History
Founded in Birmingham, Alabama, the company initially specialized in the construction of churches throughout the Birmingham area. R.N. Hoar joined his father's construction business in 1947, and F.R. Hoar and Son was established. After completing construction on 45 churches, F.R. Hoar and Son expanded its focus to include commercial and industrial projects. The company renamed itself Hoar Construction in 1985. With US$537 million in revenue for 2007, Hoar Construction was ranked 12th among Birmingham's 100 largest companies; in 2008, it was named the fifth best place to work in America.
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