A fully integrated residential development and site construction platform delivering finished lot solutions for the nation’s leading homebuilders.
Explore Our Platform →DD Development & Construction, LLC was formed through the partnership of Demeter Properties LLC and Donaldson Grading Inc. The principals first collaborated in 2015 as developer and contractor, successfully delivering multiple projects over the ensuing years.
In 2024, following nearly a decade of proven collaboration, they formalized their partnership to create a vertically integrated development platform—combining institutional development expertise with the operational strength of an established construction enterprise.
Headquartered in the Lake Norman region, DD manages projects across the full development lifecycle: from land acquisition and entitlements through design, permitting, construction, and final disposition.
Deep local intelligence and established relationships across the fastest-growing region in the Southeast.
Strategic presence in high-growth coastal markets with curated contractor networks in place.
Selective entry into proven high-demand corridors aligned with major builder pipeline activity.
With a true “boots-on-the-ground” presence in our markets, DD has unique visibility into micro-market dynamics and growth trajectories often missed by outside capital.
Our extensive network of brokers, developers, consultants, builders, and municipal leaders fuels a steady pipeline of organic, off-market opportunities and critical resources for navigating challenges.
DD’s in-house construction team of nearly 200 professionals ensures transparent pricing, accelerated delivery, and adaptable solutions to overcome physical and financial challenges.
National builders are increasingly prioritizing liquidity and balance-sheet flexibility over maximizing total return. DD is positioned to monetize this shift by assuming development risk and delivering finished lot solutions, capturing the value that builders are leaving behind.
DD strategically focuses on high-growth markets where builder demand for finished lots far outpaces supply. This secular imbalance drives premiums, as builders are willing to pay more to secure lots and maintain their production pipelines.
“We are much closer to the completion of the strategic rework of our operating platform, from being a traditional homebuilder with sizable land assets, to becoming a pure-play land-light asset-light manufacturing model homebuilder that benefits from just-in-time finished home site delivery.”
“We typically acquire finished building lots from various third-party land developers pursuant to fixed price finished lot purchase agreements. We believe that our lot acquisition strategy avoids the financial requirements and risks associated with direct land ownership and land development.”
“We are prioritizing the purchase of finished lots from Forestar and other land developers when possible.”
Prior to project launch, DD undertakes a comprehensive due diligence process—procuring requisite reports, engineering, and permit approvals—eliminating entitlement risk and adding immediate value to the underlying land asset.
Each development is anchored by a fully executed Letter of Intent or Lot Purchase Agreement with a national homebuilder, securing disposition terms before construction begins. Builder commitments provide meaningful alignment and downside protection for investors and lenders.
Full engineering and permit approvals secured before construction begins.
Disposition terms locked with a national builder before construction begins.
Builder capital commitment provides meaningful downside protection for investors.
Lenders retain first lien deed of trust, with builder in second position.
Nearly 200 in-house construction professionals deliver comprehensive cost analyses that mitigate budgetary uncertainty.
DD Development & Construction selectively partners with investors, lenders, and landowners aligned with our high-growth market strategy in the Charlotte Metro and Coastal NC & SC markets.
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