History & Mission

History

NuJak was founded in Lakeland, Florida, in 1992 by Frank Kendrick, whose passion for construction was inspired by his father and refined through a degree in Building Construction from the University of Florida. Over 32 years, NuJak has grown into one of Central Florida’s largest minority-owned construction firms, committed to excellence and community impact.

NuJak is a family-driven business, with Frank’s son, Brandon Kendrick, joining the team in 2014. Brandon brings a fresh perspective and dynamic leadership to the company, ensuring NuJak’s values of innovation, integrity, and service remain at the forefront.

NuJak’s trailblazing spirit has broken barriers for minorities in the construction industry, earning certifications from the National Minority Supplier Development Council and the Office of Supplier Diversity. The company actively supports its community, awarding scholarships to minority students and serving on boards like Habitat for Humanity and United Way.

NuJak has received numerous accolades, including recognition by Black Enterprise Magazine and INC 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies. The firm has also partnered with Southeastern University on transformative projects and completed landmark constructions such as the award-winning Innovation, Science, and Technology Building at Florida Polytechnic University.

Today, NuJak operates offices across Florida and Georgia, offering pre-construction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services across diverse industries, including education, healthcare, government, and commercial sectors.

Mission

NuJak’s mission to Build it Better means we will:

• Provide the highest level of quality construction services at fair and competitive prices
• Build and maintain long lasting relationship
• Focus on total customer satisfaction through managing and exceeding their expectations
• Focus on productivity and timeliness
• Maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates, and customers