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Asphalt Paving

UCM is a leader in the asphalt paving industry. On average, UCM lays over two million tons of asphalt per year, making UCM one of the largest asphalt paving contractors in Illinois. Currently UCM operates out of multiple asphalt plants throughout Central Illinois. UCM has the capability to expand our target areas by utilizing several of our mobile asphalt plants. This gives us greater flexibility when bidding projects outside of our target area. This also gives us the ability to complete projects which require high production rates. UCM has numerous asphalt pavers, ranging from small 8-foot pavers used for shoulders and driveways to numerous 10-foot pavers for interstate and highway paving. This gives UCM the ability to perform the smallest job, as well as the largest. UCM has been honored by several state agencies, winning numerous awards for our quality asphalt projects.

Concrete Paving

UCM is known throughout the Midwest for concrete paving. We have completed projects in six mid-western states. The paving has ranged from county road overlays, and city streets, to major interstate construction. We have also completed projects for numerous airports from small expansions and repairs, to major runways and taxiway construction. We have received numerous awards for smoothness, quality and ingenuity. UCM has several concrete plants, and multiple pavers ranging from mainline pavers up to 32' wide, with auto-vibe III controls, and variable width C.M.I. pavers with auto-vibe III controls, as well as support pavers and other pieces of equipment to support several concrete paving crews. Like our asphalt capabilities our concrete crews can tackle the largest project to the smallest.

UCM also has extensive experience in curb and gutter, barrier walls, side walks, paved ditches and concrete medians.

Earthwork

UCM is a major competitor in the earthmoving industry throughout the Midwest, with over 120 units of earthmoving equipment. These include pull behind scrapers, single and twin engine conventional scrapers and off road articulated haulers. Along with the earthmoving unit, UCM has well over 200 pieces of support equipment including dozers, excavators, compactors, motor graders and farm tractors. UCM has a diverse group of superintendents and foremen with numerous years of experience in the earthmoving field. Their knowledge includes landfill cell construction, coal mine lagoon construction and reclamation, rock excavation, finish grading, heavy and highway construction and airport construction. Whether the project has 10,000 or 10,000,000 cubic yards of earth to move, UCM has the personnel and equipment for the job.

Bridge and Structures
The Bridge and Structures Division of UCM has over 30 years of experience in a fast changing construction industry. Our company maintains a fleet of twelve cranes, ranging in size from 30 ton rough terrain hydraulic cranes to 75 ton wire rope truck cranes. We also perform pile installation with the use of our diesel and hydraulic hammers. We utilize a wide range of concrete forming systems including hand set forms for quick setup on small projects and steel plate girder forms on massive structures to allow for fast pour rates. We use a variety of specialized demolition equipment including concrete breakers ranging from small hydraulic hammers to 10,000 lb. breakers. UCM has received several awards for their quality, safety and performance in construction of both bridges and structures.

Underground Construction

UCM is an experienced underground contractor. Whether it’s new construction or rehabilitation of old facilities, UCM has the experienced personnel to complete the job. Our extensive knowledge of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, and force main allow UCM to be at the forefront of underground construction, whether it is residential, commercial, or industrial developments. An advantage of being a multi-facet contractor is the ability to handle a project from beginning to end. By scheduling multiple crews, UCM can reduce the time it takes to complete projects, therefore saving valuable time and money.

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Specialty Construction

-Coldmilling
UCM’s milling group has established itself as a versatile competitor in the coldmilling market throughout Illinois. UCM operates three full lane machines, three half lane machines and one small utility mill, which is capable of cutting rumble strips.

-Guardrail
The UCM guardrail group is a major competitor in the guardrail market. We operate two hydraulic post drivers, along with support equipment. The mobility of our crews provides us with the opportunity to quote work throughout the Midwest.

-Seeding
UCM has become a diverse competitor in the seeding market. Our capabilities range from prairie and wildflower restoration using no-till drills, to round bale blowers for high production mulching projects.

-Fencing
UCM has performed numerous fencing projects throughout central Illinois. We have the capabilities and equipment to install chain link and woven wire fence.

-Grooving & Grinding
UCM has provided grooving & grinding operations throughout the Midwest. With two grinders in our fleet, our capabilities range from transversely cut rumble strips to longitudinally textured sidewalks for pedestrian safety. We have quoted indoor safety grooving for all types of traffic, and perform diamond grinding on bridges and pavement.

-Oil & Chip Seal
UCM has been active in the chip seal market throughout central and western Illinois for more than 50 years. UCM maintains the most current and updated equipment fleet capable of handling any size job. In recent years UCM was instrumental in marketing Missouri Trap Rock to the surrounding area. UCM has established the reputation as the standard by which other companies are measured.

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-Aggregate Production
UCM has extensive aggregate production capacity. Aggregate production by the company goes back in excess of 50 years. We commit an extensive fleet of equipment, crushers and wash plants to annually produce in excess of 1.5 million tons of sand, rock and road gravel for our own needs and those of outside customers. Having the ability to produce our own aggregates allows UCM to better control cost and quality and availability of our construction aggregates. With quality assurance so important to our business and our customers, aggregate production capabilities give UCM another edge in delivering award-winning projects.

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-Private Site and Subdivision Construction Services
UCM offers a full range of site development services- earthwork, excavation, sewer and stormwater pipe installation, concrete and asphalt paving surfaces. Having the ability to perform all phases of a site development translates into absolute accountability of UCM to our customer plus better efficiencies and faster performance resulting from UCM control of the entire work site and schedule. UCM has been performing for some private customers for over 30 years. We highly value the relationships and trust we have with our private development customers and we guarantee to always deliver on time and within budget.