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With integrity and growth at its core , Downes Construction strives to enhance communities
Having recently transitioned into an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ( ESOP ) company , Downes Construction prides itself on integrity and is committed to the communities in which it works . With a vision to ‘ leave every community stronger than we found it ,’ the company ’ s mission is to build great places in the safest and smartest way possible .
Having celebrated its 90th year in business in 2024 , we ’ re joined by David Patrick , President and CEO , and Jeffrey Anderson , Vice President , Preconstruction , to learn more about the evolution of Downes Construction and its project capabilities . “ The company was established in 1934 and is now in its fourth generation after being previously led by three generations of the Downes family ,” David opens . “ In 2020 , we , as the employees of
Downes Construction , agreed to buy the company and form a 100-percent employee stock ownership plan .”
Jeffrey adds : “ We ’ re in the process of rebranding the business with a new logo , tagline , and mission statement to emphasize our employee ownership and reflect our ongoing commitment to the communities we work , live , and play in . Our moral values of integrity and strong work ethic have been passed down through generational leadership and they continue to shape our day-to-day mentality even today .”
David confirms : “ These values speak to the investment we make to the communities in which we operate . When people ask me why we do what we do , I think of the benefits we provide by enhancing communities , and while it ’ s inevitably important that we remain financially strong , we see money as a byproduct . construction-today . com 33