General Contracting
Single-source accountability for your entire project — managing all trades, schedules, and budgets from groundbreaking through final walkthrough.
Indiana General Contractor · Since 1915
Building Solid Relationships, Fostering Innovation, Delivering Quality Projects Safely.
W.R. Dunkin & Son, Inc. has been providing exceptional value for clients and their projects across Indiana since 1915 — over 110 years of institutional knowledge, trusted partnerships, and construction excellence.
Founded 1915·4th Generation·Anderson, IN·Abel Family of Businesses
Since 1915|
4th Generation Family Business|
Commercial · Healthcare · Education · Ecumenical · Public|
Central Indiana & Statewide|
Abel Family of Businesses
Our Heritage
110 Years of
Indiana Construction.
W.R. Dunkin & Son, Inc. was founded in 1915 in Carroll County, Indiana by W.R. Dunkin — a carpenter — and his son Glenn F. Dunkin — a brick mason. What began as residential and small commercial contracting grew over decades into one of Indiana's most respected institutional construction firms.
The company settled in Anderson in 1951 to be more centrally located across the state. Today, Craig R. Dunkin — fourth generation — leads the company with the same commitment to craftsmanship, relationships, and community that his great-grandfather brought to every job site.
In March 2020, W.R. Dunkin & Son was welcomed into the Abel Family of Businesses — a $160 million, four-generation construction company that shares its values — strengthening Dunkin's capacity and resources while preserving its local identity and leadership.
"Our rich history, coupled with our tradition of family, friends, and community, has brought recognition to our company as a leader in the construction industry throughout Indiana."
What We Do
Our Services.
Full-service construction delivery for Indiana's most complex institutional and commercial projects — from first concept through certificate of occupancy.
Construction Management
Owner-advocate oversight from design through construction — proactive budget control, schedule management, and transparent reporting at every phase.
Design-Build
Integrated architectural, engineering, and construction management under one contract — streamlining delivery and reducing risk for owners who need speed and budget certainty.
Pre-Construction
Early involvement to validate scope, establish realistic budgets, identify value engineering opportunities, and eliminate surprises before ground breaks.
Self-Performing Capabilities
Direct labor forces for key scopes of work — giving W.R. Dunkin tighter control over quality, schedule, and cost on every project.
Sectors We Build
Our Portfolio.
Project experience and expertise across every sector that drives Indiana's institutional and commercial growth.
Commercial
Commercial
Retail, office, mixed-use, and commercial developments delivered with precision and efficiency.
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Healthcare
Healthcare
Medical offices, clinics, and hospitals built to exacting code, infection control, and operational standards.
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Education
Education
K-12 schools and post-secondary facilities delivered on community-driven timelines and budgets.
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Ecumenical
Ecumenical
Churches and faith-based institutions — built with the reverence and care these projects deserve.
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Civic & Public
Public Sector
Government buildings, civic centers, and public infrastructure serving Indiana communities.
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Why Indiana Owners Choose
W.R. Dunkin & Son.
Deep expertise across five sectors
Commercial, healthcare, education, ecumenical, and public sector — our portfolio spans every institutional market in Indiana. Your sector isn't new territory for us. We've built it, learned it, and delivered it.
Large enough to perform. Attentive enough to care.
Backed by the Abel Family of Businesses — a $160M construction enterprise — we have the capacity and bonding for significant projects. We are still led by the Dunkin family and still treat every client like a neighbor.
Safety is non-negotiable.
W.R. Dunkin maintains a rigorous safety program on every job site. We are committed to sending every person home safely every day — and our record reflects that commitment.
Locally rooted. Multi-generationally proven.
Building in Indiana since 1915. Our success has been built on analyzing each client's specific project needs in detail and developing positive partnerships based on trust and transparency. That approach hasn't changed in 110 years.
Abel Family of Businesses
The Strength of a Family of Businesses.
In March 2020, W.R. Dunkin & Son, Inc. was welcomed into the Abel Family of Businesses — a $160 million, four-generation construction company headquartered in central Indiana that shares Dunkin's core values of craftsmanship, community, and client-first service.
This partnership gives W.R. Dunkin's clients the confidence of expanded capacity, enhanced bonding capability, and a broader resource network — while preserving the personal leadership, local relationships, and institutional knowledge that have defined Dunkin for over a century.
- ✓$160M family of businesses backing
- ✓Enhanced bonding and financial capacity
- ✓Shared values and four-generation culture
- ✓Locally led — Craig R. Dunkin, fourth-generation president