C.P.Ward

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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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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)

Keywords

Civil construction services
Bridge construction
Crane rental services
Equipment rental
Site development

Where C.P.Ward is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

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 offering

Core 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 profile

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

C.P.Ward technology and API

Technology

Technology 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 signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

New York State chapter of the Associated General Contractors of AmericaminorOthersC.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 assessment

Regional 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 financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

C.P.Ward leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

C.P.Ward funding detail

Funding detail

Funding 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 investment

M&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?

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.