National General Contractor • Custom Smart Home Builder • Real Estate Developer

Headquarters: New York City / Westchester, NY 
Satellite Offices: Beverly Hills (Los Angeles), Metro Atlanta, Dallas–Fort Worth, Greenwich (CT), Bergen County (NJ), The Hamptons (NY) 

Mr. Daniel Salem Dawkins II — Master Builder (26 Years)

Chairman & CEO, Dawkins Development Group Inc.

Recognized for delivering high‑end custom residential and commercial projects, government contracting, and large‑scale land development. DDG is a reliable, innovation‑driven builder expanding nationwide.

Our National Promise

Exclusive Builder for Solar, Energy‑Efficient, Smart Homes

Dawkins Development Group Inc. is the exclusive construction partner for DDG Smart Homes—our parent brand’s flagship line of solar, energy‑efficient, technology‑integrated residences. Through this strategic partnership, we are the only builder authorized to deliver DDG Smart Homes™ systems, including proprietary fire‑resistant assemblies and smart fire‑safety technology.

National General Contractor & Developer:

We serve high‑net‑worth clients, family offices, funds, and institutional investors.

Investor Partnerships:

We co‑develop new construction and land development projects across our core states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Georgia, Texas, and California.

Insurance Restoration Leader:

Preferred partner for fire, water, smoke, tree, and storm damage—from emergency response to complete rebuilds.

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Core Capabilities

Custom Smart Homes (Ground‑Up):

Net‑zero ready, solar, battery storage, EV infrastructure, whole‑home automation, resilient envelopes, and DDG Smart Fire Safety integration.

High‑End Residential Remodeling:

Whole‑home renovations, luxury kitchens, spa baths, additions, and estate upgrades.

Commercial & Mixed‑Use Construction:

Office, medical, hospitality, boutique retail, and TI/build‑outs; structural and non‑structural metal framing.

Multifamily & Subdivisions:

Infill spot builds, subdivisions, apartment rehabs, and new mid‑rise wood/steel construction.

Foundations → Finish Carpentry:

Excavation, foundations, framing, MEP coordination, drywall/finishes, millwork, closeout & commissioning.

Insurance Restoration & Rebuilds:

Fire/water/smoke/tree/storm claims; Xactimate‑driven scopes; adjuster liaison; code‑plus reconstruction.

Roofs (Residential/Commercial):

Architectural shingle, standing‑seam metal, membrane/flat.

Outdoor Living:

Pools, decks, patios, outdoor kitchens, site lighting, and hardscapes.

Additional satellite coverage available nationwide by request for select private clients, family offices, lenders, and funds.

Design

Build

Construction

Why Owners, Investors & Institutions Choose DDG

  • Exclusive DDG Smart Homesâ„¢ Integration: Only DDG builds our solar, energy‑efficient, smart product line—direct partnership with the parent company ensures best‑in‑class technology and supply.
  • Resilience at the Core: Fire‑resistant construction, non‑combustible exterior packages, ember‑resistant vents, defensible‑space planning, backup power, and water‑conserving systems.
  • Proven Delivery: 26‑year construction track record; licensed/insured; city & federal contracting experience.
  • Investor‑Grade Execution: Project LLC structures, transparent reporting, lender‑ready schedules, critical‑path management, and ROI‑driven value engineering.
  • One Team, Door‑to‑Door: Pre‑con, estimating, permitting, build, commissioning, warranty—single point of accountability.

Government & Insurance

Local/State/Federal Contracting: Compliance with procurement, prevailing wage, and safety requirements.

Insurance Restoration: Fire, water, smoke, and storm—scoped accurately, executed quickly, rebuilt better

Featured Service Lines (Detail)

Custom Smart Homes

  • Solar arrays, battery storage, advanced insulation assemblies, high‑performance windows, air‑sealing, ERV/HRV.
  • DDG Smart Fire Safety integrated detection/suppression, early‑warning, and remote monitoring.
  • Integrated controls: lighting, HVAC, shades, access, cameras, leak/fire detection, energy dashboards.

High‑End Remodeling & Additions

  • Estate‑grade kitchens/baths, specialty stone, bespoke millwork, gallery lighting, wine rooms, wellness/spa suites.
  • Seamless additions and structural reconfigurations with architect/engineer coordination.

Commercial, Medical & Mixed‑Use

  • Clinics, dental/med‑spa, professional office, restaurant & lounge renovations, boutique hospitality, and retail TI.
  • Core/shell upgrades, MEP coordination, life‑safety systems, ADA and code compliance.

Multifamily & Land Development

  • Infill lots, spot builds, small‑tract subdivisions, value‑add multifamily rehabs, new ground‑up communities.
  • Entitlements, site planning, horizontal & vertical integration for speed to market.

How We Partner With Investors & Lenders

Co‑Development:

DDG partners on land acquisition, entitlement, and vertical build.

Project LLCs:

Clear waterfall distributions; investor capital returned prior to profit splits.

Lender Ready:

Detailed budgets/schedules, draw management, inspections, lien waivers, and risk controls.

Geographies:

Actively building in NY, NJ, CT, GA, TX, CA; selective national assignments welcomed.

Recognition & Credentials

  • Licensed General Contractor in multiple jurisdictions (NYC DOB, CA, GA, NJ, CT, TX registrations as applicable).
  • MWBE certification history; safety‑first culture; insured and bondable (project‑specific).
  • Builders’ platform tools for scheduling, selections, and transparent client updates.
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Private Clients, Family Offices, Funds & Lenders:

Let’s build the next generation of luxury, resilient, smart real estate.

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