After almost 80 years, The Albert M. Higley Co.’s mark on northern and central Ohio is unmistakable. We're proud to have played a part in this region's development. To all our clients, construction partners and employees - both past and present - thank you.

April 29, 1925

Albert M. Higley, Sr., a 1917 civil engineering graduate of the Case School of Applied Science, founds the company. Specializing in industrial, commercial and institutional construction, the firm flourished in its infancy, winning more than 100 contracts in its first four years. Major projects at Hiram College and for The Arco Company, Standard Oil Company, S.S. Kresge Company, and others, were among The Albert M. Higley Co.'s early work.

Albert M. Higley, Sr

Case School of Applied Science, 1927

1930's

As the country battled the Great Depression, The Albert M. Higley Co. grew and prospered. Notable projects included the Curtis Wright Airport (today's Cuyahoga County Airport) and the Cleveland Coast Guard Station. By decade's end, the firm had successfully completed 710 projects.

Great Lakes Exposition, 1936

Cleveland Coast Guard Station, 1938

1940's

During the war in the early 1940s, much of the company's work was directed toward building defense industries, including Cleveland Pneumatic Aerol, one of the largest defense plants built in the region. Following the war, the firm built such Cleveland landmarks as The Halle Bros. Co. Service Building and Cleveland's art deco Greyhound Terminal.

Downtown Cleveland's Bond Store, 1946

Corporate logo circa 1945

1950's

Major manufacturing and collegiate projects marked the 50s, including projects for Western Electric, General Motors, Fenn College and Western Reserve University. The firm's retail work grew, too, with new department stores for Sears and Taylor's. Completed projects totaled 5,600 by decade's end.

Oberlin College, 1951

St. Christopher's Church, Rocky River, Ohio, 1953

1960's

Work remained strong and varied in the 60s. The need for downtown parking spawned several parking garage projects, while the firm's work in educational construction also grew, with multiple projects at Denison University, Case Western Reserve University, John Carroll University, and Kenyon College, among others. And, healthcare construction became a firm forte, with major projects for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Case Western Reserve University, 1969

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1965

1970's

Growth and diversity marked the firm's work in the 70s including a major portion of Cleveland's Justice Center Complex, parking structures, many large energy- and ecology-related projects, and Sea World of Ohio. Also, bolstering the firm's healthcare work were projects for Southwest General, Deaconess, Huron Road and University Hospitals.

Cleveland State University, 1972

Revco World Headquarters, 1975

1980's

The 80s witnessed an even wider array of projects, from major portions of the Perry Nuclear Power Plant to hospital additions, water treatment facilities and corporate offices. Among our notable projects were the general contract portion of the W.O. Walker Rehabilitation Center, the Renaissance Retirement Community, and many others.

Broadview Savings and Loan, 1980

Kenyon College, 1986

1990's

The 1990's reflected a period of continued growth for The Albert M. Higley Co. Projects ranged from corporate headquarters for some of the region's leading Fortune 500 companies to major collegiate research facilities; from state-of-the-art medical facilities to portions of the new Cleveland Browns Stadium and Jacob's Field.

Case Western Reserve University, 1993

Key Corp's Operations Center, 1997

2000's

During this, the first decade of the 21st century, The Albert M. Higley Co.’s commitment to excellence and dedication to client satisfaction remains as it was 80 years ago.  This commitment has enabled us continue to realize a controlled growth supported by the addition of a regional office in Columbus, Ohio.  Many exciting and challenging projects throughout the region already mark this decade including healthcare projects for The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, The Ohio State Medical Center, MedCentral Health System, Parma Community Hospital and Lake Hospital System, to name but a few. Other projects include world-class collegiate facilities for Kenyon College, Denison University, and Case Western Reserve University, along with a wide array of many other fine projects.

University School Field House 2001

Denison University, 2003