R W Dunteman Company

What R W Dunteman Company does

R.W. Dunteman Company, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned heavy highway and infrastructure construction firm founded in 1927 and headquartered in Addison, Illinois. The company delivers road reconstruction, highway and bridge rehabilitation, airport runway and taxiway work, railroad construction, and downtown streetscape projects across the Chicagoland region, primarily for public-sector clients. It owns and operates two affiliated businesses: Dukane Asphalt, a high-production asphalt plant with on-site QC laboratory producing IDOT-spec mixes, and Crush-Crete, a material recycling operation that converts waste concrete and asphalt into roadway subbase aggregate — providing vertical integration into materials supply and recycling.

The firm acquires work almost exclusively through competitive bidding on government contracts with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois Tollway, Cook County DOT, Lake County, Will County DOT, and dozens of municipal agencies, alongside occasional private enterprise work such as Union Pacific high-speed rail. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; projects are won through an in-house Estimating Department that also fields subcontractor inquiries. The workforce is unionized across six trade locals (Operating Engineers Local 150, Laborers Local 68, Teamsters Local 673, Cement Masons Locals 502 and 11, and Auto Mechanics Local 701), with peak hiring in early spring and mid-summer aligned to the paving season.

The business has earned repeated industry recognition — including IDOT and Cook County Contractor of the Year awards in 2021, 2023, and 2024 — and maintains active memberships in IRTBA, IAPA, AGC, and IDOT industry associations. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company operates without external private equity or parent-company ownership, with five members of the Dunteman family occupying President, VP, and senior management positions.

Name

R W Dunteman Company

Legal name

R.W. Dunteman Company

Website

https://www.rwdunteman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Short description

R.W. Dunteman Company is a third-generation, family-owned heavy highway contractor founded in 1927 in Addison, Illinois, delivering road reconstruction, bridge, airport, and rail projects for IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, and Chicagoland municipalities via vertically integrated Dukane Asphalt and Crush-Crete recycling operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil Construction

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Interchanges, Ramps & Flyovers Construction (IMAFAEAD)

Keywords

• Heavy highway construction
• Road reconstruction services
• Asphalt mix production
• Material recycling aggregates
• Airport runway construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Addison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Construction Services: Project-based construction contracting for road reconstruction, highway work, bridge rehabilitation, airport runway work, and railroad construction. Revenue is earned through competitive bids on government and municipal contracts, typically as one-time project fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

R.W. Dunteman Company provides heavy highway construction, road reconstruction, excavation, asphalt production, and material recycling services primarily for government transportation agencies, municipalities, airport authorities, and railroad operators in the Chicagoland area. The firm self-performs projects from estimating and bidding through completion, supported by in-house asphalt mix production (Dukane Asphalt) and concrete/asphalt recycling (CrushCrete) to control material costs and quality. Services cover interchange reconstruction, roadway widening, bridge rehabilitation, runway and taxiway work, high-speed rail construction, and downtown streetscape modernization.

Product overview

R.W. Dunteman Company is a Chicagoland-area road and excavation construction company founded in 1927, now in its third generation of family ownership. The company's core offering is full-service construction of highways, roadways, bridges, and infrastructure projects. Their portfolio includes two affiliated companies: Dukane Asphalt (asphalt mix production with on-site quality control) and CrushCrete (material recycling for environmental sustainability). Services span interchange reconstruction, roadway widening, infrastructure modernization, downtown streetscape projects, airport runway/taxiway rehabilitation, railway construction, and bridge rehabilitation. The company has completed work on major Chicagoland highways (I-355, I-294, I-290, Route 53) and airports (O'Hare, Midway, Chicago Executive Airport).

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Products and services

• R.W. Dunteman Heavy Civil Construction Services Full-service heavy highway, road, bridge, airport, and rail construction contractor for government transportation agencies, municipalities, airport authorities, and railroad operators in the Chicagoland area. Projects are acquired through competitive public bidding and self-performed end-to-end.
• Dukane Asphalt Production In-house asphalt mix production from a high-production plant in Addison, Illinois, with state-of-the-art pollution control equipment and an on-site QC laboratory producing mixes that meet or exceed IDOT specifications. Supplies R.W. Dunteman projects and external buyers.
• CrushCrete Material Recycling Material recycling service that accepts waste concrete and asphalt and processes it into aggregate for roadway subbase material, providing an environmentally conscious and cost-effective alternative to virgin stone.
• Highway Interchange Reconstruction Major highway interchange reconstruction services including bridge rehabilitation, roadway resurfacing, and traffic signal modernization. Delivered for IDOT, counties, and municipalities.
• Roadway Widening and Reconstruction Roadway expansion services including lane additions, multi-use paths, intersection upgrades, drainage systems, and noise abatement wall installation for arterial roadway projects.
• Downtown Reconstruction and Streetscape Urban infrastructure modernization for municipal clients including roadway reconstruction, utility installation, wider sidewalks, pedestrian zones, street furniture, lighting, and ADA accessibility upgrades.
• Airport Taxiway and Runway Rehabilitation Airport pavement rehabilitation services including taxiway and runway reconstruction, milling and overlaying, P.C.C. pavement installation, and lighting infrastructure replacement.
• Airport Runway Full-Depth Reconstruction Full-depth runway reconstruction services for commercial and executive airports, including removal and reconstruction of main runways for safety improvements.
• Railway Construction High-speed rail infrastructure construction including railway upgrades for passenger rail service up to 110 mph, track bed preparation, and associated civil construction work.
• Roadway and Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge and pavement rehabilitation services including concrete patching, high early strength cast-in-place patching, precast panel patching, profile diamond grinding, and pavement marker replacement.

