ENHANCING THE LIVES OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND THE COMMUNITIES WE BUILD AND SERVE

As Atlanta began its ascension into a growing southern metropolis in the 1970s and early 1980s, difficult economic conditions tempered its pace. As a result, DeKalb Pipeline decided to shift its focus to residential work. The company partnered with premier real estate developer and Atlanta icon Tom Cousins on many subdivision projects throughout the city.

The mid-1980s saw not only economic conditions improve, but also increased growth as housing subdivision projects accelerated. In late 1985, the reins of the company were handed to James King Jr. and DeKalb Pipeline became a second-generation company.

Atlanta’s growth continued in the 1990s and early 2000s at an accelerated pace. Subdivisions were morphing into small cities.

Subdivision projects, many of which lasted 10-12 years and consisted of 2000-3000 homes, became DeKalb Pipeline’s bread and butter. The company became adept and nimble at delivering full development projects with its partners, delivering results on time and on budget.

2008 and 2009 brought "The Great Recession," which led to a housing industry slowdown. But many times, out of adversity comes opportunity. DeKalb Pipeline shifted focus again, this time on water transfer — not only in the municipal market, but also in the oil fields of the Marcellus-Utica Shale play in Ohio and West Virginia. This water transfer work took DeKalb Pipeline to gold mines in South Carolina, which opened the door for mining work all across the Southeast.

Today, DeKalb Pipeline has returned to its roots in Metro Atlanta and is focused once again on large, complex site work projects. Still a second-generation company, its foundation of hard work and ethical practices have not changed. DeKalb Pipeline takes pride in delivering value to its clients, enhancing its employees' lives, and changing Atlanta communities for the better.