Built over time through visible quality and trust earned on every site.
Before Roy Emr ever ran his own company, he learned the business from the ground up. His father, Roy Emr Sr., founded Ter-x Construction, an excavating company in North New Jersey where the younger Roy spent years learning every aspect of the trade. Working alongside his father gave Roy a deep foundation in excavation, site work, and what it truly means to do a job right.
By 1985, Brickox had outgrown its original suburban workshop. Rising demand led to a move into a larger Chicago facility, allowing the company to scale operations and take on more ambitious projects. This expansion marked a shift from small-scale builds to structured construction planning.
Brickox implemented formal systems and secured its first multi-building projects, proving its ability to manage complex builds.
Brickox also established lasting client relationships, trusted supplier networks, and in-house training programs. The leadership culture formed in 1985 hands-on, precise, and forward-thinking became the backbone of its continued growth and reputation across regions.
In 1998, Brickox transitioned into strategic growth, expanding operations, upgrading equipment, and adopting advanced construction methods to meet increasing demand.
Brickox invested heavily in modern project planning tools, scheduling systems, and on-site coordination practices. These improvements increased efficiency, reduced risk, and ensured greater control across multiple active projects, setting new internal benchmarks for delivery and performance.
By 1998, Brickox was known for reliability, precision, and collaboration. Long-term partnerships grew, repeat clients increased, and the company’s reputation as a trusted construction partner was firmly established for future multi-state success.
In 2008, Brickox faced a shifting market with focus and resilience. The company adapted quickly, refining strategies to remain strong during industry-wide challenges.
Brickox emphasized cost control, streamlined operations, and value-driven construction solutions. Smarter planning and disciplined execution ensured projects stayed on track without compromising quality.
By staying reliable during uncertain times, Brickox strengthened client trust and long-term partnerships. The lessons of 2008 sharpened the company’s adaptability, positioning it for sustainable growth in the years ahead.
With a tight-knit crew, a fleet of heavy equipment, and more than three decades of experience, Aaron Excavating is one of the most trusted names in excavation and septic services across North New Jersey.
We are not a big faceless contractor. We are a family company, now spanning three generations of the Emr family, that takes pride in every job and stands behind our work.