C.P.Ward
C.P. Ward Inc. is a privately held civil construction contractor founded in 1913, headquartered in Scottsville, New York, serving federal, state, county, and municipal agencies plus private utilities and railroads across New York State and Pennsylvania through crane services, bridge construction, heavy construction, emergency response, and equipment rental.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1913
- HeadquartersScottsville, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What C.P.Ward does
C.P. Ward Inc. is a privately held civil construction contractor headquartered in Scottsville, New York, with a secondary office in Big Flats, New York, performing work across New York State and Pennsylvania. Founded in 1913 by Mr. Conrad P. Ward as a masonry contracting operation and incorporated in 1924, the company is the third oldest contractor member of the New York State chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America and has operated continuously for over a century. The firm operates as a general contractor rather than a software or product company, with its core technology consisting of owned heavy construction equipment — including a crane fleet ranging from 28 to 350 tons in hoisting capacity, under-bridge inspection units with up to 60-foot reach, lowboy/flat deck/step deck tractor-trailers for heavy hauling, and sewer cleaning and vacuum excavation equipment.
The company delivers nine integrated service lines: heavy construction and site development, crane services, 24/7 emergency response, large project design/build, traffic control, bridge inspection, bridge construction, equipment rental, and heavy hauling. Its customer base is anchored by public agencies — the New York State Department of Transportation, Monroe County, the City of Rochester, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and federal agencies — supplemented by private enterprise clients including Rochester Gas & Electric, Monroe County Water Authority, and G&W Railroad. C.P. Ward also operates "C.P. Ward Crane Services" as a branded sub-business with its own website (cpwardcrane.com) for crane rental and engineered lifting plans.
The business model is project-based and bid-driven rather than subscription or SaaS. C.P. Ward pursues revenue through competitive bidding on public works projects and direct engagement with private enterprise clients, with pricing quoted project-by-project and contracts typically spanning multi-year durations. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales anchored by estimator and superintendent relationships with key accounts, supported by direct relationships with municipal and state procurement officials. The firm has 51-100 employees and operates without any disclosed venture capital, private equity backing, or institutional investment. Leadership continuity is strong: Kenneth A. Stewart has been with the company since 1989 and serves as President (Primary Estimator since 2001), and Steven K. Phillips has been with the company since 1986 and serves as Executive Vice President, overseeing value engineering for major accounts. No M&A activity, funding rounds, or recent structural moves are disclosed in available sources.
C.P.Ward firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- C.P.Ward
- Legal name
- C.P. Ward Inc.
- Website
- https://cpward.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1913
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- C.P. Ward Inc. is a privately held civil construction contractor founded in 1913, headquartered in Scottsville, New York, serving federal, state, county, and municipal agencies plus private utilities and railroads across New York State and Pennsylvania through crane services, bridge construction, heavy construction, emergency response, and equipment rental.
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- akta.pro rank
C.P.Ward industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Civil Construction Services
- NAICS
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)
- SIC
- Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Operative Builders (1531), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Right-of-way access, foundations & civil works for T&D projects (EUADAKAJ)
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Where C.P.Ward is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Scottsville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
C.P.Ward business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Construction Services: Project-based civil construction services including heavy construction, bridge construction, site development, emergency response, and large projects. Revenue is generated through competitive bidding on public agency and private company projects.
- Equipment Rental: Operated and bare rental of construction equipment, dump trucks, and sewer cleaning equipment. Also includes vacuum excavation and pipeline video inspection services.
- Crane Services: Crane rental with licensed operators and professionally engineered lifting plans. Revenue based on rental rates and service duration.
- Heavy Hauling: Lowboy, flat deck, and step deck tractor-trailer services for hauling needs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-specific pricing based on scope and requirements |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
C.P.Ward product offering
Product offeringCore offering
C.P. Ward Inc. is a civil construction contractor providing heavy construction and site development, bridge construction and inspection, crane rental with licensed operators, equipment rental, heavy hauling, traffic control, 24/7 emergency response, and large project design-build services. Services are delivered to government agencies (federal, state, county, municipal) and private companies across New York State and Pennsylvania.
Product overview
C.P. Ward is a civil construction company offering a portfolio of nine integrated construction services for public agencies and private companies across New York State and Pennsylvania. The core offerings include Heavy Construction/Site Development, Crane Services (with 28-350 ton capacity), Bridge Construction and Inspection, Emergency Response (24/7), Large Projects (design/build and feasibility studies), Traffic Control, Equipment Rental (including vacuum excavation and pipeline video inspection), and Heavy Hauling (lowboy, flat deck, step deck). Services are provided through a single company structure with multiple service lines that can be contracted individually or combined for comprehensive construction projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- C.P. Ward Crane Services: Crane rental and lifting services division offering cranes with hoisting capacities from 28 to 350 tons, along with professionally engineered lifting plans.
Products and services
- Heavy Construction / Site Development Civil construction services including site clearing, earthwork, site utilities (sanitary, storm & water services), final grading, asphalt paving, and site restoration for public agencies and private companies.
