Firm
At Fifth & Dune, our mission is not just a statement; it is a commitment. The strength of our team is based on our core principles of integrity, respect, and teamwork. The overall success of our company is a product of a positive and unified work environment. Together, Fifth & Dune delivers exceptional services with a commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction. We aim to exceed expectations and grow together on our quest to achieving excellence. Extending beyond construction, we take pride in blending modern innovation with a deep appreciation to our surroundings, while preserving and honoring the historical significance of the Hamptons. With a deep commitment to building our legacy and making a meaningful and lasting difference, Fifth & Dune does not just talk about our mission – we live it every day.
Leadership
CO-FOUNDER
Michael Tagliavia
CO-FOUNDER
MICHAEL TAGLIAVIA has been involved in the construction and architectural fields since 2003 and has managed a wide variety of large-scale residential projects ranging from new construction to comprehensive renovations. Additionally, Michael’s experience as an associate architect has engendered in him a true appreciation for the design aspects of a project, allowing for a level of collaboration with architectural and interior design teams that is unique to the construction industry.
Michael received his Bachelor of Architecture from Philadelphia University and is currently an associate member of the American Institute of Architects. Born into an immigrant Italian family, Michael carries on a multi-generational belief in the importance of hospitality and community-building. He is a current member of the Southampton Town Architectural Review Board, the Project Coordinator and Initiative Fundraiser for Wells Mountain Haiti Project, as well as Project Manager for six container YMCA community Centers since 2012. Michael lives in East Quogue, New York with his wife and son.
CO-FOUNDER
Kevin Warren
CO-FOUNDER
KEVIN WARREN is a distinguished local leader and growing force in the construction industry. Underpinning all of his successes – notable among them a rapid ascent to the role of Partner at one of the East End’s most prestigious building firms – is a commitment to quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Kevin is also a dedicated member of his community, investing decades of experience in fine-home construction and project management towards local and community-based projects. Recent credits include the construction of the Montauk food pantry, a new dance floor for Dance Hampton, and managing the construction and completion of the Gansett Meadows housing development in Amagansett.
Kevin has dedicated himself to his hometown of East Hampton and it’s surrounding communities, leading to a number of prominent local leadership roles. Kevin is a member of the Amagansett Board of Education, Chair of the East Hampton Housing Authority, sits on the Amagansett School Building and Grounds Committee and is Treasurer of the Gansett Meadow Affordable Multi-Family Rental Housing Development. Kevin lives in Amagansett, New York with his two children and wife.
Our Team
Administration
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Administrative Assistant
Administration
Assistant Project Manager
Site Superintendent
Foreman
Foreman
Assistant Project Manager
Project Manager
Master Carpenter
Project Manager
Carpenter
Site Superintendent
Foreman
Master Carpenter
Site Superintendent
Project Manager
Associate
Foreman
Interns
Administrative Intern
Journeyman
Journeyman