Business Details
50 Years
experience
Heavy Highway & Utility Construction Services NC SC VA
Established in 1976 by brothers Robert G. Yates Construction Company, Sr. and Douglas B. Yates Construction Company, we are a family-owned heavy highway and utility contractor headquartered in Stokesdale, North Carolina. With over 170 employees, our company specializes in large-scale infrastructure projects across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Our foundation in a family-oriented culture fosters teamwork and emphasizes quality, enabling us to deliver exceptional value to clients.We hold unlimited heavy highway and utility licenses in all three states, supported by decades of experience in complex projects like NCDOT and VDOT highway expansions. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through a diverse portfolio including multi-family developments, municipal utility installations, and major transportation infrastructure.
Services
Highway Construction
Site Preparation
Utility Construction
Clearing & Grading
Heavy Highway Projects
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- 47+ years of combined leadership experience from founding family members
- Licensed for unlimited heavy highway and utility projects in three states
- Proven track record with NCDOT, VDOT, and municipal infrastructure projects
- Family-owned culture emphasizing quality, teamwork, and client relationships
- Specialized in complex site development and transportation infrastructure
Services
Highway Construction
We execute major highway expansion and relocation projects, including Weaver Dairy Road widening in Chapel Hill and I-85 Business bridge reconstruction in High Point. Our NCDOT and VDOT-certified teams handle complex transportation infrastructure with precision. Projects range from $3.6M to $17.5M, incorporating modern design standards and traffic management solutions.
Utility Construction
Our utility work includes storm drainage, waterlines, and sewer installations for municipalities and private developments. We completed $15M in grading and drainage for APAC-Atlantic and $4M in Creekridge Road improvements. Projects integrate environmental considerations with functional infrastructure requirements across sensitive areas.
Site Preparation
We provide full-site development from clearing to paving, including 54-acre American Hebrew Academy and 28-acre Stratford Green projects. Services cover grading, grubbing, and infrastructure installation for residential, commercial, and institutional developments. Our work supports multi-family complexes and industrial parks with comprehensive sitework solutions.
Heavy Highway Projects
Specializing in interstate-standard highway improvements, we've delivered US-421 bridge interchanges and airport terminal modifications. Our $11.7M US-421 project demonstrates expertise in complex interchange construction. We maintain Class A contractor status in Virginia and unlimited licensing in North Carolina for these large-scale developments.
Clearing & Grading
We perform large-scale land clearing and precision grading for infrastructure projects. This includes environmental mitigation for sensitive areas like the American Hebrew Academy site. Our equipment operators have 38+ years of combined experience handling projects from small municipal works to multi-million-dollar developments requiring specialized grading techniques.
People
Robert G. Yates, Sr.
CFO - Owner
Founder with 47+ years of construction experience, specializing in underground utilities and heavy highway projects. Led company growth from steam piping to major infrastructure developments since 1976.
Bret L. Arnold
Vice-President
25+ years of project management experience, focusing on large site developments and highway projects for NCDOT and VDOT. Joined company in 1991 after prior construction leadership roles.
Taylor E. Robertson
EEO Officer / Safety Director
30-year company veteran responsible for safety compliance and equal employment practices. Ensures adherence to industry safety standards across all project sites.
Claude Church, Jr.
General Superintendent
33-year employee with 38+ years of construction experience. Oversees equipment operations and field implementation of complex infrastructure projects across multiple states.
Mark Allen Sutton
General Superintendent
34-year veteran specializing in NCDOT projects and multi-family site developments. Started as equipment operator and advanced to supervisory roles managing large-scale infrastructure implementations.
Questions
What types of construction projects does Yates Construction Company specialize in?
We specialize in heavy highway construction, utility infrastructure, site preparation, and large-scale land development projects across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Which states are you licensed to work in?
We hold unlimited heavy highway and utility contractor licenses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia for comprehensive infrastructure projects.
How long has Yates Construction Company Construction been in business?
We've been operating since 1976, providing 47+ years of continuous service with expertise passed through generations of leadership.
What notable projects have you completed?
Our portfolio includes NCDOT highway expansions, VDOT bridge projects, Piedmont Triad Research Park developments, and multi-million-dollar municipal infrastructure improvements.
Do you handle both public and private sector projects?
Yes, we work with government agencies like NCDOT and VDOT as well as private developers on commercial, residential, and institutional construction projects.
