About SanDow Construction, Inc

Since 2011, SanDow Construction, Inc (SanDow) has focused on delivering excellence in construction and environmental cleanup projects (asbestos, lead, mold abatement and hazardous material remediation), primarily for government clients. Founded by Ricardo A. Santiago and his daughter, Kasmera Downey (San-Dow), the company has developed from a local general contractor to a regional provider serving clients from the East Coast to the Mid-Atlantic.

Our Achievements

SanDow Construction, Inc is the proud recipient of the 2022 Inc. VETS 100 award for Fastest Growing Veteran-Owned Private Companies in the US, ranked at #56.

2022 Vet100 Award from Inc

Our Clients and Past Performance

Since 2016, SanDow has successfully completed over 1200 projects for clients like the US Coast Guard, US Department of Health and Human Services, State of Maryland, City of Waterbury, METRO, and Prince George’s County to name a few. Other notable clients are:

  • Veteran Affairs Medical Center, DC
  • United States Navy: Carderock, Washington Navy Yard
  • Walter Reed Medical Center, Bethesda
  • Aberdeen Proving Ground – US Army
  • US Department of Labor, HQ
  • Close to 15 years in business
  • Over 2000 projects successfully performed to date
  • 25+ current ID/IQ, BPA type contracts for agencies like NAVY, NIST, Veterans Affairs, UMD-College Park & others
  • Experienced personnel with years of working in the Federal space
  • Associated General Contractors Safety awards for 3 consecutive years.
  • Associated Builders & Contracts STEP safety awards.
  • Aggregate bonding to $25 million
  • Secret Facility Security Clearance (FCL)
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Leadership Team

Richardo Santiago

Ricardo Santiago, CEO

Kasmera Downey, COO

Kasmera Downey, COO

Andre Downey

Andre Downey, General Manager

Alan Auslaender

Alan Auslaender, V.P. of Operations

Eric Douglas Watley

Eric Douglas Watley, Branch Manager

Marion "Curt" Thomas, Estimator/Project Manager

Marion “Curt” Thomas, Estimator/Project Manager