As excitement builds for a successful new year, we also take time to reflect on our top stories of 2018. Not surprisingly, the most-read stories are those that highlighted the moments that helped us build the communities where we live, work and play. We look forward to what’s to come in 2019, and we thank […]
Bringing the Holiday Spirit to Work
For six 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 $4,500 and two large boxes of food for the Central Virginia […]
Quality and Safety Standards for KBS Teams
Two KBS project teams were recently recognized for setting high standards in quality and safety during the third quarter of 2018. The Heronview project team was received the Safety Award for their unparalleled cooperation with the Safety Department on weekly inspections and the immediate correction of the very limited number of violations found warrants the […]
Five Ways EarthCraft Benefits Multi-Family Projects
The EarthCraft Multi-Family program provides sustainability certifications for the construction and renovation of low-rise and mid-rise multi-family projects. The standards for certification include a wide range of sustainability considerations, including environmental performance, indoor air quality, building durability, comfort and affordability. EarthCraft addresses these standards for both the individual living units and the structure as a […]
Storm Preparedness for Construction Sites
By its nature, the construction industry is dependent on weather. Construction teams often work outdoors and many aspects of project planning is determined by local weather forecasts. Extreme weather can disrupt projects considerably. Because weather is becoming more extreme and less predictable, developing strategies through lessons learned is important in construction. During the construction of […]
Piecing Together St. Bridget Bell Tower
Putting together a 320-piece puzzle seems easy enough, except when the pieces are made of limestone with some weighing as much as 1,200 pounds each. That’s just what the project team at St. Bridget Catholic Church is doing. The team is building an ornate 62-foot masonry bell tower with limestone trim and accents along with […]