History

Dave Lawson started in the construction business as an apprentice carpenter in 1976. He genuinely enjoyed the trade After a five years in the field as a framer, he took and passed the California state exam to qualify for a General Building Contractors license. With license in hand and a passion for the construction business Dave launched Lawson Construction in 1981.

In 1986 Dave attained a General Engineering Contractors license allowing Lawson Construction to offer many new services to his clients. Over the years, Dave has built a reputation for a high quality product offered at a fair price.

The company moved into its current location at 3836 Highway 49 south in 1991 and just a few years later in 1996 Lawson Construction, added an in house cabinet shop to further improve the companies product. Today with over 30 years experience, more than 200 residential and 30 commercial projects completed Lawson Construction is in a unique position to help you make your dream home a reality.

The Team

Lawson Construction is proud to have a team of highly experienced, dedicated and caring employees and subcontractors. Our exceptional team plays a major role in allowing us to provide unparalleled service at an exceptional value. Each team member delivers with intricate attention to detail and the highest levels of performance to ensure client satisfaction down to the last detail. You can see this by visiting a project site at anytime during the construction process, you will find a very clean and organized operation.

Dave Lawson, President

Heidi Estep ,Bookkeeper/HR

Claudia Dysard, Project Coordinator

Leigh Brown, Cabinets/Finish Carpenter

Sue Distaso, Hall of Fame

Joshua Standen, Carpenter/Safety Officer

Peter Sutherland, Laborer

Photos coming soon!

Dave Casner - Forman
Joseph Whited - Carpenter
Justin Araque - Carpenter
Sage Hart - Laborer

AWARDS

People’s Choice

"Best of the Best" New Home Builder 2000-2017

Lawson Construction has been named "Best of the Best" New Home Builder for the Peoples Choice Award for many years. Each year the Mariposa community votes on the best business in each industry. It is an honor to have been recognized as the peoples choice as Best of the Best New Home Builder.

Business Man of the Year

2008 Business Man of the Year

In 2008, Dave Lawson was named Business Man of the Year by the Mariposa Chamber of Commerce.

Business of the Month

November 2006

Lawson Construction is proud to have been named Business of the Month in November of 2006.

Business of the Year

2006

Lawson Construction is honored to have been recognized by the Mariposa Chamber of Commerce as Business of the Year in 2006.