iHawl Land Specialist has been named both Best Construction Company and Best Excavation Company by Arkansas Politics & Money readers in the 2025 Best of AMP awards. The dual recognition marks a significant milestone for the company, which launched just four years ago in 2021.
“We’re very thankful and grateful for the award,” said Stephan van der Merwe, CEO and Owner of iHawl. “The hard work we’ve put in – those people entrust us with, and that has seen our company grow. It touches all of us to know that we’re doing something where people are noticing.”
What sets iHawl apart in the competitive construction landscape? According to van der Merwe, it’s a combination of cutting-edge Trimble technology integrated with their machines, a commitment to transparency, and a culture that values every team member from “operators all the way up to CEO.” The company’s technology allows them to replicate office designs precisely in the field, minimizing costly mistakes and keeping projects on schedule. “There’s no guesswork,” van der Merwe explains. “We’re able to get the quantity in the office that we do on our takeoff systems, and we’re able to replicate that precisely in the field.”
But technology is only part of the story. iHawl has built its reputation on something increasingly rare in the construction industry: keeping their word. “We set the pace,” van der Merwe emphasizes. “There’s no red tape. We say we do what we say we’re going to do. We’re going to help you be ahead of schedule.” This commitment to reliability – combined with meticulously clean job sites and a reputation that even brings competitors seeking partnership – has earned iHawl the trust of clients throughout Northwest Arkansas and beyond. From civil excavation and utilities to topsoil production, the company continues to prove that being blue-collar means being bold, rigorous, and ahead of the curve.
About iHawl
Born from the fields where dirt and water management were second nature, iHawl Land Specialist was founded in 2021 in Farmington, Arkansas. The company specializes in civil construction, utilities, asphalt, and topsoil production, serving Arkansas and surrounding areas. iHawl combines old-school work ethic with cutting-edge technology to deliver precise and efficient results, operating with honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the job right the first time. With a team of nearly 30 professionals and a perfect safety record, iHawl has never missed a deadline.
For more information, visit www.ihawl.com or call 479-900-4119.