Rock Road Companies, Inc.

Asphalt maintenance season is almost here. How can you tell whether you're pavement needs to be repaired or if it's time to consider replacement? Our friends at Wolf Paving Company have the answers to help you make the right call! https://lnkd.in/epXZ8gkY

Rock Road proudly uses recycled asphalt to add more sustainable solutions into the mix, and we're not the only ones! National Asphalt Pavement Association reported that the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) has increased by over 75% in recent years and is still on the rise! Learn more about why RAP is so great for our roads, and our planet: https://lnkd.in/gRaepQ8m

What do drones, GPS, and 3D software all have in common? They're all a part of our advanced paving technology family! Take a look at the innovation behind our industry-leading work: https://lnkd.in/gSgD_sWc

Fall in love with your career this Valentine’s Day! 💘 If you’re passionate about what you do, we want YOU on our team. Join us at Rock Road Companies and love the work you do every day. Apply now on our website for more info! #LoveYourJob #RockRoadCareers #ValentinesDay #JoinOurTeam

What a fantastic evening at our Rock Road Companies holiday party! We celebrated our amazing retirees, honored those with milestone service awards, gave away some fun raffle prizes, and enjoyed a little magic. Here's to another year of success and gratitude!

Did you know that Rock Road has been building up communities and pushing the boundaries of paving technology for over 110 years? From our founders' origins in railroad grading to the innovations made in site excavation and paving, check out our company timeline to see all of the exciting places we've been, and where we're headed next! https://lnkd.in/gBHX_qm5

We are proud to announce that Rock Road has been named IL Tollway Asphalt Paving Contractor of the Year for our work on the I90 Ramp Pavement Repairs at Genoa Rd! This project involved complex nightwork—shutting down ramps, milling, paving, and concrete patching all done seamlessly. It was a small job with a big impact, and we couldn't be more thrilled to be recognized for our hard work and dedication. Special shoutout to our incredible team who made this achievement possible! #PavingExcellence #ILTollway #AsphaltPaving

Lots of things can take a toll on your pavement, but fortunately, our sister company, Wolf Paving Company has some tips to help you get it cleaned up! https://lnkd.in/g_ZKK7SZ

Rock Road Companies, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Ben Holmstrom as an Executive Vice President. Ben has joined Rock Road’s leadership team and will be primarily focused on Rock Road’s Illinois business while still providing strategic input in other areas of the business. Rock Road has grown the size of their business in Illinois in recent years through acquisition and is looking forward to Ben joining the team to help grow and foster strategic relationships with various governmental entities, customers, subcontractors, and other vendors. Ben has spent the past 25+ years with William Charles Construction (WCC) in various roles, most recently as their President. Ben was a critical part of the growth of WCC over the years that eventually led to a successful sale of the business to a national construction company. Ben has overseen multiple construction companies within WCC with operations spanning the nation and was directly responsible for both the strategic planning and the operational activities day to day. Ben brings a large amount of experience in the asphalt business, general construction market, and strategic relationships from his time at WCC. “We are excited to have Ben join our team and are looking forward to the opportunities and insights he will provide, especially in our Illinois operations. Ben brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will allow him to contribute immediately. I am confident that Ben will be part of the team that continues to foster success for Rock Road.” – Jacob Mrugacz, President. “Over the last 20 years Rock Road has grown to respect Ben Holmstrom’s industry knowledge. We are very fortunate that Ben has chosen to bring his knowledge, networking capabilities and experience to the Rock Road Family.” – Steve and Robert Kennedy, Owners of Rock Road Companies, Inc. Ben started with Rock Road Companies on November 13th, 2024.

Innovating Construction: Rock Road President, Jacob Mrugacz  shares insights into how new software is enhancing project management and driving the future of construction. #ConstructionTech