In 1892, Fred Hoffman and his brother Herman founded Hoffmann Brothers Construction Company. One of their first projects was Columbus Elementary School in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school was built to last, and is still fully operational today.

The Hoffmann family construction tradition continued with Fred’s sons, Paul and Fred, and the company’s name changed to The Hoffmann Construction Company. Surviving the Great Depression and the years during World War II proved to be challenging times, but the strong work ethic and determination of Paul and Fred kept the business alive and prospering.

Following World War II, Paul’s children Gerald, Carl, and Betty assumed leadership roles in the company, whose name was then modified to The Hoffman Company, Incorporated.

In 1954, the company conceived, built, and owned the nation’s first all-enclosed mall, Valley Fair Shopping Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. By the 1970s, The Hoffman Company, Inc. was one of the largest, most well-respected general contractors in Wisconsin.

In 1977, Gerald's son, Paul, joined the company. Shortly after joining the family business, Paul had a different idea to continue the family's legacy. While closing down The Hoffman Company, Inc., Paul started his own business which combined planning, design, and construction services. It created a relationship with the owner that began at the very earliest stage of a project, enhanced the competitive bid process, and provided a single source of responsibility as the owner's partner from beginning to end and beyond. Paul hired professionals that possessed the design and construction knowledge and experience that he lacked. The new company continued the family's tradition, while dramatically changing the business structures established by Paul's family members before him.

By 1986, the Hoffman Corporation had evolved into a thriving business which provided significant benefits and value to its clients. As the firm continued to innovate and grow, the integrated project delivery method developed by the company was named. Total Project Management (TPM) not only provided clients with planning, design, and construction services, but responsible business solutions which improved their organizations.

Today, Hoffman LLC (known simply as Hoffman) continues to enhance the value it offers. The company focuses on TPM, incorporating sustainability in all of its projects, and bringing responsible business solutions to its clients.