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Nerves and excitement are all I felt walking into the office on my first day. My Kent Companies internship carried a lot of new things: new coworkers, a new industry, new tasks and a new environment – all of it a bit overwhelming. Those nerves were quick to subside as […]

All contractors have the opportunity to improve safety culture and reduce incidents with data analysis and near miss reporting. Our Southeast safety coordinator Ben Stevens wrote an article for the American Subcontractors Association’s Contractor’s Compass. In the piece, Stevens outlines how he has cultivated a safety culture you can see […]

We’re welcoming the next generation of innovators and thinkers with our summer intern class. Our internship program fosters a hands-on environment for students who are ready to Build Something More and apply academic concepts to real-world work. Please help us in welcoming the three newest members of the Kent Companies […]

[DALLAS, Texas – June 3, 2022] The North Texas Chapter of the American Subcontractors Association presented the Gold Project Award to Kent Companies for the Lower Greenville Avenue Apartments (ELE) project. The award was presented in the $6-8 million project category at the 44th Annual North Texas Chapter Awards Night […]

We’ve got the experts you need. Our thought leaders position themselves nationwide to make their voices be heard – loud and clear. As our customer’s partner and problem solver, we know it’s important to bring value to the table. Business Development Manager Zach Richmond was featured in the Contractor’s Compass […]

Manpower challenges, weather and material cost escalations have shifted schedules nationwide. Managing your project schedule to meet your customer’s deadline starts with having the right people around the table. Here are three steps you can take to reach the date of completion – expedited or on time. Collaborate. The initial […]

[Columbus, Ohio – April 11, 2022] – Kent Companies, Inc. is expanding market coverage in Ohio with the addition of a facility in Columbus. The new office will meet growing demand from customers across the region and offer support to customers across all Ohio major metropolitan areas; Indiana, Pennsylvania, West […]

Media consumption is changing. It’s no secret that most people prefer to watch over read. As video reels consume more attention than ever on social media, we know people love to watch their peers and friends online. Kent Companies uses this media shift strategically, using video to drive our safety […]

Women comprise only 10% of all people working in construction and account for only one out of every 100 employees in the field, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Women in Construction Week aims to shift that narrative by sharing stories, raising awareness and emphasizing the growing role […]

There was incredible energy, collaboration and diversity at the Engineering News-Record’s Top Young Professionals Conference. It’s clear there is a very real opportunity for young professionals to make a mark on the industry. In case you missed it, Kent Companies Vice President of Support Operations Leah Gradl moderated a panel […]