What E.T. Simonds Construction does

E.T. Simonds Construction Company is a privately held, family-owned heavy civil construction firm founded in 1946 in Carbondale, Illinois, operating primarily across the lower 20 counties of southern Illinois. The company delivers a comprehensive portfolio of services including asphalt and concrete paving, earthwork and drainage, structural construction (box culverts, bridges, retaining walls, spillways), rotomilling, brick pavement installation, pavement patching and maintenance, and residential driveway installation for commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers. Heavy civil work for public agencies—anchored by long-standing relationships with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on interstate projects including I-57 and I-24—forms a strategic core, supplemented by on-site commercial engagement and a website-driven residential quote-request channel. Core technology includes GPS-enabled heavy equipment for precision grading, four in-house testing laboratories (some operating 24 hours) for aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and structural quality control, and mobile rotomilling capabilities.

The company's revenue model is project-based, contract-driven construction services invoiced on a quote/one-time basis, with pricing not publicly disclosed and equipment sales (used asphalt plant equipment, cranes, pavers, rollers, trucks, trailers) listed at fixed prices on the company website. Distribution is direct: the firm conducts on-site consultations for commercial projects, accepts website quote requests for residential and SMB paving work, and relies on its regional reputation and IDOT pre-qualification for public works bidding. Vertical integration is a defining structural feature—E.T. Simonds operates four wholly-owned subsidiaries (E.T. Simonds Materials, Illini Asphalt, Kinkaid Stone, and Anna Quarries) supplying aggregates, stone, and asphalt internally, reducing supplier dependency and supporting cost control. Recent inorganic growth was demonstrated by the 2023 acquisition of Southern Illinois Asphalt and Southern Illinois Materials.

The company maintains a limited digital footprint (corporate website and a Facebook page), with marketing reliant on industry association memberships (Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association, AGC of Illinois, Southern Illinois Builders Association, National Asphalt Pavement Association, Construction Financial Management Association) and direct relationships rather than digital demand generation. Family ownership has transitioned across three generations, with founder Eugene T. Simonds (Civil Engineering, University of Illinois) succeeded by Edward T. (Bill) Simonds as president in 1989 and Beck Simonds promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2013. No private equity or institutional investor involvement is indicated.

Name

E.T. Simonds Construction

Legal name

E.T. Simonds Construction Company

Website

https://etsimonds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

E.T. Simonds Construction is a family-owned heavy civil construction firm founded in 1946 in Carbondale, Illinois, delivering asphalt paving, concrete, earthwork, structures, and aggregate services to commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers across 20 southern Illinois counties through vertically integrated subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil Construction Services

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Pavement Construction & Rehabilitation (Asphalt, Concrete, Overlays) (IMAFAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bridge & Viaduct Construction (IMAFAEAB)

Keywords

• Heavy civil construction
• Asphalt paving services
• Concrete paving services
• Highway construction
• Earthwork drainage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Carbondale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction Services Revenue: Revenue generated from heavy construction services including highways, roads, bridges, runways, dams, and parking lots for commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of used construction equipment including asphalt plant equipment, cranes, loaders, pavers, rollers, trucks and trailers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

E.T. Simonds Construction is a heavy civil contractor delivering highways, roads, bridges, runways, dams, and parking lots through asphalt and concrete paving, earthwork and drainage, structural construction, rotomilling, brick pavement, and pavement maintenance services. Operations are supported by in-house quality control laboratories and GPS-enabled equipment, serving commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers across Southern Illinois since 1946.

