(662) 393-3130

Murphy & Sons, Inc. is an Alabama-licensed commercial general contractor serving owners from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast. With nearly five decades of construction experience across the Mid-South, we deliver commercial, industrial, education, and municipal projects throughout Alabama, including Huntsville, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, the Shoals, Montgomery, and Mobile.

Mid-South Experience, Alabama Focus

Alabama is one of the fastest-moving construction markets in the Southeast, driven by aerospace, automotive manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Owners need builders who can keep pace without sacrificing quality. Murphy & Sons brings a proven process, in-house capabilities, and experienced leadership to every Alabama project.

Construction Services in Alabama

  • Construction management

    Cost, schedule, safety, and quality oversight for commercial and industrial projects

  • Design-build

    One team and one contract for faster, more predictable delivery

  • Preconstruction

    Site analysis, budgeting, scheduling, constructability reviews, and value engineering

  • Project management

    Coordination from planning and procurement through commissioning and closeout

  • Special projects

    Renovations, building expansions, office upfits, senior care upgrades, and bollard and guardrail installation

Alabama Communities We Serve

North Alabama

Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Athens, Florence, Muscle Shoals, and Cullman

Central Alabama

Birmingham, Hoover, Tuscaloosa, Northport, Anniston, and Gadsden

River Region

Montgomery, Prattville, and Auburn-Opelika

South Alabama

Mobile, Daphne, Dothan, and the Gulf Coast

Building Types We Deliver in Alabama

  • Industrial and manufacturing facilities, including supplier plants
  • Warehouses and distribution buildings
  • Petroleum-industry and fuel facilities
  • Corporate offices and commercial buildings
  • K-12 schools, storm shelters, and college facilities
  • Municipal and public buildings
  • Healthcare and senior living renovations

Storm Shelter and Safe Room Experience

Alabama is among the most tornado-prone states in the country, and the state requires storm shelters in many new K-12 school buildings. Murphy & Sons built the Southaven FEMA Shelter in Mississippi and understands the demanding structural, concrete, and quality control standards that community safe rooms and school storm shelters require. We bring that experience to Alabama schools, municipalities, and businesses.

Building in Alabama: Local Considerations

Severe weather and wind design

Tornado risk statewide and hurricane winds along the Gulf Coast make wind-resistant design essential.

Varied terrain and soils

From the rocky ridges of North and Central Alabama to the sandy, low-lying soils near the coast, each site needs careful analysis. Our site analysis and concrete expertise help us plan the right foundations.

Fast-track industrial schedules

Manufacturing and supplier projects often run on tight timelines. Our preconstruction and design-build approach helps owners start operations sooner.

Licensing and permitting

Murphy & Sons is licensed through the Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors and coordinates with local building officials throughout the state.

How We Deliver Alabama Projects

North Alabama, including the Shoals and Huntsville, is a natural extension of our Mid-South market along the Tennessee Valley. On every Alabama project, a dedicated project manager leads your job from preconstruction through closeout, and a full-time superintendent runs the site day to day. We build a team of qualified Alabama subcontractors and suppliers, maintain the same safety and quality control programs we use in Mississippi, and keep you updated with regular reports and site meetings so you always know where your project stands.

Why Alabama Owners Choose Murphy & Sons

  • Serving the Mid-South since 1977
  • One builder licensed across Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Louisiana
  • In-house site analysis, concrete, permits, preliminary design, and quality control
  • Experienced, long-tenured project managers and superintendents
  • Fair pricing and a service-minded, one-on-one approach

Start Your Alabama Project

Planning a new facility, addition, or renovation in Alabama? Contact Murphy & Sons at (662) 393-3130 or info@murphyandsons.com for a free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murphy & Sons licensed in Alabama?

Yes. Murphy & Sons is a licensed general contractor in Alabama, as well as Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

Do you build storm shelters for Alabama schools?

Yes. Our FEMA shelter experience prepares us to build the storm shelters required in many new Alabama school buildings.

Do you serve Huntsville and Birmingham?

Yes. We serve Huntsville, Birmingham, and communities throughout North and Central Alabama, as well as the River Region and the Gulf Coast.

Do you build industrial and manufacturing facilities in Alabama?

Yes. We provide construction management, design-build, and project management for industrial, manufacturing, and distribution projects.

Can you work on a fast-track schedule?

Yes. Design-build and early preconstruction planning allow us to overlap design and construction and shorten overall schedules.