1956
Ben M. Radcliff graduated from Auburn University with a double Major in Civil and Mechanical Engineering in 1948. After graduating he then focused on learning the process of building construction at other construction companies. Radcliff founded Ben M. Radcliff Contractor. He began concentrating on light commercial and residential projects.
1958
Ready to expand the business, Ben M. Radcliff Contractor began industrial work, starting with its first project at Aluminum Ore Company. Other projects included Hense Instrument & Valve, followed by Courtalds Chemical and Scott Paper Company the following year.
1960
Ben M. Radcliff Contractor, Inc. (Radcliff) became a corporation and business was booming, taking on three times the projects than in previous years. Radcliff constructed Mobile Eye and Ear Center, Pollman’s Bakeries, St. Luke’s Episcopal School, and began construction on Ideal Cement, expansion of Merchants National Bank and Branches, and Mobile Press Register.
1960's
Radcliff developed more than 30 projects over the decade, including:
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1970's
Continued success, playing a major role in developing Mobile’s trademark landscape:
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1979-1980
Category 4 Hurricane Frederic blazed through the Gulf Coast, making history as being one of the most destructive hurricanes to the Mobile area in the 20th century. In response, Radcliff reconstructed the Dauphin Island Marina and the Grand Hotel.
1980's
This decade included many returning clients in need of renovations and expansion, as well as construction in the industrial sector in Mississippi.
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1982
Turning Radcliff into a multi-generational family business, Ben M. Radcliff, Jr. graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Building Science and started working full-time for the company.
1990's
Radcliff developed more than 30 projects over the decade, including:
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1995
With Ben M. Radcliff, Sr. retiring, Ben M. Radcliff, Jr. became President & CEO, carrying on the legacy of quality construction in the Mobile area.
2000's
Radcliff developed more than 30 projects over the decade, including:
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2005
The Category 5 Hurricane Katrina demolished the Gulf Coast. Among other recovery projects, Radcliff reconstructed Ingalls Shipbuilding.
2010's
Radcliff developed more than 30 projects over the decade, including:
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2014
Ben M. Radcliff, III, began working for Radcliff as a young teenager. Teaching his son the value of hard work and commitment, Radcliff, Jr. assigned his son to work in the field as a laborer.
2021
Ben M. Radcliff, III graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Building Science and started full time at company. His role in the company involves Pre-construction services and estimating.
Current
• Gulf Shores Methodist Church
• Gulf Shores Elementary School
• Ingalls Production Expansion
• Mobile County Soccer Complex
• Mobile Metro Jail Barracks
• UMS Dining Hall
• Gulf Shores Elementary School
• Ingalls Production Expansion
• Mobile County Soccer Complex
• Mobile Metro Jail Barracks
• UMS Dining Hall
With deep roots, our core focus is, and always has been, excellence in all phases. Award-winning work is a result of diligence and unwavering focus.
- AGC – 2011 Build Alabama Reward / Renovation Building Construction
- AGC – Construction Safety Excellence Award / Building Division – 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- AGC – Construction Safety Excellence Award / Industrial Division – 2006
- AGC – 2016 BUILDSouth Award, New-Building Construction – ALDOT – Grand Bay Welcome Center
- AGC – 2017 Construction Hall of Fame, Ben M. Radcliff Sr.
- 1999 ABC Safety Award of Excellence
- 1997, 1998 ABC Safety Award of Merit
- CISCA-2016 Construction Excellence Award, GulfQuest National Maritime Museum
- 1996, 1999 Gold Level S.T.E.P. Award
- Exxon Co. USA Safety Excellence Award
- Alabama Masonry Institute Award
