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Contractor of the Year
This engineer ‘wanted to be the guy.’ So he built a successful construction firm
John Kovacs never thought he was on a path to a career in construction. With an engineering degree from The Citadel and ambitions to work in Manhattan, Kovacs started his career with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and entered the agency’s management training program. However, Kovacs’ opinion of contracting changed drastically […]
March 20, 2020
Contractor of the Year
Here are our 2020 Contractor of the Year finalists
Equipment World has named its 2020 Contractor of the Year finalists, celebrating the 20th year of the program. Each year, the editors of Equipment World vet Contractor of the Year applications from across the country, examining each contractor’s references, business acumen, equipment management practices, attention to safety and community involvement. The program, which recognizes contractors […]
December 13, 2019
Contractor of the Year
A&A Paving’s best customer bought the whole business; has since built upon a legacy of great service
When Bob Olson started A&A Paving in 1960 he had a goal of running the best little asphalt paving and sealcoating company in the Chicagoland area. With a great work ethic, personable style and innovative practices, Olson earned a cadre of loyal customers for the better part of six decades. But when Olson started thinking […]
November 7, 2019
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Why you should apply for the 2020 Contractor of the Year award (other than the chance at a free trip to Vegas)
Enter this year’s Equipment World Contractor of the Year contest and you may be on your way to 2020 ConExpo-Con/Agg! Each finalist and their guest will receive a four-day expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas’s Venetian Resort and participate in an industry roundtable, focus group and awards banquet. In addition, finalists will receive a VIP […]
September 25, 2019
Contractor of the Year
Applications, nominations open for 2020 Contractor of the Year award; finalists receive ConExpo-Con/Agg trip
Equipment World’s Contractor of the Year program is celebrating its 20th year in 2020, and is offering some exciting changes to the event schedule. Next year’s event will take place during ConExpo-Con/Agg, and offer the opportunity for 12 finalists to attend the every-third-year premier construction equipment show. Designed to honor contractors who have excelled in […]
August 14, 2019
Contractor of the Year
Why Conn.’s VMS Construction sweats the small stuff
Victor Serramban Jr. brings his experience as an owner, a contractor, and an engineer to VMS Construction. Learn more about him and the company here.
January 3, 2019
Contractor of the Year
Deadline extended to Oct. 12 for Equipment World Contractor of the Year applications
The deadline for applications for the 2019 Equipment World Contractor of the Year contest has officially been extended. Get more details on Equipment World.
October 8, 2018
Business
Applications, nominations for 2019 Contractor of the Year awards now open
The 2019 Contractor of the Year contest is now open for applications and nominations. Don't miss the October 5 deadline. Learn more on Equipment World.
August 22, 2018
Contractor of the Year
Here are our 2018 Contractor of the Year finalists
Equipment World has named its 2018 Contractor of the Year finalists, ushering in the 18th year of the program. Each year, the editors of Equipment World vet Contractor of the Year applications from across the country, examining each contractor’s references, business acumen, equipment management practices, attention to safety and community involvement. The program, which recognizes […]
December 12, 2017
Contractor of the Year
Whaley & Sons’ comeback required rebuilding this family construction co. from the ground up
Matt Whaley had a passion to run equipment from an early age, but had to constantly nag his father to let him to do it. His father, Ken Whaley, wanted his son to one day run the company he started in 1972 – not a bulldozer. Matt’s rise in the company was incremental. He started […]
September 18, 2017
Contractor of the Year
Nominations for 2018 Contractor of the Year awards now open
The 2018 Equipment World Contractor of the Year contest, which honors 12 finalists, is now open for nominations. Designed to honor contractors who have excelled in their markets, the contest is open to construction firm owners who have been in business 10 years or more, have between $3 million and $15 million in annual revenues, […]
August 17, 2017
Business
Sustaining fourth-generation construction business required many late nights at Livengood Excavators
About five years ago, Leo Livengood got a phone call from a former client. The call was from the second generation of a family he and his father had worked with, and they had a question: Would Livengood Excavators do the site work on a new drive-in theater the family was building, which was going […]
July 14, 2017
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