DFS Construction Corporation

What DFS Construction Corporation does

DFS Construction Corporation is a privately held commercial interior construction firm headquartered in Arlington, Virginia (3101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700), operating in the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan area. Founded in 2009, the company delivers preconstruction planning, full-service construction, and LEED/sustainability services for property developers, REITs, corporate occupiers, government entities, and trade associations. Its project portfolio spans tenant buildouts, building repositionings, lobby and rooftop amenity renovations, conference centers, and headquarters fit-outs for clients including Monument Realty, MRP Realty, ATCC, CLA, Capitol Crossing Advisors, Marx Realty, and the American Trucking Association. The firm has been recognized as a Top 25 Interior Construction Company by the Washington Business Journal and was named its #1 Fastest Growing Company in 2012.

The company operates a project-based business model under fixed-price and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts, with work secured primarily through direct enterprise engagement and repeat client relationships — 54% of 2025 work came from repeat clients. Core technical capabilities include preconstruction planning supported by experience with more than 70 million square feet of commercial construction, LEED-certified delivery with LEED APs at the Principal level since 2001, and on-site execution through integrated construction management practices including Short Interval Production Schedules, weekly OAC meetings, and real-time allowance tracking. The company fully implemented Procore construction management software across all projects in 2025 to standardize communication, efficiency, and transparency.

The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales targeting property owners, developers, and corporate occupiers across commercial real estate, professional services, associations, non-profits, and government sectors. DFS has accumulated more than 100 industry awards since 2011 across bodies including ABC of Metro Washington, NAIOP, WBC, IIDA, and AIA, and was named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post in 2024. Leadership includes Principals Robert DiGiovanni (financial operations) and Grant J. Stephens III (LEED AP, management oversight), Director of Operations Ed Wood, and Project Executive James Maxwell. The firm maintains 51–100 employees, is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or parent company, and does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

DFS Construction Corporation

Legal name

DFS Construction Corporation

Website

https://dfsconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DFS Construction Corporation is a privately held Arlington, Virginia-based commercial interior construction firm serving property developers, REITs, corporate occupiers, associations, and government entities across the Washington D.C. metro area through preconstruction, construction delivery, and LEED-certified project execution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Construction Contracting: DFS generates revenue primarily through fixed-price (GMP) construction contracts for commercial interior fit-outs, building renovations, and repositioning projects. Services span preconstruction planning, construction delivery, and post-construction close-out for both public and private sector clients.
2. Preconstruction Services: DFS provides preconstruction planning services from conceptual budgeting, logistics planning, and preliminary scheduling through subcontractor qualification, bidding, and the establishment of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DFS Construction Corporation is a commercial interior general contractor delivering preconstruction planning, full-service construction, and LEED/sustainability services for office buildouts, tenant improvements, and building repositioning projects. The firm engages directly with property owners, developers, REITs, corporate occupiers, associations, and government entities, primarily across the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan area, with projects delivered under fixed-price or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts.

Product overview

DFS Construction Corporation is a commercial interior construction company offering integrated preconstruction, construction, and sustainability services. The company provides preconstruction planning (pricing, scheduling, value engineering, quality control), full-service construction delivery with site and cost management, and LEED-certified sustainability services. The firm specializes in interior buildouts, tenant improvements, building repositioning, and spec suite construction across sectors including associations, corporate, government, healthcare, IT, law firms, and media. Projects span office buildouts, lobby renovations, rooftop amenities, conference centers, and full building renovations, with a focus on LEED and sustainable practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preconstruction Services Planning services spanning conceptual budgeting, logistics planning, preliminary scheduling, subcontractor qualification, bidding, and the establishment of a fixed cost or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The preconstruction team has experience covering more than 70 million square feet of commercial projects. Targeted at property owners, developers, REITs, and corporate occupiers in the DC metro area.
• Construction Services Full-service commercial construction delivery for interior buildouts, tenant improvements, and building repositioning projects, with full-time site supervision, principal involvement, continuous quality control, and integrated safety programs. Delivered as fixed-price or GMP contracts for enterprise clients across the DC metro region.
• Sustainability / LEED Services LEED and Responsible Practices project delivery including construction air quality management, waste management, material evaluation, and LEED documentation, with LEED experience dating back to 2001 and LEED APs at the Principal level. Aimed at commercial real estate owners, corporate occupiers, and government entities seeking certified sustainable construction.
• Interior Construction Commercial interior construction, tenant improvements, and spec suite buildouts for office buildings, associations, government, healthcare, IT, law firms, and media sectors across the Washington D.C. metro area.
• Building Repositioning Property repositioning services including lobby renovations, rooftop amenity additions, and full building renovations designed to enhance tenant experience and asset value for property owners and developers in the DC metro region.

Quantifiable outcome

• DFS delivered 54% of its 2025 work from repeat clients, demonstrating strong client retention and satisfaction.
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Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Walsh Construction: Walsh Construction is a national commercial GC with East Coast operations, competing with DFS for mid-to-large commercial interior and building repositioning engagements.
• Skanska USA: Skanska USA is a large commercial contractor with a DC presence focused on commercial office, interiors, and sustainable construction — directly competitive with DFS on LEED-driven corporate interiors and repositioning projects.
• Gilbane Building Company: Gilbane is a large commercial GC with Mid-Atlantic operations in interiors, repositioning, and institutional buildouts, often bidding against DFS on commercial interior projects in the DC metro.
• Balfour Beatty US: Balfour Beatty is a major international contractor with a strong Mid-Atlantic commercial interiors practice, frequently competing with DFS for DC-area office repositioning and tenant improvement work.
• DPR Construction: DPR Construction is a national commercial GC with significant Mid-Atlantic operations, competing for high-end corporate interiors, life sciences buildouts, and tenant improvements in the DC market.
• DAVIS Construction: DAVIS Construction is a major DC-based commercial general contractor with a broader portfolio including ground-up and large-scale interiors, competing with DFS for the same enterprise tenant and association clients in the DC market.
• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: Whiting-Turner is a national commercial GC with a substantial DC-area presence across interior buildouts, commercial offices, and institutional projects, frequently bidding against DFS on enterprise tenant fit-outs.
• Clark Construction Group: Clark Construction is one of the largest DC-based commercial contractors, competing with DFS for premium interior and repositioning projects while also handling larger ground-up commercial work beyond DFS's scope.

Direct peers

• Hitt Contracting: Hitt Contracting is a large Washington DC-area commercial general contractor with a strong interior buildout and tenant improvement practice, the closest direct comparable to DFS in geography, service mix, and client base.
• Coakley & Williams Construction: Coakley & Williams is a DC-metro commercial GC specializing in interior construction, tenant buildouts, and building repositioning for institutional and association clients — a near-direct peer in size, geography, and project type.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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