Smoky Hill Construction

What Smoky Hill Construction does

Smoky Hill Construction, operating as Smoky Hill, LLC, is a privately held heavy civil construction firm headquartered in Salina, Kansas, with roots tracing to 1949 (as Brown and Brown Construction), operating continuously under the Smoky Hill name since 1971 and as an LLC since 1994. The firm delivers five core service lines — utility construction (storm and sanitary sewers, waterlines, pumping stations, directional boring), concrete paving (cement-treated base, pavement, curb and gutter, Profilograph smoothness testing), heavy construction (structure excavation and shoring, dam repair, bank stabilization, grading, site work), treatment facilities (water and wastewater plant construction and mechanical installation), and special services (concrete plant operations, quality control testing, design-build, engineering, project management, and mobile crushing). Its underlying technology is centered on owned capital assets — a mobile and stationary concrete plant, mobile crushing equipment, in-house Profilograph testing, and directional boring capability — that support self-sufficient project execution.

The firm earns revenue primarily through fixed-price, project-based contracts awarded by Kansas cities and counties, subcontracted work from large prime contractors, and a smaller mix of residential paving jobs; an operator-provided equipment rental stream and an "Items for Sale" channel monetize excess fleet. Go-to-market is direct, quote-based sales: prospective clients (government agencies and enterprise contractors) submit requests via the company's website form or by phone, with pricing determined by project scope, location, and requirements rather than published tiers. The customer base is dominated by municipal and county governments across Kansas, supplemented by large contractors on subcontracted heavy work; field crews are deployed across Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Marketing is largely relational — industry affiliations (KCA, AGC, MO/KS ACPA, Imagine Salina Chamber of Commerce), a project portfolio, an active Facebook presence, and earned local media coverage — rather than paid acquisition. Operationally, the firm remains an independent small business with no disclosed parent, investors, or M&A activity.

Name

Smoky Hill Construction

Legal name

Smoky Hill, LLC

Website

https://smokyhillconst.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Smoky Hill Construction is a privately held heavy civil contractor in Salina, Kansas, serving Kansas cities, counties, and large contractors with utility construction, concrete paving, heavy construction, water and wastewater treatment facility work, and special services including design-build across Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil Construction Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Utility System Construction (2371)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Trenching & Utility Excavation (IMAFAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mass Excavation & Bulk Earthmoving (Cut/Fill, Grading) (IMAFAKAC), Stormwater & Drainage Infrastructure Construction (Sewer, Detention, Outfalls) (IMAFAGAF)

Keywords

• Heavy civil construction
• Utility construction services
• Concrete paving services
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Municipal infrastructure contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Salina

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based construction services including utility construction, concrete paving, heavy construction, and treatment facilities. Revenue is earned through fixed-price contracts for specific construction projects with governments and contractors.
2. Equipment Rentals: Equipment rental services with operators, providing construction machinery to clients who need equipment without dedicated operators.
3. Design-Build Services: Integrated design and construction services under a single contract, offering turnkey solutions for treatment facilities and special construction projects.
4. Engineering Services: Engineering consultation and project management services for construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Smoky Hill Construction is a heavy civil construction contractor that builds municipal infrastructure including utility systems (storm/sanitary sewers, waterlines, pumping stations), concrete pavements, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and heavy earthwork/grading projects across Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. The company supplements core construction with in-house concrete production, mobile crushing, design-build delivery, engineering services, project management, quality control testing (Profilograph), and operator-provided equipment rentals.

