In 1952, Seth Tyson Wooten, Sr., started our company in a small building next to his home in Stantonsburg, N.C. Sixty-five years later, S.T. Wooten has more than 900 employees across the state. As we celebrate sixty-five years, we are looking back at our humble beginnings and how much we’ve grown. Here are a few […]
It’s been a while, but we are pleased to be back in Virginia. Our team has started utility location on this single-span bridge in Emporia, Virginia, right off of I-95. “We’ve really enjoyed getting to know our contacts at VDOT,” said Project Manager Fred Morin. He reported that per the state’s requirements, our team members […]
Each winter, we hold dozens of training classes for managers and other employees. In addition to our usual lineup of MSHA and DOT-required classes, we did something a little different. Our managers went to a “rodeo” instead. Nearly 200 employees tried out this new training format, with managers rotating between small group sessions throughout the […]
Our team’s work repairing the runways at the Marine Corps Air Station in Cherry Point has just been recognized by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)! We are excited to announce we are the recipients of a 2016 Quality in Construction Award for excellence in construction of an airport pavement. We were also inducted to […]
As our company has evolved over the years, so has technology. While GPS has become standard on many earth-moving machines, our behind-the-scenes tech is also impressive. Here are a few of our recent tech upgrades: iPads: All mechanics and servicemen now have iPads. Many managers are also trading in laptops for iPads. These tablets are […]
Our very own Jonathan Bivens has been named chairman of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Sedimentation Control Commission. This commission oversees sediment and pollution control and other land-disturbing activity in the state. Bivens has served on the committee for years and is well-regarded throughout the industry. In his new role, Bivens will use […]
According to numerous reports, the construction industry is expected to continue growing in 2017. This growth means more construction projects and jobs across the industry. In 2016 alone, the construction industry added approximately 217,000 jobs. At S.T. Wooten, we have had consistent growth within our company for 65 years. This growth and our success with […]
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 […]
Visit Asphalt Contractor to see an article by our very own Giovanny Morales. Giovanny is our Environmental, Health and Safety Manager. In the article, he talks about getting job sites ready for holiday traffic. Getting ready for holiday traffic is much like getting ready for a storm. You can’t predict who or what is going […]
How do we keep 900 employees in the know? One way is our employee magazine, “Beyond the Specs.” It’s sent to all employees three times a year. Every issue features a President’s Message from Chris Wooten. Employees will also find project spotlights and updates on company news. Others think it’s pretty great too. “Beyond the […]