DOTHAN, Alabama — A homegrown Alabama success story is reinforcing its roots.
Construction Partners, Inc., the Dothan-born civil infrastructure company that has grown into a $3.5 billion publicly traded enterprise, announced plans to build a new $20 million corporate headquarters and data processing center in the Wiregrass city where it was founded nearly 25 years ago.
The investment will create capacity for more than 60 new professional positions—joining nearly 50 employees already working in the area—and consolidate executive leadership, administrative functions and advanced technology operations under one modern roof.
The facility represents not just physical expansion, but a strategic commitment to
centralizing the company’s data processing capabilities for operations spanning eight Sunbelt states.
Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair praised the economic significance of the expansion for the state’s infrastructure and technology sectors.
“This project exemplifies the kind of innovation-driven growth that positions Alabama as a leader in infrastructure and technology,” said McNair. “When a company reaches the national stage and chooses to invest in the community that helped build them, that’s a testament to Alabama’s competitive advantages.”
Construction Partners’ trajectory mirrors Alabama’s broader economic evolution.
Founded in Dothan in 2001 as a local contractor, the company maintained its
headquarters through its transformation into a vertically integrated infrastructure
powerhouse operating across multiple states. Its specialization in roadway construction and maintenance—coupled with sophisticated data systems and operational efficiency—has positioned it as a significant player in Sunbelt infrastructure development.
Executive Chairman Ned N. Fleming, III reflected on the company’s enduring
relationship with its hometown.
“For nearly 25 years, Dothan has been the home of Construction Partners,” said
Fleming. “This new investment reaffirms our long-term commitment to the city that has always been our home.”
The new headquarters will serve as more than a corporate office. Its centralized data processing center reflects the company’s investment in technology infrastructure, data security and operational excellence—capabilities that require sophisticated technical expertise. This emphasis on high-tech operations positions Dothan as a regional hub for infrastructure technology and creates opportunities for Alabama’s skilled workforce in data management, cybersecurity and systems administration.
Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba highlighted the project’s impact on the local economy and the city’s business ecosystem.
“Construction Partners is a true hometown success story,” Saliba said. “This investment further strengthens our local economy and reinforces Dothan’s position as a regional business hub.”
Vice Chairman Charles E. Owens articulated the strategic importance of maintaining the company’s headquarters in Dothan.
“Dothan is where Construction Partners was built, and it remains the center of our leadership and strategic direction,” Owens said. “Maintaining and enhancing our headquarters here reflects our deep roots in this community and our confidence in its future.”
State lawmakers recognized the announcement as evidence of Alabama’s capacity to retain and grow homegrown enterprises.
State Sen. Donnie Chesteen noted that “a company founded in Dothan choosing to expand its headquarters here speaks volumes about the region’s workforce and leadership,” while state Rep. Steve Clouse called it “an investment not only in their future, but in Dothan’s as well.”
Construction on the facility is expected to begin soon, supporting Construction Partners’ continued expansion across the Sunbelt region while solidifying Southeast Alabama’s role in infrastructure innovation. The project adds to a growing portfolio of investments in Alabama’s technical and professional workforce, demonstrating that the state’s economic development strategy—built on education, infrastructure and strategic industry partnerships—continues to yield results in communities across the state.
