What Valley Corporation does

Valley Corporation is a third-generation, family-owned heavy civil construction general contractor founded in 1972 and headquartered in Valley, Nebraska (30 miles west of Omaha). The company self-performs approximately 85% of its work via 12+ service lines spanning underground utilities, concrete paving, site preparation, communications & electrical, structures, demolition, stabilization/rehabilitation, sheet piling, hydro-excavation, aggregates/recycling, commercial broadband, and emergency services. Its geographic footprint is regional, concentrated in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa (Omaha Metro, Lincoln, and Council Bluffs). Customers are primarily government agencies — the US Army Corps of Engineers, Nebraska Department of Transportation, county and municipal governments, and Natural Resources Districts — with select commercial developers (Lockwood Development, Hines, Edward Rose & Sons, Applied Underwriters) and telecommunications providers (Great Plains Communications, BNT Fiber).

The underlying technology stack is industrial rather than digital: GPS-integrated Komatsu PC210i/PC360i intelligent excavators used in conjunction with Agtek 3-D earthwork modeling software for precision grading; directional drilling and cable plowing equipment adapted from the oil-and-gas industry for trenchless fiber/utility installation; high-pressure hydro-excavation systems for non-destructive utility locating; and a specialized heavy-haul fleet (5 Fendt tractors with Bauer Built SD-36 side-dump trailers featuring 3-axle hydraulic suspension) that supports low-compaction earth-moving over soft Midwest terrain. Capital intensity is a defining feature: the company has invested more than $5 million in fleet and machine-control assets specifically to execute the US Highway 30 Columbus-to-Fremont Expressway project — a 10.5-mile, 2- to 4-lane expansion with 1.442 million cubic yards of earthwork, the largest single contract in the company's 50-year history.

Valley Corporation earns revenue through project-based general contracting arrangements — fixed-price or cost-plus contracts won via public competitive bidding or direct relationship-based procurement, with multi-year durations on larger infrastructure programs. Distribution is exclusively direct: government agencies bid out work under federal/state procurement rules (USACE, NDOT, NRDs); municipalities, counties, and commercial developers engage Valley directly on a relationship basis; no resellers, distributors, or indirect channels exist. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. Headcount is 51-100 employees. The company is privately held, with no external institutional investors, no public listing, and no disclosed funding rounds; ownership is concentrated in CEO/President Matt Bevington and his family following the 2007 purchase from founder Del Chapin's estate. Marketing channels are content-led (project portfolio website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) supplemented by workforce-development events (annual Equipment Rodeo, paid internships) and industry advocacy through the Nebraska Utility and Contractors Association.

Name

Valley Corporation

Legal name

Valley Corporation

Website

https://valleycorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Valley Corporation is a third-generation, family-owned heavy civil construction general contractor founded in 1972, serving federal, state, and municipal government agencies as well as commercial developers throughout eastern Nebraska and western Iowa with self-performed utilities, paving, grading, demolition, and underground fiber installation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil Construction Services

NAICS

Utility System Construction (2371), Site Preparation Contractors (23891), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

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

Dewatering & Temporary Groundwater Control (IMAFAKAH)

Keywords

• Heavy civil construction
• Underground utilities
• Site development
• Directional boring
• General contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Heavy Civil Construction Services: General contracting services for heavy civil construction projects including underground utilities, concrete paving, site preparation, communication & electrical, structures, demolition, stabilization, sheet piling, hydro-excavation, aggregates, commercial broadband, and emergency services. Revenue is project-based, earned through fixed-price contracts or cost-plus arrangements with government agencies, municipalities, and commercial developers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Valley Corporation is a third-generation family-owned heavy civil construction contractor founded in 1972, headquartered in Valley, Nebraska. The company provides general contracting services for underground utilities, directional boring, fiber optic installation, commercial and residential site development, farm and irrigation systems, GPS-guided grading, water and sewer line installation, and earthwork/site preparation. It serves federal, state, and local government agencies, municipalities, NRDs, commercial developers, and telecommunications providers across Nebraska and surrounding states.

Product overview

Valley Corporation is a third-generation family-owned heavy civil construction company founded in 1972, offering a comprehensive portfolio of general contracting services across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. The company's service offerings include Utilities (underground utility construction), Concrete Paving, Site Preparation/Grading, Communication & Electrical Services (including directional drilling, cable plowing, and fiber optic installation), Structures (concrete reinforcements and culvert installation), Demolition, Stabilization & Construction Rehabilitation, Sheet Piling, Hydro-Excavation, Aggregates/Recycling, Commercial Broadband, and Emergency Services. These services are provided as direct construction offerings rather than software products or technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% self-performed work on the US Highway 30 project — significantly higher than industry average for projects of this scale
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.

