Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Mobile, AL
Founded in 1956, Ben M Radcliff Contractor has established itself as a leader in general construction and design-build services. Our expertise spans diverse sectors including manufacturing, maritime, healthcare, institutional, municipal, and educational markets across the United States. Licensed in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida, we pride ourselves on delivering projects that exceed industry standards through unwavering commitment to safety, cost-effectiveness, and timely execution. With over six decades of experience, our team combines generational knowledge with innovative methodologies to ensure client satisfaction. Our legacy of excellence is reflected in landmark projects such as the Ingalls Shipbuilding expansions, Mobile County Courthouse Annex, and GulfQuest National Maritime Museum.Recognized with multiple AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards and BUILDSouth honors, we maintain rigorous quality control while adapting to evolving construction technologies. Our core philosophy centers on serving clients at the highest level, building strong relationships, and upholding production standards refined over 65 years. As a multi-generational family business, we continue to prioritize integrity, transparency, and community impact in every project we undertake.
Services
General Construction
Design-Build Services
Site Development
Pre-Construction Planning
Cost Estimating
Schedule Analysis
Value Engineering
Construction Management
Civil Site Work
Foundation Work
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- 65+ years of continuous construction expertise in Gulf Coast markets
- Licensed operations across four Southern states for regional project flexibility
- Recipient of 17 AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards since 2003
- Specialized in complex design-build projects for industrial and healthcare sectors
- Multi-generational leadership maintaining family-owned business values
Services
General Construction
Our comprehensive general construction services deliver turnkey solutions for industrial, healthcare, and educational facilities. With licensed operations across four states, we manage projects from groundbreaking to completion, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and budgetary requirements. Our 65-year track record includes complex structures like the Northrop Grumman Unmanned Systems Center and Mobile County Courthouse Annex.
Design-Build Services
We provide seamless design-build solutions that streamline project delivery through single-point accountability. This approach combines architectural design with construction expertise, reducing timelines while maintaining quality standards. Notable implementations include the GulfQuest National Maritime Museum and Providence United Methodist Church expansions.
Pre-Construction Planning
Our pre-construction services include detailed cost analysis, scheduling, and value engineering to optimize project outcomes. This phase ensures alignment between client objectives and practical execution strategies, as demonstrated in major projects like the University of Mobile student housing developments.
Construction Management
We offer comprehensive construction management for large-scale projects, coordinating all aspects from site development to final inspections. Our management approach maintained quality control during hurricane recovery efforts like the Dauphin Island Marina reconstruction after Hurricane Frederic.
Civil Site Work
Our civil site capabilities include foundation systems, concrete work, and masonry construction for commercial and industrial facilities. This expertise supported critical infrastructure projects like the Theodore Ship Turning Basin and ALDOT Grand Bay Welcome Center.
People
Ben M. Radcliff Sr.
Founder
Graduated from Auburn University in 1948 with dual engineering degrees. Founded the company in 1956 after gaining construction experience elsewhere. Established core values that shaped the company's reputation for quality and client service.
Ben M. Radcliff Jr.
President & CEO
Joined the company full-time in 1982 after graduating from Auburn University with a Building Science degree. Became President & CEO in 1995, continuing the family legacy of construction excellence.
Ben M. Radcliff III
Pre-Construction Services
Began working with the company as a laborer during teenage years. Graduated from Auburn University in 2021 with a Building Science degree. Now leads pre-construction estimating and project planning efforts.
Questions
What construction services do you specialize in?
We specialize in general construction, design-build projects, pre-construction planning, and construction management for industrial, healthcare, and educational facilities.
How long has your company been in business?
We've been serving clients since 1956, providing construction solutions across the Gulf Coast region for over 65 years.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida with licensed contractors in all four states.
Can you handle hurricane recovery projects?
Yes, we've completed multiple hurricane recovery projects including Dauphin Island Marina after Hurricane Frederic and Ingalls Shipbuilding after Hurricane Katrina.
What safety certifications do you hold?
We've received 17 AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards and maintain rigorous safety protocols across all project sites.
