DeSilva Gates Construction

DeSilva Gates Construction is a general engineering contractor based in Alameda, California, working across Northern California. Founded in 1930 by Oliver de Silva as a grading and paving outfit equipped with a single Michigan scraper, the company now delivers civil engineering construction, grading, paving and construction management on large-scale infrastructure projects. Its work spans public works transportation, road and water infrastructure, aviation, housing, and residential and commercial development, including roads, water systems, housing and workplaces.

The firm's capabilities extend beyond project delivery. DeSilva Gates owns and operates three hot-mix asphalt plants and runs one of the largest aggregate facilities in Northern California, giving it in-house control over key materials as well as construction. The company describes more than nine decades of continuous operation.

DeSilva Gates states that it was founded on the principle of demanding the best from itself and its team, with a tradition of service passed down through generations. It emphasises knowledge sharing, mutual respect and superior results in every situation, reflecting a multi-generational, family-rooted heritage that traces back to its founder.