Yates Construction

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company (Yates Construction) is part of The Yates Companies, Inc., who ranks among the top construction services providers in the nation. With annual revenues of approximately $2 billion and over 6,500 employees, the firm has the capabilities to provide a full range of construction services. Yates has ranked among the top 50 construction service providers in all delivery methods (Construction Management, Program Management, General Contracting, and Design/Build) in recent years. These attributes make Yates one of the largest and most well-respected companies in the construction industry today.

Yates Construction was incorporated in 1964 and has been providing construction services throughout the United States and internationally. Yates has offices strategically located throughout North America including Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, giving Yates a wide geographical presence. Operating throughout the country on a highly diversified construction program, Yates Construction utilizes extensive self-performance capabilities including heavy, civil, concrete, masonry, electrical, mechanical, steel fabrication, asphalt/paving, security and utilities.

Headquartered in Philadelphia since its beginnings, the company remains committed to east-central Mississippi and to Meridian. Notable local projects include Anderson Regional’s Meridian campus, where Yates has provided construction services for more than 30 years including construction of the Medical Towers, parking garage, and the Cancer Treatment Center. Yates also provided construction management services for the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, which opened in downtown Meridian in 2018 and includes exhibits, artist workspace, and educational programs which are supported by the Yates organization and the Yates family. Yates is currently the construction manager of Lauderdale County’s new courthouse complex and Meridian Airport Authority’s Dean Aircraft expansion. 

Justin McDonald, Vice President and Division Manager, says supporting the EMBDC and its efforts is important for both businesses and citizens of Meridian and east-central Mississippi. “Yates Construction sets out to support the communities where we work, and community partnerships are a large part of that.  EMBDC connects us to the business community as well as to people, like myself, who reside in East Mississippi and the surrounding areas. We at Yates fully realize that communities focused on economic development will make a significant impact in the growth and success of its people and their businesses.” 

Yates Construction
One Gully Ave,. Philadelphia, MS