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Our Story
A vision of success starts with quality, experienced management, and single-source control. Since beginning with just a shovel and a wheelbarrow in 1952, our customers have built their success stories with a vision. As a design-build general contractor located in Minster, Ohio, our goal at H. A. Dorsten is to turn that vision into a reality.
Part of that vision allows for growth. Throughout the years we have continued to grow right along with our industry and our customer needs. We invest in the latest technology and back it up with experienced, dedicated management and construction personnel.
A vision of success includes planning. Our team will help you create the plan and work the plan to maintain quality standards throughout the entire construction process. Our dedication to service, commitment to quality, and constant communication is unequaled.
Building and expanding any vision requires responsibility. We offer single-source control that has established us as a preferred contractor with commercial, industrial, and institutional customers throughout Ohio.
H. A. Dorsten prevents poor planning through preparedness. We utilize scheduling software to identify critical activities that affect the project completion date to help ensure time-sensitive operations are met, mitigating unforeseeable delays. Project scope is heavily influenced by a number of issues. We assist by providing detailed estimates, which can be used to assist Owner decisions. As a proactive approach to quality, we will arrange pre-installation meetings and provide full-time supervision onsite to ensure the standards and quality we demand are met throughout all phases of the project.
H. A. Dorsten takes a personal interest in the building needs of our clients. Quality counts. We continually strive to exceed expectations through quality construction, supervision, and safe and timely completion of our projects. We treat clients like they deserve to be treated. Expect no less.
We’ve been around for a while. With our firsthand knowledge of construction costs incurred throughout all phases of construction, we offer valuable input from the early design phases to the completion of the project. The experience gained since 1952, and our qualified staff of skilled professionals and craftsmen has been a valuable asset in assessing the needs of the other stakeholders involved with the project. H. A. Dorsten is worthy of your project; we know what works best – high quality construction coupled with economical value to the Owner.
Our devotion to our customers is everything. We have a firm grasp on the golden rule – treat others the way you would like to be treated. We offer a three year warranty covering failures or defects of our material and workmanship which occur during normal use of the facility. Our reputation has been built not only on our professional knowledge, but also on our culture of basic human understanding; we have been involved in ZERO legal claims since our incorporation in 1952.
We are only as strong as our weakest link. As a family owned construction firm, H. A. Dorsten realizes and appreciates the importance of customer satisfaction, loyalty, and commitment. The construction industry is highly competitive, constantly placing our integrity as a contractor on the line. H. A. Dorsten continuously strives to maintain an untarnished reputation for excellence. Our location in the heart of Midwest Ohio allows for active collaboration at the convenience of the project.
We continue commitment through our management of subcontractors. We send invitations to bid from our list of qualified Subcontractors; qualification is based on work history, financial and insurance information, and safety record. In the event a bid is received by a Subcontractor that is not familiar to our company, this Subcontractor is subject to these same pre-qualifications.
- We use AIA Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor.
- A necessary retainage percentage is withheld on all subcontracts.
- All Subcontractors are managed on the project site by our onsite project superintendent.
- Subcontractors are required to attend regular construction progress meetings when their scope of work is in discussion.
- All Subcontractors are required to adhere to our strict safety standards, as well as all OSHA requirements.
- All Subcontractor pay requests are reviewed by our project manager and project superintendent for accuracy prior to payment.
Our dedication to quality is paramount. Our efforts in providing our clients with the highest quality available have led us to become an authorized builder with Chief Buildings.
Safety is our responsibility. Being in the business of erecting and swinging steel in place leaves our company no stranger to safety. Our company has a dedicated safety director on staff who remains 100 percent committed to safety assurance and improvement. Along with conducting project safety audits, our safety director develops a site specific safety plan detailed for each individual project. Safety of our employees is of primary importance, and an integral part in the planning and operations of our company. We prove this through our acceptance into the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Acceptance into VPP is OSHA’s official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health.
Quality is not an act, it’s a habit. H. A. Dorsten’s reputation has been built by delivering a high quality product to our clients. We ensure our employees complete all finish carpentry work. We also provide testing and inspection as required to ensure conformance to ACI, AISC, and ASTM standards. Affected work is replaced if an assessment determines a defect.
We understand the importance in knowledge of past history. Our project superintendent completes daily reports at the end of each work day documenting events of that day. Along with deliveries and labor, potential delayed work is noted.
