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orange county's finest general contractor

Construction leadership for complex commercial spaces.

DBaC blends architectural thinking, senior field supervision, and straight-line communication to deliver commercial projects on time, within budget, and with the polish expected by top-tier clients.

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A B O U T D B A C

Built on loyalty, transparency, and dependability.

Modern open-plan office or cafeteria with various seating arrangements, including tables with chairs, pendant lighting, and digital screens on the wall.

Founder John M. Curci started DBaC in October 1991 at 26, combining an architectural background with hands-on construction experience to bridge the gap between a tenant’s vision and the finished corporate home they needed.

Construction workers in reflective vests and hard hats walking outside a building site on a sunny day.

Three white numbered rectangles containing text, each with a heading and description, on a black background. The first reads 'Client interests first' with a description about integrity-led recommendations. The second reads 'Hands-on supervision' with a description about leadership and field supervision. The third reads 'Partner mindset' with a description about design, build, and consult support.

S E R V I C E S

Design. Build. Consult. Elevated for serious commercial clients.

DBaC’s existing services translate cleanly into a premium GC platform: design support, construction execution, and consulting that helps owners avoid mistakes before they become expensive.

Three dark-themed cards labeled 'Design,' 'Build,' and 'Consult' with numbered red labels 01, 02, 03, each containing descriptions about architecture, corporate offices, and creative solutions.

P O R T F O L I O

Featured work, rebuilt as premium case studies.

Interior of a modern cafe and bar with a marble countertop, red chairs, and warm lighting, featuring a bar area with bottles and equipment.

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Two sections of a brochure or presentation slide with images and descriptions of different building projects. The left side shows a modern office interior with large windows, seating, and a wooden table, labeled 'Be Well OC Campus,' describing a 113,000 square foot campus. The right side shows the interior of a bar or pub with wooden paneling, bar stools, and a sign that reads 'REPUBLIC,' describing expansion and remodeling of Malarky's Irish Pub with 7,727 square feet.

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Outdoor restaurant patio with white tables set with glasses, napkins, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs. Large pink umbrellas provide shade. String lights are overhead, and a building with white walls and balconies is visible in the background, along with potted purple and green plants on the balcony.

P R O C E S S

The client sees the plan before the job gets noisy.

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Diagram showing oxygen molecules with atom labels, O2, in the center and connected by a double line to represent a chemical bond.

Confirm vision, goals, risks and budget whilst aligning with the architect, owner, tenant, and subcontractors.

A black diagram of the human respiratory system highlighting the trachea, lungs, and diaphragm with a red circle labeled 'O3' in the center.

Keep experienced leadership close to the work, communicate daily, and solve issues before they compound.

Close the job cleanly with details finished, systems complete, and the client ready to occupy.

L E A D E R S H I P

The faces of DBaC.

F O U N D E R

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John M. Curci

John started DBaC in 1991 after building his career through architectural study, superintendent work, purchasing, project management, and an exclusive focus on tenant improvement construction. His original standard still anchors the company: on time, within budget, and constant communication.

Notable projects:

110 22nd Street, Veritone, Bunim Murray