March 2007
by Clayton DeKorne
The projects that D.P. Thomas Construction complete each year on or near the water around Wrightsville Beach, N.C., range in cost from $150K to well past the million-dollar mark. What owner Dave Thomas started as a small remodeling firm in the 1970s has grown to become a local authority on the restoration of North Carolina's architectural history. Above all, Thomas looks to creating a good business relationship. His insight explains how historic preservation work can complicate a project but also bring substantial rewards, if the chemistry is right.
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Interview: Restoring Trust Preserving treasures of the past through honest work in the present Clayton DeKorne Working in and around Wrightsville Beach, N.C., a good number of the projects that D.P. Thomas Construction complete each year are on or near the water — whether it's the beach, tidal saltwater creeks, or the Cape Fear River. Projects range in cost from $150K to well past the million-dollar mark, but owner Dave Thomas likes to continue to service past clients and friends, so he's not at all adverse to the smaller jobs. Above all, Thomas looks to creating a good business relationship.
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