highway, underground, concrete and asphalt paving, foundations, floors and grading. Eco-Tech works in about a 50-mile radius of Des Moines, what Jones calls "The Golden Circle."

"As time has gone on, we've added to our list of services to meet customer needs," Jones noted. "The company started primarily as a paving contractor, and that's still a specialty. But we've added services so we can become a more well-rounded company. It's been a progression of growth based on service. There aren't many companies out there that can provide a full list like we do. We believe that sets us apart."

Extensive list of services

With its extensive list of services, Eco-Tech offers full site packages for private and commercial clients. The company has four paving crews; a dozen utility crews that install storm and sanitary sewer, water and subdrains; four grading crews; three footing crews; a floor crew; and several set-up and support crews.

"We also break our services out and do grading-only or paving-only jobs, for example," explained Jones. "But it's our and our customers' preference that we provide a complete package. That way they're not dealing with multiple contractors. It allows us to set the schedule and make sure we meet our customers' deadlines."

Meeting deadlines and producing quality work have helped Eco-Tech develop a long list of repeat customers in the private and commercial markets, with a good deal of that work negotiated. The company also does a substantial amount of hard-bid state and municipal work.

"It's a real mix for us," Jones pointed out. "In addition to providing good service, one thing that's helped the company maintain its success is the ability to read and adjust to the

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