DESCCO Design & Construction, INC.
Our History
DESCCO has been a leading general contractor in the Eastern Pennsylvania area since 1976. We are a top choice of commercial business owners and design teams for our high quality construction, refurbishing, and renovation services.
Our History
Building Excellence Since 1976
Our founder, Dwight E. Stoltzfus, created DESCCO in 1976. He hoped to create a new standard of quality and professionalism for construction management firms and general contractors.
Today, his goal is realized with DESCCO’s excellent construction, renovation, and refurbishing services that continue to be a top choice for commercial clients, residential clients, and more in Bucks County, Carbon County, Dauphin County, and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Nicholas Stoltzfus now leads our team as DESCCO continues to excel and grow.
Together, we face a highly competitive world of modern construction with attention to detail, patience and integrity. Our shared goal is to partner with you to design and build a beautiful and functional space that will serve you and your community well for many years to come.
1976
Dwight Stoltzfus founded D.E. Stoltzfus Construction Company (DESCCO) as a Concrete Contractor.
1976
Jerry Devore is hired as DESCCO's first Employee.
1977
Built first concrete bridge.
1978
Built first model display home and started a residential construction division.
1978
Received PennDOT Certification for bridge building.
1980
Tim Heffner joins DESCCO.
1981
Purchased first new backhoe to expand excavation capabilities.
1982
Steve Behm joins DESCCO.
1986
Built first wastewater treatment plant.
1989
John Zimmerman joins DESCCO.
1990
Eric Peterson joins DESCCO.
1995
DESCCO completes first 50 plus home residential development project.
2000
Completed first triple span bridge.
2000
DESCCO builds Fleetwood Bible Church. Their first large new construction Church project.
2001
Received Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Highway Enhancement Award.
2005
First Annual Dwight E. Stoltzfus Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament.
2008
1st Place Winner of the 2008 HBA Remodelers Showcase Award.
2009
DESCCO completes a $7 million upgrade to the Hamburg Wastewater Treatment Plant.
2014
Named DREAM BIG Blue Ribbon Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
2014
Achieved ABC STEP Platinum Certification for excellence in Safety
2016
Named "Business of the Year 2016" Winner at the Lehigh Valley Business Awards Program.
2016
DESCCO Receives STEP Diamond Award.
2016
DESCCO acquired SE Smoker, Inc.
2016
First Annual Clay Shoot Scholarship Event.
2017
Named #15 for Fastest Growing Companies by Lehigh Valley Business.
2018
Achieved Inc. 5000's fastest growing business list.
2019
Jerry Devore DESCCO's first employee retires after 43 years of
service.
2019
Jerry Devore DESCCO's first employee retires after 43 years of
service.
2020
DESCCO completes their 300th bridge project.
2020
Receive Greater Readings TOP Businesses recognition for the 5th year in a row.
2020
Tim Heffner celebrates 40 years at DESCCO.
2020
Eric Peterson celebrates 30 years at DESCCO.
2021
DESCCO celebrates 45th Anniversary. Shown is the wheelbarrow used when the company was started in 1976
2026
DESCCO celebrates 50th Anniversary.