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Robinson Construction Company of Perryville, Missouri announced that it has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

Launched in 1993, ABC’s AQC program provides recognition to world-class construction firms that have documented their commitment in five areas of corporate responsibility: quality, safety, talent management, craft and management education, and community relations and diversity.

“Associated Builders and Contractors is pleased to recognize Robinson Construction Company as an Accredited Quality Contractor for its dedication to corporate responsibility and contributions to the communities in which they work,” said 2019 ABC National Chair Tony Rader, vice president of telecom at National Roofing Partners. “Robinson’s commitment to world-class safety performance, workforce development, diversity leadership and community service excellence makes them a clear leader in the merit shop construction industry.”

In achieving AQC status, each member company takes the following pledge: As an Accredited Quality Contractor, our company is committed to providing our clients with the highest quality construction services and we care deeply about our employees and the communities in which we build. We are proud to be part of the construction industry and are dedicated to the principle of free enterprise. We commit ourselves to serve our communities and to provide our employees with the skills they need to work safely and productively in order to meet the needs of our clients.

 AQC is recognized by Construction Users Roundtable, an organization founded by leading construction project owners.

Robinson Construction Company has received an Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Heart of America Chapter for their work on the Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial project in Perryville, Missouri. The award was presented at the ABC Heart of America Chapter Annual Banquet that was held on Thursday, November 7, in Kansas City, MO.

The Excellence in Construction awards program is the industry’s leading competition, developed to honor innovative and high-quality Merit Shop construction projects. The award honors all construction team members, including the contractor, owner, architect and engineer. The winning projects, selected from entries submitted from across Missouri and Kansas, are judged on complexity, attractiveness, unique challenges overcome, completion time, workmanship, innovation, safety and cost.

Robinson was also presented with their 14th Platinum Level Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP) award at the annual banquet. The STEP program recognizes construction companies’ ongoing efforts and commitment to jobsite safety and consistent application of a quality safety program.

Greg Husmann has joined Robinson Construction as a project manager. In this role, Greg is responsible for overall management and administration of assigned projects, from budget and scheduling, to production and completion. Greg graduated from the University of Missouri – Rolla with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He has over 27 years of project management experience and 5 years of senior estimating experience. Greg is excited to work with a Missouri based company again and have the opportunity to lead construction projects for Robinson Construction.

Melissa Latoz has joined Robinson Construction as the Training and Development Coordinator. In this role, Melissa is responsible for all training event coordination, as well as maintaining the learning management system in addition to overseeing the Supervisor and Field Engineer training programs. Melissa lives in Southern Illinois and has nearly 8 years’ experience in the training and development field. Prior to joining Robinson Construction, Melissa worked as Training Manager for Personal Finance Company.

Angela Swan has joined Robinson Construction as Executive Assistant. Angela is responsible for assisting the CEO with outside boards and civic responsibilities, performing office management duties, and creating training curriculum and videos for the learning management system. Angela is originally from Perryville, Missouri, and has a B.A. in Economics from Westminster College in Fulton, MO. Prior to joining Robinson Construction, she lived in upstate New York where she was Executive Assistant for the Adirondack/Champlain Valley Boards of REALTORs and statewide coordinator for New York State’s Maple Weekend.

Dylan Green has joined Robinson Construction as an IT Technical Support Specialist. In this role, Dylan is responsible for providing technical support to all office and field personnel. Dylan is from Chester, Illinois and over 5 years of experience with technical support and networking. He earned his A.S. in Information Technology from Ranken Technical Institute here in Perryville, Missouri.

Did you know that Robinson Construction performs Structural Concrete work? We have placed hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of concrete including reinforced slabs, walls, beams, columns, foundations, frames, basins, and footings. We understand the importance of getting it right the first time. Check out more about structural concrete and other self-perform trades click here.

Corporate Safety Director Eugene Besand had the honor of being selected to review more than 40 projects that were entered in ENR MidAtlantic’s 2019 Best Projects safety award competition. Kudos to Kiewit (Excellence in Safety Best Project-Lackawanna Energy Center) and Burns & McDonnell (Excellence in Safety Award of Merit-Combined Heat & Power, Architect of the Capitol) for their project selections and commitment to safety! Click here to read more.

On-site Safety Representative Dylan Copas, recently obtained the Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). The CHST is designed for individuals who demonstrate competency and work part-time or full-time in health and safety activities devoted to the prevention of construction illnesses and injuries. You must also have 3 years of experience in construction health or safety. Congratulations to Dylan for obtaining this certification!

Connie Mahathath has joined Robinson Construction as a recruiter. In this role, Connie is responsible for staffing functions such as pipelining, identifying, calling, interviewing, evaluating, and assisting in the selection of qualified candidates for field positions. Connie is from Perryville, Missouri. She attended Southeast Missouri State University where she earned a B.S. in Mass Communications/Public Relations and has nearly 10 years’ experience in the staffing industry. Prior to joining Robinson Construction, Connie managed an employment agency in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, overseeing daily operations, building client relationships, and recruiting qualified candidates.

Employee Benefits Coordinator, Hanna Bohnert, recently completed all testing and requirements to obtain the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. The PHR is for the HR professional who has experience with program implementation, has a tactical/logistical orientation, is accountable to another HR professional within the organization, and has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than the whole organization.

In order to become certified, Hanna had to meet strict professional experience and educational requirements before she could take the exam. To remain certified, she must stay current in the HR profession and recertify every three years.

Our second quarter spotlight is Superintendent, JASON SKINNER.

Jason has been a Robinson employee since 2018 and describes himself as someone who never gives up. When he is not on the jobsite he enjoys boating and spending time with his family, which includes his wife, Kristen, and 3 children, Dillon-22, Ty-14, and Peyton-8. His favorite family tradition is attending his parents Fourth of July parties. Skinner mentions that he had a younger brother that passed away at age 13 from brain cancer on July 4th, so his entire family gets together to celebrate his brother’s life and spend time with each other. An interesting fact about Jason is that he helped build the current Busch Stadium! Working as a carpenter he worked on the foundation of the stadium and the elevator cores.