About Us

For over 45 years, Baldwin Paving has been building roads, relationships, and a reputation for doing things right the first time. What began in 1979 as a small operation has grown into a large infrastructure partner. Despite our scale, we remain a family-first business dedicated to integrity, always doing what we say we will do.

About Baldwin Company

Built on Relationships, Backed by Results

Since 1979, Baldwin Paving has been Metro Atlanta's trusted asphalt construction company. What began as founders Ernie Baldwin and John Harrison, Sr., paving tennis courts has grown into a full-service asphalt company with over 450 employees, nine asphalt plants, and dedicated commercial paving and heavy civil divisions. As one of the region's leading local asphalt paving companies, we provide comprehensive services from asphalt installation to complete asphalt construction. Our team of skilled asphalt installers and paving contractors serves GDOT, municipalities, developers, and general contractors across Georgia. Our success is built on the same principles that started it all: uncompromising quality, personal integrity, and lasting relationships that make us the asphalt paving contractors of choice in the Atlanta area.

Experience
the Difference

As a leading Asphalt Construction Company, we deliver reliability across every phase of horizontal construction. Whether you need consistent mix supply, heavy civil infrastructure execution, large commercial paving project completions or commercial asphalt replacement, our team ensures federal-grade compliance and on-time delivery for projects of any scale.

01

Total Project Control

We are a vertically integrated powerhouse with nine asphalt plants, two liquid terminals, and our own logistics and paving crews. This allows us to control the schedule, the quality, and the cost, ensuring we aren't waiting on third parties to get your job done.

02

Uncompromised Stability

With a bonding capacity of approximately $500M and a consistently low EMR score, we offer the financial strength and risk management required for the largest infrastructure projects in Georgia. We are built for the long haul.

03

99% On-Time Delivery

We don’t just aim for deadlines; we hit them. Our scale allows us to deploy resources rapidly to "right the ship" if weather or unforeseen issues arise, ensuring your project stays on track.

04

Relationship-Driven Integrity

We are family-owned, not private equity-owned. We prioritize long-term relationships over short-term margin, doing what we say we will do—even when it costs us more.

Our Story

What started as a small, family-owned crew paving tennis courts in 1979 has evolved into Metro Atlanta’s most trusted, execution-first asphalt and infrastructure contractor.

1979

Ernie Baldwin and John Harrison Sr. founded Baldwin Paving Company, Inc. Originally focused on small projects, this partnership was impactful with both men having operational and business expertise. What is now Baldwin Paving’s Commercial Projects division was born. This division continues to be the cornerstone of Baldwin Paving’s business. At the time, this included paving tennis courts and small parking lots.

1984

Operations of Baldwin Paving’s first asphalt batch plant, known as Plant #1, began in Marietta, GA. This critical location paved the future for long term growth and success.

1985

Baldwin Paving moved its primary office location from John Harrison, Sr.’s garage to Marietta to be closer to its only asphalt plant at the time.

1989

Baldwin Paving moved its main office to its current location: 1014 Kenmill Drive, Marietta.

1994

Plant #2 located in Clayton County, GA began its operation. This expansion was critical at the time for Baldwin Paving becoming a multi-plant operator.

1995

Operations of the Roadwork Paving division began. The first road paved was Powder Springs Road, located in Marietta, GA.

1996

Operations of the Roadwork, Grading, and Concrete division began.

1999

Plant #3 located in Douglasville, GA began operations. This gave Baldwin Paving the opportunity to increase operational capacity at a crucial time of growth in metro Atlanta.

2000

Plant #4 located in Auburn, GA began operations.

2002

Plant #5 located in Cumming, GA began operations.

2007

Plant #2 (the Atlanta/Clayton Co. plant) moved to its final location in Forest Park, GA.

2009

Plant #6 located in Newnan, GA began operations.

2012

This year marked the completion of the I-285 major Interstate project on the southside of Atlanta. This $20mm project solidified Baldwin Paving as a major player in the Atlanta Paving market.

2018

Baldwin purchased the APS Terminal with our partnered group located in Lithonia, GA. This key investment allowed Baldwin to purchase asphalt cement liquid at wholesale pricing and hold liquid for extended periods while lengthening the vertical integration of Baldwin’s supply chain.

2018

The Commercial Projects division completed over 100,000 tons of paving in less than 3 months at the 1,000 acre Fort Gillem Distribution Center. This highlighted Baldwin’s ability to put multiple crews on quickly to complete Commercial projects.

2020

Plant #7 located in Kennesaw, GA began operations.

2022

Plant #8 located in Ball Ground, GA began operations.

2023

Plant #9 located in Gainesville, GA began operations.

2024

This year marked the completion of the I-285/SR 400 project. This combined work of nearing $100mm included 400,000 tons of asphalt placed, 500,000 SYs of Milling, grading/excavation, pipe, traffic control among several other scopes showing our diversification all in one job.

2025

Baldwin Paving purchased the Gwinnett Asphalt Terminal with a partnered group located in Doraville, GA. This investment doubled Baldwin’s asphalt cement liquid capacity and further extended the vertical integration of Baldwin’s supply chain.

Our Team

Meet the people who lead Baldwin Paving with the same values we were founded on: integrity, accountability, and putting people first.

Brian Ware

Outside Asphalt Sales & Liquid Asphalt Purchasing Manager

Brian Ware

Outside Asphalt Sales & Liquid Asphalt Purchasing Manager

Brian Ware has been an integral part of the Baldwin Paving family for over 20 years, serving as a dedicated Asphalt Salesman. Throughout his tenure, he has played a key role in building lasting relationships and delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. Before joining Baldwin Paving, Brian spent time in the golf industry, where he met his wife. Today, they are proud parents to two teenage daughters. At Baldwin Paving, Brian has found a rewarding career surrounded by skilled professionals who share the company’s deep commitment to family values and employee safety. He has developed many meaningful, long-term friendships with customers over the years—relationships built on trust, integrity, and mutual respect. In his current role, Brian oversees outside asphalt sales and manages the purchasing of liquid asphalt at our two terminal locations, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional service across all projects. When he’s not working, Brian enjoys quality time with his family and hitting the golf course whenever he can.

Kenny Spearman

Director of Equipment and Shop Manager

Kenny Spearman

Director of Equipment and Shop Manager

Kenneth “Kenny” Spearman currently serves as Director of Equipment and Shop Manager at Baldwin Paving Company, Inc., steadily advancing within the organization since joining in 2015. With 31 years of experience in the asphalt, paving, and hauling industry, Kenny brings extensive technical knowledge and proven leadership to the operation. He began his career as a mechanic and quickly distinguished himself through his deep understanding of equipment, operations, and team management. His expertise allowed him to support the former Equipment Director in managerial and operational matters, leading to promotions to Shop Foreman and ultimately to his current leadership position. Prior to Baldwin Paving, Kenny served as CEO of Atlanta Truck Maintenance, Inc., transitioning from a residential construction background into the commercial construction and heavy equipment sector. Born in East Point, Georgia, Kenny spent his adolescent years in Hawaii before returning to Georgia, where he was raised in the Marietta and Woodstock/Acworth areas. He is a graduate of Etowah High School in Woodstock, Georgia.

Careers At Baldwin

Build your career with an asphalt construction company that’s here to last. At Baldwin Paving, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities to work on projects that shape our communities. Job opportunities quickly turn into careers, with impressive tenure across the organization. Discover a workplace where quality craftsmanship and hard work are valued.

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