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At Luke Draily Construction, we focus on the big picture without letting the little details slip by. We earned our reputation as a top Kansas City commercial construction company with good old fashioned hard work.

The Luke Draily Construction Story

Rooted in Values. Built for the Future.

Luke Draily Construction began in 1997 with a simple but powerful philosophy—lead with integrity, treat people right, and build with purpose.

Our founder, Bob Becker, launched the company inspired by the values his parents lived by:
Trust. Accountability. Flexibility. Respect. Truth.

These aren’t just words to us. They’re the principles we live by—on every jobsite, in every relationship, and at every level of the company.

And it turns out, we weren’t the only ones who believed in that way of doing business.

Over the years, by forging strong relationships, embracing innovation, and staying relentlessly committed to quality, Luke Draily Construction has grown into one of the Top Ten Commercial Builders in the Kansas City Metro, as ranked by General Contractors Magazine.

We’ve also been recognized by:
🏆 Kansas City Business Journal:
– #25 on KC’s Fastest Growing Businesses (2023 & 2024)
– Top General Contractors (2024)
🏆 Ingram’s Business Magazine:
– Best in Business Award (2023)

Our growth has always been about more than numbers. It’s been about building trust, delivering results, and cultivating a team of people who care deeply about the work they do.

So… Who Are Luke and Draily?

We get this question all the time—and we love telling the story.

When Bob started the company, he had a business partner. At the time, Bob and his wife Stacey had a baby named Luke, and their partner had a daughter named Draily—born just days apart.

The name Luke Draily became a symbol of partnership, family, and building something meaningful from the ground up.

Although Bob took sole ownership a year later, the decision to keep the name was easy. By then, we had already built a strong reputation and a name people trusted. That spirit of trust, legacy, and collaboration still drives us today.

Looking Ahead

More than 28 years later, we’re still growing—but we’ve never outgrown our core values.

We’re building for the next generation of construction leaders—people who want more than a job. They want purpose, challenge, and a team that’s got their back.

Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to take the next step in your career, Luke Draily Construction is a place where craftsmanship meets culture, and where your work will always mean something.

Why choose Luke Draily?

27

years in business

$950 million

commercial construction projects completed

$300 million

in multifamily projects alone

90%

of work comes from repeat or referral clients

84%

projects completed using design-build or design-build assist

The values that shape us

We believe in leading by example, just like we lead Kansas City in commercial construction. The same principles we built our reputation on guide us today.

Transparency

Our job is taking a complex construction project plan and ensuring you understand everything you’re paying for.

Communication

You’re never in the dark on how the project’s going. We communicate with clients via email, text, and even daily jobsite reports. Additionally, you’ll be part of weekly meetings and get data from monthly drone inspections at no cost.

 

Integrity

We treat others how we want to be treated—it’s just that simple.

The people who make us

We’re proud of the growth our team has seen over the years. From support staff to project managers to our CEO, the same values including community giving, drive us.

Bob Becker

President / Founder

Richard Wilson

Chief Financial Officer

Darrin Ingram

Vice President / Architect

Doug Davis

Senior Project Manager

Ben Becker

Business Development Strategist

Keith Calipetro

Senior Construction Manager

Nathanael Visser

Assistant Superintendent / Master Carpenter

Pam Becker

Office Manager / Safety

Nick Calipetro

Project Superintendent

Jess Van Lear

Assistant Superintendent / FFE Specialist

Anthony Gonzalez

Assistant Superintendent / Quality Control

Diane Mitchell

Project Management Consultant

Stacey Becker

Director of Marketing & Digital Communications

Testimonials

Thank you for the thoughtful and beautiful work you put into my veterinary clinic, your business practices and John’s unique talents will forever be a part of our amazing journey and I am so very appreciative for all of you, thank you.

I would love to be able to share my experience I had with Luke Draily Construction with anyone interested in expanding or rearranging their footprint. Brain McDermott was an excellent first impression for how this process would go and he followed through with personalized attention until the very end, top notch communication! Having never been…

Dr. Sadie Scott - DVM & Owner Family Pet Hospital of Shawnee

Thank you for the thoughtful and beautiful work you put into my veterinary clinic, your business practices and John’s unique talents will forever be a part of our amazing journey and I am so very appreciative for all of you, thank you.

