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Duce Constructions Duce Constructions are your Local Cairns Builders with over 18 years experience in Tropical North Queensland.
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Looking for a Cairns Local Builder that's hands on and will work with you from start to finish through your entire building process. Then look no further than "The Duce"

Duce Constructions was founded in 2007 by the Director, Matt Ducie who has over 18 years’ experience in the Far North Queensland Construction Industry. We build to the harsh climate conditions of the Tropics and use Local Trades

man and Local Suppliers when we can. We understand that not everyone has built a new home or renovated their home before and Matt's wife Naomi Ducie will be by your side every step of the way from choosing colours, fittings and fixtures. You will not be left in the dark with your building process with us. Duce Constructions pride themselves in the quality custom built design homes they provide to their clients, with our focus on customer satisfaction. If you have a budget and ideas then we can work with you on building your new dream home and make it a reality. Want a builder that won't hit you with extra hidden costs along the way and won’t leave you with empty pockets when you have finished building your home? Want top quality finishes, excellent workmanship and attention to detail? Want value for money and energy efficiency products to keep everyday living cost down? If you have a sloping block or want a 3 storey house built, well this is our specialty. If your answer is YES then get on "The Duce!”


Because we build new homes to suit client’s everyday needs, budget and dreams we are not able to provide an estimation of the m2 rate, furthermore each block can differ in soil quality. Once a soil test has been completed to confirm the site CLASS for foundations and footings and we have working house drawings. Matt will be able to provide a detailed inclusions list and quotation designed to suit your custom dream home. Duce Constructions are the only company to trust with building your future. For those with no time on their hands, working Monday to Friday from 8-5 and organising a family life. Matt and Naomi will be available after hours by appointment. Please feel free to contact us on mobile or via email to arrange a time with us.

Imagine your morning having your morning coffee ☕️ at this dining table every morning thinking you’re in a resort, only ...
18/06/2024

Imagine your morning having your morning coffee ☕️ at this dining table every morning thinking you’re in a resort, only to realise you actually live here 😍​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We love this tropical home! We could build you one too if you like? Get in touch with us!

Imagine your morning having your morning coffee ☕️ at this dining table every morning thinking you’re in a resort, only ...
18/06/2024

Imagine your morning having your morning coffee ☕️ at this dining table every morning thinking you’re in a resort, only to realise you actually live here 😍​​​​​​​​
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We love this tropical home! We could build you one too if you like? Get in touch with us!

Finally! ☀️ and Winter is here! These are the days that make living in FNQ all worth it. We love outdoor living, and we ...
08/06/2024

Finally! ☀️ and Winter is here! These are the days that make living in FNQ all worth it. We love outdoor living, and we pride ourselves on designing homes that are perfect for spending our days enjoying weather just like this 😍

Bathroom layouts are usually an individual choice. For some, a bathtub is a must have, for others it’s a dual shower, an...
30/05/2024

Bathroom layouts are usually an individual choice. For some, a bathtub is a must have, for others it’s a dual shower, and some just want to have space to accommodate multiple children.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​All of our existing floor plans can be changed to suit your family’s needs. So if you’ve looked at some of our beautiful existing plans and thought ‘yes, but only if…’, we can help make those changes.

Existing floor plans are a great place to start if you’re not really sure what it is you’re looking for.

Have you seen some of our favourite designs?

Check out our website https://duceconstructions.com.au/home-designs/
If you see something you like, get in touch with us and we can help you to start creating your dream home.

When we talk about creating family homes (which we LOVE doing by the way!) we know that the typical 4 bed 2 bath isn’t f...
29/05/2024

When we talk about creating family homes (which we LOVE doing by the way!) we know that the typical 4 bed 2 bath isn’t for every family. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We’ve built family homes that are individual for each family and their needs.

Whether you need a separate living quarter for guests, a dark room for your home business, or a complete office space, we can create the family home that’s perfect for YOUR family.

Nothing is considered too out of the box for us! Talk to us about what’s important for you and we can help incorporate that into your perfect home design.

