Our Story
ABOUT AKINS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
After working and becoming a project manager for mostly commercial and industrial construction for 20 years, David Akins founded his own company, Akins Construction, INC. in 1999 in Franklin, Kentucky. The business grew so much that in 2015 we opened at another location in Madisonville, Kentucky. Our company is dedicated to serving our clients by providing a wide variety of services such as general contracting and project management. Head over to our “Services” page to see a full list of services offered.
Prior project references can be furnished upon request.
Meet the Team
David Akins
Founder and President
David Akins founded Akins Construction in 1999. He has worked with a long list of clients, architects, engineers, and government agencies in the planning, design, and successful completion of many commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
Glenn Burns
Project Manager, Supervisor, and Estimator
Glenn Burns has been working for Akins Construction since retiring in 2014 as the Chief Building Official of the City of Bowling Green. From 1977-1982 he worked for two well-known engineering companies serving as a crew member, crew chief, and eventually becoming an office manager.
Certifications: State of Kentucky Level III Building Inspector
David Wilcox
Project Manager and Jobsite Superintendent
David Wilcox has been working for Akins Construction since 2019. He previously worked as the State Building Inspector for 14 years in the Western Kentucky area and retired in April of 2018. He inspected buildings in up to 19 counties.
Certifications: State of Kentucky Level III Building Inspector
Karen Akins
Office Manager and Controller
Karen has been with Akins Construction since the beginning. She has been working in the construction industry since 1979 holding many office and bookkeeping related positions.
Certifications: Associate Degree in Applied Science with Accounting, Payroll, Account Record keeping and General Business Certificates
Safety & Training
Akins Construction, Inc. makes it a priority
to have employees properly trained.
Employee certificates of completion include:
Excavation Safety, CPR, First Aid, Fall Protection,
and OSHA 10 hour general training
Akins Construction, Inc. is fully insured in regards to:
Workers Compensation
General Liability
Auto Insurance
Umbrella Policy
Builders Risk based on projects
