For eight years in a row, KBS staff have participated in a creative way to liven up generous holiday spirits. Named “12 Cans of Christmas,” this company program rewards employees’ foodbank contributions with additional vacation time during the holidays. This year, the program generated $2,730 and 202 pounds of food for FeedMore. During the first […]
2020: A Look at our Top Stories
When we began to compile our top stories of 2020, our first thought was, “Is 2020 a year we want to relive at all?” Marked by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the year has been challenging in many ways. However, it’s through the hardships that we often find opportunities for growth and glimmers of […]
KBS Honors Staff Service Awards Totaling 320 Years
The COVID-19 pandemic may prevent us from gathering as a group, but it cannot keep us from celebrating the long-term dedication of our staff. In 2020, we honor 19 employees with a combined total of 320 years of service to KBS. We are truly fortunate to have so many dedicated employees who contribute to the […]
KBS Reaches Safety Milestone
KBS’s Safety Team is very proud to announce that we have recently surpassed 500,000 man-hours worked without an OSHA recordable incident. “Safety is among our Critical Success Factors and is deeply ingrained within the KBS culture and everything we do. I celebrate this impressive milestone with everyone at KBS and continue to promote the safest […]
Protecting Construction Sites from COVID-19
As KBS has adjusted to the rapidly changing circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety and health of our employees remains our top priority. Following the current guidance from national industry and health authorities, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as well as local health […]
KBS Superintendent Tony Zimmer Retires, Reflects on Time at KBS
Following 16 years at KBS, superintendent Tony Zimmer is hanging his hardhat and retiring on his birthday July 31. With a total of 47 years in the construction industry, Zimmer says retirement is already feeling like a strange concept. “In the beginning, it’s going to be very strange — it’s already feeling very strange to […]