Private company

Nello L. Teer Company

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American Company

Nello L. Teer Company was a privately owned General Contracting firm founded in 1909 by Nello Leguy Teer. It was headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, and grew to be one of the largest construction companies in the world.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Nello L. Teer Company was a privately owned General Contracting firm founded in 1909 by Nello Leguy Teer. It was headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, and grew to be one of the largest construction companies in the world.2

Timeline

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