Construction is in Murray Thompson's Blood

A third generation contractor, some of Murray Thompson’s earliest memories are riding around to job sites with his father.  It is a tradition he carried on with his own children.

Founded by his father, W. Murray Thompson Construction Co., Inc. can look back at construction excellence in the Rio Grande Valley since 1946.  This tradition began with Murray’s grandfather, a road and bridge builder in Alabama. Murray’s father started in the business by first making concrete block. This led into foundation work and eventually general contracting.

Today, W. Murray Thompson Construction Co. typically builds medical facilities, financial institutions, educational facilities, warehouses, retail and general offices, and structures for municipalities.

Years of experience allow the firm to work in all types of construction including masonry, structural steel, engineered metal buildings, and concrete tilt wall construction.

Murray supervises each of his work sites every day. Even on weekends, he is up early, making the rounds and checking progress on jobs.  That extra effort pays off for his clients in the form of better buildings.

Unlike many in the business, W. Murray Thompson Construction Co. is not a “paper” contractor, subcontracting out all the work.  Instead their staff is a construction work force. They are performing work on the job thus ensuring more quality control.

Growing up in the business, Murray began working summers on construction sites when he was 11 years old.  But he also took that extra step and earned a degree in construction science from Texas A&M University.

It is part of an overall philosophy of quality work done on time and within the budget.  A proud tradition continues.

Key Personnel

W. Murray Thompson, Jr. started working in the construction business at the age of twelve.  He has performed all types of work in the building construction industry, and has a degree in Building Construction from Texas A & M University.  He joined his father in the business in 1972 and became President in 1974. Murray has served as President of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Associated General Contractors and has served on various committees through the years. In November 2004 Murray was awarded the professional designation of Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) by the American Institute of Constructors.

Richard Weldon began working for W. Murray Thompson Construction Co., Inc. in 2008. Richard began working in construction at the age of 15 for his father.  He has worked as laborer, draftsman, estimator, superintendent, project manager and owner since 1971.  Richard is a past president of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of Associated General Contractors. During the past thirty plus years, he has served as chairperson of AGC committees and been an instructor for classes offered by the AGC.  Richard is a Certified Instructor for National AGC Supervisory Training Program, and certified “Competent Person” in OSHA Structural Steel, Trenching & Excavation & Scaffold. He has also completed OSHA 10 – Hour class and American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid.

Doug Layton began working for W. Murray Thompson Construction Co., Inc. in 2008.  In February 1983, Doug earned an Associate Applied Science Degree in Building Construction Technology from Texas State Technical Institute in Harlingen.  Doug has been an independent carpentry contractor since 1989. He has completed the OSHA 10 Hour Training and certified “Competent Person” in OSHA Fall Protection.