• Klein Electrical & Underground (Underground Division Acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020In early 2020, Valley Corporation acquired the assets and personnel of Klein Electrical & Underground's underground division, significantly strengthening its electrical and fiber optic installation capabilities. This acquisition enabled Valley Corp to deliver a higher level of service in underground electrical and communications infrastructure.
• Great Plains CommunicationsnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019Hired by Great Plains Communications and BNT Fiber, Valley Corporation performed underground fiber optic installation through directional drilling, plowing, and direct burial across rural terrain south of Wayne, NE. The project provided fiber and high-speed internet to rural customers and the city of Wayne, completed ahead of schedule in November 2019.
• BNT FibernotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019BNT Fiber partnered with Valley Corporation for the BNT Great Plains Fiber project, involving installation of 96-count and 72-count fiber optic cable through directional drilling and cable plowing across wetlands, creeks, and rural areas.
• Hines (on behalf of Conagra Brands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValley Corporation served as a key construction partner for Hines' redevelopment of the former Conagra headquarters campus (The Mercantile) in downtown Omaha. Services included demolition of existing structures, massive earthwork (170,000+ CY of fill), deep sanitary line installation, and site preparation for a multi-phase mixed-use development over 20 acres.
• Lockwood DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValley Corporation secured two major contracts (utilities and concrete paving) for Lockwood Development's transformative 42-acre Crossroads redevelopment in midtown Omaha. Scope included demolition, site grading, sanitary and storm operations, underground coordination with OPPD, and all concrete paving work (16,921 square yards) around the existing Target store.
• Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDOT awarded Valley Corporation the contract for the US Highway 30 Columbus-to-Fremont Expressway — the largest project in Valley Corp's history. This state highway development project involves site preparation, grading, and stormwater management on a 10.5-mile stretch from County Road 11 to North Ridge Road, expanding from 2-lane to 4-lane expressway.
• US Army Corps of EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Army Corps of Engineers served as project owner and key partner for multiple projects including the Western Sarpy Levee Rehabilitation and SAC Boulevard Repair, demonstrating Valley Corp's capabilities in federally-funded civil works and flood control infrastructure.
• Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources DistrictnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerValley Corporation was awarded a $4.2 million contract by the Papio-Missouri River NRD for the Lake Zorinsky Water Quality Basin Dam 2 project (ZB2). The project involves dam construction, riprap installation, labyrinth weir and spillway construction, and permanent seeding for stormwater management and land preservation.
• Cities of North Bend and Fremont, NebraskanotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey municipal partners for the US Highway 30 expressway project. The project relocates the highway north of North Bend and connects Fremont (6th largest city in Nebraska) to Columbus, fulfilling a state mandate from 1988 for the Columbus-to-Fremont Expressway System.
• Dodge County, NebraskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner county for the US Highway 30 expressway project, serving as a key stakeholder in the regional transportation infrastructure development connecting northeast Nebraska communities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Constructors, Inc. Lincoln, Nebraska-based heavy civil general contractor doing site work, utilities, paving, and structural concrete for public and private clients — comparable service portfolio and regional footprint.
• Hawkins Construction Company: Omaha-based heavy civil contractor serving the same eastern Nebraska and western Iowa market with underground utilities, site preparation, and concrete paving — directly comparable service mix and customer base.
• Werner Construction, LLC: Nebraska-headquartered heavy/highway contractor performing earthwork, grading, and underground utilities for state DOTs and municipalities — strong overlap in scope and geography with Valley Corp.

Regional players

• Carl V. O'Neal & Sons, Inc. Family-owned Nebraska-based heavy civil contractor focused on earthwork, utilities, and concrete construction for municipal and private clients — comparable size and regional orientation.
• Bidell National Construction: Regional heavy civil contractor operating in the central US with earthwork, utilities, and infrastructure capabilities — comparable service offerings with a broader geographic reach.
• REILLY Construction Co., Inc. Omaha-based civil/site contractor providing earthwork, underground utilities, and concrete for developers and municipalities in the same eastern Nebraska/western Iowa market.

Broad incumbents

• Kiewit Corporation: Omaha-headquartered national heavy civil and infrastructure contractor with vast resources across earthwork, utilities, and transportation — overlapping capabilities but operates at much larger scale across North America.
• M.A. Mortenson Construction: Large Midwest-headquartered GC with civil, infrastructure, and site development divisions serving similar public-sector and developer clients at greater scale and broader geography than Valley Corp.

Emerging players

• MN Underground, Inc. Midwest-based specialty contractor focused on underground utility installation, directional drilling, and fiber/cable plowing — overlaps directly with Valley's communications & electrical service line.
• Underground Solutions, Inc. Specialty contractor providing trenchless utility installation including directional drilling and hydro-excavation — directly comparable niche capabilities to Valley's communications/electrical services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/valleycorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valley-corporation
• Instagraminstagram.com/valleycorporation
• Xx.com/valleycorp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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