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About DDR

DDR Australia (DDR) is a majority Aboriginal-owned contracting and project management company that delivers various kinds of construction projects across Australia. Services include design-and-construct, new builds, infrastructure development and building refurbishment.

With a nationwide operational footprint, we can deliver projects in all industry sectors and geographical locations.

We achieve operational excellence by employing industry best practice, harnessing our internal capabilities and making the most of lessons learnt. This results in maximum value for the client.

Through the implementation of best-practice health, safety, environmental and quality (HSEQ) management systems, we deliver projects safely, to a high standard and with low impact to the environment.

DDR is a Supply Nation Certified business and through the Supply Nation network, we develop mutually rewarding business relationships with companies seeking to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contractors or other businesses seeking to work for us.  

Our Culture

From the beginning, DDR has successfully delivered on its vision and commitment to enhance the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities through the provision of long-term employment business opportunities.

Duratec

Duratec is a solutions-driven contractor providing whole-of-life engineering, construction and remediation services. They operate across a wide range of industry sectors and are committed to providing fit-for-purpose, innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of projects.

Dundee Rock

Dundee Rock is a 100% Aboriginal-owned and operated building and construction company that creates quality outcomes for government and commercial entities throughout Australia. They offer advanced construction and project management capabilities across a wide range of industry sectors.

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER

We successfully collaborate with our partners to facilitate the development of a thriving and sustainable business sector for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Founded in 2017, DDR is a partnership between 100 percent Aboriginal-owned Hutcheson and Co Holdings and our capacity partner Duratec. DDR was established with the purpose of providing opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and businesses across Australia.

Having managed his Darwin-based, 100% Aboriginal-owned company, Dundee Rock, specialising in painting, coatings, building maintenance, renovation, electrical, plumbing and landscaping services for over 15 years, Thomas Hutcheson was ready to strengthen and expand his business nationally.

Duratec, with their national footprint and diverse service capabilities, was the perfect partner – a synergy of culture, quality, and business acumen complementing Dundee Rock’s company vision and core values.

The founders of each business (Thomas Hutcheson and Phil Harcourt) worked together to build and align their vision for the new enterprise, and DDR was formed.