News & Announcements
July
2008
DDS Constructors began work on the parking lot improvements for Johnson & Johnson’s Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Division in June of 2008. Located off of Weiland Road in Rochester, NY, the sitework package includes the excavation of the existing parking lot, installation of the new stone base, construction of new concrete curbing and sidewalks, and the new asphalt pavement. In addition, large areas of the proposed lot were undercut to remove poor soils prior to construction. The lot is scheduled to open August 1, 2008.
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June
2008
DDS Utilities is currently working on the relocation of 975 ft. of 24” steel gas line for RG&E, which when finished, will be the future home of the new Kohl’s store in Victor, NY. The project began the last week of May and is scheduled for completion by the end of June. This project is RG&E’s largest of its kind in 8 years! As a result of our first-rate execution on a project of such magnitude, DDS Utilities has been awarded (2) additional 20” steel gas line replacement jobs locally for RG&E. The additional projects, located on Brooks Ave and Paul Rd in Rochester, are scheduled to commence in early July.
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March
2008
The DDS Companies' CFO named as the recipent of the Businesswoman of the Year
Chief Financial Officer of The DDS Companies (DDS), Victoria B. Damon, is the recipent of the Rochester Women’s Network Up & Coming
Businesswomen’s Award for the year 2008.
Each year the Rochester Women's Network recognizes a select group of local women who have been in their career fields for less than 10 years, and have made an impact by demonstrating the highest levels of achievement in their professions. The nominees include women who have successfully demonstrated professional influence in their fields through their accomplishments, career growth, advancement, innovation, creative thinking, and initiative.
"Torrie is a critical part of our business at The DDS Companies. She has contributed a keen awareness of our capabilities to customers, and we are very proud that she has been recognized for her accomplishments," said Sean Donohoe, President.View Press Release (PDF format)
December 2007
The DDS Companies hires new Project Manager
DDS Constructors, LLC announces the addition of Todd
Rickard as Project Manager. He has over 18 years of industry
experience with more than 16 years of experience managing
construction.
Todd is responsible for the successful management and coordination of multiple site construction, asphalt paving projects and snow plowing services. The focus of his work involves managing project plans and overseeing project bids, estimates, change orders, and scope of work contracts, as well as the coordination of project requirements with subcontractors, inspectors and customers.
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November
2007
The DDS Companies Ranks 7th of Rochester’s
Top 10 Businesses
The DDS Companies, leading local providers
of site planning, site design, and construction
services, ranked number seven on the list of Rochester,
New York's Top 100 Companies for 2007.
"With only 30 other companies ranking on the list
for the first time, we feel honored to be recognized as
leaders in the Rochester marketplace," said
Sean G. Donohoe, Owner and President.
The Rochester Top 100 is a program that salutes high
performing companies, sponsored by the
Rochester Business Alliance and the local office of KPMG
LLP, a worldwide accounting firm. Eligible
companies must be privately held, have revenue of at
least $1 million in each of the three most recent
fiscal years, and be headquartered in the greater Rochester
area. In the past three years, the DDS
Companies revenues have increased by 462 percent and
employment has increased by over 40
percent.
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September
11, 2007
The DDS Companies among Rochester's Top 100
The DDS Companies (DDS) has been named one of Rochester's
Top 100
Companies for 2007. Nominated companies are ranked according
to revenue growth both
in terms of dollar and percentage increases. In the last
three years, DDS revenues have
increased by 462 percent and employment has increased by
over 580 percent.
The Rochester Top 100, is a program that salutes high performing companies, and is sponsored by the Rochester Business Alliance and the local office of KPMG LLP, a worldwide accounting firm. Eligible companies must be privately held, have revenue of at least $1 million in each of the three most recent fiscal years, and be headquartered in the greater Rochester area. 235 companies were nominated for this year’s prestigious award.
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September
9, 2007
The DDS Companies Ranked 36th in the Nation For
Fastest Growing Privately Held Construction Companies
The DDS Companies ranked number 729 on Inc.
Magazine's top 5,000 list. The list is a ranking of the fastest growing
privately owned companies in the nation. The DDS Companies was included based
on its three-year revenue growth of 462 percent.
The DDS Companies ranks fourth in New York State, and number 36 overall in the Construction category. Construction showed the largest industry growth with 561 of the fastest-growing companies in this category.
View Inc. Magazine's Top 100 List for the Construction Industry
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August 14, 2007
Entrepreneur Chosen as Finalist for
Small Business Council 2007 Business Person of the Year
Award
Sean G. Donohoe P.E., President and founder of The DDS
Companies, has been recognized as one of six finalists
for the Small Business Council Business Person of the Year
award. The Small Business Council is an affiliate of Rochester's
Chamber of Commerce, the Rochester Business Council (RBA).
Nominations were open to business professionals who operate
businesses that employ fewer than 500 people in the Rochester
area, and set a high standard of accomplishment in both
business and the community.
The DDS Companies includes DDS Constructors, DDS Engineers, and DDS Utilities, Inc. The three companies work together to provide civil engineering site planning and design, site construction, and underground utility construction to a variety of customers that include land developers, home builders, utility companies, and telecommunications companies.
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July
13, 2007
The DDS Companies names new Director Health, Safety
and Environment
The DDS Companies have added Kenneth P. Jackson of East
Rochester as Director of Health, Safety and Environment.
He brings over 15 years of experience to the position.
Ken has a Master's Degree in Industrial Hygiene and is a Certified Industrial Hygienist. He is a Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, and a Six Sigma Green Belt Practitioner. Ken is responsible for ensuring that work operations do not harm people, the community, or the environment. Ken will provide support to all three divisions of The DDS Companies.
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June
21, 2007
The DDS Companies Welcomed to
Monroe County
Monroe County Executive
Maggie Brooks officially welcomed The DDS Companies to
Monroe County at the ribbon cutting ceremony for our new "Operations
Center" at 240 Commerce Drive, Rochester, NY 14623.
For
complete details:
Please
visit the Monroe County website press release.
May
11, 2007
The DDS Companies
names new Estimating Manager
DDS Constructors, LLC has hired James R. Hammond of Bloomfield,
Ontario County as Estimating Manager. He brings over 34
years of highway and heavy construction experience to the
position. Jim is responsible for the development of construction
estimates and budgets by analyzing the actual costs versus
estimated costs.
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