ABOUT US
Scott & Ritter, Inc. delivers high-impact utility solutions across South Central Kentucky and Middle TN. From storm and sanitary sewer systems to water and wastewater treatment facilities, underground utilities, and highway infrastructure, we bring precision, experience, and innovation to every project. Our full-service capabilities—blasting, site development, design-build, and construction management—make us the go-to partner for complex, large-scale projects. Strategically located in Bowling Green, KY, we serve a 100-mile radius with reliability, quality, and a commitment to results that last.
OUR HISTORY
Scott & Ritter, Inc. has deep roots in Kentucky’s construction landscape. Originally part of Scotty’s Contracting, Inc.—a company established in 1972—our utility division branched out as a standalone entity in 1982. This new venture was formed through a partnership between Jim Scott and utility division manager Larkin Ritter, laying the foundation for what would become Scott & Ritter, Inc. In 1988, Larkin assumed full ownership, bringing a personal vision and hands-on leadership style that helped define our company’s culture and direction.
Since then, we’ve grown into one of the region’s most respected heavy utility contractors. While utility work remains at the core of what we do, our services have expanded significantly to include site development, grading and drainage, demolition, mechanical utilities, and customized engineering solutions. We've built long-standing relationships with public institutions, private enterprises, and municipalities—earning a reputation for delivering quality, safety, and reliability on every project.
With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, Scott & Ritter continues to evolve while staying true to the values that shaped our beginning: integrity, innovation, and commitment to excellence.
Our Vision
The Best Workforce
It is the vision of management at Scott & Ritter, Inc. to create a long standing and profitable organization through a foundation of integrity and top quality work. Safety has been, and will continue to be, our number one priority. We will strive to differentiate ourselves by building a reputation of high quality workmanship, adhering to strict safety practices, engaging in regionally diversified construction fields, and affiliating with highly reputable material suppliers and contractors.
Why Scott & Ritter, Inc.?
Whatever the size and scope of your project, our seasoned team of industry professionals can handle the task.
1. Over 40 years in the industry
Scott & Ritter, Inc. is the direct descendant of the utility division of Scotty’s Contracting, Inc. Scotty’s Contracting, Inc. started in 1972 and the utility division split off as a separate company, Scott & Ritter, Inc., in 1982.
2. Unique Qualifications
Scott and Ritter has an abundance of experience in the construction of highly sensitive situations, such as hospitals, military bases, university campuses, and elementary, middle and high school campuses. We partner with several industries serving during critical shut down periods for change-over services, expansions, and routine repairs to civil and utility facilities.
3. Safety Driven
Scott & Ritter is proud to boast a culture of safe work practices, with safety being our number one priority. All employees are kept up-to-date with the latest OSHA safety training. We also perform yearly company-wide training sessions to ensure commitment to field safety practices.
The best in the Industry
Scott & Ritter, Inc. is a premier heavy utility construction company
Large Service Area
We consider our working radius to be within 100 miles of Bowling Green, Kentucky. This is including, but not limited to, Franklin, Glasgow, Scottsville, Morgantown, Leitchfield, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Hopkinsville, and Columbia. We also have a center of operations in Middle Tennessee with crews available to work in areas including, but not limited to, Murfreesboro, La Vergne, Smyrna, Nashville, Gallatin, and Springfield, Tennessee.
State-of-the-Art Equipment
Scott & Ritter has a very large and diverse fleet of construction equipment. Although we are not typically thought of as an equipment rental company, we can rent equipment (operators provided) to the public. This includes excavators, mini excavators, bulldozers, track and rubber tire loaders, skid steers, backhoes, grader, etc. We can also provide dump trucks with CDL drivers.