About us
deep community roots
prior to founding
If historians ever take a hard look at Jonesboro they will surely say, “the McDaniel’s were builders”. Since the early 1900s, the name “McDaniel” has been synonymous with construction. Firms like Henderson McDaniel, W. A. McDaniel and Sons, Big M, McDaniel Brothers, and M & M Construction have built much of Northeast Arkansas. Ramsons were born out of this strong history of familial craftsmanship.
Company founding
In 1970 Rufus A. McDaniel, a long respected community leader, was running M & M Construction, a general construction firm in which he had been a partner for 15 years. Despite the steady growth of the company he helped create, Rufus wanted to set out on his own and start a family-owned and operated construction firm with his sons, Danny and Bobby. By 1971, M & M was dissolved and Ramsons was born. The name “Ramsons” represents the namesake, and legacy, it stands for “Rufus A. McDaniel and Sons.”
Ramsons Today
The firm has been in continuous operation for 50 years and has seen steady growth while developing a reputation for on-time completions and quality craftsmanship. As the construction industry evolved from a hard-bid model towards an alternative delivery model, Ramsons evolved as well. The firm has grown to specialize in construction management and design/build. Today, Ramsons is one of the most experienced locally owned and operated providers of alternative delivery services in Northeast Arkansas. Over 95% of our revenue stems from Construction Management and Design/Build.
our mission
Ramsons, Inc. is a general contractor and construction manager and will strive to be the best general contractor and construction manager in the market. This means the company will dedicate itself to employing and retaining top talent. It will dedicate itself to developing accurate estimates based on fair and honest pricing. It will dedicate itself to developing and constantly improving its pre-construction services. It will dedicate itself to completing all projects ahead of schedule, under budget and to the highest level of craftsmanship.
We commit ourselves to being the best general contractor and construction manager in the market.
our milestones across 5 decades
Founded
Incorporated
1st in History
Ramsons was the first in history to pour concrete tilt-up panels and exposed aggregate face down.
First out-of-state project
First construction management project
Primary market focus – hard bid to alternative delivery
Scott McDaniel Becomes Stockholder
Ramsons continues to construct high quality projects for generations to come!
ASU Centennial Expansion
Constructed in only 9 months, a feat most thought impossible.
50th Anniversary
Ramsons Arts Partnership Launches
core values
creating client benefits
Fair and Honest Pricing
We have an open book policy regarding estimates. If we can’t defend a number, we change it.
Never Sacrificing Quality
We stand behind our finished product and will not accept anything but high-quality craftsmanship.
Focus on
Pre-construction
The project coordinator proactively collaborates with the design team to make informed decisions on building components.
Develop Long-Term Clients
We don't want to build one building for a client. We want to become the client’s builder for future expansions, as well.
Aggressive Schedules
We incorporate high-level planning and coordination to reach completion, to meet each project deadline.
Maintain Outstanding Relationships
We treat our subcontractors and architects with value and take them into consideration in every part of the building process.
core values
primary team members
Danny Mcdaniel
Executive Advisor
Scott mcdaniel
Executive Functions, Marketing, Preconstruction, Estimating, Project Management
Darryl Rose
Estimating and Project Management
Mike Lindley
Estimating, Project Management, Equipment Management, Industrial Solutions
Britt Frankenberger
Drafting, Project Administration, Technology
Susan weeks
Accounting, Accounts Payable
Dottie barnes
Payroll, Workers Compensation, OSHA Compliance
Kenny Valentine
Project Manager & Estimator
Ryan Gober
Executive Coordinator
Superintendents
Seven superintendents, each responsible for running the job site.
Danny McDaniel becomes President.