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ONCE A BUILDER

ALWAYS A BUILDER

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THE JOY OF CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING NEVER GETS OLD

Civic minded, employee-owned and honest to the core, Downes Construction is here to tackle your project as if it were our own. Whether it’s hammering out a complex phasing plan, finessing a tricky detail or keeping the whole machine running smoothly, the process entails the same, satisfying progression: Dig in. Uncover the issues. Sharpen our pencils. Collaborate and explore. Challenge and refine. Go.

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Every single team member at Downes is invested in your success. What began as a family business in 1934 has evolved into a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Company (ESOP) with 90+ employee-owners.

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DOWNES BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER to build the places that create community

We team with clients and partners who prioritize integrity and performance. The work we do together supports communities throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island and includes projects for corporations, hospitals, universities, museums, schools and municipalities.

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AGC Platinum Safety Award Winner
Three Years in a Row

We love to build great places
in the safest, smartest way possible

We love to build great places in the
safest, smartest way possible

We build them on paper first to reduce
your risk and ensure everyone’s safety.

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Every builder has a
favorite tool
ours is communication

Because building great buildings requires building relationships, trust and consensus.

REACH OUT ANYTIME
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VISION

Leave Every Community Stronger
than We Found It

In addition to financial and in-kind donations each year in towns throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island, we love spending time in local schools teaching kids about the satisfaction of building and the possibilities offered by a career in the trades.

We average about two school visits each month.
Let us know if you want us to visit a school in your neighborhood.

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