414 Olive Street, Suite 6
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
©2026 CA LIC 984076
Based in Santa Barbara, we’re a commercial general contractor serving clients throughout Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties.
About
Founded on a family legacy that began in 1978, the firm brings decades of experience to ground-up construction, tenant improvements, and complex core-and-shell renovations. We approach each project with disciplined planning, technical rigor, and a commitment to refined execution.

Collaboration is fundamental to how we operate. We work closely with owners, developers, architects, consultants, and public agencies to create a transparent and highly coordinated process to ensure that projects remain aligned from concept through completion.

We pride ourselves on our long-standing relationships. Our established network of trusted subcontractors and design partners allows us to assemble the right team for each project, maintain consistent quality standards, and execute with efficiency across our markets.

Across every sector we serve, our leadership remains directly involved. The result is thoughtful oversight, elevated craftsmanship, and enduring partnerships built on trust, accountability, and shared success.
Services
Riviera Construction Group provides full-service commercial construction solutions, managing projects from initial planning through completion. Our approach is tailored to the specific goals, constraints, and vision of each client, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule are aligned from the earliest stages.
Preconstruction Planning & Budgeting
Design-Build Services
General Contracting
Construction Management / Project Management
Ground-Up Construction
Tenant Improvements & Fit-Outs
Core & Shell Renovations
Joint Ventures
Scheduling & Procurement Management
Quality Assurance & Risk Management
Team
Exceeding three decades of combined leadership experience, our team oversees ground-up developments, tenant improvements, and technically demanding renovations throughout Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties.

Our portfolio includes projects executed under accelerated schedules, within occupied environments, and in coordination with public agencies and multiple stakeholder groups.

In addition to delivering new construction, we have been engaged to stabilize and complete projects that others were unable to finish or unwilling to undertake. These assignments demand experienced leadership, financial discipline, and strong field management—characteristics that define our team.

Our founders remain directly engaged from early budgeting and constructability review through field execution and closeout. Further, we are selective in the partnerships we form. We align with clients who value preparation, transparency, and long-term collaboration. This approach has resulted in enduring relationships and repeat engagements across the markets we serve.

Supported by a long-standing network of vetted subcontractors and trade partners, Riviera Construction Group delivers commercial projects with the systems, discipline, and leadership expected of a large-scale general contractor. Yet, we limit the volume of work we accept to ensure executive oversight on every project.
Daniel Locascio
Principal
Daniel began his career as a union laborer, working across trades on commercial tenant improvements and ground-up developments. That hands-on experience gave him a detailed understanding of sequencing, constructability, and the practical realities of complex commercial construction.

Daniel oversees all field operations with a direct and accountable approach. Over the course of his career, Daniel has led projects requiring tight coordination, multi-trade integration, and disciplined schedule management. His leadership in the field ensures that site operations remain organized, efficient, and aligned with project milestones.

In 2022, he was recognized by the City of Ventura as Superintendent of the Year for excellence in construction leadership and jobsite management. He works closely with superintendents and trade partners to uphold safety standards, quality control, and protect the project schedule. His presence reinforces a culture of execution and professionalism across every build.
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Maxwell Walshaw
Principal
Maxwell brings experience from both the general contractor and developer sides of the industry, providing a comprehensive understanding of how projects are evaluated, financed, and executed.

Maxwell leads the firm's preconstruction, business development, and project strategy efforts. He works closely with owners and design teams to establish clear scopes, realistic budgets, and executable schedules before construction begins. This disciplined front-end approach helps clients make informed decisions and positions projects for success in the field.

Throughout construction, Maxwell maintains oversight of contract administration, change management, and financial controls to ensure alignment between client objectives and field execution. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Master's degree in Finance from the University of Exeter (UK). His financial background strengthens his approach to procurement, forecasting, and risk management across all phases of construction.
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Contact
We serve public and private sector clients across Southern California and are equipped to manage complex projects nationally and internationally, tailored to each client’s needs.
414 Olive Street
Suite 6
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Subcontractor
Resources
The quality of Riviera’s construction services relies on the quality of our subcontractors, and we work with the best in the business. Riviera actively seeks and rigorously prequalifies subcontractors who bring the skills, experience, and reliable performance needed for each project. Our subcontractors also share our core values, customer-centric service, and accountability for the work they do. If you are a subcontractor and are interested in working with us, complete our Prequalification Form and email to subcontractors@rivierabuilt.com