Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Heavy Civil Construction Partner in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Paving was founded in 1958 by Robert L. Mendenhall with minimal capital but a strong vision for growth. Over 56 years, we expanded from a single hot plant to nine facilities, becoming Nevada's leading heavy civil construction company. Our expertise spans highway construction, asphalt production, concrete placement, and infrastructure development across the Southwest. We self-perform most contracted work, leveraging a vast equipment inventory to deliver mass grading, flood control, and underground facilities. Recognized by ENR magazine as #44 Domestic Heavy Contractor, we maintain core values of innovation, quality, and efficiency.Our team specializes in design-build and construction manager at-risk projects, serving both public and private sectors. With 2 million tons of annual asphalt production and over 10 million tons of aggregate, we combine scale with precision. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the #1 ranking in Nevada's heavy civil construction industry. We remain dedicated to advancing infrastructure through proven methodologies and client-focused solutions.
Services
Concrete
Environmental
Excavation and Grading
Materials
Paving
Traffic Control
Trucking
Underground
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We have 56 years of Nevada-specific heavy construction experience
- Our nine hot plants produce 2 million tons of asphalt annually
- ENR magazine ranked us #44 Domestic Heavy Contractor in 2013
- We self-perform 90%+ of contracted construction work
- Specialize in design-build and construction manager at-risk projects
Services
Concrete
Our concrete division specializes in structural concrete placement for highways, airports, and commercial developments. With dedicated crews and equipment, we handle formwork, pouring, and finishing for infrastructure projects. This service supports long-lasting transportation networks and commercial facilities across the Southwest.
Asphalt Paving
We produce and place 2 million tons of asphalt annually through nine hot plants. Our paving crews handle highway construction, surface streets, and airport runways using modern equipment. This service ensures durable, high-quality road surfaces for public and private clients throughout Nevada.
Excavation and Grading
Our excavation teams perform mass grading for residential developments and commercial sites. With extensive equipment inventory, we handle earthwork, site preparation, and flood control projects. This service creates proper foundations for infrastructure and building developments across the region.
Materials Supply
We supply 10+ million tons of aggregate annually through dedicated crushing operations. Our materials division provides construction aggregates, asphalt, and concrete components. This service supports both internal projects and external contractors' infrastructure needs in Nevada.
Underground Facilities
Our crews install and maintain underground utilities including waterlines, sewer systems, and storm drainage. This service supports municipal infrastructure projects and private development. We handle complex underground work as part of comprehensive civil construction projects.
People
Robert L. Mendenhall
Founder
Founded Las Vegas Paving in 1958 with minimal capital. Expanded operations from one to nine asphalt plants. Built company into Nevada's top heavy civil construction firm through innovation and quality focus.
Questions
What construction services does Las Vegas Paving offer?
We provide asphalt paving, concrete construction, excavation, grading, materials supply, underground utilities, and traffic control services for public and private infrastructure projects.
Do you handle both public and private construction projects?
Yes, we serve both public works departments and private developers across Nevada and the Southwest region with comprehensive civil construction solutions.
What areas do you serve beyond Las Vegas?
While headquartered in Las Vegas, we operate throughout Nevada and the broader Southwest United States for highway, airport, and infrastructure projects.
Are you licensed for heavy civil construction in Nevada?
Yes, we are Nevada's #1 heavy civil construction company with proper licensing and bonding capabilities for municipal and state transportation projects.
