What Feutz Contractors Inc does

Feutz Contractors, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned heavy civil construction contractor headquartered in Paris, Illinois. Founded in 1925 by Frank C. Feutz after his tenure as State Highway District Engineer, the company has operated continuously for over 95 years across four generations of family management (currently anchored by Steve Blair, Dave Wright, Don Wright, Brad Shotton, Brian Blair, Scott Blair, Nick Hutchings, and Kody Key). It provides heavy road and highway construction services spanning earthwork grading, site development, building concrete, highway and street paving, sewage plant construction, and underground utilities installation (sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water lines, pump stations). Specialized service capabilities include pavement milling, lime stabilization, jet vactor utility potholing and no-dig excavation, and Telebelt TB105 concrete placing.

The company serves both public sector and private clients across a defined regional market in central Illinois and Indiana, bounded roughly by Springfield, IL to Indianapolis, IN and Kankakee, IL to Vincennes, IN. It maintains offices in Paris, IL (headquarters, yard, and shop), Champaign, IL (branch), and Terre Haute, IN (shop), enabling field deployment across the region. Public sector customers include the Illinois and Indiana Departments of Transportation, the Illinois Capital Development Board, the University of Illinois, Indiana State University, and a long roster of municipal governments across both states. Private sector customers span healthcare (Carle Hospital multi-year development), residential developers (Signature Homes, Hallbeck Homes, Atkins Group), water utilities (Indiana American Water, Aqua Illinois), and other construction firms (SHOOK Construction, Shiel Sexton, Fru-Con).

Revenue is generated through project-based, competitively bid contracts on public works and through direct negotiation on private development work, with individual projects ranging in size up to $15 million. Pricing is quote-based and scope-specific, with multi-year engagement structures typical of larger developments such as the Carle Hospital project. Go-to-market is relationship-driven, leveraging decades-long client relationships and an active presence in six regional and national construction trade associations (AGC of America, AGC of Illinois, AGC of Indiana, ARTBA, Associated Building Contractors of Terre Haute, Homebuilders Association of East Central Illinois). No AI, software, or technology-platform products are offered; the business model is fundamentally execution-driven heavy civil construction with equipment-based differentiation.

Name

Feutz Contractors Inc

Legal name

Feutz Contractors, Inc.

Website

https://feutzcontractors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Feutz Contractors is a family-owned heavy road and highway construction contractor based in Paris, Illinois, serving state and local governments, universities, healthcare systems, and private developers across central Illinois and Indiana with earthwork, paving, utilities, and site development services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil Construction

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

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)

Keywords

• Heavy civil construction
• Highway construction
• Site development services
• Underground utilities installation
• Concrete paving

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Works Construction: Project-based contracts with state and local government agencies for heavy civil construction including highways, streets, earthwork, and underground utilities. Revenue is one-time/project-based rather than recurring.
2. Private Development Construction: Heavy construction services for private developers including site development, concrete work, and utilities installation for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Revenue is one-time/project-based.
3. Specialized Services: Specialized construction services including pavement milling, lime stabilization, jet vactor utility potholing, no-dig excavation, and telebelt concrete placing offered as part of broader project engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Feutz Contractors is a heavy road and highway construction contractor that performs earthwork, site development, building concrete work, highway and street construction, sewage plant construction, and underground utilities installation (sanitary sewers, water lines, storm sewers). The company also provides specialized services such as pavement milling, lime stabilization, jet vactor utility potholing/no-dig excavation, and Telebelt TB105 concrete placing. Projects range in size up to $15 million and serve government agencies, educational institutions, and private developers in central Illinois and Indiana.

