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These 20 contractors rate best in paying subs, suppliers on time

A new award has named 20 large construction contractors that pay their subs and suppliers on time with no hassles. The award is the creation of Levelset, an online service to help construction businesses file mechanic’s liens. The Levelset website also allows subcontractors and suppliers to rate contractors on how responsive they are to paying […]

July 1, 2020

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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

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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

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Amish contractor’s faith, leadership talent help grow construction firm. Meet the 2019 Contractor of the Year

Joseph Shrock of Shrock Premier Custom Construction has been named the 2019 Contractor of the Year. Details on Schrock and this award here on Equipment World.

June 12, 2019

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Here are our 2019 Contractor of the Year finalists

Equipment World lists its 2019 Contractor of the Year finalists. Check them out right now and get other heavy equipment industry news now on Equipment World.

December 11, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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Building a life and legacy are 2017 Contractor of the Year Roy Chipley’s biggest projects

Things were getting better for Roy Chipley. After a successful but demanding career with Lockheed Martin began hurting his marriage, Chipley realized that changes must be made. His wife, Sian, led him back to church where he had given his life over to Jesus Christ. The couple renewed their wedding vows and were getting ready […]

May 15, 2017

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Large fleet, ear for employees keep NY’s Boyce Excavating going strong for 80 years

Garry Boyce is a construction lifer. He got his start as a laborer at his father’s company, while also greasing equipment. Eventually he got to run some of that equipment, creating a passion he remembers loving to come home to every day as a child. “I couldn’t wait to get off the bus at 13 […]

May 8, 2017