Before anything else, preparation is key to success. Job site inspections for quality issues include a monthly walk through by our project superintendent and project manager. The Architect/Owner is invited to perform a walk through prior to completion. Any deficiencies noted during our monthly QA/QC walk are corrected in a timely manner prior to conducting a pre-final inspection. A pre-final inspection will be conducted by our project superintendent and project manager. Upon completion of items discovered in our pre-final inspection, our project manager will coordinate a final project walk through.
Visit Us Today!
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Our Vision
To turn visions into realities for our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
Our Mission
To exceed expectations as your construction contractor of choice through quality construction, transparent communication, and the safe and timely completion of your project.
What We Do
It’s a matter of time. Design in time. Build in time. It’s an efficient and faster way to turn your vision into reality. Our team collaborates with you to understand your vision. We connect with the right architects, engineers, and key construction personnel to accurately set expectations and deliver the space you need.
\r\nDesign-build works well for any project. With design-build, our team offers valuable input from the early design phases to the completion of the project while staying true to your vision. This project delivery method offers a single point of contact, entrusting H.A. Dorsten to perform all aspects of your project from pre-construction to completion. Our design-build service gives us the option to offer our customers a true turnkey experience.
\r\nClick here to view more about our design-build service!
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H.A. Dorsten is dedicated to delivering an exceptional commercial construction experience.
\r\nWe offer a variety of professional services to turn your dream project into reality. With our first-hand knowledge of commercial construction services costs throughout all phases of your project, we know what works best – high-quality construction coupled with economic value to the Owner.
\r\nWhether we are working within your existing structure for an addition or remodel or building a brand-new facility, our team will deliver quality craftsmanship and professionalism every step of the way.
\r\nClick here to view our completed construction projects!
\r\nClick here to learn more about our construction services!
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H.A. Dorsten, Inc. is your premier engineered metal building contractor. Today’s metal buildings can meet the demands of both design and function. Metal buildings come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but at their core, they all utilize a custom-engineered structural steel frame and a high-performance metal roof.
\r\nA custom-engineered metal building offers the project owner lower construction costs, increased efficiency, structural durability, and versatility. While metal wall panels are a popular option, they can be substituted and/or combined with masonry, stone, wood, glass, or other architectural wall treatments. The versatility and flexibility of metal building systems allow for a building with a unique style.
\r\nOur efforts in providing our clients with the highest quality available have led us to become an authorized builder with Chief Buildings.
\r\nClick here to learn more about H.A. Dorsten's partnership with Chief Buildings!
\r\nClick here to view more about our custom-engineered metal building service!
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Part of our vision allows for growth. Throughout the years we have continued to grow right along with our industry and the needs of our customers. That’s why we have a certified Part 107 UAS Pilot on staff for any and all of your drone photography and video needs.
Click here to view more about our drone photography service!
\r\nThere are many moving parts on a construction site. H.A. Dorsten welcomes the challenge to be the main point of contact to keep those parts greased and moving smoothly for your project. Our in-house team of estimators will put together a competitive bid based on the contract documents provided to us. We have a reputation for delivering high-quality projects to exact specifications with a cost-conscious approach.
\r\nSafety is essential on all construction sites. We have a safety director on staff who remains 100 percent committed to safety assurance and improvement. Along with conducting project safety audits, our safety director develops a site-specific safety plan for each project. The safety of our employees is of primary importance and an integral part of the planning and operations of our company. We prove this through our acceptance into the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Acceptance into VPP is OSHA’s official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health.
\r\nClick here to view more about our general contracting service!
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Part of our vision allows for growth. Throughout the years we have continued to grow right along with our industry and the needs of our customers. That’s why we have a certified Part 107 UAS Pilot on staff for any and all of your drone photography and video needs.
Click here to view more about our drone photography service!
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Pre-construction services are used to help align a customer’s vision with their construction budget. These services will make sure a project is feasible on a given site and enable the client to look into cost-effective options. Pre-construction services drive success, mitigate risk, and balance project goals to ensure a timely, on-budget completion is achieved.
\r\nWe work through the pre-construction phase with our customers and design teams to evaluate need versus want to help make your vision a reality. Our estimating team and their commitment to your goals give us the ability to provide accurate budgets, minimize unnecessary change orders, and bring added value to every project.
\r\nClick here to view more about our pre-construction service!
