Built for You
Since 1920
Our Story
Imagine a couple of workers – with their own tools, an old Ford pick-up, and a couple of stepladders– entrusted to build and maintain the structures of a small Midwestern town.
The year was 1920. There were no power tools, no mobile phones, no penicillin. Murray Ferguson was 19 years old and had just returned to Sidney, Ohio, after serving in World War I. He joined his father in the construction industry, and when his father fell ill, Murray took over the young company. With only 10 employees, he not only built buildings, but the foundation of a company whose reputation would soon exemplify quality, integrity, and an unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction.
One hundred years later, with more than 210 craftspeople in the field, and an administrative support team of over 75, Ferguson Construction is still known as a values-based, family company that goes the extra mile to provide on-time and on-budget performance. Specializing in creating healthcare, commercial, government, educational, industrial, retail, and manufacturing spaces, Ferguson’s diverse portfolio includes projects of all sizes from renovations and retrofits to new builds.
Read more in the 100-Year Anniversary Book.
Our History
A look back at the milestones that built Ferguson Construction.
Murray C. Ferguson becomes President of Ferguson Construction
Murray C. Ferguson becomes President of Ferguson Construction
Ferguson hires Frank Courter and the company is hit hard by the Depression.
Ferguson hires Frank Courter and the company is hit hard by the Depression.
Anna Pearl Ferguson becomes President after the death of her husband Murray Ferguson.
Anna Pearl Ferguson becomes President after the death of her husband Murray Ferguson.
Ferguson Construction becomes incorporated.
Ferguson Construction becomes incorporated.
Frank Courter becomes President of Ferguson Construction. Office headquarters are moved to 400 Canal Street.
Frank Courter becomes President of Ferguson Construction. Office headquarters are moved to 400 Canal Street.
Courter opens second office in Piqua, office closes in 1963.
Courter opens second office in Piqua, office closes in 1963.
Ferguson takes over the Armco Steel franchise for Van Wert, Mercer, Darke, Miami, Shelby, Allen and Auglaize counties.
Ferguson takes over the Armco Steel franchise for Van Wert, Mercer, Darke, Miami, Shelby, Allen and Auglaize counties.
Ferguson Construction opens a sales office in Dayton to promote Armco buildings in Montgomery & Preble Counties.
Ferguson Construction opens a sales office in Dayton to promote Armco buildings in Montgomery & Preble Counties.
Thomas Given becomes President of Ferguson Construction.
Thomas Given becomes President of Ferguson Construction.
Honda Engine Plant construction is completed.
Honda Engine Plant construction is completed.
Richard Scott becomes President of Ferguson Construction.
Richard Scott becomes President of Ferguson Construction.
Butler Building Systems partnership is developed giving Ferguson an edge in the Industrial market.
Butler Building Systems partnership is developed giving Ferguson an edge in the Industrial market.
Martin "Mick" Given takes over Presidency at Ferguson Construction.
Martin "Mick" Given takes over Presidency at Ferguson Construction.
Columbus office opens.
Columbus office opens.
Indiana office opens.
Indiana office opens.
Expand services by building a partnership with Nucor, a steel and steel products company.
Expand services by building a partnership with Nucor, a steel and steel products company.
Columbus branch of Ferguson construction completes a new office and warehouse.
Columbus branch of Ferguson construction completes a new office and warehouse.
Douglas Fortkamp becomes President of Ferguson Construction.
Douglas Fortkamp becomes President of Ferguson Construction.
Indiana branch of Ferguson Construction completes new office and warehouse.
Indiana branch of Ferguson Construction completes new office and warehouse.