MDS Construction Solutions
MDS Builders, Inc. provides complete construction solutions. The company was founded in January 1989 and its headquarters are located in Boca Raton, Florida with offices also located in Austin, Texas, and Medina, Ohio.
Some of our achievements in the construction sector include the following:
Completed projects in forty-six (46) states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Over 10,000 Vendors / Subcontractors.
Specialize in the construction and renovation of private commercial facilities, with considerable experience in interior tenant construction.
Over 35,000 projects completed to date.
Utilize state of the art computerized management information systems for estimating, project management, CPM scheduling, and job cost accounting.
Personalized and professional service.
Emphasis placed on timeliness, quality, and the comprehensive flow of job related information to all project participants.
A proud member of The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Construction Association of South Florida (CASF) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
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Why MDS?
MDS Builders is a Florida Corporation founded in 1989 with experience in many types of construction. MDS has the capability to successfully manage and complete your project most anywhere in the United States.
Reach
We have the ability to service your company nationwide. Licensed and insured in 46 states and connections with over 10,000 vendors.
Experience
With over 35 years in business, and over 300 collective years of project management experience, we can guide your telecom, retail, office, restaurant, or commercial facility to success.
Personalized Service
A project manager is assigned to each individual job and sees it through completion.
Professional Services
Providing Facilities Maintenance Services in over 26 trades including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring, Millwork, Handyman, etc.
24/7 Services
Reactive, proactive, scheduled maintenance, or 24/7 emergency repair, MDS Builders is here for you.
Full Warranty
You can be certain MDS is the right solution. We warranty all of our work for a full year. It's right, or we will make it right. Always.
MDS Leadership
Mark D. Speedy
CEO
Mark Speedy is the founding member of MDS Builders. He relocated from Chicago, Illinois in 1987 to complete a large renovation and addition project for his former employer at regional shopping center in Delray Beach, Florida. He then decided to open his own company in 1989. Mark is responsible for the overall success of MDS and supervises all Planning and Operations of our company. His duties have included overseeing Sales and Marketing, Estimating, Project Management, Financial Management, Field Operations and all other organizational activities. Mark has built a platform and culture that assures the company will be able to maintain continued growth while also ensuring that every project is complete and on time and every customer is satisfied.
Mark has over 35 years’ experience in the construction industry initiating in Project Management and estimating. He is the license qualifier for our company and holds licenses in all the states we do business.
Mark has served on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Palm Beach County Chapter. He has also served as a board member for the Palm Beach County Fire Code Review Board of Appeals and Adjustments.
Mark has a Bachelor of Science in Construction Technology from the University of Houston, in Houston, Texas.
James E. Baumann
President
Jim came to MDS Builders in 1990 while still attending college and started as a field assistant. After gaining field experience, Jim started assisting in Estimating and Project Management. Subsequent to his college graduation he transitioned to a full-time employee with MDS as an Estimator and Project Manager. Jim managed commercial, retail, office, medical and industrial projects.
In 1996, Jim was promoted to Vice President and Operations Manager. He continued with Estimating and Project Management duties in addition to overseeing the day to day operation of field personnel. Other duties included, accounting, insurance, legal and administrative.
In 2007, Jim became our President and gained additional responsibilities which include Planning and Operations management, Sales and Marketing, and all other organizational and administrative activities. Jim is pivotal to carrying on and maintaining the strong core ethics and principles upon which MDS Builders was founded by promoting a strong work ethic and partnering philosophy.
Jim is a graduate of Florida International University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. Jim has served as a member of the Palm Beach County Fire Code Review Board of Appeals and Adjustments.
David Pain
CFO
David co-founded MDS Builders and has been a partner since 1989. During his first seven years with the firm, David served as Chief Operating Officer and was responsible for planning, marketing, operations and financial management. He also developed and executed general corporate strategy, five-year and yearly business plans, sales/marketing plan, and all departmental policies and procedures.
David has recently begun serving as our Chief Financial Officer and has implemented management information systems that include fully integrated estimating, job cost, payroll, and accounting packages, along with PERT/CPM scheduling programs. David’s contributions have helped maintain our finance/operations, strong core ethics, and principles by fostering a proactive work ethic and partnering philosophy.
David is a graduate of Harvard Business School where he earned a Master’s in Business Administration with specialization in finance and operations management. David also achieved a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas.
Upon graduation, David reorganized under-performing departments for other firms, managed annual budgets, cut costs, achieved significant inventory reductions and implemented quality assurance programs. Once he joined MDS Builders, David also led all operations including Project Managers, field production/scheduling, financial/accounting, legal issues, general administration, personnel decisions, employee benefits, safety and quality control.
Lisa Olivas Taucher
Regional Vice President
Lisa joined MDS Builders in 2004 as Regional Manager for the Midwest office located in Ohio. She has worked in the commercial construction industry since 1988 and has extensive experience in preconstruction services, design build, out of the ground construction, historical and interior renovation, industrial, retail, and office space construction.
Today, Lisa's role as Regional Vice President focuses on multiple nationwide long-term clients. She is responsible for all facets of the build process including estimating, project buyout, scheduling, project management, coordinating all trades and field personnel from permitting to certificate of completion.
Lisa's vision is to deliver value added solutions to our clients with innovation, commitment and integrity. She is skilled in the critical coordination and planning necessary to produce time efficient, cost effective, quality results that fulfill our clients' needs.
Lisa earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio University in 1986 and is past President and current member of the National Association of Women in Construction.
Ashleigh LaRocca
Regional Vice President
Ashleigh joined MDS Builders in 2007 as a Facilities Project Manager in the Austin, TX office. Ashleigh LaRocca is a seasoned professional in the realm of facilities maintenance, serving as a Regional Vice President since 2021, her focus is ensuring operational excellence and business continuity for clients nationwide.
In her role, Ashleigh is instrumental in problem-solving, tackling challenges with a strategic mindset and a commitment to delivering optimal solutions. She leads with a hands-on approach, managing project managers, vendors, and client relations with finesse and efficiency. Her dedication to fostering strong relationships with clients and vendors underscores her commitment to delivering exceptional service and exceeding expectations.
Ashleigh graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Public Administration and Texas A&M Health Science Center with a Master of Public Heath with a focus on policy, management, and emergency preparedness.
Our Services
Proud Members
Associated General Contractors of America
(AGC)
Construction Association of South Florida
(CASF)
Better Business Bureau
(BBB)