BUILDING LEGACY
With a rich history spanning nearly two decades, Cotton Construction has been a pillar in the construction industry, delivering excellence in every project. From humble beginnings to becoming a trusted name, our journey is defined by passion, quality, and innovation.
AWARDS &
PUBLICATIONS
2018 ~ Home Builder of the Year - Hattiesburg Home Builder's Association
2019 ~ HBAM Best in Mississippi Award - Hattiesburg Oral Surgery
2019 ~ Stages Magazine Sept 2019 Edition - Bridgewater Drive Residence
2020 ~ HBAM Best in Mississippi Award - Morris Residence
2021 ~ HBAM Best in Mississippi Award - Bobo Residence
2022 ~ HBAM Best in Mississippi Award - Woods Residence
2023 ~ HBAM Best in Mississippi Award - Canebrake Tennis Pavilion
2024 ~ HBAM Best in Mississippi Award - Ladner Residence
2025 ~ Mississippi Magazine March 2025 Edition - Ladner Residence
History of Cotton Construction
Cotton Construction is legally The FTC, LLC. dba Cotton Construction. The FTC was started in 2006 by Ted Cotton (Franklin T Cotton, II). Initially, the main focus was drawing house plans, but that soon grew into design/build. The Cotton Construction name was adopted in 2008 to better reflect the construction side of the business. Construction documents (plans and specifications) are still prepared under The FTC name.
Ted Cotton
Ted Cotton has been in the design and construction industry since 1990. He has a BS in interior design and a MS in engineering technology from The University of Southern Mississippi.
Ted is active in the Home Builder's Association, serving as a long time Hattiesburg board member, past local president, and past regional vice president.
In addition to working in the design and construction field, Ted taught for The University of Southern Mississippi and for The Art Institute of Pittsburg - Online Division. Ted taught classes such as; ACAD, Construction Materials, Business Practices, 3D Modeling, and Institutional Design.
Ted is a licensed general contractor (commercial), a licensed residential builder, licensed home inspector, and an International Code Council certified residential inspector. Ted is also a Certified Professional Builder, through the Mississippi Housing Institute.
Licensed and Insured
General Contractor (commercial building) - #20069-MC (Mississippi)
Residential Builder - #R15456 (Mississippi)
Home Inspector #0490NH (Mississippi)