R.G. Huston Company, Inc.
R.G. Huston is a third-generation, family-owned heavy civil construction firm in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin providing excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, and aggregate production to government, commercial, and residential clients across Southern Wisconsin.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1975
- HeadquartersCottage Grove, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What R.G. Huston Company, Inc. does
R.G. Huston Company, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned heavy civil construction firm headquartered in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, providing excavation, underground utilities, bridge and structure construction, and aggregate production to commercial, municipal, state, and residential clients across Southern Wisconsin and the broader Midwest. Founded as a landscaping firm in the 1950s by Rolland G. Huston and formally committed to its current operating identity in 1975, the company has grown to 101–250 employees and operates four integrated service lines: Sewer & Watermain (sanitary, storm, watermain installation), Grading & Excavation (heavy earthwork), Bridge & Structure (precast-prestressed beam bridges, box culverts, cast-in-place structures), and Aggregate Production & Recycling (quarry operations, portable crushing, materials recycling).
The company's underlying technology stack centers on a fleet of state-of-the-art construction equipment including GPS-guided earthmoving machines, portable tracked crushers and screening plants, and a WIS DOT certified materials testing laboratory with certified samplers and testers on staff. It owns and operates ten quarries across Southern Wisconsin (Cottage Grove, Stoughton, Waunakee, Roxbury, Cross Plains, Oregon, Marshall, Cambridge), providing in-house aggregate materials, compost, and recycling services for clean asphalt and concrete. Customer-facing and internal portals (rghuston.com, compost.rghuston.com, solutions.rghuston.com) handle marketing, compost sales, and equipment management.
R.G. Huston generates revenue through project-based construction contracts in two modes: directly as general contractor to project owners (government agencies, commercial developers, school districts, residential developers) and as subcontractor to larger general contractors such as JH Findorff and Son, Miron Construction, and Clayco. Go-to-market is relationship-driven and sales-led, leveraging a detailed project gallery, a dedicated estimating department ([email protected]), and active participation in the WisDOT Mentor-Protégé Program. Material sales to other contractors and the public represent a smaller, transaction-fee revenue stream from the owned quarries. Notable engagements include the $28M WisDOT USH 12/CTH AB Interchange, over $13.7M in cumulative Dane County landfill work, and recognition as the 2020 APWA National Small Project of the Year for the SW Bike Path.
R.G. Huston Company, Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- R.G. Huston Company, Inc.
- Legal name
- R.G. Huston Company, Inc.
- Website
- https://rghuston.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1975
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- R.G. Huston is a third-generation, family-owned heavy civil construction firm in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin providing excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, and aggregate production to government, commercial, and residential clients across Southern Wisconsin.
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R.G. Huston Company, Inc. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Heavy Civil Construction Services
- NAICS
- Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237)
- SIC
- Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Trenching & Utility Excavation (IMAFAKAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Bridge & Viaduct Construction (IMAFAEAB)
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Where R.G. Huston Company, Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cottage Grove
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices11 records
Markets served
R.G. Huston Company, Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Construction Services - General Contracting: R.G. Huston serves as general contractor on construction projects including heavy earthwork, underground utilities, bridges, and aggregate production. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with commercial, municipal, and residential clients.
- Construction Services - Subcontracting: Company acts as subcontractor to larger general contractors like JH Findorff, Miron Construction, and Clayco on major construction projects. Revenue generated through subcontract agreements.
- Aggregate and Compost Materials Sales: Company sells quality stone products to other general contractors and the public from their owned quarries throughout Southern Wisconsin. Also accepts clean asphalt and concrete materials for recycling.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based construction services pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
R.G. Huston Company, Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
R.G. Huston Company provides large-scale heavy civil construction services, including GPS-guided grading and excavation, underground utility installation (sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain), highway bridge and structure construction, and aggregate/compost materials production from owned quarries. The firm operates as both a general contractor and subcontractor on commercial, municipal, state DOT, residential, and educational projects throughout Southern Wisconsin and the broader Midwest.
Product overview
R.G. Huston Company is a construction services provider offering four integrated core service lines: Sewer & Watermain construction (underground utilities), Grading & Excavation (heavy earthwork with GPS-guided equipment), Bridge & Structure construction (highway bridges and concrete structures), and Aggregate Production & Recycling (quarry operations with portable crushing equipment). The company operates multiple quarries in Southern Wisconsin to supply materials for their projects and maintains an extensive fleet of construction equipment. They serve commercial, municipal, state, and residential markets throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- Exceeded DBE goal of 4.14% by achieving 5.61% on $28M WisDOT CTH AB Interchange project
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Companies that use R.G. Huston Company, Inc.
