# Yates Construction

> We Make It Possible

## About

Yates Construction is a national award-winning, family-owned construction firm incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr. The company is part of The Yates Companies, Inc., which ranks among the top construction services providers in the nation. With annual revenues consistently exceeding $4 billion (some sources indicate up to $5 billion), 28 offices throughout North America, and over 5,500-6,200 employees, Yates provides a full range of construction services to clients around the world.

## Mission

To provide value to our clients.

## Core Values

- Safety
- Integrity
- Passion
- Commitment

## Services

Operating globally as a turn-key service provider, Yates offers clients a full range of engineering and construction services including the following self-performance capabilities:

- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Heavy construction
- Civil construction
- Concrete
- Masonry
- Steel fabrication
- Asphalt/paving
- Security
- Maintenance
- Utilities
- Construction Management
- Design-Assist
- Design-Build
- Engineering
- General Construction
- Preconstruction

## Market Sectors

### Commercial & Government
- Office buildings
- Retail facilities
- Federal projects
- Correctional/Justice facilities

### Hospitality & Entertainment
- Hotels & Resorts
- Casinos & Gaming
- Entertainment venues

### Healthcare & Education
- Healthcare facilities
- Education facilities

### Industrial
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Manufacturing/Distribution
- Data Centers

### Infrastructure
- Civil/Site work
- Ports/Marine
- Roads/Bridges

### Specialized Markets
- Multi-Unit Residential
- Power Generation
- Oil & Gas
- Pulp & Paper
- General Industrial
- LEED Certified Facilities

## Geographic Presence

Yates Construction operates across multiple states including:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Florida
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Mexico
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia

## Notable Projects & Partnerships

- E-Commerce Distribution Facility for Hillwood Investment Properties
- Hollywood Hard Rock for Seminole Gaming Authority
- CenturyLink Technology Center of Excellence
- Partnership with Panasonic Corporation to build manufacturing facility for electric vehicle batteries in De Soto, Kansas
- Coushatta Casino Resort project
- Norfolk Casino development

## Awards & Recognition

- Ranked among the nation's top commercial and industrial construction companies by Engineering News-Record
- 2024 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) STEP Diamond Award
- #1 on the Memphis Business Journal's 2025 Memphis-Area General Contractor List
- #1 on the Nashville Business Journal's 2025 Nashville-Area General Contractor List
- #2 on the Top 80 Hospitality Construction Firms list
- ABC Georgia Chapter's 2023 ABC Diamond STEP Award
- Three Merit Awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Mississippi Chapter
- 2022 ABC Mississippi Workforce Development Award of Excellence


## Company Details

- **Founded**: 1964
- **Headquarters**: Philadelphia, Mississippi
- **Website**: https://www.wgyates.com/
- **Industry**: Commercial & Industrial Construction
- **Annual Revenue**: $2-5 billion (varies by source)
- **Employees**: 5,500-6,200+
- **Offices**: 28 locations throughout North America

## Contact Information

**Main Office**: 104 Gully Ave, Philadelphia, Mississippi, 39350, United States

**Social Media**:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yates-construction
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YatesBuilds/ 
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yatesbuilds/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/YatesBuilds


## Recent News & Updates

- T1 Energy has selected Yates Construction to begin work on its G2_Austin Facility (June 2025)
- Norfolk Casino June Subcontractor and Vendor Outreach (June 2025)
- Yates Construction is approaching its 60th anniversary (celebrating in 2024)
- Active recruitment efforts visiting over 20 colleges to discuss construction industry careers

## Employment

Yates Construction is actively hiring across various positions including:
- Mechanical Project Managers
- EPC Heavy Industrial Project Managers
- Safety personnel
- Various construction trades and management positions

Career opportunities and current openings can be found on their careers page.