Mark Haynes Construction Inc.

What Mark Haynes Construction Inc. does

Mark Haynes Construction Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned heavy-civil construction firm headquartered in Norwalk, Ohio and founded in 1982. The company specializes in earthmoving, shoreline erosion control (notably along Lake Erie), stream and wetland restoration, storm water management, mass excavation, site work, demolition, utilities, concrete placement, mechanical dredging, and roadway construction. A second operations yard operates in Fremont, Ohio. The firm maintains one of Ohio's larger privately owned earthmoving fleets at 200+ specialized machines - including long-reach excavators, low ground pressure units, GPS-equipped dozers, and 2-inch to 12-inch diesel water pumps - allowing it to mobilize on wet-condition sites that conventional equipment cannot access.

Its customer base is dominated by public-sector clients across Ohio and Indiana, including Cleveland Metroparks, Toledo Metroparks, the North East Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD), the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port Authority, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, and a range of Ohio municipalities (Lorain, Solon, Aurora, Huron, Fort Wayne, Bedford Heights). The firm also serves private shoreline property owners directly through its Lake Erie erosion-control offering.

The business model is project-based, generating one-time revenue under fixed-price contracts won primarily through competitive bidding, augmented by a $500 site assessment fee for private customers and design-build delivery for select engagements. With 70+ full-time employees (up from 55+ historically) and 75-90 projects completed annually in addition to stream/watershed restoration, the company has accumulated 3,800+ jobs over 40+ years and is bonded for multi-million dollar project execution, consistent with a mid-market regional contractor.

Name

Mark Haynes Construction Inc.

Legal name

Mark Haynes Construction

Website

https://markhaynesconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mark Haynes Construction is a privately held Ohio-based heavy-civil contractor founded in 1982, specializing in Lake Erie shoreline erosion control, stream and wetland restoration, and earthmoving for government agencies and private clients across Ohio and Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Construction Services

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (238910), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Excavation & Bulk Earthmoving (Cut/Fill, Grading) (IMAFAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Erosion & Sediment Control (Silt Fences, SWPPP Implementation) (IMAFAKAN), Trenching & Utility Excavation (IMAFAKAD), Earthmoving & Excavation Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAA), Landscape Construction & Hardscaping (Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Structures) (IMAIAIAE)

Keywords

• Heavy construction services
• Earthmoving contracting
• Shoreline erosion control
• Wetland restoration services
• Site work utilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwalk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based revenue from construction services including shoreline erosion control, mass excavation, site work, demolition, utilities, concrete placement, mechanical dredging, and roadway construction. Revenue earned through fixed-price contracts with government and private clients.
2. Professional Services: Site assessment fees ($500) for evaluating properties and providing erosion control quotes. Ongoing consultation and permitting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mark Haynes Construction Inc. is a heavy construction and earthmoving contractor performing shoreline erosion control, stream and wetland restoration, mass excavation, site work, and utility installation. The firm operates a fleet of 200+ pieces of heavy equipment and a staff of 70+ full-time employees, and is licensed to perform construction work in both Ohio and Indiana.

Product overview

Mark Haynes Construction Inc. is a full-service heavy construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of earthmoving, excavation, and environmental restoration services. The company operates primarily in Ohio with core services including Shoreline Erosion Control/Armor Rock Revetments, Mass Earth Moving, Site Work, Storm Water Management, Demolition, Utilities, Concrete Placement, Mechanical Dredging, and Roadway Construction. These services are complemented by specialty offerings in Wetland Restoration, Stream Restoration, Floodplain Construction, Habitat Restoration, Boat Launch Construction, and Trail Building. The company utilizes specialized marine earthmoving equipment, GPS-equipped dozers and excavators, low ground pressure trucks, long reach excavators, and maintains one of Ohio's largest company-owned equipment fleets with 200+ machines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shoreline Erosion Control
• Stream and Wetland Restoration
• Mass Excavation
• Site Work
• Utility Installation

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,800+ jobs completed over company history
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Cleveland MetroparkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership on parks and recreation construction projects including Sims Lakefront Park in Euclid and various stream restoration work
• Toledo MetroparkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on major wetland restoration projects including Howard Marsh Metropark (1,000-acre coastal wetlands restoration vision) and Middlegrounds MetroPark transformation
• North East Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership on West Creek Watershed Restoration Sites 8, 9, and 11, Doan Brook Stream Enhancement, and West Creek Confluence Floodplain project
• ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for highway and transportation projects including State Route 531 shoreline erosion control (award-winning project) and Indian Creek stream restoration
• Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on CDF 12 confined disposal facility project involving 65,000 CY of wet sand drying for structural fill
• ODNR (Ohio Department of Natural Resources)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on South Fork Licking River floodplain project at Buckeye Lake and other conservation projects
• City of LorainmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Black River restoration (8,200 LF habitat restoration), boat ramp construction, and Lake Erie beach sand relocation
• City of SolonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious municipal construction projects
• City of AuroraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious municipal construction projects
• Muskingum Watershed Conservancy DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Charles Mill Lake shoreline stabilization and Fall Creek Reservoir sediment removal projects
• Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.minorOthersIndustry association membership providing networking and professional development resources
• Land Improvement Contractors of AmericaminorOthersIndustry association membership for land improvement contractors
• Builders Exchange of ClevelandminorOthersIndustry association membership for construction companies in the Cleveland region

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Independence Excavating, Inc. Ohio-based heavy earthmoving and site preparation contractor with a large equipment fleet serving commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients. Directly comparable on mass excavation, site work, and demolition scopes.
• Kokosing Construction Company: Ohio-based heavy civil and industrial contractor with significant earthmoving, utility, and environmental remediation capabilities. Comparable scale and regional footprint, frequently bidding on the same ODOT and Ohio public works projects.
• Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company: Publicly-traded US dredging and marine construction contractor that performs shoreline stabilization, beach nourishment, and confined disposal facility work on the Great Lakes. Directly overlaps Mark Haynes on Lake Erie shoreline protection, mechanical dredging, and port/harbor projects.
• Beaver Excavating Company: Ohio-based heavy excavation and site development contractor serving industrial, commercial, and public clients. Comparable in scale and equipment-intensive earthwork approach, competing on similar Ohio site work and utility projects.
• The Ruhlin Company: Ohio-based heavy civil and environmental construction firm with expertise in earthmoving, dam rehabilitation, and stream/watershed restoration. Competes directly with Mark Haynes on ODOT, ODNR, and conservancy district projects.
• Mosser Construction, Inc. Ohio-based heavy civil contractor performing earthwork, site development, utilities, roadway, and environmental construction for public and private clients. Overlaps with Mark Haynes on ODOT, municipal, and site preparation scopes.

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Tech: Global engineering and environmental consulting firm that also implements water resources and ecological restoration projects. Comparable client overlap (EPA, NEORSD, Army Corps) but a much broader scope than Mark Haynes' contracting focus.
• Walsh Group / Walsh Construction: Large, multi-decade national general contractor with a heavy civil, transportation, and water resources practice. Comparable on ODOT, bridge, and large earthwork scopes, though Mark Haynes is far more specialized in shoreline and wetland restoration.
• Stantec (Environmental Services): Global design and environmental services firm performing stream, wetland, and shoreline restoration design and oversight. Comparable in restoration project type and clientele, but primarily a design/consulting firm rather than earthwork contractor.

Emerging players

• Aquatic Resources Management: Niche lake, pond, and waterway management firm performing dredging, shoreline stabilization, and habitat restoration. Smaller in scale but directly comparable on pond/lake mechanical dredging and shoreline protection work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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