Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Sandusky, OH
Since 1989, Telamon Construction has been a trusted partner for industrial and commercial clients across northern Ohio. As a 100% employee-owned company, we combine the expertise of a seasoned construction management team with the hands-on capabilities of our self-performing workforce. Our headquarters in Sandusky positions us to deliver projects from concept to completion while prioritizing speed-to-market and risk mitigation. With specialization in commercial, industrial, educational, and healthcare facilities, we maintain a client-centric approach that tailors solutions to unique project requirements. Our construction management services provide seamless delivery through accurate cost estimates and collaborative problem-solving, while our design-build methodology reduces change orders and accelerates timelines.As a self-performing contractor, we maintain tighter control over safety, quality, and scheduling through our in-house skilled trades teams. With over 24 years of industry experience, our leadership team brings deep technical knowledge and a commitment to exceeding client expectations in budget, quality, and performance. Our values-driven approach ensures every project reflects our dedication to safety-first practices and long-term client relationships.
Services
Construction Management
Design-Build Construction
General Contracting
Self-Performing Projects
Project Planning
Concrete Work
Carpentry
Structural Steel
Excavation
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We are a 100% employee-owned company committed to project success
- Our self-performing capabilities enhance quality and schedule control
- 24+ years of leadership experience in construction management
- Specialized expertise in industrial, commercial, and healthcare facilities
- Collaborative design-build methodology reduces change orders by 30%
Associations and certifications
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
What people say
Huge success
Gold Standard
On time and on budget
Industry leader
Safety-first mindset
Services
Construction Management
Our construction management services provide comprehensive project oversight from groundbreaking to completion. We act as your advisor, identifying potential issues early and providing accurate cost estimates based on current market conditions. Our collaborative approach reduces client burden while maintaining strict control over budget, quality, and schedule. With proven management practices and value engineering techniques, we ensure successful project delivery that meets all specified requirements.
Design-Build Construction
Telamon Construction's design-build methodology combines design and construction under one contract, streamlining communication and accelerating timelines. Our team works collaboratively with clients from project inception to delivery, offering innovative solutions that reduce change orders by 30%. This approach provides greater cost control while maintaining the highest quality standards throughout the construction process. Our industry leadership in this delivery method ensures efficient, budget-conscious outcomes.
General Contracting
As general contractors, we provide daily project oversight while managing subcontractors and self-performed trade work. Our experienced team maintains control over scheduling, quality assurance, and budget management throughout the project lifecycle. We develop customized solutions through our vetted network of subcontractors while maintaining our core commitment to safety-first practices and client satisfaction. This comprehensive approach ensures successful project delivery across diverse industry sectors.
Self-Performing Projects
Our self-performing capabilities include concrete work, carpentry, structural steel, and excavation through our dedicated workforce. This direct control over skilled trades enhances safety compliance, quality assurance, and schedule reliability. Our experienced crews deliver cost efficiencies through increased construction process efficiencies while maintaining the highest workmanship standards. This approach provides clients with greater budget predictability and faster project completion times.
Project Planning
Telamon Construction's project planning services include detailed cost estimating and scheduling analysis during preconstruction phases. Our team provides component cost breakdowns and develops realistic timelines based on current market conditions. Through value management techniques and early risk assessment, we create comprehensive project roadmaps that ensure successful execution. This proactive planning approach consistently delivers projects on time and within budget parameters.
People
Steve Durbin
President
With over 24 years in construction management, Steve Durbin leads Telamon Construction's project oversight, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction across all projects.
Questions
What construction services does Telamon Construction offer?
We provide construction management, design-build, general contracting, and self-performing services for industrial, commercial, and healthcare facilities across northern Ohio.
What makes Telamon Construction different from other contractors?
As a 100% employee-owned company with in-house self-performing crews, we combine ownership accountability with direct control over quality, safety, and scheduling.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve northern Ohio, with project experience spanning from Sandusky to Cleveland and surrounding industrial corridors.
How does your design-build process work?
Our integrated design-build approach combines single-source responsibility with collaborative problem-solving to reduce change orders by 30% and accelerate project timelines.
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in industrial facilities, commercial/retail spaces, educational institutions, medical centers, and senior care facilities with 35+ years of sector-specific expertise.
