1896

Laurence H. Rooney founds Manhattan Construction Company in Oklahoma Territory through a New York Charter.

1907

On December 17, 1907 Manhattan Construction Company becomes the first company incorporated in the State of Oklahoma.

1909

Manhattan constructs the Love County Courthouse, kicking off a three-decade-long period of construction 30 county courthouse projects across Oklahoma.

1917

Manhattan completes work on the relocated capitol in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2004, Manhattan returned to add the dome to the structure.

1920

Manhattan builds its first Texas project, the Denison Hotel in Denison, Texas.

1934

Manhattan completed its first aviation project, a balloon hangar at Henry Post Army Airfield at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The hangar housed dirigibles.

1942

Manhattan opens its Houston office to better serve the company’s Texas-area clients.

1945

Manhattan completed more than $1 billion of World War II mobilization projects for the U.S. Defense Department and was presented the Navy-Army “E” award for outstanding performance.

1963

Manhattan solidifies its presence in Texas by opening its Dallas office.

1983

Manhattan expands east and opens the Mid-Atlantic office service the Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland areas.

1985

Manhattan expands operation to Oklahoma City to better serve the company’s growing client base in central and western Oklahoma.

1993

Manhattan is bestowed the national “Excellence in Construction” award by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for the construction of the Fiesta Texas theme park in San Antonio, Texas.

1994

Manhattan is honored with the national “Excellence in Construction” award by ABC for the construction of Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

1997

Manhattan is honored with the “Excellence in Construction” award by ABC for the third time for construction of the Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

2001

Atlanta-based Flagler Construction was acquired and changes its name to Manhattan Construction Company.

2001

Manhattan affiliate, Cantera Concrete Company was formed.

2003

Manhattan expands operations to the Tampa, Florida area to take advantage of the growing Florida market.

2004

Manhattan is nationally recognized by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) as the company with the “Best Overall Safety Program” in the nation in the Building Division with more than one-million man hours.

2008

Manhattan’s bridge-building affiliate, M.J. Lee Construction, acquires Muskogee Bridge and changes its name to Manhattan Road & Bridge Company.

2008

Manhattan Construction Group expands its presence in Florida and acquires Spectrum Contracting, SAFEZONE, and general builder Kraft Construction Company, now called Manhattan Construction.

2017

Manhattan is the 2017 Pinnacle Recipient, the highest national safety award that Associated Builders and Contractors awards.