We can also help work within your budget, showing you where we can make adjustments to save on costs to stick within the budget.

Our end goal is always to build a home that is perfect for you.

When designing the floor plan of your home, we take into account the slope, the direction and the surrounds to ensure we...
27/05/2024

When designing the floor plan of your home, we take into account the slope, the direction and the surrounds to ensure we’re making the most of the space.​​​​​​​​
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Sometimes the shape of the block will determine the layouts that are available to you, and we can help you design that compliments the block, as well as incorporating certain design choices that are important to you and your family.​​​​​​​​
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We’ve been in the business a long time, and we can show you how to make it work for you.​​​​​​​​
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If you’re interested in moving forward with your building dream, give us a call, we’d love to sit down and chat!

Anyone who’s building a home probably has a tonne of saved screenshots of the latest designs, colours and trends they’ve...
22/05/2024

Anyone who’s building a home probably has a tonne of saved screenshots of the latest designs, colours and trends they’ve seen on Instagram, Pinterest and almost any other platform they’ve extensively searched to find the ‘right’ style. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​But guess what? At the end of the day it’s you and your family that live in your home, day in, day out. So the latest and greatest, whilst look amazing on the gram, just might not be for you. And that’s ok!

Whilst it’s great to look around and see what you do and don’t like, try to also remember that you need to be able to live, and we mean really live, in it.

And you’re going to want to still love it in years to come. When the ‘it’s colours have changed, when the designs are no longer in, and the look is well, no longer the look.

And if all the choices seem overwhelming, we’re here to help you through the process. Every step of the way.

When you love your partner, but also love your own space 😂​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We love this design of separate dual sinks 😍 t...
21/05/2024

When you love your partner, but also love your own space 😂​​​​​​​​
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We love this design of separate dual sinks 😍 then he can’t complain about the lotion bottles and you can’t complain about the beard shavings in the sink!​​​​​​​​
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That’s a win win we’d say!

Floors have a major impact on the look and feel of your home. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​From material choice to colour choice, t...
17/05/2024

Floors have a major impact on the look and feel of your home. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​From material choice to colour choice, the choices are A LOT!

We work with local companies who have been in the game for decades, so they can talk you through all the options to make the right choice for you.

We also love the polished concrete (pictured here in our award winning home) which can come in a variety of colours.

Don't be overwhelmed when it comes to floors. We can help you no matter what stage of selection you're at.

Invest in outdoor entertaining that you can use all year round. 🌧️ 🌬️ ☀️ 🥶 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Far North Queensland defini...
16/05/2024

Invest in outdoor entertaining that you can use all year round. 🌧️ 🌬️ ☀️ 🥶 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Far North Queensland definitely has its fair share of weather events that’s for sure! So you want to be able to enjoy the outdoors, without having to battle the elements.

We make all these considerations when designing your new home, and we can help tailor it to suit you and your family’s needs.

Ready to start building in 2024? Give us a call 📞

The creation of coloured tapware opened up a whole new world of design choices. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The options are endles...
09/05/2024

The creation of coloured tapware opened up a whole new world of design choices. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The options are endless. You can choose to have them complimentary, contrasting or statement colours.

The up side of this, is that fittings in the house which previously were there for necessity, can now be used as design features too.

What do you think of coloured tapware?

Now THAT is a satisfying retaining wall!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you're looking for a strong, sturdy retaining wall that is ...
02/05/2024

Now THAT is a satisfying retaining wall!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you're looking for a strong, sturdy retaining wall that is reliable in all kinds of tropical weather, then get in touch with us!

Our retaining walls have stood the test of time (and the test of FNQ weather!).

When you think about what your new home will look like, do you consider it's 'curb appeal'?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The facade ...
02/05/2024

When you think about what your new home will look like, do you consider it's 'curb appeal'?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The facade is the front of your home, it's what people's first impressions are of your home, so it's important!

We like using diverse materials to enhance the look of your home, without overdoing it.

Using different colours and materials add depth and texture, giving your home that elegant and striking curb appeal that everyone wants from their home.

