1975
Borrowing the name Omega from a nearby golf ball, Omega Construction opened for business on January 1, 1975
It just hit me. God said, ‘I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end’ and knew I wanted this to be my last job and through God’s grace,
Paul Covington,
it was.
Omega Construction Founder
1977-78
Omega’s first large Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) project was the
New Piedmont Tobacco warehouse project
1978-79
Paul pioneered a double-crane approach to erect a pre-engineered metal building while working on a project for Stoneville Furniture, known for their metal dinette sets
It always stuck with me to do what I could to keep people safe. I pioneered the two-crane approach because while it helped with speed, it also made the process of erecting the building safer.
Paul Covington,
Omega Construction Founder
1982-83
Broke ground on King Times/Stokes News Building in King, NC
1984-85
Omega was awarded the Kirby Building Systems Sales Award
#2 in Sales in 1984
Mid 1990s
Company relocates its headquarters from King, NC to Pilot Mountain, NC
Pilot Mountain
We Build Trust
The motto ‘We Build Trust’ is the foundation on which the company was built and continues to be a guiding force today. This strong foundation of trust provides an opportunity for us to connect with our partners in a way that adds value.
When you start the job with a new customer, you better end the job with a friend. If you end the job with a friend, then they’re going to tell other people about you.
Paul Covington,
Omega Construction Founder
1996
First Hospitality Project
Holiday Inn hotel in South Hill, VA
Our first hospitality project was a Holiday Inn in South Hill, Virginia. In 2000, we started getting a lot of calls for hotels. We were building two or three hotels a year for different customers, and it expanded from there.
Paul Covington,
Omega Construction Founder
South Hill, VA
Early 2000s
Omega experienced growth with many project types including medical office, multi-family and religious facilities
Raleigh, NC
Emporia, VA
Westfield, NC
State Road, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Denver, NC
Morrisville, NC
Charlotte, NC
2007
The Great Recession Begins
Pearisburg, VA
Boone, NC
The recession caused many private jobs to dry up and go away.
Winston-Salem, NC
Our 50-year history of building trust is powered through our signature individualized approach to projects so that our customers can excel beyond expectations.
2010
Paul meets Greg Marshall
Greg and I met in 2010. I would have loved to hire him but didn’t because I didn’t feel the timing was right. I wanted to make sure Omega would make it through the recession.
Paul Covington,
Omega Construction Founder
I’m gonna teach you boys how to think small.
Paul Covington,
Omega Construction Founder
2012
March 12, 2012
Barry Hennings and Greg Marshall joined forces with Paul at Omega, growing the staff from eight to 40
The recession is what brought us together—Paul was in need of an exit plan to allow him to retire. Due to the recession, our previous company was going out of business. Omega’s great reputation and strong financial position were a perfect match for what we and Paul both needed.
Barry Hennings,
President & CEO
2013
November 12, 2013
Omega secures its largest contract to date—a $50 million design-build industrial project for Caesarstone in Richmond Hill, Georgia
Omega Construction has been a valuable and trusted partner, bringing a combination of knowledge, experience, work ethic, and positive attitude that was perfectly suited to the particular challenges of our project. They were creative and resourceful and helped us solve many problems.
Giora Wegman, Deputy CEO,
Caesarstone Technologies USA Facility
Technologies manufacturing facility
in Richmond Hill, Georgia breaks ground.
- Fast 50 (4th)
2013
Caesarstone was a springboard for gaining credibility in the industrial market for large design-build projects. After the project completed, our team continued to work to grow Omega’s presence in the Savannah market.
Barry Hennings,
President & CEO
2014
Business North Carolina:
- Mid-Market Fast 40 (3rd)
Triad Business Journal:
- Fast 50 (2nd)
2015
Associated Builders and Contractors:
- Eagle Award (Winner)
Business North Carolina:
- Mid-Market Fast 40 (4th)
Triad Business Journal:
- Fast 50 (1st)
Winston-Salem, NC
2016
First time awarded 'Best Place to Work' by Triad Business Journal
Associated Builders and Contractors:
- Award of Merit (Winner)
Business North Carolina:
- Mid-Market Fast 40 (3rd)
- Small Business of the Year (Runner Up)
Triad Business Journal:
- Best Places to Work (Winner)
- Fast 50
Misenheimer, NC
Our primary goal is to be a successful company providing a great career opportunity for its employees while maintaining a fun and family-oriented work environment.
