frequently asked questions
about DVB
What does Delmarva Veteran Builders do?
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Delmarva Veteran Builders (DVB) is a commercial general contractor providing general contracting, construction management, design-build, preconstruction, and general trades services. DVB works across a range of commercial markets, including convenience stores, restaurants, retail, hospitality, education, public safety, municipal, industrial, infrastructure, and special projects.
Is Delmarva Veteran Builders a veteran-owned construction company?
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Yes. Delmarva Veteran Builders was founded by U.S. Navy veteran Chris Eccleston and built around what DVB calls the “veteran attitude”—a commitment to leadership, accountability, teamwork, and getting the job done. DVB has also maintained a strong commitment to employing veterans, Guard members, and reservists throughout its history.
Where is Delmarva Veteran Builders located
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Delmarva Veteran Builders is headquartered in Salisbury, Maryland. From its Eastern Shore location, DVB serves commercial clients throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and the greater Mid-Atlantic region.
Yes. Although DVB was founded on the Delmarva Peninsula, the company’s work extends throughout the Mid-Atlantic. DVB pursues commercial construction opportunities based on project type, location, schedule, and client needs, particularly for clients developing multiple locations or repeatable facilities.
Does DVB work outside the Delmarva Peninsula?
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Commercial Construction Services
What commercial construction services does DVB provide?
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DVB provides general contracting, construction management, design-build, preconstruction, and general trades services. Depending on the project, DVB can become involved during early planning and budgeting or provide construction services once drawings and specifications are complete.
Does DVB provide preconstruction services?
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Yes. DVB can become involved during the planning and design phases to assist with budgeting, constructability, scheduling, value engineering, procurement planning, and coordination. Early contractor involvement can help identify potential cost, schedule, and construction challenges before work begins in the field.
Does DVB offer design-build construction?
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Yes. DVB provides design-build services for commercial projects where the owner wants a more integrated approach to design and construction. Design-build can streamline communication between the owner, design team, and contractor while allowing construction considerations, budgeting, and scheduling to influence the project earlier in the process.
Can DVB work with my existing architect or engineering team?
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Yes. DVB regularly works with architects, engineers, consultants, owners, and developers throughout the construction process. The company can join an established project team or become involved earlier to provide construction input during design and preconstruction.
What DVB Builds
DVB builds across several commercial sectors, including convenience stores and fueling facilities, automotive, restaurants, retail, hospitality, education, public safety, municipal facilities, industrial and infrastructure projects, and renovations. DVB performs both ground-up construction and improvements to existing commercial facilities.
What types of commercial construction does DVB specialize in?
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Does DVB build convenience stores and gas stations?
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Yes. Convenience store and fueling construction is a growing area of DVB’s commercial portfolio. DVB has experience with convenience store projects for regional brands, including Royal Farms and Wawa, and understands the coordination required for site development, building construction, utilities, fueling-related infrastructure, equipment, and brand standards.
Does DVB build restaurants and retail spaces?
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Yes. DVB provides construction services for restaurants, retail spaces, and tenant improvements ranging from renovations to ground-up commercial buildings. These projects often require careful coordination of finishes, equipment, building systems, brand requirements, and opening schedules.
Yes. DVB has experience constructing hospitality projects, including hotels and other guest-focused commercial facilities. Hospitality construction requires coordination among structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, technology, finishes, furnishings, and brand requirements while maintaining a clear path toward turnover and opening.
Does DVB build hotels and hospitality projects?
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Does DVB build schools and public facilities?
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Yes. DVB has completed educational, municipal, public safety, and community projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. These projects include schools, fire and EMS facilities, police facilities, recreation facilities, and other public buildings. DVB understands the additional coordination, safety, documentation, and accountability associated with publicly funded and occupied facilities.
Yes. DVB provides construction services for industrial, infrastructure, energy, utility, and operational facilities. These projects often involve complex site conditions, specialized equipment, utilities, phasing, safety requirements, and coordination with ongoing operations.
Does DVB perform industrial and infrastructure construction?
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Does DVB handle renovations and smaller commercial construction projects?
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Yes. DVB’s Special Projects team handles renovations, tenant improvements, additions, facility upgrades, repairs, and other commercial construction needs that may not require a traditional large-project delivery structure. This also allows DVB to continue supporting clients as their facilities and businesses evolve.
Can DVB perform construction in an occupied building?
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Yes. DVB has experience completing renovations and improvements within active and occupied facilities. Planning may include phased construction, temporary barriers, controlled access, dust and noise management, off-hours work, safety planning, and coordination with the owner to minimize disruption to employees, customers, students, or building occupants.
Working With DVB
How does DVB approach construction safety?
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Safety is integrated into DVB’s planning and field operations. DVB has achieved ABC STEP Diamond, the highest level of ABC’s STEP Safety Management System, reflecting the company’s commitment to established safety processes, employee participation, training, and continuous improvement. Project-specific safety requirements are incorporated into planning, subcontractor coordination, and daily jobsite operations.
How do I start a commercial construction project with DVB?
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Contact DVB with whatever information is currently available about your project. This might include the location, anticipated scope, drawings, schedule, budget, or simply an early-stage concept. The DVB team can review the opportunity, discuss project goals and determine the appropriate next steps for preconstruction, budgeting, bidding, or construction.
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