Are you looking to build a dream team? Then, you need to make sure your construction team has the training it needs to work effectively and efficiently on the job site. Our team at Wright Brothers Contracting works hard to ensure skills are built and maintained from season to season within the construction industry. What’s Missing? Whether you have new employees coming on board or seasoned veterans who have become complacent in their career, it’s important to make sure all skills align and are given a good foundation to grow and build a successful team. Read on →

Every industry has its fair share of challenges, including the construction industry. Fortunately, the team at Wright Brothers Contracting is ready to help overcome the challenges! What’s Facing the Construction Industry? From rules and regulations to other issues, there are many challenges facing the construction industry—but nothing we can’t overcome. Some challenges include: Labor Shortages With infrastructure funding finally coming into play, there are going to be more jobs being created. Read on →

The April showers certainly brought some heavy rain to our backroads and highways. And when there’s rain, there’s road damage. That’s why our team at Wright Brothers Contracting wants to share some info about how poor weather can impact our roads. Cars Aren’t the Only Thing Making an Impact on Roads Let’s take a look at how the elements affect our roadways. Why don’t we start with water, since April was an extremely rainy month that even included some flood days. Read on →

Chances are that while driving down the road, you’ve seen the Wright Brothers team a time or two. And now that the weather’s warming up, you’ll notice our team taking more preventive action against the sun’s strong ultraviolet (UV) rays. Read on for a look at how Wright Brothers Contracting works to keep our employees safe in the sun and heat! Sun Safety On the Construction Site While our goal is to get the job done effectively and efficiently, we also want to keep our construction crews safe from the sun’s UV rays while out on the job site. Read on →

While you might see us all the time driving around town, have you ever thought about what our day really looks like? Our team at Wright Brothers Contracting wants to take a moment to tell you a little bit about the average day of a construction worker. Each Day Is a New Day! When you are working on a project for Wright Brothers Contracting, you can expect to find yourself working on a highway, airport, landfill, commercial building or other commercial construction structure. Read on →

While life happens and things occur that are out of our control, our team at Wright Brothers Contracting wants you to know that we work hard to avoid delays on any construction site we step foot on. Start Off the Construction Project on the Right Foot! When creating project timelines, it’s important to incorporate wiggle room to help account for the unexpected events that can occur on any construction site. Our team strives to be as productive and efficient as possible to not only meet deadlines of construction projects, but go above and beyond to possibly finish them before the due date. Read on →

While the team at Wright Brothers Contracting might be known for its roads and bridges, we are also able to help with a number of various commercial construction projects, like landfills and airports. But before we get started on any project, it’s important that we find the perfect spot to build! Space Available! One of the many benefits that comes with working with our team is that we have knowledgeable and experienced contractors on the job who can help with selecting the perfect location. Read on →

As Confucius says, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” That philosophy shouldn’t change as you age, which is why our team at Wright Brothers Contracting works with our employees to make sure they can find success—no matter what their age! Age Is Just a Number in the Construction Industry The average retirement age for construction workers is 61, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read on →

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 735,000 people living in the United States suffer a heart attack every year. One of the biggest causes of heart disease? Stress! That’s why our team at Wright Brothers Contracting wants to take time during American Heart Month to offer some suggestions on how you can take your stress level down a few notches! Coping With Stress in a Heart-healthy Way Let’s face it—we all have stressful days. Read on →

When you’re facing the daily ins and outs of life, maintaining a work/life balance can seem unattainable. However, the team at Wright Brothers Contracting wants to show you that it can be done! 3 Tips for Carving Out a Work/Life Balance Do you currently feel stressed out on a daily basis? Do you feel as though you can’t give 100 percent to your work and 100 percent to your family? Those feelings are familiar to most of us. Read on →