Decker Construction has partnered with an array of industry professionals throughout our years of service. These partnerships have given us the opportunity to complete construction projects with many unique features, time-sensitive requirements, and distinct challenges. We take great pride in the diversity we display in our project portfolio because every chance we’re given to offer excellence to a new client in a new industry is an opportunity to strengthen our connection within our community and grow as a construction company.

Our experienced TEAM of construction managers have successfully completed government and local projects here in Gainesville, Florida, as well as projects for higher education institutions like the University of Florida. The range of projects and industries we’ve completed speaks to the ability of Decker to manage projects of many different sizes and expresses the expertise level we’ve gained to be trusted with high-level commercial construction jobs like research labs, health care facilities, and level 3 biohazard facilities.

Below are testimonials from various happy clients, categorized by their specific industries. We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with each and every one of our clients and support meaningful projects that allow us to invest back into the community that we love so much.

Government

Betsy Waite, P.E., CPRP

Director, Wild Spaces & Public Places for the City of Gainesville, FL

“Decker Construction is well suited to handle complicated construction projects. The owners, Chris Decker, and Mike Calsam are consummate professionals with a great team behind them. I’ve been particularly impressed by the knowledge and expertise of their Site Superintendents.”

John Weber, CPRP, CPSI

Park Operations Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs for the City of Gainesville, FL

“Decker Construction helped the City of Gainesville with the renovation of Oakview Park. This was a building renovation and park development project. Their team treated this building and park like it was their own. I was very impressed with their attention to detail, concern for the customer, and commitment to excellence. They took a hodgepodge of a building and turned it into an amazing center for the community. The craftsmanship was high quality, the customer service was impeccable, and the follow-through was what every customer should receive. I look forward to working with them again and hope everyone has the privilege of partnering with their team on a project.”

Educational

David Lucier

Director of Facilities & Purchasing, Levin College of Law at the University of Florida

“Decker Construction has a very professional team and is a pleasure to work with. When presented with multiple requests to halt work at various times, they obliged and altered the schedule even when it presented additional challenges. I look forward to working with the Decker Team again!”

Dwan Courtney

Director, Small Business & Supplier Diversity at the University of Florida

“Decker Construction is a valued partner of UF Small Business & Supplier Diversity. Their commitment and support of the Mentor – Protégé Program is admirable. Decker participates annually while still actively recruiting small businesses to be protégé participants. Once a protégé, Decker Construction has grown to now lead as a mentor. Their insight and guidance are done with goodwill and sincerity, resulting in several of their protégés obtaining contracts with the University of Florida. We are truly fortunate for their partnership!”

Nonprofit

Tony & Amy Meacham

Founders, Xtraordinary Joy, Inc.

“Decker Construction has been amazing to work with. They generously partner with our non-profit for rare genetic disorder research by not only financially supporting our fundraising but by actively being involved in all our events over the last 5 years. They continue to increase their involvement as they lead our executive board with innovative ideas and enthusiasm for impacting our community and reaching those with disabilities. Chris Decker and Mike Calsam have sincere hearts and motives, truly helping us break ground and build initiatives for chromosome disorder awareness and understanding. They prove to be respected and connected to their community, launching us further in our mission.”

Local- business

Adam Brewer

Owner, Adam’s Rib Co.

“Decker Construction completed our latest restaurant build-out, and we moved into our larger, updated building in early 2016. Chris, Mike, and their team were great to work with during this process. We highly recommend this organization!”

Dr. Ron Emerick

Owner, Little Pine Pediatrics

“I could not have been more satisfied with my experience with Decker Construction and our medical office remodel. We were on a tight timeline and needed a beautiful, functional, and pediatric-friendly building, and they delivered! I was most impressed by the attention to detail from the workers, our amazing Superintendent and the personal relationship through the process with Chris and Mike. I could not recommend anyone more highly for your building and renovation needs.”

We Value Our Industry-Specific Client Testimonials

Government

Betsy Waite, P.E., CPRP

John Weber, CPRP, CPSI

Educational

David Lucier

Dwan Courtney

Nonprofit

Tony & Amy Meacham

Local- business

Adam Brewer

Dr. Ron Emerick

Client Testimonials

"Decker Construction is well suited to handle complicated construction projects. The owners, Chris Decker and Mike Calsam, are consummate professionals with a great team behind them. I’ve been particularly impressed by the knowledge and expertise of their Site Superintendents."

"A very professional and reliable Construction Manager. Decker Construction is a detail and quality oriented professional. Their team is a pleasure to work with!"

"Their staff did an outstanding job of communicating with us regularly, keeping meticulous documentation of the progress of the work and cost, and making an extraordinary effort to work around fully functioning labs and offices with as little interference as possible. "

"Decker Construction helped us renovate our office space to accommodate a growing team. They displayed a great sense of humor, awesome work ethic, and were great to work with. We’re now working in a modern suite, with room for all the things we planned for!"

"I could not have been more satisfied with my experience with Decker Construction and our medical office remodel. I was most impressed by the attention to detail. I could not recommend anyone more highly for your building and renovation needs."

"When I think of Decker Construction, two words immediately come to mind - “on time”, Decker gets the project started on the agreed upon date and has the project wrapped on the projected completion date with consistency."

"It is so refreshing to work with a group of individuals that genuinely care about you and your business’s success. Their team has been with us since day one, helping us create a plan, solve problems, and making our dream become a reality."

"They are always professional and accessible to answer any questions I have along the entire process. If I ever need to adjust something or add something to a project, they are very quick to do what it takes to get everything done right and the way I want it."

"The workmanship has been first rate and their team has consistently completed projects in a timely manner."

"When presented with multiple requests to halt work at various times, they obliged and altered the schedule even when it presented additional challenges for them."

"From value-engineering to project management and post-project support, Chris, Mike, Karlin and Eric have gone above and beyond to assist us with our renovations and ongoing maintenance needs."

"Decker Construction has completed multiple projects for our department. Their attention to detail and thoroughness with each project was exceptional and I look forward to working with them again on future projects!"

"Decker Construction completed our latest restaurant build-out and we moved into our larger, updated building in early 2016. Chris, Mike and their team were great to work with during this process. We highly recommend this organization!"

"In my experiences, Decker Construction is driven to provide more than the final product. They diligently work to provide quality customer service, good communication and acceptable solutions which makes the journey to the final product a smoother process."

"Decker Construction is a Construction Management firm we trust. When thinking of a word that best describes their employees and their work ethic is “conscientious.” Decker wants to do a great job as much as we want them to, and it shows in their commitment to our satisfaction. "