If you haven't already, discuss with your builder about what your ultimately want your home to look like so they can consider it when designing your home.

Have you seen our retaining walls yet? They are backfilled to create a seamless transition.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Our blocks ...
23/04/2024

Have you seen our retaining walls yet? They are backfilled to create a seamless transition.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Our blocks weigh a tonne each! So you know they'll stand the test of time, and weather!

Kids rooms that grow with them ✨​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​When looking at room layouts whilst building, try to invision the diff...
21/04/2024

Kids rooms that grow with them ✨​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​When looking at room layouts whilst building, try to invision the different layouts of kids rooms over time.

Whilst right now you may be planning the perfect spot to place the cot and change table, it’s not always going to have these items.

Can you see where you can put a single bed? Is there room for a double bed? A desk? Will they have a tv in their teenage years?

It may seem like a very long forward plan, but ensuring your kids rooms can grown with them will save any issues down the track.

Sinks in island benches? Yay or nay?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​It always seems to be a personal choice, with people often feeling s...
11/04/2024

Sinks in island benches? Yay or nay?​​​​​​​​
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It always seems to be a personal choice, with people often feeling strongly one way or another. ​​​​​​​​
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Some like having the convenience of a sink in the island bench. However some prefer to have a large prep/entertaining area and opt for the sink to go in the back bench. ​​​​​​​​
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What do you think?

Sinks in island benches? Yay or nay?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​It always seems to be a personal choice, with people often feeling...
11/04/2024

Sinks in island benches? Yay or nay?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​It always seems to be a personal choice, with people often feeling strongly one way or another.

Some like having the convenience of a sink in the island bench. However some prefer to have a large prep/entertaining area and opt for the sink to go in the back bench.

What do you think?

Be prepared with choices so you don't hold up the progress.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This might seem like a no brainer, but when...
08/04/2024

Be prepared with choices so you don't hold up the progress.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This might seem like a no brainer, but when it comes time to lock in those selections, people often find themselves undecided.

The problem with that is, if your selections aren’t done on time, it creates a domino effect with orders, tradesmen and timelines; and can sometimes push the process out by weeks.

We can help you with selections if you’re unsure of design choices.

Happy Easter! 🐣
30/03/2024

Happy Easter! 🐣

We hope your Good Friday is spent somewhere as relaxing as this 🌴
28/03/2024

We hope your Good Friday is spent somewhere as relaxing as this 🌴

We will be closed from tomorrow for the Easter long weekend and back on board Tuesday 🐣 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We hope everyone...
27/03/2024

We will be closed from tomorrow for the Easter long weekend and back on board Tuesday 🐣 ​​​​​​​​
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We hope everyone gets to have some well deserved rest and that the Easter bunny finds you! 🐰

We don’t know about you, but we had some hectic rain last night! It’s all part and parcel of living in the tropics reall...
27/03/2024

We don’t know about you, but we had some hectic rain last night! It’s all part and parcel of living in the tropics really; sunny one day, torrential rain the next.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​So when it comes to our retaining walls, that’s why we make sure we’re doing it right from the ground up.

We put our name behind our retaining walls, so you can be sure you’re getting a good quality, reliable construction.

If you’re interested in our block retaining walls, get in contact with us!

What's the cost of a build?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We get this question A LOT! And there is never a definite answer.We get it,...
22/03/2024

What's the cost of a build?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We get this question A LOT! And there is never a definite answer.

We get it, people want to know if they can afford to build or not. Our advice is to be upfront about your budget so we can work with you and help you achieve your building goal.

Let's talk wish list vs non-negotiables.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​When building, the budget can easily blow out with additions a...
21/03/2024

Let's talk wish list vs non-negotiables.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

When building, the budget can easily blow out with additions and upgrades. That's why it's important to have a wish list and a non-negotiables list. This will help you know where to spend your budget.

Add things to your non-negotiables list first. These are your must haves, the things you don't want to compromise on.

Your wish list, of course would be all the things that are icing on the cake, but not necessary.

If you have money left over, or you're willing to go a little over your budget, then you can cherry pick some items from this list.