Product overview

Feutz Contractors, Inc. is a heavy road and highway construction company offering a unified set of construction services rather than a software platform. The company provides integrated civil construction services including earth grading, site development, building concrete, highways & streets construction, sewage plant construction, and utilities installation. These services are delivered as a cohesive construction offering, supplemented by specialized equipment services such as pavement milling, lime stabilization, jet vactor truck utility potholing, and Telebelt TB105 concrete placing. Projects range in size up to $15 million, focusing on heavy earthwork, underground utilities installation, streets, concrete construction, and concrete paving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Earth Grading Services Earth grading services covering dams, levees, excavations, sitework, drainage and culverts, sewers, roadways, and commercial, industrial, and residential site grading for public and private construction clients.
• Site Development Services Site development services including concrete paving, curbs, sidewalks, driveways, riprap, landscaping, and aggregate surfacing for commercial, residential, and public projects.
• Building Concrete Services Building concrete services including concrete foundations, walls, and floor slabs for commercial, industrial, and institutional construction projects.
• Highways & Streets Construction Highway and street construction including concrete paving, curbs, and gutters for state DOTs, municipalities, and private developers.
• Sewage Plant Construction Sewage plant construction including piping, mechanical equipment, structures, lift stations, and sewage pumping systems for municipal and private clients.
• Underground Utilities Installation Underground utilities installation including sanitary sewers, force mains, pump stations, water lines, storm sewers, and drain structures for municipal, residential, and commercial projects.
• Specialized Heavy Civil Services Specialized heavy civil services including pavement milling, lime stabilization, jet vactor truck utility potholing and no-dig excavation, and Telebelt TB105 concrete placing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed up to $15 million in value
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Indiana Construction Association (AGC of Indiana)minorOthersIndustry trade association membership providing networking, advocacy, and industry resources for construction companies in Indiana.
• Associated General Contractors of IllinoisminorOthersState-level construction industry trade association providing advocacy, education, and networking resources for Illinois contractors.
• Associated General Contractors of AmericaminorOthersNational construction industry trade association providing advocacy, safety resources, training, and networking opportunities.
• American Road and Transportation Builders AssociationminorOthersNational trade association representing transportation construction industry with advocacy and policy resources.
• Associated Building Contractors of Terre HauteminorOthersLocal building and construction trade association serving the Terre Haute, Indiana area.
• Homebuilders Association of East Central IllinoisminorOthersRegional homebuilders association serving East Central Illinois, providing networking and industry resources for residential construction sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stark Excavating: Illinois-based heavy civil contractor focused on earthwork, underground utilities, site development, and environmental remediation for public and private clients — closely overlaps Feutz's core service mix within Illinois.
• Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Indiana-headquartered heavy highway and site development contractor performing earthwork, underground utilities, and concrete paving for INDOT and private developers — directly comparable in scope, customer base, and Midwest geography.
• Plote Construction Inc. Northern Illinois-based heavy/highway and site development contractor performing earthwork, paving, and underground utilities for IDOT and private developers — closely comparable in geography and service mix.
• E.T. Simonds Construction Co. Southern Illinois-based heavy highway, bridge, and earthwork contractor serving IDOT and municipal clients — comparable in regional public-sector contracting focus and project types.
• Milestone Contractors: Indiana-based heavy highway, bridge, and site construction firm serving INDOT and private developers with earthwork, paving, and utilities — directly comparable in customer base and delivery model.
• Superior Construction Co. Indiana and Florida-based heavy civil contractor performing highway, bridge, and underground utility work for state DOTs — comparable in DOT-anchored business model and scope of self-perform civil services.
• Ferro Construction Co. Central Illinois-based general and site contractor performing earthwork, utilities, and concrete paving for public and private clients — overlapping geography and civil service mix.
• Luse Contracting Services: Illinois-based site development, earthwork, and underground utility contractor serving commercial, industrial, and residential developers — directly overlaps Feutz's private development site work in central Illinois.

Broad incumbents

• Walsh Construction: Chicago-based national heavy civil and building contractor with a substantial Illinois/Indiana highway and bridge practice — broader portfolio but competes for the same DOT and large private development work Feutz targets.

Regional players

• English Brothers Construction: Champaign, IL-based paving and site work contractor already listed in Feutz's customer/partnership network — operates in the same central Illinois corridor with overlapping scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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