Greg Marshall,
Senior Vice President & CFO
Mount Airy, NC
Everyone we hire, we hope they retire here, that’s our philosophy.
Barry Hennings,
President & CEO
2017
Business North Carolina:
- Mid-Market Fast 40 (Winner)
- Fast 50
Triad Business Journal:
- Best Places to Work (Winner)
Completed JLA Home for Chesterfield
Paul Retires
December 31st, 2017
JLA Home was Omega Construction’s first tilt-wall project in Savannah, showcasing our commitment to innovation and efficiency in industrial construction. This 1.3M SF build-to-suit project set a strong foundation as we grew in the region.
Savannah, GA
2018
Omega moves its corporate office to Winston-Salem, NC to support its continued growth, achieving revenues of $100 million
Business North Carolina:
- Mid-Market Fast 40
Triad Business Journal:
- Best Places to Work (Winner)
- Fast 50
Relationships were instrumental in fostering growth in our retail sector and allowed us to quickly expand our network with new retailers and developers.
Dustin Hunter,
Vice President - Preconstruction
Yadkinville, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
2019
Business North Carolina:
- Mid-Market Fast 40
- Fast 50 (3rd)
Triad Business Journal:
- Best Places to Work - Medium Category
Broke Ground on GITC project with Chesterfield: 10 buildings and 7.5 million sf.
Rincon, GA
Involvement in the community was essential to fostering meaningful relationships and driving shared prosperity, and by investing in local initiatives and partnerships, we strengthened our own foundation for long-term success.
Todd Mayo,
Vice President - Savannah Division
Savannah, GA
Winston-Salem, NC
Hardeeville, SC
2020
Divisions Established
Triad Division
Industrial Division
Retail Division
Savannah Division
Triad Business Journal:
- Best Places to Work - Medium Category (3rd)
- Fast 50 (2nd)
- 25 Largest Triad Private Companies
- Commercial Real Estate Awards
- Preservation Award - Berrien House
Industrial Division
Triad Division
Preconstruction
Savannah Division
Savannah, GA
Concord, NC
2021
By 2021, Omega had become licensed in 11 states, expanded its team, and achieved record revenues exceeding $200 million
Business North Carolina:
- Mid-Market Fast 40
- Top 125 Private Companies
Triad Business Journal:
- Best Places to Work - Medium Category (3rd)
- Fast 50
- 25 Largest Triad Private Companies
Wilmington, NC
Statesville, NC
2022
Omega opens an Upstate Office in
Greenville, SC
Business North Carolina:
- Mid-Market Fast 40
- Top 125 Private Companies
Triad Business Journal:
- Best Places to Work - Medium Category (3rd)
- Fast 50
- 25 Largest Triad Private Companies
- Best Small Project Award
Savannah, GA
2023
$455 Million
3792% revenue growth since 2012
Omega solidifies its position as an industry leader, recording revenues exceeding $455 million
Business North Carolina:
- Mid-Market Fast 40 (4th)
-Top 125 Private Companies
Kernersville, NC
Triad Business Journal:
- Best Places to Work - Large Category
- Fast 50 (3rd)
- 25 Largest Triad Private Companies (2nd)
- Revenue Per Employee (1st)
- Best Small Project Award, East Bend Town Square Park (1st)
Winston-Salem, NC
Pittsboro, NC
Our grocery store success is built on a foundation of long-standing relationships and experience with multiple grocery store chains.
Matthew Cave,
Vice President - Triad Division
Mount Airy, NC
2024
Omega Employees Grow from 40 to 130 since 2012
Triad Business Journal
- Fast 50 (4th)
Triad Business Journal
- Largest Private Company (2nd)
ENR
- Top 400 Contractors
Business North Carolina Magazine
- Top 125 Private Companies
- Building Design & Construction
Boone, NC
2025
50th Anniversary Vidcast
In celebration of Omega Construction’s half-century in business, we’ve revisited some of our greatest milestones as a company. We invite you to hear directly from our team members about our history and the values that have shaped the company we are today.
History of Omega | Episode 1
Join Omega Construction founder Paul Covington, along with President & CEO Barry Hennings and CFO Greg Marshall as they share the story of Omega’s 50-year journey.
History of Omega | Episode 2
Continue the overview of Omega’s history with Matthew Cave, Lee Cook, Kevin Hennings and Jeff White, as they discuss their joining the company in 2012 and the efforts to live the motto We Build Trust.