W.S. Newell & Sons, Inc.

Company Profile

In Alabama and throughout the Southeast, W. S. Newell, Inc. has become well known for its work in commercial, industrial and residential developments in addition to highway, bridge and railroad construction, airports and waterways.

Founded over 60 years ago by Billy Newell, the company now operates as W. S. Newell & Sons, Inc. with Sam and Keith Newell serving as President and Vice-President respectively.

The company’s numerous Interstate projects include: I-65, I-85, I-10, I-59 and I-20. Other accomplished highway projects include: Corridor X, Corridor V, Hwy 98 Relocation, Hwy 280 and Hwy 331.

Newell played a key role in the construction of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, the largest water resource project ever built in the United States, by excavating 5 of the 9 locks and dams. Newell excavated more than 20 million cubic yards of material during its time at the waterway.

Another successful and challenging project Newell preformed was Stagefields at Fort Rucker. In addition to the construction of helicopter staging areas, Newell moved more than 4 million cubic yards of unclassified excavation and borrow material in five months.

Aside from government work, W. S. Newell & Sons, Inc. has been noted for its development work for many large subdivisions including Deer Creek, Wynlakes, New Park, Woodland Creek, Boykin Lakes, The Waters and more.