Making History
“Working alongside the founders of West Valley Construction, I learned that they were not afraid of risk. They acknowledged risk as such, embraced it, and worked hard to mitigate it. Today, I'm proud to see those principles still alive and demonstrated by the courage, creativity, and risk management skills of West Valley Construction's employee-owners.”
West Valley Construction opens shop in Los Gatos
West Valley Construction Company, Inc. is incorporated in Los Gatos, California by founders Robert Nichols, Warren Miller, John Clark, Dewain Azevedo, Charles Frybarger, Cloyd Fowler, and Ed Edwards.
Boise Cascade
West Valley Construction signs contract with Boise Cascade.
Move to Campbell
The company moves its headquarters from Los Gatos to its current location in Campbell, California.
AT&T Venture
Our first joint venture entailed the performance of a large contract with AT&T in California's Central Valley.
First Computer
West Valley Construction enters the computer age with an IBM System/3.
Launch of ESOP
West Valley Construction becomes one of the first construction companies in California to offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Feather River Canyon
West Valley Construction and joint venture partners install 100 miles of fiber-optic cable through the scenic Feather River Canyon in Plumas County, California.
Loma Prieta Earthquake
West Valley Construction responds to the Loma Prieta Earthquake by repairing hundreds of broken pipelines and working around-the-clock to re-establish and maintain water service.
Design-Build Division
West Valley Construction's in-house Design-Build Division is established, providing superior cost efficiencies to our customers.
50th Anniversary
The company celebrates fifty years in business.
Extensive Water Main Installation
Using Job Order Contract/Design Build, 40,000 ft. of water main installation is completed in just nine months.
Charitable Foundation
The West Valley Construction Charitable Foundation is established to enable the company and partners to raise money for organizations benefitting the communities in which we work.
Safety Program Success
West Valley Construction's safety program delivers industry-leading results, while supporting significant company growth.
60th Anniversary
The company celebrates sixty years of delivering exceptional customer service and innovative solutions to public and private utility owners throughout California.
Old Republic Award of Excellence
The company is awarded the Contractor’s Award of Excellence by Old Republic Insurance Company.
Gold Shovel Certification
West Valley Construction becomes Gold Shovel Certified, a single uniform standard for excavation safety with the goal of reducing damage on sites.
Paradise Wildfire
West Valley Construction sends crews and equipment to Paradise, California to help rebuild after the devastating Camp Fire of 2018.
Green Fleet Award
West Valley Construction is ranked 26th in all of North America for environmentally-responsible fleet operations.
Hayward Office Established
West Valley Construction expands operations to Hayward, California.
New Corporate Office
The company opens a new corporate office in Campbell, California to accommodate our growing business and employee base.
Brand Evolution
West Valley Construction introduces a vibrant refreshed brand identity and website.
