New Orleans
New Orleans Construction Guided by Experience, Safety, and Discipline
For more than 25 years, McDonnel Group has been a trusted construction partner in New Orleans, helping owners, institutions, and design teams navigate complex commercial, industrial, and institutional projects with clarity and confidence.
From historic renovations and occupied commercial spaces to public facilities and large-scale developments, construction in New Orleans demands more than technical skill. It requires deep local knowledge, disciplined planning, and a contractor who understands how to work in tight urban conditions, under strict regulatory environments, and with high expectations for quality and safety.
McDonnel Group brings all three, and our track record speaks for itself: 100% on time projects, 0 claims, and 0 latent defects.
A Construction Partner Rooted in New Orleans
New Orleans isn’t just a market we serve; it’s where we cut our teeth decades ago, where we live, and the region that shaped our approach to construction.
Our teams understand the realities of building in the city:
- Dense urban sites and constrained logistics
- Historic structures and preservation requirements
- Complex permitting and public-sector coordination
- Active, occupied facilities that must remain operational
- A unique culture and way of life
That local experience allows us to anticipate challenges early, coordinate proactively, and keep projects moving without unnecessary disruption.
Commercial, Industrial, & Institutional Construction Expertise
McDonnel Group specializes in commercial, industrial, and institutional construction projects where precision, coordination, and accountability matter most.
Our New Orleans portfolio includes:
- Commercial office buildings and interior renovations
- Industrial buildings and laboratories
- Institutional and public facilities
- Hospitality and mixed-use developments
- Historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects
- Educational and civic buildings
Across every project type, our role stays the same: guide the process, protect the people, and deliver results that meet the expectations of owners, users, and the surrounding community.
Our Proven Process Brings Clarity to Complex Builds
Every New Orleans construction project we deliver follows McDonnel’s proven Plan • Build • Deliver process, a disciplined framework designed to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
This process is especially critical in New Orleans, where planning and coordination often determine the difference between a smooth project and a costly one.
Safety-First Construction in Active Environments
With more than 5,800 consecutive safe days and an EMR well below the industry average, safety is not just a catchy slogan at McDonnel Group, it’s a daily commitment.
On New Orleans jobsites, that means:
- Proactive safety planning tailored to each site
- Detailed planning and documented playbooks
- Credentialed, well-trained field teams
- Clear protocols for occupied and public-facing facilities
- A culture where anyone can stop work if conditions are unsafe
For owners and institutions, a safe site means predictability, uptime, and peace of mind.
Trusted by Owners, Institutions, and Design Teams
McDonnel Group is proud to partner with commercial owners, public agencies, industrial facilities, and architectural teams across the Greater New Orleans area who value:
- Clear communication
- Disciplined execution
- Respect for the built environment and the surrounding community
Our long-standing relationships are built on trust earned project by project.