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Our Past
\r\nThere had to be a first, and it all started with a rented pickup truck from St. Henry Hardware, a shovel, and a brand-new wheelbarrow. Our namesake, Harold A. Dorsten, decided to strike out on his own as a commercial construction contractor in Ohio. He took a leap of faith when he put in a bid for a four-room school addition. Much to Harold’s surprise, and perhaps some consternation, he was awarded the job.
\r\nShowing up on the job site and meeting the school superintendent was a bit intimidating. One look and the school superintendent knew H.A. Dorsten, Inc. was not the most experienced contractor with which he was going to be dealing. Harold calmly and assertively said, “You will be proud of this project when we are finished. You know, with every successful company, there had to be a first.”
\r\nIn 1967, Harold’s son, and second-generation, Ron Dorsten, joined his father in the company. Advancing more into the commercial, industrial, and institutional markets, Harold operated as CEO for 47 years with his son beside him filling the role of President.
\r\nH.A. Dorsten continued to thrive in the commercial construction industry while creating an inspiring and meaningful culture of giving back to those we serve. Harold was established as a pillar of the community in 1997 when he received the Citizen of the Year Award presented by the Minster Civic Association to those who have made outstanding contributions to their community.
\r\nOur Present
\r\nIngrained by the deep-rooted values of his father, Ron was named CEO in 1997. Under Ron’s leadership, H.A. Dorsten continued to experience consistent company growth and began offering cost-effective design-build services to our customers.
\r\nIn 1991, Harold’s grandson, Ron’s son, and third-generation, Sean Dorsten, followed the path of construction and joined H.A. Dorsten. Sean currently works alongside his father filling the role of President as we continue to grow and increase our capacity to construct a diverse array of projects. In 2007, Ron and the H.A. Dorsten family were again bestowed the humbling recognition of Outstanding Citizen of the Year as we continue to build on the same exemplary culture of excellence set by Harold.
\r\nOur Future
\r\nGetting to know the needs of our customers, skillfully working to deliver an exceptional experience, and creating a strong culture of excellence as a foundation on which to build is what we do, and is what we will continue to do.
\r\nOur customers and communities will continue to receive the same core values that have been passed down through our company for generations as we continue to move forward building and expanding our own vision. We treat our customers and communities like they deserve to be treated. We strive to deliver an exceptional experience for all. Expect no less as we move forward.
\r\nClick here to learn more about us!
\r\n Our Vision
\r\nTo turn visions into realities for our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
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Our Mission
\r\nTo exceed expectations as your construction contractor of choice through quality construction, transparent communication, and the safe and timely completion of your project.
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Our Past
\r\nThere had to be a first, and it all started with a rented pickup truck from St. Henry Hardware, a shovel, and a brand-new wheelbarrow. Our namesake, Harold A. Dorsten, decided to strike out on his own as a commercial construction contractor in Ohio. He took a leap of faith when he put in a bid for a four-room school addition. Much to Harold’s surprise, and perhaps some consternation, he was awarded the job.
\r\nShowing up on the job site and meeting the school superintendent was a bit intimidating. One look and the school superintendent knew H.A. Dorsten, Inc. was not the most experienced contractor with which he was going to be dealing. Harold calmly and assertively said, “You will be proud of this project when we are finished. You know, with every successful company, there had to be a first.”
\r\nIn 1967, Harold’s son, and second-generation, Ron Dorsten, joined his father in the company. Advancing more into the commercial, industrial, and institutional markets, Harold operated as CEO for 47 years with his son beside him filling the role of President.
\r\nH.A. Dorsten continued to thrive in the commercial construction industry while creating an inspiring and meaningful culture of giving back to those we serve. Harold was established as a pillar of the community in 1997 when he received the Citizen of the Year Award presented by the Minster Civic Association to those who have made outstanding contributions to their community.
\r\nOur Present
\r\nIngrained by the deep-rooted values of his father, Ron was named CEO in 1997. Under Ron’s leadership, H.A. Dorsten continued to experience consistent company growth and began offering cost-effective design-build services to our customers.
\r\nIn 1991, Harold’s grandson, Ron’s son, and third-generation, Sean Dorsten, followed the path of construction and joined H.A. Dorsten. Sean currently works alongside his father filling the role of President as we continue to grow and increase our capacity to construct a diverse array of projects. In 2007, Ron and the H.A. Dorsten family were again bestowed the humbling recognition of Outstanding Citizen of the Year as we continue to build on the same exemplary culture of excellence set by Harold.
\r\nOur Future
\r\nGetting to know the needs of our customers, skillfully working to deliver an exceptional experience, and creating a strong culture of excellence as a foundation on which to build is what we do, and is what we will continue to do.
