The Murphy Contracting Company

What The Murphy Contracting Company does

The Murphy Contracting Company is a privately held, family- and veteran-owned union general contractor founded in 1978 and headquartered at 285 Andrews Ave, Youngstown, Ohio. It delivers commercial, industrial, and institutional construction services to clients across Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, operating as a fully licensed and insured general contractor that employs certified tradespeople from Local Carpenters #171 and unions for operators, cement masons, finishers, and laborers. The firm maintains a drug-free, OSHA-certified workplace and holds ISNetworld membership, supporting prequalification with enterprise and institutional buyers.

The company's offering spans eight interconnected service lines organized around two delivery methods and six execution trades: Design-Build Projects and Fast-Track Construction as delivery formats; Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (supplied via a Core OEM partnership with Corle), Site Development and Excavation, Commercial Elevator Construction, Demolition Services, Commercial Concrete Services, and Commercial Carpentry Services as execution capabilities. Field execution uses industry-standard heavy equipment — hydraulic excavators, multi-processors, shears, hammers, tractors, loaders, trucks, power screeds, and power buggies — capable of handling 4"-24" curb and straight forms and wall panel forms. The elevator construction line is delivered via parallel subcontractor relationships with TK, Otis, Schindler, Gable, and Newcomer. A 1-year workmanship warranty covers all projects.

Revenue is generated through project-based fixed-price contracts awarded via direct sales to enterprise, mid-market, and government/institutional clients in a regional service area. Go-to-market is traditional and direct: a company website (murphycontracting.com), a prominently displayed phone line (330-743-8915), web-based callback request forms, and word-of-mouth within the Youngstown community built over 45+ years. Visible completed work includes the Harley Davidson dealership in Canfield (a design award project with architect Ronald Cornell Faniro), Stambaugh Auditorium, Arms Museum, Loghurst House Museum, Youngstown Water Department renovation, and historical renovation of Youngstown City Hall/Council Chambers. Pricing is quote-based with no public rate card, and revenue is recurring only insofar as project pipeline replenishes.

Name

The Murphy Contracting Company

Legal name

The Murphy Contracting Company

Website

https://murphycontracting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Murphy Contracting Company is a family- and veteran-owned union general contractor in Youngstown, Ohio, delivering design-build, fast-track, pre-engineered metal building, demolition, concrete, carpentry, and elevator construction services to commercial, industrial, institutional, and government clients across Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Specialty Trade Contractors (238), Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Commercial construction services
• Design-build construction
• Pre-engineered metal buildings
• Site development excavation

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Project-based revenue from commercial, industrial, and institutional building construction, renovations, and specialized services. Revenue is earned through fixed-price contracts for completed projects.
2. Specialized Construction Services: Additional revenue streams from elevator construction and modernization, demolition services, concrete work, and carpentry services provided as standalone or bundled offerings.
3. Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings: Revenue from both turnkey construction services and material supply for Corle metal buildings, offering flexibility for client preferences and project requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Murphy Contracting Company is a union general contractor delivering commercial, industrial, and institutional construction projects in Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Core offerings include design-build projects, fast-track construction, pre-engineered metal buildings (Corle), site development and excavation, commercial elevator construction and modernization, demolition services, concrete work, and commercial carpentry. Projects are delivered as fixed-price contracts for end clients including offices, retail centers, warehouses, healthcare facilities, government buildings, and museums.