- Crane Services Crane rental and lifting services with fleet hoisting capacities from 28 to 350 tons, including licensed personnel, professionally engineered lifting plans, and compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Emergency Response 24/7 emergency repair services for damaged bridges, roadways, culverts, public buildings, light poles, water mains, and other infrastructure for public agencies and private clients.
- Large Projects Large-scale project design, build, and budget estimate services with professionally executed site review and feasibility studies.
- Traffic Control Work zone traffic control services with specialized equipment and trained personnel for New York and Pennsylvania State Departments of Transportation.
- Bridge Inspection Bridge inspection services using under-bridge inspection units with up to 60-foot reach and trained staff for public agencies and private engineering firms.
- Bridge Construction Bridge and culvert construction and replacement services performed to State Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications in New York State and Pennsylvania.
- Equipment Rental Operated and bare rental of construction equipment, dump trucks, and sewer cleaning equipment, including vacuum excavation (soft dig) and pipeline video inspection services.
- Heavy Hauling Lowboy, flat deck, and step deck tractor-trailer hauling services.
Companies that use C.P.Ward
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
C.P.Ward technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
C.P.Ward partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- New York State chapter of the Associated General Contractors of AmericaminorC.P. Ward is the third oldest contractor member of the New York State chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America. This membership provides industry representation and networking but is not a formal commercial partnership.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
C.P.Ward competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Crane-Hogan Structural Systems: New York-area structural and bridge contractor. Comparable to C.P. Ward's bridge construction focus and DOT-certification profile, with overlap in NY geographies.
- Cold Spring Construction Company: Western New York site development, heavy/civil, and environmental contractor. Comparable to C.P. Ward in regional NY geography and public-sector civil construction services.
- Economy Paving Company: Western New York paving, site work, and highway contractor serving municipal and state DOT clients. Directly comparable to C.P. Ward's heavy construction and paving scope in the same NY geography.
- Northeast Remsco Construction: New Jersey/New York heavy/civil contractor focused on bridges, highways, and infrastructure for state DOTs. Comparable to C.P. Ward's bridge construction and public infrastructure focus in the broader Northeast market.
- Slate Hill Construction Contractors: Pennsylvania-based heavy/highway and site development contractor serving PennDOT and municipal clients. Comparable to C.P. Ward's Pennsylvania-side heavy construction and bridge work.
Broad incumbents
- Barrett Paving Materials: Large, multi-region heavy/civil and paving contractor active across the Northeast. Comparable to C.P. Ward in heavy construction, paving, and DOT work, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geography.
- United Rentals: National equipment rental company with a large fleet including cranes, aerial work platforms, and heavy construction equipment. Comparable to C.P. Ward's equipment rental and crane rental revenue streams, but at vastly broader scale and geographic reach.
Direct peers
- Rifenburg Construction: New York-based heavy/civil site development and bridge contractor serving public agencies. Directly comparable to C.P. Ward in scope (heavy construction, bridges, site work) and geography (NY, VT).
- DDS Companies: Rochester/Finger Lakes-area civil construction, utilities, and site development contractor. Comparable to C.P. Ward in regional focus (Western/Central NY), public-sector customer base, and civil/site work offerings.
- Bette & Cring Construction Group: New York State-based heavy/civil and bridge contractor serving public agencies. Closely comparable service mix (bridge construction, heavy civil, site development) and customer base (NYSDOT and similar municipal clients).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
C.P.Ward social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
C.P.Ward leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
C.P.Ward funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
C.P.Ward M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about C.P.Ward
What does C.P.Ward do?
C.P. Ward Inc. is a civil construction contractor providing heavy construction and site development, bridge construction and inspection, crane rental with licensed operators, equipment rental, heavy hauling, traffic control, 24/7 emergency response, and large project design-build services. Services are delivered to government agencies (federal, state, county, municipal) and private companies across New York State and Pennsylvania.
Is C.P.Ward a public or private company?
C.P.Ward is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was C.P.Ward founded?
C.P.Ward was founded in 1913. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is C.P.Ward based?
C.P.Ward is headquartered in Scottsville, United States, in the North America region.
How does C.P.Ward make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Construction Services are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental, crane Services and heavy Hauling.
Who are C.P.Ward's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Crane-Hogan Structural Systems, Cold Spring Construction Company, Economy Paving Company, Northeast Remsco Construction and Slate Hill Construction Contractors. Broad incumbents are Barrett Paving Materials and United Rentals. Direct peers are Rifenburg Construction, DDS Companies and Bette & Cring Construction Group.
Does C.P.Ward have an API?
No public API is recorded for C.P.Ward.
What industry is C.P.Ward in?
C.P.Ward's product category is Civil Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAAAG, Public Works General Contracting, with a secondary code of EUADAKAJ, Right-of-way access, foundations & civil works for T&D projects. Its NAICS code is 237 and its SIC code is 1600.