40+
Years Building · Est. 1982
21+
States & All U.S. Territories
$28.3M
Flagship Build · Lafon PAC
What We Do

Six pillars. One Lamar standard.

From a courthouse poured to a fuel system installed to a community brought back online after a storm — Lamar shows up with the same crew, the same safety record, and the same family-built standard across every discipline.

01Building

Building Construction

From New Builds to Complex Rehab & Preservations: Precision in Every Beam.

High-quality commercial and residential construction with a focus on speed and transparency. From new builds to complex rehabilitation and historical landmarks, Lamar delivers turnkey structures with the precision required for specialized facilities.

  • Commercial & civic facilities
  • Historical rehab & preservation
  • Data centers & modular construction
  • Construction management
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02Energy

Fuel Storage Tanks & Systems

Reliable, compliance-driven fuel storage and delivery — built to meet every standard.

With DEQ licensing and certifications, we deliver compliant, safe, and efficient solutions for aboveground and underground fuel storage systems — new tank installation, system upgrades, piping, pumps, containment, leak detection, dispensing equipment, repairs, removals, and regulatory compliance support.

  • UST & AST installation & upgrades
  • Piping, pumps & containment
  • Leak detection & dispensing
  • Removals & compliance support
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03Housing

Housing Solutions

More than a crew. A solution on the move.

Comprehensive sheltering programs ranging from rapid-response temporary units to permanent residential construction — including modular living quarters, travel trailer procurement, home elevations, and "Shelter-in-Place" rehabilitation for families and communities in need.

  • Modular homes & MHU deployment
  • Temporary & non-congregate sheltering
  • Elevations & Shelter-in-Place
  • Travel trailer procurement & maintenance
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04Infrastructure

Infrastructure & Public Works

Build, protect and restore — essential services on a large scale.

Large-scale essential services for municipal and private clients, including water line replacement, drainage rehabilitation, and storm sewer systems. We specialize in high-risk utility installations and critical infrastructure recovery for waterways and pipelines.

  • Water line replacement & trenchless
  • Drainage & storm sewer systems
  • Flood protection & coastal restoration
  • Highway, street & bridge work
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05Maritime

Maritime Services

Built for the water. Ready for any mission.

Specialized logistics and operations for marine environments, including floating living quarters and environmental remediation — bringing the same operational discipline to port, waterway, and offshore assets.

  • Floating living quarters (flotels)
  • Marine logistics & operations
  • Environmental remediation
  • Waterway & vessel recovery
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06Response

Emergency & Specialized Services

Rapid response. Reliable support. Continuity when it matters most.

Coordinated, rapid-response support for critical operations in time-sensitive environments — maritime transportation, logistics, staffing, lodging, vessel recovery, inspections, temporary power and fuel, and material distribution to maintain stability and continuity during emergencies.

  • Maritime transport & logistics
  • Staff augmentation & lodging
  • Temporary power & fuel
  • Vessel recovery & inspections
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At Lamar, we are more than the sum of our pillars — decades of experience, safety, and innovation, ready to meet any mission, anywhere.

Selected Work

Projects that have to stand for decades.

Schools where children learn. Civic landmarks built to last. Fuel systems that keep communities running. Every Lamar project is built to outlast the bid.

Dr. Rodney R. Lafon Performing Arts Center exterior — Lamar building construction, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
Civic · Featured

Dr. Rodney R. Lafon Performing Arts Center

St. Charles Parish Public Schools · Building Construction
DHS Alumni Center exterior — Lamar building construction, Louisiana
Education

DHS Alumni Center

Building Construction
Plaquemines Parish Courthouse exterior — Lamar building construction, Louisiana
Civic · Justice

Plaquemines Parish Courthouse

Plaquemines Parish, LA
Edward A. Dufresne Community Center exterior — Lamar building construction, Luling, Louisiana
Civic

Edward A. Dufresne Community Center

Luling, LA
East Jefferson Levee District Headquarters exterior — Lamar building construction, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Public Safety

East Jefferson Levee District Headquarters

Jefferson Parish, LA
YMCA Belle Chasse exterior — Lamar building construction, Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Community

YMCA Belle Chasse

Belle Chasse, LA

A selection of recently completed Lamar projects across Louisiana.

Federal & Disaster Recovery

Built to federal standards. Delivered under pressure.

Lamar builds resilient infrastructure under federally funded disaster recovery and mitigation programs — on compressed timelines, to federal quality standards.

FEMA PA & HMGP

FEMA Public Assistance & Hazard Mitigation

Delivered disaster-resilient facilities funded under FEMA Public Assistance and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, including the EJLD Safehouse for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority.

HUD CDBG-DR

HUD Housing Recovery

Prime general contractor on federally funded housing rehabilitation programs financed through HUD Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).

USACE Standards

Corps of Engineers Quality Control

Civil and structural work built to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers quality-control standards — municipal drainage, levee-adjacent, and flood-mitigation construction across the Gulf Coast.

PR & USVI

Caribbean Disaster Recovery

Emergency residential stabilization and repair following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, including work under Puerto Rico's Tu Hogar Renace (Your Home Reborn) program.

Selected Past Performance

  • Rodney R. Lafon Performing Arts Center — St. Charles Parish Public Schools. $28.3M, 67,000 sq ft, Phase III. Luling, LA.
  • Hahnville High School — major structural wing expansions. St. Charles Parish, LA.
  • EJLD Safehouse — Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority. Hardened public-safety facility.
  • Jefferson Parish — public works management and structural code upgrades for municipal facilities.
  • St. John the Baptist Parish — parish infrastructure stabilization and civil facility work.
Our Story

Unified by our heritage, driven by our diversity.

After decades of operating under Lamar Contractors and other affiliates, today we are simply Lamar. This evolution reflects our growth from fuel storage tanks into a regional builder — and now a national powerhouse capable of securing energy assets, restoring communities after disasters, and delivering complex commercial and historical landmarks.

Lamar was founded in 1982 on a simple belief: that honest work, strong relationships, and doing things the right way would always matter. Built on family values, the company began by serving local communities in Louisiana and grew through dedication, integrity, and a reputation for reliability.

From the beginning, people have been at the heart of Lamar. Many of our team members have been with us for years — helping shape a culture rooted in trust, communication, and pride in our work. We value our employees, clients, subcontractors, and partners as part of one extended family. More than forty years later, we continue to build on the same foundation: strong relationships, dependable service, and a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Our Mission

Built on experience and proven practices, we deliver safe and reliable construction, logistics, and infrastructure solutions, with the ability to respond quickly when it matters most.

Our Vision

To be the nation's premier construction partner by delivering high-value, innovative infrastructure and disaster recovery solutions, rooted in family values and an unwavering commitment to safety and excellence.

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From a single facility to a multi-state response, Lamar is built to deliver. Reach out and a member of our team will get back to you within one business day.

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Headquarters

Address481 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy
Luling, LA 70070
Phone(985) 785-7121 Fax(985) 785-7124 Estimatingestimating@lamarcontractors.com Generalinfo@lamarcontractors.com HoursMonday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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