Whether at work or at home, women often take care of others before themselves. In fact, according to a 2017 “Women’s Wellness Report” from Everyday Health, 76% of the 3,000 women participants said they were more likely to put their own personal needs after someone else’s. National Women’s Health Week (May 13-19) reminds women to […]

Spring has sprung! It’s a great time to hit your local farmer’s market. Whether you shop local or visit the grocery store down the street, now’s a great time to check out new fruits and vegetables. We all know that eating the right food helps keep our bodies strong and healthy. But it’s easy to […]

For our field employees, today is the last day of work before the holidays. We’re celebrating with many holiday meals and handshakes. While paving usually stops for the winter (it’s just too cold for the hot asphalt), we still work on many projects and supply materials. The winter also brings us a chance to focus […]

No matter how you celebrate, be safe when you decorate. Follow these tips to keep the holidays happy:   Ladders: Inspect ladders for loose or missing screws, hinges, bolts, and nuts before using. Use wooden or fiberglass ladders when decorating outdoors. Metal ladders conduct electricity. Use the right ladder height, ensuring ladders extend at least […]

Whether you deep-fried your turkey or not, you probably enjoyed some good food over Thanksgiving. Possibly a little too much food. You may also feel you overindulged in other pleasant but stressful things. Friends and family are great, but too many can be overwhelming. You may have shopped until you dropped. No matter what stresses […]

Thanksgiving is upon us! While we know deep-frying isn’t the healthiest way to eat, it sure is tasty. In fact, while deep-frying your own turkey sounds good, it can be risky. If you must use a turkey fryer this year, follow these tips: Many fryers tip over easily. Keep pets and children away. Do not […]

Your mother is sick. The doctor wants to put her on medication, but she refuses. A few days later, she’s in the hospital. And a few days after that, she passes away. The cause? Pneumonia. True story. And all too common. Instead of “mother,” insert “brother,” “friend,” or even yourself. While many cases are curable, […]

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 […]

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 […]