With the recent celebration of Women in Construction Week March 1-7, American Builders 2017 Safety Director Lisa Capicik shares her perspective as a woman with more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry: “The team of project management and field staff on SunTrust Park demonstrates the changing face of construction as a historically male-dominated industry that is continuing to open the door—ever wider—to women, not only as laborers but as leaders.” The approach to safety on the landmark SunTrust Park construction project: Seven miles of safety railing will be installed to provide fall protection throughout the site. Employees … Read more

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Brasfield & Gorrie announced the company has been named Contractor of the Year by Associated Builders and Contractors, a national construction organization representing 22,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms. The award was presented during ABC’s national awards banquet in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. “Brasfield & Gorrie’s dedication to workforce development, safety and producing the highest quality construction projects is a tremendous example of all that the merit shop philosophy stands for,” said 2015 ABC National Chair Pamela Volm, president of Annapolis Contracting, Inc., Annapolis, Maryland. “Brasfield & Gorrie has been recognized throughout the industry for their commitment … Read more