainable building practices and green construction in the Bay Area.
• East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD+H is a member of EBHO, supporting affordable housing development in the East Bay region.
• Marin Builders AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerD+H is a member supporting the Marin County building industry.
• Culture of Care (Associated General Contractors of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD+H has taken the Culture of Care Pledge, committing to build a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive culture.
• California's Homekey ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD+H has worked on multiple Homekey projects (adaptive reuse of hotels/motels into permanent supportive housing) funded through California's Homekey program.
• HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMany D+H projects receive funding from government agencies including HUD, as well as tax credits for affordable housing development.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Turner Construction Company: National general contractor with multifamily, commercial, and institutional work in the Bay Area. Represents the scale-up competitive threat that D+H may eventually face as affordable housing demand grows.
• DPR Construction: National general contractor with a strong Bay Area presence covering multifamily, commercial, and institutional projects. Significantly larger than D+H but competes for the same regional talent and projects.
• Swinerton: Large California-headquartered general contractor with substantial multifamily, affordable housing, and commercial work nationwide. Broader portfolio than D+H but overlapping in target project types and geographies.
• Webcor: Large Bay Area-headquartered general contractor with extensive multifamily residential and commercial work. Operates at a larger scale than D+H but shares the same regional core market.

Direct peers

• Build Group: San Francisco-based general contractor specializing in multifamily residential, affordable housing, and commercial projects. Closely comparable in project types, Bay Area footprint, and customer profile.
• Cahill Contractors: San Francisco-based general contractor with a deep multifamily and affordable housing portfolio across the Bay Area. Comparable to D+H in scale, regional focus, and client mix of non-profit housing developers.
• Plant Construction Company: San Francisco-based general contractor with experience in multifamily residential, commercial, and institutional projects across the Bay Area. Similar size and regional focus to D+H.
• Thompson Builders Corporation: Bay Area general contractor with notable affordable housing, multifamily, and community development work. Comparable in scale and non-profit developer client mix.
• Nibbi Brothers Associates: Bay Area general contractor with significant multifamily residential and affordable housing work. Similar project scale and relationship-driven approach with regional non-profit and institutional developers.
• Lathrop Construction Associates: Bay Area general contractor focused on multifamily affordable housing, mixed-use, and community-serving projects. Directly comparable in mission-aligned affordable housing work and occupied-rehab expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/d-and-h-construction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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