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When we say we eat, breathe and sleep safety, we mean it. It’s a round-the-clock commitment. It’s our responsibility as the Leaders in Concrete to ensure our team members are safe on and off the jobsite. If you’re not sleeping, you’re not set up to be safe at work. “Workers […]

Widespread shortages in material and skyrocketing prices have drastically impacted the construction industry, leading to development cost increases and project delays nationwide. The lack of accessibility to steel and lumber has caused many general contractors to look for new ways to build their projects. Don’t let supply chain challenges stop […]

As a leader, it’s important to pay close attention to the wellbeing of your team and coach your coworkers to do so as well. Being aware of common signs and symptoms of fatigue, heat stress and heat-related illness is critical in preventing jobsite incidents. As we progress further into the […]

[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – Kent Companies has named Mark Tromp as Executive Vice President. Mark serves over the underlayments divisions in West Michigan, East Michigan and the Southeast. Throughout Mark’s 40-year tenure, Kent Companies has become a nationally recognized leader in underlayments. More recently, Mark’s leadership has been instrumental in […]

Building new skylines is exciting, but building opportunities for our people is the real reason we’re here. Kent Companies grows when our people grow, and it’s our job to provide every member of the team with challenging, fulfilling work to build a meaningful career. Your career trajectory at Kent Companies […]

When working with owners and general contractors, we know your priorities are speed, schedule and cost. It’s our job to advise and equip you with the best options to meet those needs. Working in tandem with each other, we can exceed your project expectations. Tilt-up concrete construction is best suited […]

[ARLINGTON, TX] – The North Texas Chapter of the American Subcontractors Association recognized the exceptional work on DHL Alliance Buildings D & E by honoring Kent Companies with a Platinum Project Award. The award was presented at ASA North Texas’ 43rd Annual Awards Night on June 4 in Arlington, Texas. […]

This October, we are thrilled to sponsor Choate Construction’s inaugural BuildStrong event. The festival will be held Oct. 9, 2021, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Symphony Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. Proceeds benefit the Autism Strong Foundation, where they will then be mindfully donated back into our community to […]

When the next generation of innovators and thinkers have ideas to make our team stronger, we listen. This spring, we partnered with five students from Calvin University on their capstone project. In late April, the students presented an executive recommendation and toolkit to implement a remote work policy for our […]

By: Dave Schoonbeck, Chief Operating Officer At Kent Companies, our guiding principle is safety. It is the first and most important of our Four Hallmarks as we watch out for each other on and off the job. During Construction Safety Week, we are taking part in an industry-wide initiative to […]