The construction industry is creating over 168,000 new jobs each year. How will the industry fulfill this growth? Women in Construction (WIC) Week is one answer. WIC Week is a national initiative that highlights women who excel in construction and opens doors to more individuals to join the industry. While […]
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Kent Companies Converts to KASK Safety Helmets Innovations in building technology and materials are found across the concrete construction industry, yet one component of worker safety has remained unchanged for nearly 60 years. The traditional hard hat is an icon on construction job sites. But, do they provide complete protection […]
Read MorePromotion of Key Personnel Supports Growth Initiatives [GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – As Kent Companies’ national workforce surges past the 1,000 employee mark, the organization formally announces expansion into Austin, Texas and St. Louis, Missouri. CEO Jeff VanderLaan shares, “The Kent Companies story is marked by continuous growth and innovation. A […]
Read More[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – ENR Magazine released the 2017 Top 600 Specialty Contractors issue, which recognized Kent Companies as the 12th largest concrete contractor and the 139th largest specialty contractor nationwide. Both rankings represent an improvement in position over the previous year. CEO Jeff VanderLaan congratulated the team, “Our team […]
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[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – Kent Companies employees celebrated the results of their annual Kent Companies Gives Back Campaign by announcing charitable gifts to 24 different non-profit organizations across the country. Both national organizations and small local organizations in Kent Companies’ regional markets made the list. Kent Companies Gives Back is […]
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[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – Kent Companies CEO Jeff VanderLaan kicked off the organization’s 60th anniversary by announcing the promotion of key personnel and unveiling a new corporate website. “Kent Companies, at its core, is focused on our people,” said VanderLaan. “Our 60th anniversary is a celebration of the talented people […]
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