We Are What We Build.
It’s more than just a tagline.
At DonahueFavret, we believe construction is more than concrete, steel, and glass. It’s about building trust, creating lasting partnerships, and shaping communities. For nearly 50 years, our company has become synonymous with quality, safety, and commitment across Louisiana and the Gulf South. Our management team is wholly committed to the region, serving as active members in local, regional, and national organizations.
Specializing in all major markets across the Gulf South.
Our work is diverse. Building an award-winning portfolio across every major sector of development requires close collaboration with our clients and design and trade partners. We monitor and adjust to shifting trends across our industry, focusing on safe and effective management and quality project delivery regardless of scale.
Our healthcare portfolio includes a wide range of hospitals, wellness centers, medical office buildings, and outpatient facilities. In education, we’ve created modern science, technology, research, and performing arts facilities that enhance the student learning experience. Our hospitality work ranges from new hotels to renovations, while our retail projects include ground-up stores and rapid conversions for national brands. We also bring experience in mixed-use developments, assisted living, civic and worship spaces, and the restoration of historic properties.
Looking Ahead: Maintaining Momentum & Investment.
The future of construction is in collaboration. As we look ahead to next five years and beyond, we are dedicated to continued investment in our people, partnerships, and technology to remain at the forefront of construction throughout the Gulf South.
With an average experience of 30 years, our operations and management team will leverage this knowledge base to build the next generation of construction leaders through mentorship and continuing education. Our culture is rooted in community. We will continue our commitment to service through philanthropy and partnerships with regional organizations. And as technology continues to shape our industry, we will continue to leverage BIM, VDC, and lean construction principles to improve the accuracy and efficiency of our work.
Our History
1979
Company founded as Jack Donahue Contractors, Inc.
1981
Maura Donahue joins the company
1983
Bob Favret joins the company
1988
Company name changed to DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc. to recognize the significant impact Bob Favret made on the company
1990
John L. Donahue, III joins the company
1994
DonahueFavret earns its first of many Associated Builders and Contractors National Excellence in Construction Award for the Episcopal Conference Center. The 25,000 square foot project was completed with Jahncke Architects and is located in Robert, Louisiana.
1998
John L Donahue, III & Maura Donahue become partners/shareholders in DonahueFavret Contractors.
2005
Maura Donahue becomes the first female and Louisianan to serve as Chairman of the Board of the United States Chamber of Commerce.
2006
DonahueFavret partners with ABC’s "Extreme Makeover: Home Addition" to rebuild and restore First Emmanuel Baptist Church in New Orleans, post Hurricane Katrina.
2008
Jack Donahue is sworn in as the Louisiana State Senator representing District 11.
2008
DonahueFavret completes 200 Carondelet, a 190,000 SF adaptive reuse of a 23-story commercial building into 189 high-end urban apartments. The project would win an ABC National Award of Merit and National Best Residential Project from McGraw-Hill Construction.
2009
John L. Donahue, III named President and CEO of DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc.
2010
DonahueFavret completes Chalmette Elementary School, a new 117,000 SF facility built on the site of the original school building destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
2010
Bob Favret passes away, leaving his legacy as a vital part of DonahueFavret’s growth and success
2010
Maura Donahue succeeds Bob Favret and becomes Executive Vice President of DonahueFavret Contractors.
2011
DonahueFavret completes the 1.2 million SF, $116.8 million renovations to the Hyatt Regency New Orleans
2019
Lauren Andrews, Bryan Hodnett, David Dupre, Patrick Descant, and Matt Weeks become shareholders of the company
2021
DonahueFavret completes the ground-up 80,000 SF new Cancer Institute for Thibodaux Regional Health System. The project would go on to be featured in Healthcare Design Magazine and win an ABC Bayou Chapter Excellence in Construction award.
2024
Max Ferran, vice president and director of operations, becomes DFC's newest partner to join the company's ownership group. Patrick Descant, Bryan Hodnett, and David Dupre also increase their ownership in the company.