Tag: 2018 Contractor of the Year

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How brother-sister-led Blacktop Maintenance expanded its reach

Blacktop Maintenance Corporation, started by Dave Petrovits, has grown into a multi-million dollar revenue family business with his children's help.

November 20, 2018

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Key piece in his hometown’s development, Mo. contractor continues work of pioneer ancestors

A contractor hails from Washington, MO where clay spurred many of the town’s German settlers, who began arriving in the 1830s, to build kilns for firing bricks.

October 1, 2018

Contractor of the Year

Keeping 140-year legacy alive drives Ohio railroad contractor Fritz-Rumer-Cooke

Fritz-Rumer-Cooke got its start in 1879 building stone structures in Central Ohio. Pride and compassion fuel Cooke as a business owner. More here.

June 29, 2018

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Husband and wife contracting team challenge conventional wisdom about skills, equipment finance, next generation of construction

2018 Contractor of the Year award goes to Solid Earth Civil Constructors. Rae and Don Peters' discuss the rewards and challenges of owning their own business.

June 8, 2018

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Colorado’s Solid Earth Civil Constructors named 2018 Contractor of the Year

Solid Earth Civil Constructors Owners: Don and Rae Peters Location: Pueblo, Colorado Annual revenues: $3- to $5-million Years in construction: 36 Year company founded: 1996 Number of employees: 15 Type of work: Heavy civil and concrete A landscaping design/build company that grew into a heavy civil and concrete construction firm took top honors in […]

March 5, 2018

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