Contractor Of The Year (2025)

Описание: Contractor of the Year 2025 | Capstone Industries - Third-Time Winner

Meet K.C. Murphy, CEO of Capstone Industries in Wheatland, Wyoming—Western Building Supply's 2025 Contractor of the Year. This is Capstone's THIRD time receiving this honor.

From landscaping company to full-service general contractor in 12 years. From quick builds to 6-8 month custom projects. This is the Capstone story—and what it takes to be recognized three times.

🏆 THIRD-TIME CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

"We kind of get surprised by it every year. People have different perspectives of us than we do. We see all the downs and struggles, but having an outside perspective really changes the morale of the guys."

That outside validation matters. When a supplier notices your work and says "we appreciate what you're doing," it encourages the entire crew.

📍 CAPSTONE'S JOURNEY

THEN: Started 12 years ago as a landscaping company in Wheatland, Wyoming (population 4,000). K.C. planned to do handyman work as a supplement to ministry.

THE PIVOT: Six months into building a custom home for his mother-in-law, they decided this was their path. Haven't landscaped since.

NOW: Full-service general contractor serving Platte County with:
• Custom homes
• Commercial builds (many visible buildings in Platte County)
• Ag post frame buildings (led by foreman Chris Caves)
• Custom barndominiums (on the forefront in the region)

🔨 WHAT MADE 2025 DEFINING

2025 was a transition year for Capstone. Personnel shifts. Loss of core team members. Challenges that tested them.

But the defining factor? The caliber of projects evolved.

BEFORE: Smaller buildings, quick builds
NOW: 6-8 month projects that build deep relationships

"When you commit to a project for six to eight months, it's amazing what type of relationship you build with clients, neighbors, and vendors. They end up knowing the project because they're there a lot."

EXAMPLE PROJECT: Large custom barndominium with specialty requirements:
• Rock wool insulation (double and triple layer)
• Sigur Myrex products
• High-performance specifications

Western's ability to procure specialty products they don't normally stock helped Capstone deliver exactly what the client wanted.

🤝 THE WESTERN PARTNERSHIP

"If our vendors are happy, then our clients will be as well."

K.C. appreciates Western's flexibility—sourcing specialty products, understanding custom requirements, supporting complex builds.

That's partnership. Not just selling materials, but helping contractors deliver on their promises.

💪 TEAM REACTION TO THIRD WIN

NEW GUYS: "Cool, what is that?"
OG CREW: "Dang straight, let's grab another one this year."

The award builds confidence. At the end of the hammer, you can feel like you're the only one out there. Having a vendor recognize your work encourages the whole crew.

🎯 WHAT SETS CAPSTONE APART

✓ Commitment to quality through challenging years
✓ Building relationships, not just buildings
✓ Taking on complex, custom projects
✓ Leading innovation (barndominiums in the region)
✓ Deep roots in Platte County community
✓ Team culture that values recognition and growth

🔗 LEARN MORE ABOUT CAPSTONE & WESTERN

Capstone Industries: https://www.capstonewy.com/
Western Building Supply: https://builtwestern.com
Building Packages: https://builtwestern.com/post-frame-packages
2024 Contractor of the Year (Capstone's windstorm story): [link to previous video]

📞 PARTNER WITH WESTERN

Phone: 307-322-2888
Email: [email protected]
Location: 16 North Rd, Wheatland, WY 82201

We serve professional contractors across Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Utah, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, Texas & Nevada.

Complete post-frame building packages | Custom trusses | Steel roofing & siding | Laminated columns | Specialty products sourced | Dedicated account management

🏆 ABOUT CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

Every year, Western Building Supply recognizes contractors who exemplify excellence, resilience, partnership, and quality. Capstone's third win shows consistency through challenges—the mark of true professionals.

Know a contractor who deserves recognition? Contact us: 307-322-2888

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