We’re excited to launch the first D+H Employee Newsletter — a new way to keep everyone informed, connected, and engaged. Here you’ll find key updates, celebrate wins, and share the stories and work that make D+H thrive. Thank you for all you do every day; we hope you enjoy this first issue and find it valuable.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the D+H Employee Portal — your new one-stop resource for company information and tools.
Through the portal, all employees now have easy access to:
Current and past newsletters — stay connected with company updates and announcements.
Handy links — quick access to commonly used resources.
Important documents — policies, forms, and reference materials in one central place.
An easy-to-use staff directory — find contact details and connect with colleagues quickly.
This is just the beginning. Over time, the portal will expand with dedicated pages for departments such as:
Safety
Construction / Field Operations
People Operations (HR)
We encourage you to explore the portal today and bookmark it for future use. To get started, click the link below and select “Forgot my Password.” You’ll receive an email with instructions to reset your password and access your account.
Stay connected and join us at these upcoming gatherings, celebrations, and community activities. Mark your calendar and get involved!
Construction Inclusion Week is a nationwide initiative to attract, support, and retain talent across the construction industry. Now in its fifth year, the focus is on opening more doors through a hands-on approach to workforce development. Here’s how D+H plans to recognize these efforts:
Help sort, bag, and distribute groceries and essential items to families and individuals experiencing food insecurity. This is a great hands-on opportunity to support our community and make a direct impact.
Date: November 7, 2025
Location: 1600 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702
Volunteer Shifts:
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Sort food
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Stuff bags
1:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Distribute food
Register for one of the three shifts using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/K6dJP8pmsE
An overview of building envelope design and materials, focusing on Tremco solutions for improving energy efficiency, durability, and weather protection.
Our offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful long weekend with family and friends!
Join us as we celebrate the past year and look ahead to the exciting possibilities ahead! Bring a guest and enjoy an evening of great food, good company, and festive cheer.
Invitation to follow — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
A friendly reminder to all supervisors: team timecards are due every Monday by 1:00 PM sharp.
We’ve seen some delays recently, and late submissions can cause a ripple effect that impacts payroll processing for everyone.
Please make it a priority to review and submit your team’s timecards on time. Your attention to this helps keep things running smoothly for all of us. Thank you!
We’re excited to welcome two new team members who bring a wealth of experience and energy to their roles:
Every year, OSHA releases its list of the Top 10 most frequently cited safety violations. And every year, it looks almost the same. Fall protection, scaffolding, ladders, hazard communication; the same issues keep showing up year after year.
That repetition tells us something important: safety isn’t a box we check once, not even weekly or monthly. It’s not a box. It’s a habit we have to choose, over and over again.
We talk about safety constantly because complacency is what creeps in when things feel routine. When we’ve done something a hundred times without incident, it’s easy to think, “I know this, I’m fine.” But that’s exactly when risk hides in plain sight.
At D+H, safety has to be a constant. That means getting comfortable with repeating ourselves, and hearing others repeat the same message back. It means asking the same questions, doing the same checks, and never assuming “common sense” will carry the day. Because the truth is, common sense isn’t common. It’s the product of awareness, training, and accountability.
So when we remind each other about PPE, tie-offs, or housekeeping for the tenth time this week, that’s not nagging; it’s how we protect one another. Safety doesn’t get old. It gets reinforced.
Next week, D+H Construction will join the industry in recognizing Construction Inclusion Week (CIW) — a national initiative that unites builders, tradespeople, and partners around advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in construction. CIW provides an opportunity to pause, learn, and strengthen our culture of respect — ensuring that every voice on our sites and in our offices is heard and valued.
“At D+H Construction, we know that building strong communities starts with creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. That’s why we proudly joined the Construction Inclusion Week pledge — to reaffirm our commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and belonging across every job site and office. Taking this pledge isn’t just symbolic; it’s a promise to listen, learn, and lead in making construction a place where everyone feels valued and thrives.”
marshall snow
president
This year’s Construction Inclusion Week (October 13-17) will be centered around its five pillars, designed to guide conversations and actions across the industry:
Commitment & Accountability – Leading with integrity and owning our role in advancing inclusion.
Belonging – Fostering workplaces where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
Supplier Diversity – Supporting and partnering with diverse businesses to strengthen our industry.
Workforce Development – Expanding opportunities for training, growth, and advancement for all.
Community Engagement – Building meaningful connections with the neighborhoods where we work.
At D+H, we’ll be sharing resources, hosting toolbox talks, and highlighting stories that bring these pillars to life. We’ll also provide information on mental health and well-being, an essential part of creating safe and supportive workplaces.
Why This Matters
Construction is about more than buildings — it’s about people. By participating in Construction Inclusion Week, D+H reinforces its commitment to fairness, respect, and opportunity across every role and job site. Together, we can continue to create an industry where everyone belongs and can succeed.
We invite everyone — employees, partners, and subcontractors — to keep these conversations going beyond this week. Together, we can continue to foster an environment where every individual feels they belong and can succeed.
Adaptive reuse of a San Rafael office building into 41 units of permanent supportive housing, with new systems, outdoor spaces, and on-site resident services.
Conversion of a former motel into a 29-unit navigation center and future supportive housing, with phased system upgrades and flexible communal spaces to help families move from crisis to stability.
Renovation of an 86-unit affordable housing complex in San Pablo with site, exterior, and interior upgrades to preserve affordability, accessibility, and quality of life for residents.
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Eden Housing
City of San Leandro
EBALDC
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Van Meter Williams Pollack
Studio-T Sq. Inc.
WA Associates
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24,018 SF/41 Units
29,307 SF / 29 Units
86 units
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| Location |
San Rafael
San Leandro
San Pablo
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See what our teams have been building lately — from exciting milestones to big progress on projects across the Bay Area.
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Nevin Plaza |
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Ridge View Commons |
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Homekey 1 Edes |
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Del Nido Apartments |
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Sparks Way Commons |
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Sierra Madre Apartments |
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Catch up on the latest stories, announcements, and media highlights featuring D+H and our work in affordable housing across the Bay Area.
We’re honored to celebrate five decades of creating healthy, vibrant, and affordable communities across the East Bay.
We are proud to support the mission to create and preserve affordable homes and vibrant communities. Our own Emily Lin is one of this year’s Tossees!
Proud to be a Benefactor Sponsor, supporting affordable housing leaders as they share ideas, build partnerships, and advance equitable housing solutions.
May is Affordable Housing Month, and we’re committed to supporting organizations working to expand access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.
