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Carl Wegman has joined Robinson Construction as a senior estimator. In this role, Carl is responsible for preparing the cost estimates and completing the bidding documents for projects that Robinson pursues. Carl is from Aurora, Illinois and has nearly 40 years’ experience in estimating and managing construction projects in the commercial sector. Just prior to joining Robinson, Carl served as president of R.C. Wegman Construction. After 26 years in the role, Carl was fortunate to be bought out by the next generation of his relatives and is thankful and enthusiastic to contribute to the Robinson Team.

Recently Robinson was awarded the AGCMO Zero Lost Workdays Award for 2021. Pictured are Leonard Toenjes - President of AGCMO, Eugene Besand – Corporate Safety Director, and Sean Thouvenot – AGCMO Board President.

Robinson was also awarded the AGC of America Certificate of Commendation for Safety Excellence 2021. This is presented to three-year program participants who achieved a zero incident rate or an incident rate of 25% below their division’s average. #rccosafety #agcmosafety

Doc Murdock has joined Robinson Construction as an on-site project manager/superintendent. In this role, Doc is responsible for the overall management and administration of assigned projects, from budget and scheduling, to production and completion. Doc is from Clarkrange, Tennessee and has more than 30 years’ experience working in industrial construction and nearly 15 years managing projects. His particular areas of expertise include process piping, structural steel, millwright work and rigging.

Robinson Construction Company of Perryville was ranked on Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2022 Top Performers list, ranks its commercial and industrial contractor members that build long-lasting high quality construction projects, based on work hours. Robinson was ranked No. 78 on the Top 200 Performers list, No. 43 on the Top 125 General Contractors list, and No. 19 on the Top Performers by Market-Top Military Contractors list.

As an ABC Top Performer, Robinson Construction demonstrated world-class safety performance by achieving Diamond STEP level in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System, which makes the top-performing contractors more than six times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average, according to ABC’s Safety Performance Report.

The listings highlight contractors that have earned ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential for their commitment to corporate responsibility in quality, safety, talent management—including inclusion, diversity and equity—education and community relations; those that won national Excellence in Construction,® Safety Excellence and Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Excellence awards; and those that hold designations awarded to diverse companies to help procure work from government and private entities.

Robinson has a long history of being recognized by ABC through awards programs and special designations including:

• 2021: STEP Diamond
• 2003-2020: STEP Gold / Platinum
• 2019-present: Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
• 2021: No. 60 Top 200 Performers; No. 30 Top 100 General Contractors
• 2020: No. 69 Top 200 Performers; No. 35 Top 120 General Contractors
• 2019: No. 12 Top 20 Performers in the Midwest 2019: National Excellence in Construction Eagle Award - Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial Project
• 2016: General Contractor Chapter Safety Award
• 2006: Excellence in Construction Merit Award – Wolf River Interceptor Relief Sewer Projects
• 2005: National Safety Excellence Award Semifinalist

“Robinson Construction invests in and attributes its successes to its people, and its value proposition gives their employees purpose, delivers quality to their clients and strengthens their bottom line,” said Michael Bellaman, president and chief executive officer of ABC. “Congratulations to Robinson Construction for raising the bar in developing people, winning work and delivering that work safely, ethically and profitably.”

Through STEP, AQC and other robust ABC programs, ABC Top Performers demonstrate they:

•  Sustain and grow their businesses, financially and economically
• Offer market competitive compensation, benefit and retirement packages
• Commit to world-class safety
• Commit to workforce development, education and creating career opportunities
• Commit to an inclusive and diverse work environment
• Develop opportunities for their employees to achieve their career dreams
• Cultivate committed leadership

Published as a supplement to Construction Executive magazine, the ABC Top Performers lists identify the Top 200 Performers, Top 125 General Contractors, Top Trade Contractors, Top Electrical Contractors, Top Plumbing/HVAC Contractors, Top Specialty Contractors and Top Performers by Market, all of which have earned the elite Accredited Quality Contractor credential. The Top Performers with Special Designations hold one or more special designations. The Top Performers were ranked by size based on the number of hours worked in 2020, as reported in their 2021 STEP applications. New to this year’s rankings are lists of top-performing companies in 18 market segments, such as government, health care, infrastructure, military, retail, religious and sports complexes. View the 2022 Top Performers lists at abc.org/2022topperformers.

Robinson Construction Company is pleased to announce the recent additions of new employees at their main office in Perryville, Missouri.

Tyler Monier has joined Robinson Construction as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT). In this role, Tyler is responsible for providing engineering support, including detailing and drafting, as well as review of structural steel, pre-engineered buildings, anchor bolts, and concrete reinforcing shop drawings. Tyler is from Perryville, Missouri and attended Missouri University of Science and Technology where he earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering and is currently pursuing a M.S. in Civil Engineering. Tyler has previously worked a few different internships with Robinson Construction throughout the summer and on winter breaks.

Ryan Hannan has joined Robinson Construction has a project manager. In this role, Ryan is responsible for the overall management and administration of assigned projects, from budget and scheduling, to production and completion. Ryan is from Anna, Illinois and has fifteen years’ experience in heavy civil construction working on locks and dams on the Illinois, Ohio, and Tennessee Rivers.

Patrick Smith, field engineer for Robinson Construction, has completed the requirements for national certification as a Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC). The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) awards this certification to individuals who meet the rigorous experience and education requirements, including passing a comprehensive examination. The examination covers the body of knowledge supervisors must have to carry-out their safety-related supervisory responsibilities. The STSC certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. Those who earn the STSC Certification are recognized as having met demanding, peer-established competency requirements in supervision. A STSC must recertify every five years to maintain this certification. The STSC certification program is operated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). Established in 1969, BCSP has nationally recognized credentials in the safety, health, and environment accredited professional and para-professional certifications.

Please enjoy the latest issue of our company newsletter - the Robinson Report!

In this issue:

• Featured Story-Robinson Completes 'Fuzzy Seed' Storage Building for Large Agricultural Company in Texas

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At Robinson Construction Company, our expectation is ZERO Incidents, an expectation that some may say is impossible to achieve. Well we can officially say that in 2021 our employees proved that ZERO is possible by working 365 days without a single recordable incident! Reaching this milestone is a HUGE accomplishment and we thank all of our employees for doing their part in keeping themselves and their co-workers safe on the job every day!

Robinson Construction Company is pleased to announce David Henson, field engineer, has earned the designation of Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI). The PMP designation demonstrates experience, education, and competency in project management and is a globally recognized standard for the project management profession.

To be eligible for the PMP certification, David had to meet the PMI's education and experience requirements, agree to adhere to a code of professional conduct, and pass an examination that is designed to assess one's expertise in applying the knowledge, skills, tools, and methods that are used in project management. David must now follow the PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements Program to maintain his PMP status.

Recently, we were able to present SoutheastHEALTH Foundation with a check for $1,800 to be used for men’s health services. This money was raised by Robinson team members who participated in our #noshavenovember2021 challenge. Thank you again to all who participated, bringing awareness and assistance to those who have been affected by cancer. #rccogivesback #rccofamily #cancerawareness