Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions
Founded in 1916, L C Whitford is a family-operated construction company with over a century of experience delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions. Our expertise spans bridge construction, railroad projects, waterproofing, and containment systems across the eastern United States. Through three affiliated companies, we provide specialized equipment, materials, and engineering services to support both our projects and external clients. Our commitment to innovation and quality has earned us recognition as one of Western New York's most respected builders.We maintain a professional crew trained to ensure efficient project completion while upholding strict safety standards. With divisions in New York and Georgia, we serve diverse markets including transportation, energy, and commercial development. Our vertically integrated operations allow us to control project quality from material sourcing to final construction. This comprehensive approach ensures clients receive durable, cost-effective solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Services
Construction
Railroads
Waterproofing
Energy Projects
Equipment Sales
Concrete Materials
Details
- Year established: 1916
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of experience in bridge and infrastructure construction.
- Our family-owned business maintains direct oversight of all projects.
- We provide vertically integrated services through affiliated equipment and materials companies.
- Our team serves clients across all eastern states from two regional divisions.
- We employ certified professionals with specialized expertise in heavy civil construction.
Services
Bridge Construction
We specialize in constructing and rehabilitating bridges for roadways and railroads. Our team handles projects from simple culverts to complex multi-span replacements. With over a century of experience, we deliver durable structures that meet modern transportation demands while maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
Railroad Projects
Our railroad division handles infrastructure projects including track construction and maintenance. We provide comprehensive solutions for rail corridors, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Our experience spans from local transit systems to major freight network improvements across eastern states.
Waterproofing Systems
We install polyurea spray-on coatings and containment units for industrial applications. Our solutions protect critical infrastructure from environmental damage while meeting environmental compliance requirements. This service supports projects in energy, transportation, and commercial sectors across multiple states.
Concrete Materials
We manufacture prestressed and precast concrete components for transportation and commercial projects. Our facilities in New York and Pennsylvania produce high-quality structural elements that meet DOT specifications. These materials support both our construction projects and external clients.
Forestry Equipment
Our equipment division sells wood grinding, tree chipping, and forestry machinery. We represent major manufacturers and provide equipment solutions for land management and construction projects. This service supports both our internal operations and external contractors in the northeast region.
People
Brad Whitford
President
Fourth-generation leader of L C Whitford, Brad oversees operations while maintaining family commitment to quality construction. He continues expansion into new markets while preserving core values.
Chan Whitford
Vice-President
Third-generation executive with decades of experience in construction management. Chan played key role in establishing affiliated companies that support the firm's vertically integrated operations.
Justin Fillhart
Vice President
Senior executive managing railroad division and waterproofing operations. With technical expertise in infrastructure systems, he coordinates complex projects across multiple states while ensuring quality control.
Questions
What construction services does L.C. Whitford offer?
We specialize in bridge construction, railroad infrastructure, waterproofing systems, and energy projects. Our services also include materials manufacturing and equipment sales.
How long has L.C. Whitford been in business?
We've been operating continuously since 1916, making us one of the oldest family-owned construction firms in the United States.
Where does L.C. Whitford operate?
Our primary service areas include New York, Pennsylvania, and all states east of the Mississippi River through our regional divisions.
What makes L.C. Whitford different from other contractors?
Our vertically integrated operations combine construction expertise with in-house materials production and equipment supply, ensuring quality control across all project phases.
Does L.C. Whitford handle government infrastructure projects?
Yes, we frequently work on DOT projects and have manufactured more precast beams for New York State transportation projects than any other company.
Reviews (1)
D. Salva
Feb 04, 2020
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Critical: Value Dakota Silsby charged me three times what Rayco headquarters quoted me. $900 for a belt! They have been known to rip a lot of people off. Beware, lots of other dealers around.
