Business Details
47 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Construction Services in Louisiana
DonahueFavret has been a trusted partner in the construction industry for nearly 50 years. We specialize in preconstruction and construction services across Louisiana and the Gulf South, delivering over $1.5 billion in diverse projects. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to safety, quality, and community impact. Founded in 1979, we have built long-term relationships with clients through collaborative project delivery methods like design-build and construction manager at risk. Our nationally award-winning portfolio spans medical facilities, hospitality venues, retail spaces, and historic preservation projects. We prioritize proactive preconstruction planning, constructability analysis, and value engineering to meet client goals.Our teams experience managing complex projects, including disaster recovery efforts post-Hurricane Ida, demonstrates our resilience and adaptability. We maintain rigorous quality control programs, LEED implementation, and safety protocols across all projects. With a focus on sustainable practices and community engagement, we aim to be the contractor of choice in the Gulf South region. Our leadership team brings decades of collective experience, ensuring every project benefits from proven expertise and innovative solutions.
Services
Preconstruction
Construction
Design-Build
Disaster Recovery
CMAR
Medical Facilities
Hospitality
Retail
Civic
Historic Preservation
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have 44 years of experience in Gulf South construction projects.
- Our team has completed over $1.5 billion in award-winning projects.
- We prioritize safety with rigorous health and safety programs.
- We specialize in complex project delivery methods like CMAR and design-build.
- Our disaster recovery expertise includes post-Hurricane Ida rebuilds.
Associations and certifications
- Associated Builders and Contractors
What people say
Trusted partner
Award-winning portfolio
Collaborative approach
Disaster recovery expertise
Long-term relationships
Services
Preconstruction
Our preconstruction services focus on transforming client goals into actionable plans. We provide constructability analysis, cost estimation, and value engineering to ensure projects meet budget and schedule requirements. With early-phase site evaluation and material selection, we help clients make informed decisions before construction begins.
Design-Build
We deliver streamlined design-build projects with a single point of contact managing all phases. Our team coordinates design partners and trade contractors to optimize schedules and control costs while maintaining quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Disaster Recovery
Our disaster recovery services specialize in rapid response to natural disasters. We assess damage, secure sites, and coordinate reconstruction efforts to minimize downtime for clients in the Gulf South region affected by hurricanes and flooding.
Construction Management at Risk
We offer CMAR delivery method with early engagement to provide cost certainty and schedule control. Our team collaborates with designers and clients from concept through completion to ensure successful project outcomes.
Historic Preservation
Our historic preservation services combine modern construction techniques with traditional craftsmanship. We maintain architectural integrity while updating structures to meet current standards for adaptive reuse and restoration projects.
People
John L. Donahue, III
President and CEO
Leading DonahueFavret since 2009, John brings decades of construction industry experience and family legacy to drive strategic growth and project excellence across the Gulf South region.
Maura Donahue
Executive Vice President
With over 40 years at DonahueFavret, Maura has held leadership roles including Chairman of the US Chamber of Commerce, shaping both company strategy and national business policy.
Max Ferran
Vice President
As director of operations and new partner since 2024, Max leads operational excellence initiatives while maintaining the company's commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
Questions
What construction services do you offer?
We provide preconstruction, construction, design-build, disaster recovery, and CMAR services for medical, hospitality, retail, civic, and historic projects across Louisiana and the Gulf South.
How do you handle disaster recovery projects?
Our team mobilizes quickly after natural disasters to assess damage, secure sites, and coordinate reconstruction while minimizing client downtime through proven emergency response protocols.
What project delivery methods do you use?
We specialize in design-build and construction manager at risk (CMAR) methods, with over 80% of our work delivered through these collaborative approaches for better cost control.
Do you work outside Louisiana?
While based in Louisiana, we serve the entire Gulf South region including Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas for both new construction and renovation projects.
How long has your company been in business?
DonahueFavret has been building communities since 1979, with our current leadership team bringing decades of combined experience in Gulf South construction projects.
Reviews (2)
Trey Miller Pmp Pmi-Sp
Jun 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness
I worked with Donahue Favret on a number of projects as a subcontractor / Project Controls (Primavera P6) Consultant. They are very professional and a pleasure to work with.
I worked with Donahue Favret on a number of projects as a subcontractor / Project Controls (Primavera P6) Consultant. They are very professional and a pleasure to work with.
Chris Burger
Nov 02, 2020
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Critical:Professionalism
They shake down sub contractors for work on their personal houses and structures (Bradley now of Bradley Design Construction, LLC). They often don't pay their subs for arbitrary reasons. (Dupre and Donahue). Jack has never paid his property taxes on Ashland Oaks.
They shake down sub contractors for work on their personal houses and structures (Bradley now of Bradley Design Construction, LLC). They often don't pay their subs for arbitrary reasons. (Dupre and Donahue). Jack has never paid his property taxes on Ashland Oaks.
