HISTORYOur History
Thirty Years in the Dirt.
From Southern Illinois to the Colorado Front Range — built on hard work, heavy iron, and crews that show up.
Where it all began
Southern Illinois Roots.
Cannon West traces its roots to the mid-1990s in Southern Illinois, where the company was founded on a straightforward principle: show up, work hard, and do the job right. Starting with a small fleet and a tight crew, the company built its reputation one project at a time.
That foundation — self-performing crews, owner-operated equipment, and a commitment to quality — is the same one Cannon West operates on today.
30+
Years of experience
Timeline
Milestones that shaped us
Mid-1990s
Founded in Southern Illinois
Cannon West is established in Southern Illinois with a small crew and a commitment to self-performing quality earthwork.
Early 2000s
Growing the Fleet
Continued investment in equipment and personnel allows the company to take on larger, more complex site development projects.
Mid-2000s
Expanding the Scope
Underground utility work becomes a core capability alongside earthwork, positioning Cannon West as a full-service site contractor.
2010s
Heading West
Cannon West makes the move to Colorado, bringing its self-performing model and experienced crews to the growing Front Range market.
Today
Front Range Operations
Operating across Northern Colorado and the Front Range, Cannon West continues to deliver mass excavation, site grading, and complete underground utility packages for commercial, institutional, and public clients.
From the field
Early job sites
