Our Mission

As a custom home builder and local construction company, we create top quality homes using natural, local, and time tested building materials that outperform modern composites in durability, safety, and environmental responsibility. We specialize in building energy-efficient homes designed to last for generations.



Our mission is to support local economies; from mills and farms to loggers and trades men so rural communities can thrive and landscapes remain working. We are committed to sustainable building practices that reduce reliance on plastic, synthetic, and petroleum-based products, investing in people and communities rather than corporations.

By choosing real wood, natural insulation, and other sustainable building materials, we deliver healthier, more beautiful living spaces. Our goal is simple: to build custom homes that sustain local industry, protect the environment, and offer a quality of life you’ll be proud to own. We’re proud to be a trusted home builder dedicated to craftsmanship, sustainability, and lasting value.

A NOTE FROM COLTON

Building has always been part of my life. I grew up working alongside my dad, a builder who had me on job sites before I was old enough to drive.

From the start, I loved working with my hands, solving problems, creating things that last, and being part of a process you can stand back and feel proud of.

Along the way, I also fell in love with farming. In my teens, I worked on local farms, later studied Dairy Farm Management at UNH, and went on to design and manage farm operations after college. That experience taught me more than just hard work, it gave me an appreciation for strong systems, working with nature, and doing things right the first time.

That’s when I got into timber framing, raising barns, working with big beams and native wood, and building structures meant to last for generations. Those early days still shape the way I build today.

Eventually, I came back home to work with my dad again, and that’s when everything clicked. I realized I could combine the things I care most about: craftsmanship, sustainability, and supporting local farms, mills, forestry and economies. That’s what Dow Construction is all about, building beautiful, lasting homes using natural materials that are good for people, good for the planet, and good for the local economy.

I’ve been influenced by time spent in Hawai‘i and by the values embodied in Hawaiian culture. Two words have stayed with me: pono and aloha.

  • Pono means doing what is right, living with integrity, balance, and respect for others and the environment.

  • Aloha is more than just a greeting, it’s a way of life rooted in love, compassion, connection, and care.

I try to live and build with pono and aloha in everything I do, from the way I treat clients and crew, to the choices we make in materials, to the homes we craft with care and purpose. To me, that’s the foundation of a well-built life and a well-built home.


These days, my wife and I live here in the valley with our three dogs. When we’re not on a job site, you’ll find us hiking, floating the river, or mountain biking, always looking for ways to build a good life, just like the homes we create.


Colton Dow

Owner-Operator

THE CREW

Meet the Team

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Claire Gacklin

Office Manager
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Peter Dow

Project Manager
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Tim Warren

Senior Craftsman
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Kyler Hall

Lead Carpenter
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Asher Hardy

Carpenter

Jesse Hatch

Apprentice Carpenter

Our Subs

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Arsen Shalian

ELECTRICAL

Green Mountain Electric

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Jeff Jacques

PAINTING

Ledge Painting

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Matt Cassidy

PLUMBING & HVAC

Cassidy Plumbing & Heating

Harland Fallen

DRYWALL & FINISHING

CAREERS

We are hiring carpenters

We want people who want to build a career here. Nobody has to guess what the next role is, what it takes to get there, or what it pays. And everyone shares in what the company makes.