Celebrating 50 Years of Keeping Florida Connected

January 26, 2026
Company News
CWR Contracting Celebrating 50 Years badge over an aerial of a new roadway through Florida forest

CWR Contracting is celebrating 50 years of building Florida's infrastructure and communities through quality work, strong values, and a commitment to people. This milestone reflects the journey of every crew, plant, and office team that has shaped CWR since 1976.

Founded in 1976 in Hosford, Florida, CWR began with a small crew and a simple goal: do the work right. What started with grading and asphalt paving has grown into one of Florida's largest asphalt paving contractors, with more than 1,200 employees and 8 facilities across the state.

For five decades, the company has stayed true to the values that shaped its foundation: safety, respect, family, opportunity, and excellence. These principles guide how work is done on every jobsite and in every community served.

CWR Contracting's success is driven by the people who show up every day. Crews in the field, teams at the plants, and staff in the office work together to deliver infrastructure that improves mobility, supports economic growth, and keeps Florida moving.

This milestone is not just about the past. It is about the people who built the company and the future they continue to shape.

Key Highlights

  • Founded 1976 in Hosford, Florida
  • More than 1,200 employees today
  • 8 facilities across Florida
  • Five core values: safety, respect, family, opportunity, excellence
  • Grew from grading and paving crew to one of Florida's largest asphalt paving contractors

Learn more about the leadership and the values that built CWR Contracting. Meet Our Leadership

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