Our history
Built on a Foundation of Trust
For more than five decades, D. Joseph Construction has helped build the communities of Central Illinois. What began as a local construction company has grown into a second-generation commercial contractor providing general contracting, construction management, design/build and preconstruction services.
Throughout that growth, one principle has remained constant:
Keep your word and finish what you start.
D. Joseph Construction Is Founded
David Joseph establishes D. Joseph Construction in Peoria, Illinois, beginning a family tradition focused on quality commercial construction, integrity and personal service.
1972
1970s – 1980s
Building a Reputation in Central Illinois
D. Joseph Construction grows throughout the Peoria area, completing commercial projects and developing long-standing relationships with local owners, architects, subcontractors and suppliers.
Expanding Our Capabilities
The company continues to grow and diversify its experience across commercial construction, including office, retail, educational, religious and other institutional projects throughout Central Illinois.
1990s
2002
Second Generation Joins the Company
Bill Joseph joins D. Joseph Construction after spending the first 10 years of his career managing more than $125 million in major construction projects.
Bill brings experience in office buildings, schools, churches, retirement communities, retail, restaurants, multifamily construction and tenant improvements, along with a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Saint Louis University and a master’s degree in Construction Management and Real Estate from the University of Denver.
D. Joseph Construction gets bonded and adds public type jobs to our list of services.
Expanding Beyond Traditional General Contracting
D. Joseph Construction expands its services beyond traditional general contracting, providing clients with Construction Management, Design-Build and Preconstruction services.
The company’s involvement increasingly begins well before construction, helping clients with budgeting, value engineering, scheduling, constructability and project planning.
2000 – 2010s
2010 – 2020
Continued Growth Across Central Illinois
The company expands its market to 100 miles outside Peoria, IL servicing clients in towns such as Champaign, Bloomington/Normal, Quad Cities, Southern IL and up to I-80.
Continues completing projects across a broad range of markets, including education, municipal, healthcare, retail, restaurant and commercial facilities.
Building for the Next Generation
More than five decades after its founding, D. Joseph Construction continues to serve Central Illinois with an experienced team providing General Contracting, Construction Management, Design-Build and Preconstruction services.
Recent work includes educational, municipal, commercial and renovation projects throughout the region.
2021 – 2026
Today
54 Years of Building Relationships
What began with David Joseph in 1972 has grown into a second-generation commercial construction company with hundreds of completed projects throughout Central Illinois.
Under President Bill Joseph’s leadership, D. Joseph Construction continues to build on the principles that have defined the company for more than half a century.