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Making Moves: Chris Wood, Project Executive

Like a puzzle, you can’t see the final picture of a construction project until all of the pieces are put together. Drawings, budgets, schedules, and suppliers all need to align for the final product to come to life. Project Executive Chris Wood thrives in this environment. With over 18 years […]

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Safety in Numbers

“Safety in numbers means a group has more protection than an individual,” shares Manny Rodriguez, National Safety Director for Kent Companies. “Our safety program has two fundamental tenets. Our people are our first priority, and our data drives accountability.” Rodriguez is a 25+ year safety veteran in concrete construction. For […]

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Project Highlight: Addison Business Park

Kent Companies delivered the commercial concrete package for Addison Business Park, a two-building commercial complex centrally located near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The site includes 390 parking spots and move-in ready office space for businesses looking for a fresh and modern workplace.  Kent Companies’ scope of work included: Our market […]

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Taylor Sittig Presents at ENR Top Young Professionals Conference

Kent Companies Division Manager Taylor Sittig spoke at the ENR Top Young Professionals Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana in March 2023. This annual conference attracts young AEC professionals in pursuit of career and skill development. With over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in the construction industry, Sittig oversees Kent […]

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Project Highlight: Dreamtroit

Kent Companies provided a full scale Underlayments package at Dreamtroit to bring this old commercial campus back to life. Dreamtroit is a multi-family renovation project of an existing campus located in the art district of Detroit. Originally an auto plant built in 1908, the space has been transformed into an […]

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Making Moves: Women in Construction

In celebration of Women in Construction Week, we are highlighting three team members who bring grit and tenacity to their construction careers every day. Detail-Driven Rachel Hinson joined our Southeast team in 2020 as a Project Coordinator. Through her dedication, attention to detail, and on-going professional education, she quickly earned […]

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Project Highlight: Korina at the Grove

Andres Construction turned to Kent Companies to deliver the structural concrete package for  Korina at the Grove, a mixed-use property located in Austin, Texas. Featuring 371 apartment  units and 29,000 square feet of retail space, Korina at the Grove offers luxury, convenience and a sought-after view of downtown Austin. Kent […]

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Making Moves: Kevin Arevalo, Project Manager

From boots to budgets, panels to post-bids, and everything in between, Kevin Arevalo is putting together big pieces of his career puzzle. His career at Kent Companies spans eight years, five different roles, and exposure to two operating divisions. Arevalo started his construction career in 2015. He joined the Kent […]

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Kent Companies Announces New Hires and Promotions of the Leadership Team

Kent Companies, the 6th largest concrete contractor nationwide, announced an expansion of its leadership and executive teams with promotions and new hires across the country. Kent Companies CEO Jeff VanderLaan shared, “As our organization grows, we’re enhancing our leadership structure to support our entire team. Our leaders are called to […]

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