In May, two of our employees ran in the fifth annual Wilson Swamp Stomp! The obstacle course race went through swampy areas near Greenfield School and included around 25 challenges. The event raises money to fight hunger and homelessness in the area. All proceeds benefit Hope Station, Wilson’s food pantry and homeless shelter. Andy Barry […]

This Independence Day, there are many ways to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy. If you’re in Wilson, check out these fun activities happening on July 4: Wilson Tobs Firework Extravaganza – The Wilson Tobs play at home against the Morehead City Marlins. The game starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks will follow the game. 4th […]

Do you know where there are a lot of jobs? Construction! But where are the workers? We’re partnering with Wake Technical Community College to help us find them. Within construction, equipment operators are among the hardest positions to find qualified applicants. In 2011, we began partnering with Wake Tech on its new Heavy Equipment Operator […]

Need motivation to start exercising more? Make a commitment to get moving and live a healthy lifestyle in May for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Even though construction work often involves physical labor, it doesn’t replace the benefits of working out and getting the blood pumping. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that […]

In March, our RDU Airport Concrete Plant had a very special visit. The Leesville High School carpentry class, taught by Mr. Glenn Miura, took a tour of our plant to learn about how concrete is made and put to work. They also learned about future careers in the construction industry. Eric Henderson, our very own […]

Last month, our team was working hard on a bridge – but we weren’t building it. On March 11, team members volunteered at the Neuse River Bridge Run in New Bern. We were a sponsor for the event and controlled traffic before and after the race. Runners participated in either the 5k, 10k, half marathon […]

It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week! This event is held each spring at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving in highway work zones. The theme this year is “Work Zone Safety is in Your Hands” because many work zone accidents are avoidable. To be safe going through work zones, drivers should remember […]

Those Behind the Badge runs a Christmas for Kids program each year. Usually, the program delivers toys to 160 underserved children in eastern N.C. This year, that number is up to 500 due to Hurricane Matthew. That’s why we were especially happy to support their mission! Those Behind the Badge is run by volunteers, all […]