I would love to be able to share my experience I had with Luke Draily Construction with anyone interested in expanding or rearranging their footprint. Brain McDermott was an excellent first impression for how this process would go and he followed through with personalized attention until the very end, top notch communication! Having never been through the journey of a construction project, Luke Draily’s men walked me through each step defining details as needed and guided my decisions always with my vision and financial parameters in mind. They repeatedly had options for me to choose between and once, when I did not like any of the options provided, they found another option within a day that was exactly what I wanted. Their expertise in this process was invaluable and I would highly recommend the company to any friends, family or strangers needing to hire for a construction project. On top of the overall company’s outstanding practices, we were assigned a supervisor to our job who started our project as a stranger and completed our project as a friend. John Harper, working in my office daily, treated my property as if he were working on his own and took great care in listening to me and my team in how our finished office needed to look as well as function; he executed the work perfectly. Most importantly, John treated my team and my clients as if they were his own family and for that, I am eternally grateful and am convinced, I could not have hired better people to accomplish these projects for me, my team, our patients and our clients! John and Greg went above and beyond for me when I wanted to incorporate a commissioned reception desk from walnut my father had milled himself. These two gentlemen traveled south to my father’s house to pick out the milled wood and transported it to KC Customs Hardwood for me. They arranged a private tour of the professional mill that blew my father and I away and was clearly above and beyond what they had to do for us. We often talk about the experience and am so thankful for their kindness. Lastly, the talented craftsman, John Harper, worked diligently constructing our breathtaking live edge reception desk and completely turned our lobby focal point into a piece of artwork that I will treasure for a lifetime. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring as much as I did about this piece. I am certain that when I have my next construction project, Luke Draily Construction will be my first call to hire. Thank you for the thoughtful and beautiful work you put into my veterinary clinic, your business practices and John’s unique talents will forever be a part of our amazing journey and I am so very appreciative for all of you, thank you. Dr. Sadie Scott Family Pet Hospital of Shawnee After thought: You are more than welcome to use my testimony; I am happy to revise it to describe the thoughtfulness and cleanliness of the project as I left those things out but they were very important and appreciated, especially in a medical facility! I would love to have John at our clinic every day but he wouldn't accept my many job offers for far more stress and far less money! LOL. I may have to create projects just so my team can have John around some more, we miss him! You have a wonderful group of humans and I feel blessed to have had our paths cross; also, as you know, your awesome humans are incredibly skilled and talented too!! Thank you so much and kindest regards, Sadie

Dr. Sadie Scott - DVM & Owner Family Pet Hospital of Shawnee

Bob Becker, owner of Luke Draily Construction, have been valued members of the Riverside business community for over 10 years.

I am writing to express my support of Luke Draily Construction. Bob Becker, owner of Luke Draily Construction, and his company have been valued members of the Riverside business community for over 10 years. In the time that they have been located in Riverside, MO, they have remodeled their location as well as worked on…

Mayor Kathleen L. Rose, City of Riverside, Missouri

Bob Becker, owner of Luke Draily Construction, have been valued members of the Riverside business community for over 10 years.

I am writing to express my support of Luke Draily Construction. Bob Becker, owner of Luke Draily Construction, and his company have been valued members of the Riverside business community for over 10 years. In the time that they have been located in Riverside, MO, they have remodeled their location as well as worked on several other construction projects within the City that have helped to advance the long term goals and vision of the City. Luke Draily Construction just completed a project in Riverside that created an opportunity for a long time, metro area business to expand and increase its ability to serve customers over a wider area. The City regularly explores opportunities to partner with Bob and his team to support quality development. Riverside is fortunate to have Luke Draily in our community.

Mayor Kathleen L. Rose, City of Riverside, Missouri

Not all General Contractors are created equal.

To Luke Draily- Not all General Contractors are created equal, and Luke Draily's team for Whole Foods was one of a kind. It was a pleasure to work with you. The stress level was low, communication was great, professionalism at it's best. Thank you and have a wonderful year.

Florina Strambu / Shambaugh & Son, LP

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