\r\nOur customers and communities will continue to receive the same core values that have been passed down through our company for generations as we continue to move forward building and expanding our own vision. We treat our customers and communities like they deserve to be treated. We strive to deliver an exceptional experience for all. Expect no less as we move forward.
\r\nClick here to learn more about us!
\r\n Our Vision
\r\nTo turn visions into realities for our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
\r\n\r\n
Our Mission
\r\nTo exceed expectations as your construction contractor of choice through quality construction, transparent communication, and the safe and timely completion of your project.
\r\n
\r\n
There are many moving parts on a construction site. H.A. Dorsten welcomes the challenge to be the main point of contact to keep those parts greased and moving smoothly for your project. Our in-house team of estimators will put together a competitive bid based on the contract documents provided to us. We have a reputation for delivering high-quality projects to exact specifications with a cost-conscious approach.
\r\nSafety is essential on all construction sites. We have a safety director on staff who remains 100 percent committed to safety assurance and improvement. Along with conducting project safety audits, our safety director develops a site-specific safety plan for each project. The safety of our employees is of primary importance and an integral part of the planning and operations of our company. We prove this through our acceptance into the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Acceptance into VPP is OSHA’s official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health.
\r\nClick here to view more about our general contracting service!
\r\n
It’s a matter of time. Design in time. Build in time. It’s an efficient and faster way to turn your vision into reality. Our team collaborates with you to understand your vision. We connect with the right architects, engineers, and key construction personnel to accurately set expectations and deliver the space you need.
\r\nDesign-build works well for any project. With design-build, our team offers valuable input from the early design phases to the completion of the project while staying true to your vision. This project delivery method offers a single point of contact, entrusting H.A. Dorsten to perform all aspects of your project from pre-construction to completion. Our design-build service gives us the option to offer our customers a true turnkey experience.
\r\nClick here to view more about our design-build service!
\r\n
H.A. Dorsten, Inc. is your premier engineered metal building contractor. Today’s metal buildings can meet the demands of both design and function. Metal buildings come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but at their core, they all utilize a custom-engineered structural steel frame and a high-performance metal roof.
\r\nA custom-engineered metal building offers the project owner lower construction costs, increased efficiency, structural durability, and versatility. While metal wall panels are a popular option, they can be substituted and/or combined with masonry, stone, wood, glass, or other architectural wall treatments. The versatility and flexibility of metal building systems allow for a building with a unique style.
\r\nOur efforts in providing our clients with the highest quality available have led us to become an authorized builder with Chief Buildings.
\r\nClick here to learn more about H.A. Dorsten's partnership with Chief Buildings!
\r\nClick here to view more about our custom-engineered metal building service!
\r\n
Pre-construction services are used to help align a customer’s vision with their construction budget. These services will make sure a project is feasible on a given site and enable the client to look into cost-effective options. Pre-construction services drive success, mitigate risk, and balance project goals to ensure a timely, on-budget completion is achieved.
\r\nWe work through the pre-construction phase with our customers and design teams to evaluate need versus want to help make your vision a reality. Our estimating team and their commitment to your goals give us the ability to provide accurate budgets, minimize unnecessary change orders, and bring added value to every project.
\r\nClick here to view more about our pre-construction service!
\r\n
H.A. Dorsten is dedicated to delivering an exceptional commercial construction experience.
\r\nWe offer a variety of professional services to turn your dream project into reality. With our first-hand knowledge of commercial construction services costs throughout all phases of your project, we know what works best – high-quality construction coupled with economic value to the Owner.
\r\nWhether we are working within your existing structure for an addition or remodel or building a brand-new facility, our team will deliver quality craftsmanship and professionalism every step of the way.
\r\nClick here to view our completed construction projects!
\r\nClick here to learn more about our construction services!
\r\n
Part of our vision allows for growth. Throughout the years we have continued to grow right along with our industry and the needs of our customers. That’s why we have a certified Part 107 UAS Pilot on staff for any and all of your drone photography and video needs.
Click here to view more about our drone photography service!
\r\nPart of our vision allows for growth. Throughout the years we have continued to grow right along with our industry and the needs of our customers. That’s why we have a certified Part 107 UAS Pilot on staff for any and all of your drone photography and video needs.
Click here to view more about our drone photography service!
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Commercial Experience
Regions & Counties Serviced
- Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton - Southern Ohio
