2023 Featured Projects

Witness the Stark Materials and Stark Concrete Crews in action!

This latest video, skillfully captured and edited by Nussbaum Transportation, showcases breathtaking time-lapse footage of our teams working seamlessly on a project for Nussbaum. While forming and pouring footings and piers behind the mainline paving, our crews showcase top-notch concrete quality and unparalleled efficiency.

Hilldale Ph 3 Improvements- 23077

After completing Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Hilldale Ave improvements in 2021 and 2022, Stark Excavating bid the 3d phase on March 1 of 2023. Stark’s base bid of $2,018,000 saved the customer, the City of Washington, IL $199,700 compared to the second lowest bidder and $519,000 compared to the 3rd lowest bidder.

In all phase 1, 2, and 3 have amounted to over $5,500,000 in total contract work,

The project team for this phase remains consistent with previous phases with General Superintendent Scott Rakers, Underground Superintendent Jason Schuup, concrete Superintendent Adam Hall, and Project manager Josh Weber, but this 3rd phase included removal of a box culvert and replacement with a cast in place box culvert so Kevin Pribble was added to the project team as the Structure Superintendent.

The Hilldale projects are a comprehensive reconstruction initiative aiming to revitalize Hilldale Avenue, encompassing the stretch from just east of N Main Street to just west of Ridge Street. The project involves an array of critical enhancements, including the installation of new HMA pavement, curb & gutter, sidewalks, driveways, box culverts, storm sewer systems, sanitary sewer and laterals, water main and water services, fire hydrants, and a sump drain system. The anticipated completion date for Phase 3 is on or before late fall 2023.