Founded in 1979 in Chesterfield, Michigan, Nationwide has steadily expanded its operations to become one of the premier fence, guardrail and access control contractors in the country. Nationwide’s steady growth, financial strength, reputation for quality, and timeliness have all been contributing factors enabling the company to be a driving force and a recognized leader in the industry.
Located in southeast Michigan, Nationwide routinely performs on projects across the country with specialties in perimeter security fencing and access control systems, airports, prisons, commercial and industrial fencing, crash barriers, gate operators, guardrail and cable guardrail systems. Nationwide’s current clientele includes numerous State Departments of Transportation, County Road Commissions, Airport Operating Boards, Municipalities, School Districts, Utilities, Automotive Manufacturers, Construction Managers and General Contractors.
Trust Nationwide and its 30+ professional, fully equipped crews to complete your project in a timely, efficient manner. Nationwide is fully insured--with a bonding capacity of $30 million--and is pre-qualified in eighteen states to satisfy the most strict contractor requirements.
Company News
2007 – Nationwide Companies Flourish Despite Tough Economic Times
Despite signs of recession and a particularly difficult economic environment in Michigan, the Nationwide Companies experienced their most successful year in its history with preliminary year-end revenues exceeding 2006 revenues by almost 15%.
Nationwide’s commitment to diversify and expand its construction operations beyond its traditional boundaries led to incredible growth opportunities across the country. Nationwide forged into new territory in 2007, leading projects as prime contractor in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi and West Virginia. Construction operations continued or expanded in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The outlook for 2008 is bright with a substantial book of business secured by contract.
Nationwide stimulates the construction equipment industry
In a year where many companies contracted their operations, Nationwide did its part to stimulate the construction equipment market by committing over $1,000,000 to expand its equipment portfolio. To assist in its concrete operations, Nationwide recently purchased a Gomaco Slip Form Paver. This machine is expected to double the efficiency of its concrete crews and should arrive in March, 2008. Nationwide also purchased a new Gradall forklift, 9 new Bobcat Track Loaders, two new semi tractors, two dump trucks and a guardrail “Thumper” truck. These acquisitions allow Nationwide’s crews to operate with unparalleled efficiency, a critical aspect when work is “logistically challenging”.
Nationwide is now a “Butler Builder”!
Need a building contractor that can offer construction services to complete turn-key design-build services? Look no further than Nationwide Construction for your solution. Nationwide Construction is now an authorized Butler Builder meeting all of Butler’s strict requirements for this certification. All Pre-Engineered Butler Buildings are custom designed to meet every customer requirement and detail. Don Nelson and Mike Carr, Nationwide’s project professionals for Butler Building projects have over 20 years experience building Butler projects.
Shortly after certification, Nationwide bid and was awarded the contract to construct a new pre-engineered building for the National Mine Safety & Health Department in Tridelphia, West Virginia. That project is proceeding flawlessly. Please call Don Nelson at (586) 270-2015 with any questions you may have regarding Butler building products.
Nationwide responds to the hurricane relief call
Because of the severe damage caused by the gulf coast hurricanes, recovery and repair contractors are critically needed to restore the infrastructure in the affected states. Nationwide is currently prime contractor on three DOT projects in Mississippi and Louisiana to clear downed trees and brush and construct new highway fencing on almost 150 miles of interstate highway. Repairs are expected to be complete in early summer, 2008.
Cable Guardrail Leads the Way!
State Departments of Transportation are discovering that cable guardrail or wire rope safety fence as it is commonly termed is a safe, economical and reliable way to protect motorists on today’s highways. Nationwide, now in its sixth year as the preeminent cable guardrail contracting company in the country, installed over 250,000 lineal feet of cable in 2007. The Georgia DOT recently awarded contracts to Nationwide for 410,000 lineal feet of cable guardrail on Georgia highways in 2008.
Other Notable Contract Awards in 2007
The Alabama Department of Transportation awarded Nationwide Construction a contract for $3,147,000 to construct approximately 116,000 lineal feet of cable guardrail and 3,600 lineal feet of traditional beam guardrail. Construction began in early January and is expected to be complete by March 31, 2008.
The Michigan Department of Transportation awarded Nationwide’s electrical division a contract for $969,611 to replace freeway lamp lighting at multiple exit ramps along I-475 in Genesee County. Construction is expected to commence in October, 2008 and be completed by February, 2009.
The Michigan Department of Transportation awarded Nationwide a contract for $695,347 to perform administrative area site development and apron reconstruction at Romeo State Airport in Romeo, Michigan. The scope of work of this project entailed installation of water, sewer and electrical utilities and construction of a concrete apron and asphalt parking area. Construction for this project began in November, 2007 and is expected to be complete in the spring of 2008.
Nationwide Construction was awarded a contract to construct handrailing at the Midland Loons minor league baseball stadium in Midland, Michigan. Approximately 6,500 lineal feet of ornamental steel hand railing was fabricated and installed at the new facility for a contract cost of approximately $586,000. Construction was completed in the spring, 2007.
Nationwide Construction was awarded a contract to remove and replace ornamental aluminum balcony railing on 210 balconies at 4 buildings by the Charter Township of Clinton, Michigan. Construction commenced in October, 2007 and was completed within two months for a contract amount of $165,574.
NATIONWIDE COMPANIES – CONSTRUCTION GROUP – FENCE & SUPPLY – ACCESS CONTROLS