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Laborers Local 68coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion affiliation providing skilled laborers for construction operations.
• Cement Masons Local 502coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion affiliation providing cement masons and concrete finishers.
• Cook County Department of Transportation and HighwayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead agency for Lake Cook Road major infrastructure initiative. Partnership involves roadway widening, traffic flow enhancements, pedestrian infrastructure, and stormwater upgrades spanning multiple municipalities.
• Illinois Department of TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner on multiple projects including Lake Cook Road, Weber Road, and 95th Street interchange. Provides funding and regulatory oversight for state highway projects.
• Lake CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Lake Cook Road reconstruction project involving coordination across multiple governmental entities.
• Village of Buffalo GrovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner on Lake Cook Road reconstruction including work on Buffalo Grove Road segments from Church Road to north of Bernard Drive.
• Village of WheelingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner on Lake Cook Road reconstruction project.
• Will County Department of TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Weber Road reconstruction and widening project from Normantown Road to 135th Street.
• Village of RomeovillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary municipal location for Weber Road reconstruction project spanning from Normantown Road to 135th Street.
• Village of BolingbrookcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner on Weber Road reconstruction project.
• Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory partner on Weber Road project providing environmental oversight.
• U.S. Army Corps of EngineersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partner on Weber Road project for environmental compliance and permitting.
• Illinois Environmental Protection AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory partner on Weber Road project for environmental compliance.
• City of NapervillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for downtown reconstruction as part of Naperville's 'Downtown: Progress in Progress' initiative including Jefferson Avenue and Main Street work.
• Village of BridgeviewcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for 95th Street interchange reconstruction spanning Bridgeview, Oak Lawn, and Chicago Ridge.
• Village of Oak LawncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for Harlem Avenue and 95th Street interchange reconstruction including bridge rehabilitation.
• Village of Chicago RidgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for 95th Street interchange project spanning three municipalities.
• Dukane Asphalt CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company providing in-house asphalt production. High production asphalt plant located in Addison, IL producing quality mixes with state-of-the-art pollution control equipment and on-site QC laboratory meeting IDOT specifications.
• CrushCretecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaterial recycling affiliate (Crush-Crete, Inc.) accepting waste concrete and asphalt for recycling into aggregate for roadway subbase material. Environmentally conscious operation reducing costs for customers.
• Automobile Mechanics Local 701coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion affiliation providing skilled workforce for vehicle and equipment maintenance operations.
• Suburban Teamsters Local 673coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion affiliation providing trucking and transportation workforce.
• Midwest Operating Engineers Local 150coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion affiliation providing heavy equipment operators and maintenance technicians.
• Cement Masons Local 11coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion affiliation providing cement masons and concrete finishers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plote Construction: Hoffman Estates-based heavy civil and grading contractor serving the Chicagoland area with in-house materials and aggregate capabilities. Highly comparable to RWD in geography, customer base (IDOT, counties, municipalities), and self-perform construction model.
• K-Five Construction: Lemont, Illinois-based asphalt paving and heavy highway contractor with IDOT-approved mixes and Chicagoland-area project execution. Directly comparable in service mix (HMA production, highway and roadway reconstruction) and Illinois government client base.
• Curran Contracting Company: Crystal Lake, Illinois-based heavy highway and asphalt paving contractor working throughout the Chicagoland and northern Illinois region. Comparable in IDOT contract mix, asphalt production capability, and roadway reconstruction scope.
• Geneva Construction Company: Aurora, Illinois-based heavy highway and bridge contractor serving IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, and local municipalities. Comparable in mid-sized regional profile, state DOT contract mix, and Chicagoland-area project execution.
• Lindahl Brothers: Chicago-based heavy civil contractor performing site development, highway, and infrastructure work across the Chicagoland area. Comparable in municipal and IDOT contract profile and self-perform construction capability.
• F.H. Paschen: Chicago-based general and heavy construction contractor with significant public-sector transportation and infrastructure work. Comparable in municipal, IDOT, and aviation project execution across the Chicagoland region.
• Lorig Construction: Des Plaines, Illinois-based heavy civil contractor performing highway, bridge, and structural work for IDOT and local agencies. Comparable in Chicagoland footprint and state DOT contract mix.

Broad incumbents

• Walsh Group: Chicago-headquartered, multi-billion-dollar national construction firm executing heavy civil, highway, and building work. Overlaps with RWD on IDOT and Tollway projects but operates at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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