Talk your lists over with your builder to see what you can achieve!

The use of large sliding doors like the ones pictured mean we can seamlessly incorporate indoor outdoor living.​​​​​​​​​...
15/03/2024

The use of large sliding doors like the ones pictured mean we can seamlessly incorporate indoor outdoor living.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​It also offers an abundance of natural light to fill the rooms used most on a daily basis, depending on the direction of your home.

Even when closed, large panel glass doors still let in the light and the outside view, so you can be in the comfort of air conditioning in the summer whilst still enjoying that open plan vibe.

Door frames are also available in various colours to tie in with the colour scheme of your home. Whether you want to keep it neutral, or use them as a statement piece, there's a perfect option for you!

The use of large sliding doors like the ones pictured mean we can seamlessly incorporate indoor outdoor living.​​​​​​​​​...
15/03/2024

The use of large sliding doors like the ones pictured mean we can seamlessly incorporate indoor outdoor living.​​​​​​​​
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It also offers an abundance of natural light to fill the rooms used most on a daily basis, depending on the direction of your home. ​​​​​​​​
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Even when closed, large panel glass doors still let in the light and the outside view, so you can be in the comfort of air conditioning in the summer whilst still enjoying that open plan vibe.​​​​​​​​
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Door frames are also available in various colours to tie in with the colour scheme of your home. Whether you want to keep it neutral, or use them as a statement piece, there's a perfect option for you!

Happy International Women's Day!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​For those of you who may not know, the other half of Duce Construction...
07/03/2024

Happy International Women's Day!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​For those of you who may not know, the other half of Duce Constructions is the wonderful Naomi (pictured centre).

Naomi is the organisation Queen! Ensuring everything keeps moving along smoothly and keeping the boys in line, which isn't always an easy task!

Not only does she keep everything sorted, she also looks after clients when it comes to selections, which, if you've built, will know that it's not an easy time. But she's always there to support and guide our clients.

She is also a fabulous mum and amazing friend to all those who know her. Just ask anyone around, and they'll tell you!

Thanks for all that you do Naomi!

📸: Rochelle Kettles, Naomi and Matt Ducie.

When looking at bathroom designs, it’s important to think about what you want out of the bathroom.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Are ...
04/03/2024

When looking at bathroom designs, it’s important to think about what you want out of the bathroom.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Are you a bath person? Double shower? Do you want towel rails or curtains?

Talk to your builder about what’s important in a bathroom for your family to ensure all considerations are made in the planning stage.

Let's talk contrast! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Often when thinking about design choices, we consider colours that compliment. Bu...
28/02/2024

Let's talk contrast! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Often when thinking about design choices, we consider colours that compliment. But contrasting colours sure do make a bold statement!

The beauty of colour choices these days is that tapware comes in a multitude of colours, which can then be used as accent colours, without having to go all out!

If you're not sure about using bold colours, why not have a look at what finishes your tapware is available in?

We are loving this matte black finish against grey and white!

What do you think?

Imagine this view whilst you cooked dinner every night 😍​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​I think we’d probably complain less about having...
26/02/2024

Imagine this view whilst you cooked dinner every night 😍​​​​​​​​
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I think we’d probably complain less about having to cook if this was our kitchen! ​​​​​​​​
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The contrast cabinetry is also a winner in our books. ​​​​​​​​
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This space is definitely a 10/10 for us!

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THE DUCE CONSTRUCTIONS DIFFERENCE

We build our reputation on your future.

Duce Constructions is a local Far North Queensland builder that’s hands on and will work with you through your entire building process. With a high regard for customer satisfaction, Matt and the team will be with you every step of the way as you traverse a new build or a renovation. From designing of plans to choosing colours, fittings and fixtures, and all throughout construction, you will not be left in the dark.

Duce Constructions prides itself on quality custom built design homes. Each build or renovation is built to withstand the harsh climate of the Tropics, with top quality finishes, excellent workmanship and attention to detail. From Mossman to Tully and up to the Atherton Tablelands, if you have a budget and ideas then we can work with you to make your new dream home a reality.