Product overview

The Murphy Contracting Company is a commercial and industrial general contractor offering a unified portfolio of construction services. The core offering spans eight interconnected service lines: Design-Build Projects and Fast-Track Construction serve as project delivery methods; Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (Corle brand) and Site Development and Excavation address foundational and structural needs; Commercial Elevator Construction, Demolition Services, Commercial Concrete Services, and Commercial Carpentry Services provide specialized trade execution. These services are offered independently or in combination, with Corle Metal Buildings serving as a branded supplier relationship for metal building solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design-Build Projects Combines design and construction services under one contract, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and owners to deliver commercial projects including offices, retail centers, warehouses, and healthcare facilities.
• Fast-Track Construction Expedited construction approach that overlaps design and construction phases to meet aggressive timelines on large and high-end commercial projects without compromising quality.
• Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Cost-efficient metal building solutions from Corle, offering turnkey construction or material supply for new structures and expansions, with over 25 years of experience serving industrial and commercial applications.
• Site Development and Excavation Comprehensive site preparation including land clearing, grading, road construction, landscaping, and full-scale excavation using light and heavy-duty equipment for commercial and industrial projects.
• Commercial Elevator Construction Full-service elevator construction covering new installations, modernization, and turn-key projects with masonry work and shaft walls, working with TK, Otis, Schindler, Gable, and Newcomer elevator manufacturers.
• Demolition Services Professional commercial and industrial demolition using hydraulic excavators, multi-processors, shears, hammers, tractors, loaders, and trucks with environmental waste management and strict safety standards.
• Commercial Concrete Services Comprehensive concrete work including 4"-24" curb and straight forms, wall panel forms, power screeds, and power buggies for foundations, slabs, and architectural elements, delivered by experienced cement masons.
• Commercial Carpentry Services Union carpenter services from Local Carpenters #171 with over 20 years of finish carpentry experience, covering wood trim, doors, hardware, cabinets, paneling, wall protection, custom woodworking, wood flooring, and structural framing and roofing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1-year workmanship warranty on all projects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Corle Metal BuildingscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerThe Murphy Contracting Company is a provider of Corle pre-engineered metal buildings, offering both turnkey construction services and material supply for Corle metal building projects. This partnership enables the company to deliver customized, cost-efficient metal building solutions to commercial and industrial clients.
• BBB (Better Business Bureau)minorOthersThe Murphy Contracting Company holds membership with the Better Business Bureau, demonstrating commitment to ethical business practices and consumer trust.
• ISNetworldcoreOthersISNetworld membership demonstrates the company's commitment to safety standards and compliance verification required by many enterprise and industrial clients for contractor qualification.
• Youngstown/Warren Regional CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber of commerce membership supporting regional business community engagement and networking.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: National construction manager and general contractor with strong presence in Ohio and Pennsylvania across commercial, healthcare, and education sectors. Represents scaled competition for design-build opportunities.
• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: National general contractor with deep commercial, industrial, and institutional practice. Represents scaled competition that may displace mid-sized regional firms on larger enterprise opportunities.
• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest U.S. general contractors with extensive commercial, healthcare, and institutional portfolio. Competes for larger projects in the same geographies and represents the upper-bound incumbent that Murphy may face on mid-sized bids.
• Barton Malow Company: Large regional construction manager/general contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable overlap on industrial and institutional project mix.

Direct peers

• Massaro Construction Group: Pittsburgh-based general contractor serving commercial, institutional, and corporate clients in Western Pennsylvania. Directly comparable in geography, service offering, and target customer segments.
• Rycon Construction: Pittsburgh-based general contractor specializing in commercial, institutional, healthcare, and industrial construction. Overlaps with Murphy on service lines, target market, and Western Pennsylvania footprint.
• The Albert M. Higley Co. Cleveland-based construction manager and general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, and institutional clients. Comparable in project delivery model, regional geography (Northeast Ohio), and design-build capabilities.
• Marous Brothers Construction: Ohio-based design-build general contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across Northeast Ohio. Highly comparable to Murphy in service mix (design-build, construction management) and regional focus.
• Mascaro Construction Company: Pittsburgh-based general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, and higher education clients. Comparable in size, regional focus on Western PA, and design-build delivery model.
• Donley's Inc. Cleveland-based construction manager and general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, and institutional clients across Ohio. Comparable in preconstruction/CM services and Ohio-centric market focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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