Product overview

Smoky Hill Construction is a heavy construction company operating in central Kansas since 1971, offering five core service areas: Utility Construction (storm sewers, sanitary sewers, waterlines, pumping stations, directional boring), Concrete Paving (pavement, curb and gutter, subgrade treatment, maintenance and repair), Heavy Construction (excavation, dam repair, bank stabilization, grading, site work), Treatment Facilities (water/wastewater treatment plant construction and mechanical installation), and Special Services (concrete plant, quality control, emergency repairs, design-build, engineering services, project management, mobile crushing). The company also operates an equipment rental program and serves residential clients for driveways and sidewalks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utility Construction Utility infrastructure construction services for municipal and contractor clients, including storm sewers, sanitary sewers, waterlines, pumping stations, and directional boring (trenchless utility installation).
• Concrete Paving Concrete paving services including Portland cement treated base, lime and fly ash treated subgrade, concrete pavement, curb and gutter, paving maintenance and repair, subgrade trimming, and in-house profilograph testing for smoothness.
• Heavy Construction Heavy construction services including structure excavation and shoring, dam repair, bank stabilization, grading, and site work for municipal and contractor clients.
• Treatment Facilities Construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, including concrete structures, general construction, piping installation, mechanical equipment installation, systems maintenance, excavations, and related structures for municipal clients.
• Special Services Specialized construction-related services including concrete plant operations, in-house quality control testing, maintenance and emergency repairs, design-build delivery, engineering services, project management, and mobile crushing (on-site material crushing for recycling and site preparation).
• Equipment Rentals with Operators Rental of construction machinery with operators to clients who need heavy construction equipment without dedicated in-house operators; rates require direct inquiry by phone (785-825-1224).

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kansas Contractors Association (KCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry trade association membership providing networking, advocacy, and professional development for construction contractors in Kansas.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational construction industry association membership offering advocacy, safety resources, training, and industry standards.
• American Concrete Pavement Association (MO/KS ACPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chapter of concrete paving industry association focused on technical resources, best practices, and industry advocacy for concrete pavement contractors.
• Imagine Salina - Salina Area Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chamber of commerce membership providing community networking, local business connections, and regional economic development support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Crossland Construction Company: Kansas-based general contractor with heavy civil, concrete, and utility capabilities serving Kansas municipalities and developers. Larger and more diversified than Smoky Hill but competes for overlapping public-sector work.
• Herzog Contracting Corp. Large Missouri-based rail and heavy civil contractor with utility, earthwork, and structure capabilities. Broader portfolio than Smoky Hill but competes for similar municipal and infrastructure scopes in the region.
• APAC, Inc. Multi-state paving and highway construction company (Oldcastle/APAC) operating across the central US. Broader incumbent competing on asphalt/concrete paving and roadway scopes that overlap with Smoky Hill's paving work.
• Walsh Group / Walsh Construction: Major US heavy civil and building contractor with deep water/wastewater and transportation infrastructure practices. Competes for the larger end of municipal infrastructure work in Smoky Hill's regional footprint.
• Kiewit Corporation: One of North America's largest construction contractors with extensive heavy civil, utility, and water/wastewater treatment experience. Competes for the largest treatment-facility and infrastructure projects in Smoky Hill's geography.
• McCarthy Building Companies: Large national builder with a dedicated heavy civil and water treatment practice. Competes for major treatment-facility design-build work across the Midwest where Smoky Hill also bids.

Direct peers

• Clarkson Construction Company: Kansas City-based heavy civil contractor performing utility, earthwork, and concrete paving across the Midwest. Highly comparable regional peer with overlapping municipal client base and similar service mix to Smoky Hill.
• Nowak Construction Co. Mid-sized heavy/civil contractor specializing in earthwork, utilities, treatment plants, and concrete. Comparable in size and service mix, serving as a useful peer benchmark for project execution and self-perform depth.
• Emery Sapp & Sons: Missouri-headquartered heavy civil and utility contractor providing water, sewer, grading, and concrete paving services across the central US. Directly comparable in service mix and regional footprint to Smoky Hill.
• Kings Construction (Kansas): Kansas-based heavy civil and utility contractor competing for similar municipal water, sewer, and paving contracts in the central Kansas market. Closely comparable niche competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/smokyhillconst
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smoky-hill-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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