As you delve deeper into the second-generation, family-owned excavation contractor in New Paltz, New York, you realize that the philosophy behind their gleaming jobsite presence guides every facet of the company – from the boots-on-the-ground laborer to the top leadership.
It all boils down to one simple statement:
“Our goal is to be above industry standards for everything.”
Brian and Tony Dietz have carried forward that guiding principle learned from their father, Bob Dietz, who started the company in 1976. It not only means having equipment in spotless condition but how they treat employees, their use of technology, their jobsite efficiency and safety, their customer relations and improving their leadership skills. It also means going outside their comfort zone, especially in attracting and retaining young employees by allowing four-day work weeks and making a point to help train the industry’s next generation.
Though their efforts have not been easy, they have resulted in them becoming nationwide social media influencers and experiencing exponential annual growth of 25% for the past 10 years. Revenues are expected to hit another record in 2024, topping $12 million.
For that reason and more, Bob Dietz & Sons is Equipment World’s 2024 Contractor of the Year.
