R. Baker & Son Ranked #1 Demolition- Wrecking Contractor 2010
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services, an expert rigging, demolition, machinery moving and equipment relocation contractor, was ranked by New York Construction Magazine as the #1 demolition and wrecking contractor in the Tri-State area of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut for 2010.
Each year, New York Construction Magazine develops a Top Specialty Contractor ranking for the New York Area which includes New Jersey, Connecticut, Upstate New York, New York City and the five boroughs. The rankings aim to identify the specialty contractors and subcontractors that are most active in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets.
For New York Construction Magazine’s Top Specialty Contractor ranking for 2010, R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services ranked as follows:
- Ranked 1st of all Demolition and Wrecking Contractors
- Ranked 50th of all Top NY Specialty Contractors
- Ranked 13th of all Top NJ Specialty Contractor
The entire ranking list can be viewed at Top Specialty Contracting rankings 2010
This is R. Baker & Son All Industrial services third year in a row to be ranked on the Top Specialty Contractor ranking list. The company is very proud of this feat considering the tough economic climate and attributes its success to their commitment to safety and performance as well as exceeding their client’s expectations.
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in four (4) sites that received VPP OSHA Safety Awards) and is financially strong (bonding capabilities over $10 Million). Capabilities include industrial and commercial demolition, rigging, machinery & plant moving, dismantling, decommissioning, plant and equipment relocation, interior demolition, wrecking, selective demolition , demolition contractors in NJ and warehousing.
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: www.rbaker.com
For more information visit our website or contact Damon Kozul, PE, CHMM at dkozul@rbaker.com
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2019
- Quick Mobilization on Interior Demolition Project
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2017
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2015
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2014
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2013
- R. Baker & Son Selected as ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractor
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2012
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2011
- Demolition and Decommissioning Planning Document Available
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2010
- Lock Out Tag Out Safety Practices
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- New NYC Dept of Buildings Safety Registration
- Website of R. Baker & Son Updated to Highlight Services
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- New Puerto Rico Business Development Manager
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- Plant Relocation and Reconfiguration Services
- R. Baker & Son Featured in Hard Hat News Jan 15 2010
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2009
- R. Baker Featured on Building Design & Construction Website
- December 2009 Outrigger Newsletter Available From R. Baker & Son
- R. Baker & Son is a Proud Member of the VPPPA
- Follow R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services on Facebook
- Highlights of Interior Demolition Contractors Services
- R. Baker and Son Veteran Owned and Operated
- Equipment Today Features Demolition Project by R. Baker and Son
- Baker Highlights Demolition Services in NJ
- Petrochemical Plant Dismantlement Project in The News
- R. Baker & Son Completes Demolition Project for Con Edison
- R. Baker & Son Highlights Recent Safety and Industry Awards
- Global Rigging Services and Machinery Moving
- R. Baker & Son Ranked in Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies 2009
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- Preserving the Past Article Features R. Baker & Son
- Hard Hat News - Story on R. Baker and Son Demolition Project
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- R. Baker & Son Featured in Site Prep Magazine
- Pre-Engineered Modular Construction by R. Baker & Son
- R. Baker & Son All Industrial in the LEED on GREEN Since 1935
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- To All of Our Valued Employees, Subcontractors and Customers
- R. Baker & Son Featured in American Recycler Magazine
2008
- Rigging and Machinery Relocation Completed
- R. Baker & Son Featured in Blasted - Show on Science Channel
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- C&D Recycling Magazine Features R. Baker & Son
- R. Baker & Son Featured in Construction Equipment Guide
- Baker Listed in Directory of Building Deconstruction Companies
- Plant, Machinery and Facility Relocation Contractors Services
- R. Baker & Son Featured in C and D Recycling Magazine
- Nationwide Building Demolition Contractors Services
- R. Baker & Son Listed as 2008 Top Specialty Contractor
- Highlights Water Tower Demolition Services
- Completed Relocation and Installation of Intrepid Brass Propeller
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- R. Baker & Son Maintains 3A2 D&B Rating
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