Central Illinois Commercial Crew

FROM FIRST CUT
TO FINAL POUR.

Vandenbergh self-performs mass excavation, underground utilities, site development, and commercial concrete for general contractors, developers, and business owners across Central Illinois.

Dirt to Slab. One Crew. One Call. 35+ Years in the Field.

Licensed, Bonded & Insured (IL)
Up to 15 Heavy Equipment Operators
Family-Owned Since 1989
The Vandenbergh Difference

DIRT → UTILITIES → CONCRETE

When one contractor controls the dirt, the pipes, and the slab, you eliminate the single greatest cause of commercial project delays: subcontractor finger-pointing.

“We set the dirt underneath the concrete too.”One crew. Fewer handoffs. Zero gap between excavators leaving and concrete trucks rolling.
Phase 01 Deployment

RAW DIRT & MASS EXCAVATION

We deploy dual-mast GPS excavators and heavy iron to cut, fill, and compact subgrade to exact engineered specs. No waiting for a separate dirt contractor to finish before pipe or concrete can begin.

Specialized Iron:GPS Machine-Control Dozers, Heavy Excavators, Compaction Rollers
One Crew, End to End

Same people. First cut to final pour.

One Crew
Single Contract
Excavation
Utilities
Concrete
Finished Slab
Self-Performed Operations

PRIMARY CAPABILITIES

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Commercial Concrete
Commercial Scope

Commercial Concrete

Industrial Slabs, Parking Fields, and Foundations Engineered for Decades

From high-turnover retail parking lots to precision interior automotive and warehouse slabs, Vandenbergh self-performs commercial concrete placement with laser screeds and experienced finishing crews. Our team understands mix designs suited for Central Illinois freeze-thaw cycles, subbase compaction requirements, and jointing layouts that prevent random cracking.

Key Scope Capabilities:
Commercial parking lots & access lanes
Industrial shop floors & warehouse slabs
Slipform curb & gutter installation
Structural footings, basements, and grade beams
High-reach boom-pump pours for tight site logistics
Precision saw-cutting, expansion joints & surface sealers
Proven Central Illinois Work

FEATURED COMMERCIAL WORK

Real jobsites, real pours, and heavy commercial infrastructure delivered on schedule across Springfield and surrounding communities.

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Legends Entertainment Complex
Concrete2025
Springfield, Illinois

Legends Entertainment Complex

Heavy-duty commercial concrete parking lot, perimeter curbing, and exterior flatwork for Springfield's marquee entertainment venue.

Note: The 46,000-square-foot figure refers to the entertainment facility building envelope, not the square footage of concrete installed.

4 Scopes Self-PerformedCase Study
BRANDT Main Office Campus
Site Development2024
Pleasant Plains, Illinois

BRANDT Main Office Campus

Commercial concrete parking lot, heavy vehicle access apron, and subgrade stabilization at BRANDT's primary agricultural office headquarters.

3 Scopes Self-PerformedCase Study
Schultz Collision Center Facility
Concrete
Springfield, Illinois

Schultz Collision Center Facility

High-spec interior concrete shop floor, equipment pad footings, and heavy frame-rack anchors for a state-of-the-art collision repair center.

3 Scopes Self-PerformedCase Study
Built for Commercial Estimators & Project Managers

WE SPEAK GENERAL CONTRACTOR.

When you invite Vandenbergh to bid, you are working directly with Bob and Kolby Vandenbergh. We review your digital plans, understand Central Illinois specifications, and price jobs to build them right — without surprise change orders on basic grading or compaction.

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Prompt Plan Review & Digital Bidding

Upload your plans directly or invite us via BuildingConnected, Procore, or email link.

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COI & Prequalification Packets Ready

Fully insured and bonded. COI and prequalification packets ready on request.

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Single-Source Dirt-to-Slab Accountability

Keep your field superintendents happy with one contractor coordinating subgrade, utility sleeves, and the final concrete pour.

CONTRACTOR CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE

Jurisdiction

State of Illinois

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Prequalification

COI & Packets

Provided promptly upon request

Field Technology

GPS Machine Control

Dual-mast 3D grading & laser screeds

Field Capacity

Up to 15 Operators

Concurrent earthwork & concrete crews

Need quick prequalification info or a certificate holder added?

Call our Pleasant Plains office at (217) 891-4221 or submit your inquiry online for immediate turnaround.

Family-Owned & Grounded in the Trades

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE IRON

There are real people behind Vandenbergh Concrete & Excavating. The individuals who estimate your plans are the same ones walking your jobsite.

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Tradesman his entire working life

Bob Vandenbergh

Founder & Owner

Built Vandenbergh Concrete & Excavating one project at a time over more than 35 years. Grounded in hands-on field craftsmanship, uncompromising jobsite standards, and longstanding Central Illinois relationships.

Central Illinois Field Operations
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Second Generation Leadership

Kolby Vandenbergh

Operations Manager & Foreman

Western Illinois University graduate (2020) who entered the family business full-time. Manages day-to-day field operations, equipment deployment, crew schedules, and site execution. Also competes in #15 dirt late-model racing across regional circuits.

Central Illinois Field Operations
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30 Years with Vandenbergh

Jason Rath

Foreman

Three decades of field leadership running high-tolerance excavation, underground pipe laying, GPS grading, and precision commercial slab installations across Central Illinois.

Central Illinois Field Operations
Service Footprint

CENTRAL ILLINOIS SERVICE AREA

Headquartered at 5613 State Route 97 in Pleasant Plains. Our eight primary counties are highlighted below — click any county to see the real Vandenbergh work documented there. We mobilize statewide for the right project.

“Central Illinois-based, serving Illinois with a level head.”
Headquarters (Pleasant Plains)Key communityPrimary service county
Active Coverage Zone

Sangamon County

Key Location: Springfield
Communities & Municipalities Served
SpringfieldPleasant Plains (HQ)ChathamRochesterAuburnSherman
Typical Scope in This Area

Legends Entertainment, Schultz Collision Center, and BRANDT HQ (Pleasant Plains)

From First Cut to Final Pour

HAVE A PROJECT COMING UP?
LET'S GET IT ON THE SCHEDULE.

Whether you need a complete dirt-to-slab development package, commercial concrete parking field, deep sanitary sewer run, or GPS site grading — Bob and Kolby Vandenbergh are ready to review your plans.

Headquarters: 5613 State Route 97, Pleasant Plains, IL 62677 • Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM

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