Durr Heavy Construction, L.L.C. is a distinguished woman-owned construction company based in Southeast Louisiana, specializing in a variety of services including site preparation, demolition, underground utilities, paving, composite construction, and disaster recovery. With over 65 years of industry experience, Durr has built a strong reputation for delivering complete, turn-key site packages that ensure proactive management and adherence to safety protocols, enabling projects to be completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
The foundation of Durr Heavy Construction lies in its rich history, dating back to 1955 when Edward Durr started the business to supplement his dairy farming income. The company's growth transformed it into one of the largest demolition and site preparation firms in the Gulf South under the leadership of Durr’s daughter and later her children. This family-oriented ethos remains at the core of the business culture today, upholding values such as integrity, safety, quality, teamwork, commitment, and faith.
Durr's team comprises over 100 skilled professionals who are dedicated to maintaining high safety standards, as reflected in their exemplary safety record and comprehensive safety programs. The company’s capacity to self-perform work, coupled with its impressive bonding capacity of up to $35 million per project, enhances their reliability and appeal to clients. This commitment to quality work and client satisfaction has resulted in significant repeat business, a testament to the company’s outstanding service delivery.
As a certified Woman-Owned Business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Durr actively supports diversity in the construction industry and assists clients in enhancing their supplier diversity programs. With an extensive fleet of modern equipment and a forward-thinking approach that embraces technology, Durr Heavy Construction is poised for continued success in serving both local and national clients into the future.
