About

About

Company Information

Since 1969, our company has focused on meeting our partner's needs by engaging qualified and committed team members. We are proud of our growth and the team we have built. Click here for a printable brochure.

Mission Statement

To deliver the highest quality project that exceeds the expectations of our partners while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and professional development of our team members.

Values

As Sanford Contractors team members we are:

  • Guided by the Golden Rule
    • We treat others as we would like them to treat us.
    • We strive to put the needs of others first.
    • We help our fellow team members develop and perform to their highest potential.
  • Accountable
    • We set clear expectations for ourselves and take responsibility for our own actions.
    • When something goes wrong, we openly and truthfully communicate with our team.
    • We uphold our commitments and promises to our partners and fellow team members.
  • Relationship focused
    • We listen to each other and communicate honestly and respectfully.
    • We strive to resolve conflict in a fair and timely manner.
    • We recognize our fellow team members’ strengths and talents and encourage them to grow and develop.
  • Prepared
    • We believe preparation is the cornerstone of a safe and efficient project site.
    • We brainstorm potential problems, pitfalls, and safety challenges before we go to work.
    • We thoroughly plan and organize our operation well in advance to save our customers time and money.
  • Driven
    • We do not needlessly delay; procrastination is not an option.
    • We are constantly striving to improve our individual skills and team performance.
    • We think outside the box; we use creativity and logic to solve problems and increase production.

Safety

Team member safety is the cornerstone of every decision. Working safely is crucial for our team members and to our partners who've commissioned the work.

Safety and quality go hand in hand—team members empowered to make safety a priority also make quality a priority. That's important for the individual team member, the project, the partner and the ultimate success of our business.

We offer team members extensive, ongoing training to maintain the highest safety standards possible.

Outreach

Sanford Contractors encourages team members to be active in their communities. Many team members are involved with non-profits, faith groups, youth sports and local civic clubs. The company is also committed to financially supporting non-profits and educational initiatives.

Company History

50 Years Celebrated!

  • 1969

    Norman T. Oldham and three investors founded the Sanford Grading Company, which graded small building sites, driveways and parking lots

  • 1970's

    Company started industrial and NCDOT projects

  • 1980's

    Company started US Corps of Engineers projects and turn-key site development

  • 1985

    Norman Oldham purchased the company

  • 1989

    Donnie Oldham became president of the company

  • 1990's

    Company developed in-house utility and concrete capabilities; acquired Sanford Construction Company, which added bridge and heavy concrete construction

  • 2016

    Simpson Construction acquisition added commercial building services

  • 2019

    Install Inc. acquisition expanded industrial construction

  • 2020

    Company acquired Montgomery Development, expanding its commercial building services capabilities

  • TODAY

    Company brings partners broader range of capabilities than ever before

  • 1969

    Norman T. Oldham and three investors founded the Sanford Grading Company, which graded small building sites, driveways and parking lots

  • 1970's

    Company started industrial and NCDOT projects

  • 1980's

    Company started US Corps of Engineers projects and turn-key site development

  • 1985

    Norman Oldham purchased the company

  • 1989

    Donnie Oldham became president of the company

  • 1990's

    Company developed in-house utility and concrete capabilities; acquired Sanford Construction Company, which added bridge and heavy concrete construction

  • 2016

    Simpson Construction acquisition added commercial building services

  • 2019

    Install Inc. acquisition expanded industrial construction

  • 2020

    Company acquired Montgomery Development, expanding its commercial building services capabilities

  • TODAY

    Company brings partners broader range of capabilities than ever before

Completing projects to the highest possible levels of quality