says their services include a “complete package” of deep utilities, road construction, and concrete work. Project-wise, he says the company’s “bread and butter” is currently residential subdivisions, though they also do a lot of road interchange and highway construction, as well as some pathways, entranceways, parking lots, and airports. According to Curt, all those clients choose SG for the same reasons – “It’s about price, quality, and service,” he says. “Just like most businesses. Those are the three things that set any company apart. SG does all three.” When it comes to ‘price,’ first off, Curt says they SG may not always be the lowest bid, but they always strive to be competitive. To that end, they are “always looking for efficiencies.” That can mean using their corporate buying power as a member of Colas Group to get good prices on equipment and materials, and it can also mean utilizing technology to be more efficient on-site. Within the asphalt division, specifically, one thing they do is look to purchase gas and fuel directly from the original suppliers, as energy costs are one of their most significant expenses. As for ‘quality,’ Curt says the company has invested heavily in quality control procedures in every division. Within the asphalt division, for example, he says they emphasize the importance of doing proper quality control on their crushers before the material goes into their plants. “That’s where it all starts,” he explains. “To have a quality product coming out of the plant, you need to have a SEPTEMBER 2022
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