Forging growth in
the southeast

What drives us at A.O. Hardee & Son

We strive to uphold the legacy of resilience that brought progress to our region.

To boldly endeavor, stand fearless in the face of challenges, and dig below shifting soil to build foundations for a secure future.

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Our Promise

We are the experts developers trust, the leaders our communities depend on, and
the force that propels our industry forward.


At A.O. Hardee & Son, we’re at our best when we’re at our work. Our rightful place is on the job site, in the heat of a Carolinas summer, fulfilling our purpose to bring progress to our region. Our legacy is built over three generations of family-ownership and a 70-year history as one of the Carolinas’ leading heavy site development and heavy civil contractors.

At A.O. Hardee & Son, we live and breath the culture of integrity and hard work on which our company was founded decades ago. Call us old school, but we believe some values never go out of style.

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Our Legacy of Excellence

Performance over generations


A.O. Hardee & Son has been at the center of growth and development in the Carolinas region for more than seven decades. Starting in 1955, our company helped shape the region by delivering quality site development and civil contracting services for many of the most transformative projects to date.

Outhustle

Every project is a march against time and costs, and we get after it. We dig deep and do whatever it takes to get our clients across the finish line.

Outsmart

We pair value engineering methods with advanced technologies to give our company and our clients the cutting edge.

Outlast

We forge generational partnerships built on loyalty and responsible business practices. Every endeavor is an investment in our future success.
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A Message from our Owner

Innovation and resourcefulness are in our blood. For more than 70 years, A.O. Hardee & Son has pioneered and forged critical infrastructure and developments that redefined the Carolinas…

Benjy Hardee

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Leadership team

Benjy A. Hardee

President/CEO

Donnie Ray

COO

Steve Leopard

Chief Project Manager

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Pledge of Safety

Protecting the health and well-being of every member of the A.O. Hardee & Son family.


Safety is the non-negotiable standard on every A.O. Hardee & Son project. Our highest objective is protecting our employees, project partners, and the public. To uphold this commitment, we invest in advanced training and personal protection equipment (PPE) at every level of our operations, from laborer to president.