about us
Leadership Built on Experience and Integrity
Founded by veteran John Derucki, Derucki Construction is a design-focused firm built to elevate the Southeast’s private development landscape. We bring a sharp dedication to mixed-use projects, ground-up, adaptive reuse, and transformative interior spaces—turning complex ideas into thoughtfully executed realities. With a commitment to precision, open collaboration, and unwavering integrity, we partner closely with our clients to deliver spaces that are as functional as they are impactful.
Our foundation
Exceed client and design partner expectations
Deliver exceptional final products
Build positive, long-lasting relationships
Operate with skill, integrity and responsibility
our culture
At our core, we believe great construction starts with great people. Our culture is built on accountability, craftsmanship, and respect—for our clients, our partners, and each other. We take pride in doing things the right way, combining technical expertise with a hands-on, solutions-driven mindset.
We don’t just build structures—we build trust, long-term relationships, and a team that’s committed to delivering excellence every step of the way.
Our leadership
John derucki
FOUNDERJohn began his career in the construction at the age of 16 when he took his first position as a field survey crew member at a small civil engineering firm in his hometown of Anderson, Indiana. Since that time he has had the opportunity to work with some of the largest construction companies in the industry and has held the position of field engineer, superintendent, project manager, project executive, and vice president before founding Derucki Construction Company.
