About Us
As commercial renovation specialists, we’ve provided quality commercial construction services to businesses throughout Northeast Florida for over 30 years. We are committed to treating our clients, employees, and partners with respect, and delivering the highest quality work in our industry.
Meet the Leadership Team
Hank Duckworth
Founder, Chief Development Officer
Hank founded Duckworth Construction in 1988, and the company has experienced exponential growth over the years. He has earned the reputation of delivering projects on time and on budget. Hank graduated from University of North Florida’s Computing, Engineering and Building Construction school. Hank is an active member of Southside Businessman’s Club and has been active with NAIOP for over 30 years.
Coleman Lay
Owner, Chief Operating Officer
Coleman joined Duckworth Construction in 2015 and has been involved in all aspects of the business, including project management, estimating, operations, and finance. Coleman earned his Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction. Coleman is active in NAIOP and serves on the Advisory Board for Habitat for Humanity. Florida Contractors license CBC1262908.
Gene McCutcheon
PRESIDENT
Gene joined Duckworth Construction in 1991 and has made significant contributions to the success of the organization by building a team of skilled professionals. Gene has worked in the building construction industry for over 40 years.
Jake Chamberlin
VICE PRESIDENT
Jake joined Duckworth Construction in 2013 and was promoted to vice president in 2015. Jake has been instrumental in the company's business development, marketing, and client services capabilities.
Duckworth Construction's attention to detail and management of all subcontractors and work site personnel was outstanding. Their project manager Jake and foreman Steve communicated well with my team and were responsive to our questions concerns and were able to adapt to changes we made along the way with ease.
Chris Hays
Facilities Manager, CoventBridge
How We Work
Integrity
Integrity is our cornerstone value, and you will experience fairness and honesty in every interaction with us.
Speed
We know it’s important for your project to get done quickly, and we’ll work in a timely manner to make it happen.
Accuracy
The vision you have for your project will become reality in compliance with building code requirements.
Communication
You will have one point of contact during the construction of your project to eliminate miscommunications, slowdowns, and mistakes.
Experience
Our team has over 80 years’ combined construction experience for you to rely on.
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