Meet the Founder

Rodney D'Spain

Since graduating from the University of Wyoming in 1988 with a Master's in Structural Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in 1986, Rodney has accumulated 35 years of extensive experience in the design-build industry. His career began with a focus on structural design, leading to obtaining his Professional Engineering License in Kansas in 1992. Rodney has led the structural design for process plants and power generation projects, including five years spent overseas early in his career.

Transitioning to construction, Rodney pursued his passion for building projects. In 2003, he relocated to DFW as construction manager overseeing the transformation of the Lockheed Martin Aero plant in Fort Worth, TX, from the F-16/F-22 program to the F-35 production facility, managing over $1.5B in construction capital projects. As regional construction manager, Rodney established a successful design-build team. Noteworthy projects under his leadership include the Braniff Centre FBO at Dallas Love Field, the Remington Bullet factory in Little Rock, AK, and a weapons assembly plant in Huntsville, AL, among others.

In 2022, Rodney founded RD-1 Construction of North Texas, focusing on commercial and retail construction projects across the DFW metroplex and surrounding areas. 

Vision

Vision

Vision

As North Texas leaders in Commercial Construction and Development, RD-1 Construction are builders & managers driven to offer the best solution for our clients. 

As your trusted construction advisor, we recognize that critical business decisions and commitments are essential to a project's success. Through thoughtful decision-making and our extensive experience, we are committed to delivering unparalleled value and quality.

Mission

Mission

Mission

Plan it, Own it, Deliver it… Building tomorrow, today.

We are committed to cultivating long-lasting partnerships with our Design Partners, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, working collaboratively to ensure the success of our projects. By meticulously attending to every detail, we strive to achieve the highest quality standards without compromising on schedule or cost.

Plan it, Own it, Deliver it… Building tomorrow, today.

We are committed to cultivating long-lasting partnerships with our Design Partners, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, working collaboratively to ensure the success of our projects. By meticulously attending to every detail, we strive to achieve the highest quality standards without compromising on schedule or cost.

Plan it, Own it, Deliver it… Building tomorrow, today.

We are committed to cultivating long-lasting partnerships with our Design Partners, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, working collaboratively to ensure the success of our projects. By meticulously attending to every detail, we strive to achieve the highest quality standards without compromising on schedule or cost.

Plan it, Own it, Deliver it… Building tomorrow, today.

We are committed to cultivating long-lasting partnerships with our Design Partners, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, working collaboratively to ensure the success of our projects. By meticulously attending to every detail, we strive to achieve the highest quality standards without compromising on schedule or cost.

Meet the Founder

Rodney D'Spain

Since graduating from the University of Wyoming in 1988 with a Masters in Structural

Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1986, Rodney has

accumulated 35 years of extensive experience in the design-build industry. His career

began with a focus on structural design, leading to obtaining his Professional

Engineering License in Kansas in 1992. Rodney has led the structural design for various

projects including refinery process and power generation facilities, including five years

spent overseas early in his career.

Transitioning to construction, Rodney pursued his passion for building projects. In

2003, he relocated to DFW as construction manager overseeing the transformation of

the Lockheed Martin Aero Fort Worth, TX, facility from the F-16/F-22 program to the

F-35 production facility, managing over $1.5B in construction capital projects. As

regional construction manager, Rodney established a successful design-build team.

Noteworthy projects under his leadership include the Braniff Centre FBO at Dallas Love

Field, the Remington Bullet factory in Little Rock, AK, and a weapons assembly plant in

Huntsville, AL, among other commercial and industrial projects.

In 2022, Rodney founded RD-1 Construction of North Texas, focusing on commercial

and retail construction projects across the DFW metroplex and surrounding areas.

Meet the Founder

Rodney D'Spain

Since graduating from the University of Wyoming in 1988 with a master's in structural engineering and a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in 1986, Rodney has accumulated 35 years of extensive experience in the design-build industry. His career began with a focus on structural design, leading to obtaining his Professional Engineering License in Kansas in 1992. Rodney has led the structural design for process plants and power generation projects, including five years spent overseas early in his career.

Transitioning to construction, Rodney pursued his passion for building projects. In 2003, he relocated to DFW as construction manager overseeing the transformation of the Lockheed Martin Aero plant in Fort Worth, TX, from the F-16/F-22 program to the F-35 production facility, managing over $1.5B in construction capital projects. As regional construction manager, Rodney established a successful design-build team. Noteworthy projects under his leadership include the Braniff Centre FBO at Dallas Love Field, the Remington Bullet factory in Little Rock, AK, and a weapons assembly plant in Huntsville, AL, among others.

In 2022, Rodney founded RD-1 Construction of North Texas, focusing on commercial and retail construction projects across the DFW metroplex and surrounding areas. 

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Building Tomorrow, Today

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Grapevine, TX

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Building Tomorrow, Today

2700 William D. Tate, Suite 200

Grapevine, TX

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