Product overview

E.T. Simonds Construction Company is a single unified construction services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of heavy civil construction services. The core offering centers on asphalt and concrete paving for highways, roads, parking lots, runways, and related infrastructure. The company operates as a general contractor with in-house capabilities across earthwork, drainage, structures, and quality control. Four subsidiary brands—ET Simonds Materials, Illini Asphalt, Kinkaid Stone, and Anna Quarries—provide vertically integrated material supply (aggregates, asphalt, stone) supporting the construction operations. Services range from residential driveway paving to large-scale interstate highway projects, supplemented by equipment sales and specialized offerings like rotomilling and brick pavement restoration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Asphalt Driveway Paving Asphalt driveway installation for homeowners, providing maintenance-free surfaces, dust control, and attractive home entrances; quotes requested via the company website.
• Commercial Asphalt Paving Asphalt paving of commercial parking lots and roadways with project scoping conducted on-site to minimize business downtime and keep customers satisfied during construction.
• Earthwork and Drainage Storm sewer and earthwork services ranging from small parking lots to interstate highways, using GPS-enabled equipment for subgrade preparation and drainage system installation.
• Structural Construction Construction of box culverts, precast deck beam bridges, steel span structures, retaining walls, and spillways for IDOT and southern Illinois municipalities.
• Concrete Paving Concrete paving for parking lots, sidewalks, driveways, curb and gutter, and various pavement forms, supported by quality equipment and a skilled workforce.
• Asphalt Paving Specialized asphalt paving construction using quality materials, equipment, and skilled workforce for various asphalt pavement projects including highways, runways, and parking lots.
• Pavement Patching and Maintenance Pavement maintenance services that help customers decide on options for aging infrastructure beyond its useful life, supporting rehabilitation and lifecycle extension of paved surfaces.
• Rotomilling Mobile rotomilling service to remove or re-profile existing asphalt pavements before new construction or as a standalone rehabilitation activity.
• Brick Pavement Construction Construction of brick pavement for historical districts and neighborhoods, providing aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sound surfaces as an alternative to asphalt or concrete.
• Used Asphalt Plant Equipment Sales Sales of used asphalt production equipment including 100-ton silos, cold feed systems, and CMI control houses for batch plants.
• Used Cranes and Lifting Equipment Sales Sales of used cranes and lifting equipment, including a 1967 Super 30 B Bucyrus Erie Crawler Crane and a P&H 22 Ton Picker.
• Used Dozers, Tractors and Motorgraders Sales Sales of used heavy equipment including Allis Chalmers Motorgraders and other earthmoving machinery.
• Used Pavers, Rollers and Transfer Devices Sales Sales of used paving equipment including a 1996 Gomaco GT6300, concrete saws, brooms, and rollers for asphalt and concrete paving.
• Used Trucks and Trailers Sales Sales of used trucks and trailers, including Etnyre drop deck trailers and Dickins/Davis pole trailers.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ET Simonds MaterialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company providing construction materials. E.T. Simonds Materials was formed in 2014. Acquired Southern Illinois Asphalt and Southern Illinois Materials in 2023.
• Illini AsphaltcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOil and chip business started by Bill Simonds in 1975. Currently operates from Benton location. Provides asphalt services complementing E.T. Simonds construction operations. Kate Simonds Stevens currently works for Illini Asphalt.
• Kinkaid StonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStone quarry purchased in 1999 that still operates today. Provides crushed stone materials for construction projects. Will Pyatt serves as General Manager.
• Anna QuarriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrushed stone business acquired in 1969. Provides aggregate materials for construction. Multiple generations of family leadership including Will Pyatt as General Manager.
• Illinois Asphalt Pavement AssociationOthersIndustry trade association for asphalt pavement contractors in Illinois. Member providing industry representation and networking.
• The Associated General Contractors of IllinoisOthersState chapter of national construction industry trade association. Member providing advocacy and industry resources.
• Southern Illinois Builders AssociationOthersRegional construction industry trade association serving southern Illinois. Provides local industry representation and networking.
• National Asphalt Pavement AssociationOthersNational trade association representing asphalt pavement producers and contractors at federal level. Member providing industry advocacy.
• Construction Financial Management AssociationOthersProfessional organization for construction financial professionals. Member providing financial management resources and networking.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Granite Construction: Public heavy civil contractor (NYSE: GVA) focused on transportation, water resources, and specialty construction including highways, bridges, and paving. Directly comparable to E.T. Simonds in core highway and asphalt paving services, though operating at a much larger national scale.
• Sterling Infrastructure: Public infrastructure services company (NASDAQ: STRL) operating in heavy civil, transportation, and building services. Closely comparable vertically integrated model with materials supply and paving operations, serving similar public-sector end markets.
• Walsh Group: Privately held national construction services firm with significant heavy civil and transportation work. Comparable as a multi-generational family-owned general contractor performing highway, bridge, and airport construction for public agencies.
• Primoris Services Corporation: Public infrastructure construction company (NYSE: PRIM) with utilities, energy, and civil operations. Comparable in providing integrated heavy civil and infrastructure services to public and private clients, including paving and site development.
• Lane Construction: Subsidiary of Webuild Group performing heavy civil infrastructure including highways, bridges, tunnels, and rail. Directly comparable in core highway and bridge construction capabilities and vertically integrated asphalt and aggregates supply chain.
• Ames Construction: Private heavy civil contractor with mining, heavy highway, and energy infrastructure operations. Comparable in performing earthwork, grading, and highway construction for public agencies with vertically integrated materials capability.
• W.W. Clyde & Co. Heavy civil construction company performing highway, earthwork, and structural work across the western and central U.S. Comparable as a regional heavy civil contractor with similar scope in paving, earthwork, and structures.

Broad incumbents

• Kiewit Corporation: Employee-owned North American construction and engineering organization with one of the largest heavy civil divisions in the U.S. Comparable in highway, bridge, and transportation infrastructure scope but operates at substantially larger national and international scale.
• Holcim US (Aggregate Industries): Major building materials supplier with US aggregate and asphalt production serving construction contractors. Comparable as a vertically integrated materials supplier to the heavy civil market, though at substantially larger national and global scale.

Regional players

• Keeley Construction: Midwest-based construction services firm with heavy civil, building, and asphalt operations. Comparable Illinois/Missouri regional footprint and vertically integrated paving and aggregate supply model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/et.simonds

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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