The drive is in the details.
It’s not just what we build.
It’s how we build it.
Commercial real estate isn’t easy. Building something that matters is a high-pressure investment with dozens involved.
But nothing we do is a solo act.
Design, build, develop. With all disciplines in-house, we can solve complex issues in a single status meeting. That means optimizing quality, while saving clients and investors both time and money. Here, your high-stakes projects always meet the highest bar.
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✐ Our focus is on delivering the best-in-class end product, and we don’t cut corners. Through our integrated approach, we have a tighter grip on the market to ensure that every detail is right.”
Justin HartungSVP, Real Estate Development, SE Markets
12 Years with Merus
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✐ Being part of such a united, multi-market team is incredibly rewarding. We thrive on collaboration, share a passion for what we do, and truly enjoy building success together.”
Jennifer BarnesCFO
1 year at Merus
The next era of
Al. Neyer is Merus.
In 2025, we changed our name from Al. Neyer to Merus. No longer a family-owned company, we now have a new name to better reflect our collaborative process and deep investment in every project.
Merus honors 130 years of real estate excellence and also celebrates our nearly 200-strong team. Together, we’re looking to the future, built by our team of employee-owners.
Merus is us. We’re the next chapter.
Our history
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![Merus project team in personal protection equipment looking at site plan on an urban multifamily site]()
Today
Always Looking Ahead
As a 100% employee-owned company, we’re forging a new path under the name Merus, building on years of historical results and continuous expansion across multiple markets.
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2025
New Name for the Next Era
To better reflect our integrated services and employee ownership, we embrace our future as Merus, moving toward greater opportunities.
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![Aerial view of multi-building industrial complex surrounded by trees at sunset.]()
2019
Expanding to the Carolinas
We continue our expansion by entering the Raleigh, North Carolina market, tapping into the vibrant opportunities of the Triangle region.
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![Molly North, CEO of Merus, pictured here]()
2015
New Leadership, entering Nashville
Molly North becomes our president and CEO. Under her leadership, we open an office in Nashville, marking another new chapter of growth.
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![Wide shot of the entire Merus staff at an annual Owners Day event.]()
2014
Employee ownership
Al. Neyer becomes 100% employee-owned, a pivotal moment in our evolution, transitioning from a family-run business to a company led by its employee-owners.
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1990’s & 2000’s
Strategic transitions
We expand beyond Cincinnati, establishing an office in Pittsburgh and introducing outside executive leadership to help guide the company’s continued growth.
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![A blueprint of Neyer Industrial Park from the 70s.]()
1970’s & 1980’s
Development strength
We solidify our presence in Greater Cincinnati, developing seven industrial parks and adding architects and designers, preparing the company for broader opportunities.
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![A snapshot of three Neyer brothers.]()
1950’s & 1960’s
Design-Build innovation
As early adopters of the design-build model, we redefine how construction projects are executed, driving efficiency and client satisfaction.
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![Al. Neyer in a suit and fedora sitting at a desk reading a book.]()
1929
Al. for Alphonse
The company is formally incorporated under Alphonse Neyer, marking a new phase in the family business’s legacy of quality construction.
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1894
Cincinnati roots
Our story begins with a small carpentry and contracting business in Cincinnati, laying the foundation for over a century of growth and innovation.
