db construction

What db construction does

DB Construction (legal name: David Blackman Construction Inc) is a privately held, sole-proprietor residential construction company operating from Pacifica, California. Founded and operated by David Blackman — a 35-year Pacifica resident and licensed California Class A, B, and C-16 contractor (license 833728) — the firm provides integrated residential construction services spanning site selection, architectural design, structural/geological/energy engineering, permit processing, fire sprinkler plans, and full general contracting. Its service territory covers the San Mateo County Peninsula and parts of San Francisco, including Pacifica, Moss Beach, El Granada, Montara, and Half Moon Bay.

The company differentiates through two proprietary technical capabilities: (1) the Insteel 3-D panel construction system, using polystyrene-core panels flanked with mesh wire and connected via galvanized truss wires, finished with spray-applied shotcrete — claimed to enable rapid wall erection (e.g., 2,500 sq.ft. two-story shell in one day) with seismic and thermal performance meeting VA/FHA/HUD standards; and (2) CNC-fabricated custom wood doors with laser-cut inlays, produced on a 90-watt Epilog laser at tight tolerances. Project portfolio evidence shows custom homes ranging from 600 sq.ft. one-bedroom builds to 3,500 sq.ft. five-bedroom residences with premium finishes (Marvin windows, Sub-Zero appliances, radiant heat, automated lighting).

The business model is project-based, one-time revenue from custom residential construction and remodels, supplemented by a small recurring rental stream ($2,600/month from the Pedro Point Surf Shack property). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via word-of-mouth, community referrals, and civic visibility — David Blackman personally handles all client engagement by phone and email. There is no external funding, no institutional ownership, no digital marketing presence, and the company website was last updated in July 2014, indicating a non-scaling, lifestyle-style operation. A proposed mixed-use Tobin Park development (50-60 residential units, 24,200 sq.ft. commercial) remains conceptual, representing an unexecuted ambition to scale significantly beyond current single-family work.

Name

db construction

Legal name

David Blackman Construction Inc

Website

https://dbconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DB Construction is a sole-proprietor residential general contractor in Pacifica, California, owned by David Blackman, providing custom home design, engineering, permitting, and construction services across the San Mateo Peninsula, with proprietary Insteel 3-D panel and CNC custom door capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Residential construction services
• Custom home building
• Home remodeling
• Construction engineering
• Custom wood doors

Headquarters

HQ city

Council Bluffs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Residential Construction: One-time project-based fees for designing and building custom residential homes, ranging from remodels to large custom builds. Revenue is earned upon project completion or through construction contract milestones.
2. Custom Door Fabrication and Sales: Custom wood doors fabricated with CNC laser inlay technology, sold as one-time purchases. Example: 36"x80" Solid Birch Exterior Door with laser-cut inlays priced at $1,600.
3. Residential Rental Income: Company-owned residential rental property generating monthly recurring income. Pedro Point Surf Shack at 246 Olympian Way rents for $2,600 per month on a 1-year lease.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DB Construction is a sole proprietor residential construction firm offering full-service custom home design, engineering, and construction. Services span site selection, architectural design, permit processing, structural/geological/energy/Title 24 engineering, and fire sprinkler plans for projects in Pacifica and the San Mateo Peninsula. The firm also fabricates CNC laser-inlay custom wood doors and builds walls using the Insteel 3-D panel construction system with shotcrete application.

Product overview

DB Construction is a single-owner residential construction company offering integrated design, engineering, and construction services for custom homes and renovations in the Pacifica/San Mateo County Peninsula area. The company operates as a general contractor with proprietary construction methods (Insteel 3D panels), custom manufacturing capabilities (CNC wood doors), and maintains a portfolio of residential properties for sale or rent. The product portfolio consists of construction services as the core offering, supplemented by specialized Insteel 3D panel construction technology and CNC custom door manufacturing, along with several completed residential properties available for sale or rental.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Insteel 3-D panel construction: 2,500 sq.ft. 2-story shell erected in one day
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Swatt MiersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect for the Parisi/Dunne residential remodel project at 200 Dardenelle, Pacifica. Contact: (510) 985-9779.
• Yu Strandberg EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering firm for the Parisi/Dunne project. Contact: (510) 763-0475.
• RoyalLite SkylitesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSkylight supplier for the Parisi/Dunne project. Contact: (650) 637-1440.
• Beronio LumberminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDoor supplier for the Parisi/Dunne project. Contact: (415) 824-9494. Contact: James Mrad.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DeMattei Construction: Bay Area custom home builder serving the Peninsula and surrounding counties. Comparable to DB Construction because it designs and builds high-end custom residences for individual property owners in similar coastal Northern California markets.
• Latitude 37 Homes: San Francisco Bay Area design-build residential firm offering integrated architectural design, engineering, and construction services for custom homes. Directly comparable in service model and Peninsula geography.
• Studio Schicketanz: Monterey/Peninsula-based architecture and design-build practice focused on custom residential projects. Comparable due to integrated design-build delivery for coastal California homeowners.
• Brandon Architects: California residential architecture and custom home design firm serving Bay Area and coastal markets. Comparable in custom-home focus and design-led delivery for high-end Peninsula clients.
• Clarum Homes: Bay Area custom and semi-custom homebuilder focused on design-forward residential construction on the Peninsula. Comparable in target market, project scale, and integrated design approach.
• RDC Builders: Custom residential builder serving San Mateo County and the San Francisco Peninsula with design-build services. Directly comparable geographically and in service offering to DB Construction.

Broad incumbents

• Build Group Inc. Larger San Francisco-based general contractor with significant custom residential and mixed-use work across the Bay Area. Broader incumbent with overlapping custom-residential capabilities but at meaningfully greater scale than DB Construction.
• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder with active operations across California including the Bay Area. Broad incumbent that competes for higher-end custom and move-up buyers, illustrating the larger competitive set DB Construction faces despite its micro-scale.

Others

• Swatt Miers Architects: Bay Area architecture firm that has partnered with DB Construction on the Parisi/Dunne remodel. Included as an ecosystem peer — a frequent design collaborator on Peninsula custom homes rather than a direct construction competitor.
• Insteel 3-D (panel manufacturer): Supplier of the Insteel 3-D panel system used by DB Construction for rapid residential wall erection. Included as an enabling technology partner rather than a competing contractor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/db-construction-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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