Have you ever tripped or bumped into something while talking or texting on your phone? How about arriving at a job site without remembering how you got there because you were “zoned out” while driving? These are dangerous situations that can often be avoided with “situational awareness.” September 26 is National Situational Awareness Day. Situational […]

It’s been a hot, hot summer in North Carolina! Whether you’re on a job site, on vacation at the beach, or in your backyard, we want you to stay safe in the heat. Here are some ways to protect yourself when you’re out in the sun: Staying Safe Water Drink water all throughout the day. […]

Safety is everyone’s responsibility all year long, but June is officially National Safety Month. And it’s not just about being safe on the job. The National Safety Council focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death: At work. On the road. In our homes. In our communities. They focus on a different safety topic […]

Throughout the year, we take many safety precautions to keep our construction sites safe for both drivers and our employees. We set up traffic barriers for safety and also arrange signs to help guide the public around construction zones. For Work Zone Safety Awareness Month in April, we joined NCDOT to help get the word […]

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 […]

We recently earned not one but two safety awards! This fall, we were honored as one of the safest trucking companies in North Carolina. The North Carolina Trucking Association awarded us 1st place in the Fleet Safety Awards. We won in the zero to 10 million miles category. Winners are chosen based on the number […]

This summer, our plants were honored by the Carolina Ready Mix Concrete Association. The CRMCA Plant Safety Awards honor plants that show an awareness and commitment to safety. To earn a Gold, you must have a true Zero Incidents for the year! Congratulations to all our Plant Managers, Drivers, and Loader Operators for their hard […]

Walking seems simple, right? Unfortunately, slips, trips and falls are some of the most common incidents on job sites. In 2015, they made up 27% of work-related injuries reported to the U.S. Department of Labor. As construction heats up this summer, these types of safety concerns become a big focus. Here are some tips we […]

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 […]