Yates Construction

With more than 50 years experience, Yates Construction is one of the nation’s leading contractors providing a full range of construction services.

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A career in the construction industry can be valuable, stable, and rewarding. Listen to Yates' Director of Learning and Development, Tara Kerr, as she explains the many advantages of a craft profession. #YatesBuilds #CICM

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The Yates Companies, Inc. awards Scholarships each year to high school students who are interested in attending college and potentially pursuing a career with Yates. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

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We are excited to welcome over 70 interns to our summer internship program. The program started with orientation training sessions specific to the intern's assigned offices and projects. Stay tuned for updates on their journey through the program!

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This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who have given their lives for our freedom. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day!

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#ProjectUpdate

The Alcoholic Beverage Distribution Center in Canton, MS, is nearing completion! This 300,000 SF distribution facility will feature technologically advanced automated distribution systems and will include material handling, warehouse, and administrative offices.

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Congratulations to Yates Construction’s Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Kirk Sims, for being selected for the 2026 class of the Mississippi Top 100 in the Government Affairs and Advocacy category. Congratulations to Kirk on this achievement! #MississippiTop100

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Bill Yates, Chairman of The Yates Companies, Inc., was inducted into the Mississippi Top 100 Hall of Fame, honoring his lifetime of outstanding service and dedication to the state of Mississippi. Congratulations to Mr. Yates on this achievement!

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Come along for a day in the life of Safety Manager, Doug Green. From early site walks and safety briefings to supporting crews in the field, Doug helps keep safety at the center of everything we do.

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Safety never goes out of style.
For today’s Safety Week activity, one of our sites hosted a mannequin PPE presentation to highlight what proper PPE looks like and why it matters. Staying protected starts with staying informed.

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This week is #ConstructionSafetyWeek2026! Throughout the week, Yates’ project sites and offices will host activities to strengthen safety awareness. This year’s theme is Recognize, Respond, Respect.

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Meet John Wilson 👋

A Senior Superintendent who’s been part of the Yates team for 22 years.

When you ask John about his time here, one thing stands out: the people. He credits the support from his colleagues and the company for helping shape his career every step of the way.

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Yates was recently ranked #1 Top Casino Construction Firm by Building Design + Construction. Building Design + Construction ranks the nation's largest casino general contractors and construction management firms. Click the link to view the full list!

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Yates’ Nashville Division recently volunteered at the Second Harvest Food Bank to support those in need in the Nashville community. The team participated in sorting and boxing over 5,200 pounds of food for the organization, which is equivalent to more than 4,300 meals.

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Databank DFW12 has reached the top! Recently, the project team celebrated the topping out of the Databank DFW12 Data Center project in Red Oak, Texas.

Congratulations to the project team for reaching this milestone!

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#ProjectUpdate

Progress continues at the Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Stay tuned for more updates as the project continues!

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Yates was honored to receive the Associated Builders and Contractors’ National Health and Safety Excellence Award.

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Yates Construction was recently ranked #2 Top Entertainment Contractor on the Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2026 Top Performers list. Click the link to view the full list!

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#ABCTopPerformer

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The recent cold front gave our project teams a change of scenery ❄️

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Throwback to a groundbreaking build. At the time of construction, this facility supported production of the world’s first electric vehicle competitive with traditional gasoline sedans. The plant features large, clean/dry rooms and other advanced manufacturing spaces.

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🚧 Wrapping Up Women in Construction Week! 🚧

As we close out #WICWeek2026, we are featuring Stephanie Demarets. She shares how working in construction has strengthened her voice, deepened her trust in herself, and allowed her to bring meaningful value to her team.

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🚧 Celebrating Women in Construction Week! 🚧

Today, we are spotlighting Dharsini Kalaiselvan. Dharsini's career at Yates began as an Architectural Project Designer and Job Captain, and she is now an Assistant Project Manager/VDC Coordinator.

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