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
R.G. Huston Company, Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
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Feature3 records
R.G. Huston Company, Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)coreR.G. Huston actively participates in the WisDOT Mentor-Protégé Program, collaborating with aspiring businesses to enhance their capabilities for competing on state and federal contracts. The company has successfully exceeded DBE/SBE goals on multiple WisDOT projects including the $28 million CTH AB Interchange project.
- M&J Kreuger TruckingminorM&J Kreuger Trucking is a protégé company under the WisDOT Mentor-Protégé Program that R.G. Huston has mentored. The company was honored with the annual Golden Shovel Award as part of this program.
- JH Findorff and Son Inc.coreR.G. Huston has served as subcontractor to JH Findorff on multiple projects including Sun Prairie West High School and Monona Grove School District athletic field construction projects.
- Miron Construction Co.coreR.G. Huston has served as subcontractor to Miron Construction Co. on Lake Mills School District athletic complex reconstruction.
- ClaycocoreR.G. Huston has served as subcontractor to Clayco for the Dollar General Distribution Warehouse construction in Janesville, WI.
- Drumlin CommunitiesminorAffiliated company under the Huston family entrepreneurial umbrella, listed as part of the family of companies.
- Huston FarmsminorAffiliated farm operation under the Huston family entrepreneurial umbrella, listed as part of the family of companies.
- Huston Truck WashminorAffiliated truck wash service under the Huston family entrepreneurial umbrella, listed as part of the family of companies.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
R.G. Huston Company, Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Lunda Construction Company: Black River Falls, Wisconsin-based heavy civil and bridge construction contractor operating across the Midwest. Direct peer on bridge and structural work, and similar scope of heavy earthwork and DOT-related infrastructure.
- Michels Corporation: Brownsville, Wisconsin-based heavy civil contractor performing pipeline, utility, foundation, and earthwork services across North America. Direct comparable to R.G. Huston's combination of underground utilities, mass grading, and Midwest geographic footprint.
- Ames Construction: Burnsville, Minnesota-based heavy civil contractor doing earthwork, grading, and infrastructure work across the Midwest and Mountain West. Comparable in earthwork scale and DOT/municipal customer profile.
- Walbec Group: Waukesha, Wisconsin-based heavy civil, site preparation, and asphalt paving group (parent of Payne & Dolan). Comparable on Wisconsin DOT bid work, grading, underground utilities, and aggregate/asphalt material supply integration.
Broad incumbents
- Granite Construction: National publicly-traded heavy civil contractor with material production, site preparation, bridge, and utility capabilities. Similar core service lines but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
- Sterling Infrastructure: Publicly-traded heavy civil infrastructure company delivering site grading, utilities, and bridge work across the U.S. Similar service mix to R.G. Huston but at national scale and with publicly-disclosed financials.
- MasTec: National infrastructure construction services company across heavy civil, utility, and energy end-markets. Comparable on heavy earthwork and underground utility scopes as part of broader infrastructure portfolio.
Regional players
- Vecellio Group: Heavy civil and site preparation contractor operating primarily on the U.S. East Coast and Southeast. Comparable core services (grading, utility installation, bridges, aggregate) but operates in different geography than R.G. Huston's Midwest focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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R.G. Huston Company, Inc. funding detail
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R.G. Huston Company, Inc. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about R.G. Huston Company, Inc.
What does R.G. Huston Company, Inc. do?
R.G. Huston Company provides large-scale heavy civil construction services, including GPS-guided grading and excavation, underground utility installation (sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain), highway bridge and structure construction, and aggregate/compost materials production from owned quarries. The firm operates as both a general contractor and subcontractor on commercial, municipal, state DOT, residential, and educational projects throughout Southern Wisconsin and the broader Midwest.
Is R.G. Huston Company, Inc. a public or private company?
R.G. Huston Company, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was R.G. Huston Company, Inc. founded?
R.G. Huston Company, Inc. was founded in 1975. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is R.G. Huston Company, Inc. based?
R.G. Huston Company, Inc. is headquartered in Cottage Grove, United States, in the North America region.
How does R.G. Huston Company, Inc. make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Construction Services - General Contracting is the primary driver. The others are construction Services - Subcontracting and aggregate and Compost Materials Sales.
Who are R.G. Huston Company, Inc.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Lunda Construction Company, Michels Corporation, Ames Construction and Walbec Group. Broad incumbents are Granite Construction, Sterling Infrastructure and MasTec. Vecellio Group is listed as a regional player.
Does R.G. Huston Company, Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for R.G. Huston Company, Inc..
What industry is R.G. Huston Company, Inc. in?
R.G. Huston Company, Inc.'s product category is Heavy Civil Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAKAD, Trenching & Utility Excavation, with a secondary code of IMAFAEAB, Bridge & Viaduct Construction. Its NAICS code is 237110 and its SIC code is 1600.