Vecellio & Grogan On Home Stretch Of ‘Western Loop’ (1st/2nd Quarter 2017) Vecellio & Grogan is nearing the final stages on a four-mile, $123-million section of future I-785/I-840, a six-lane outer beltway under construction around Greensboro, NC. V&G’s section, known as the Western Loop, includes substantial bridge work, including an elevated section of roadway over existing wetlands.…
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Spanning The Construction Spectrum: From Buildings To Bridges, Aggregates Provide Solid Foundation
Spanning The Spectrum: From Buildings To Bridges, Aggregates Provide Solid Foundation For Construction Industry (4th Quarter 2016) Limerock is not only an abundant natural resource, it is a vital building block for the construction industry in Florida. For decades, White Rock Quarries in western Miami-Dade County has provided some of the highest-quality material in the state. As one…
Read MoreConstruction & Materials Keep On Rolling; Florida Leads As One Of Nation’s Hottest Markets
Construction & Materials Keep On Rolling; Florida Leads As One Of Nation’s Hottest Markets (3rd Quarter 2016) Slow, but steady regrowth in the nation’s construction markets has brought volume back to more typical levels after last decade’s runaway growth, abrupt downturn and long road to recovery. Florida in particular is once again a leading market, with construction…
Read MoreGround Control: Ranger Lands Airport Projects, Meets High Expectations, Departs On Schedule
Ground Control: Ranger Lands Airport Projects, Meets High Expectations, Departs On Schedule (1st/2nd Quarter 2016) Building and paving roads is already a demanding profession, but when the “roads” are used for launching and landing airborne traffic, things get racheted up to an even higher level of precision. Ranger Construction is known across Central and Southeast Florida…
Read MoreSafety As A Core Value; Free Enterprise Award
‘Safety As A Core Value’ – Beckley Shop, Vecenergy Maintain ‘No Lost Time’ For Multiple Years; Also In This Issue: American Free Enterprise Medal Honors Lifetime of Achievement (4th Quarter 2015) Reflecting the Vecellio Group’s core value of safety, Vecellio & Grogan’s WV shop, Beckley Equipment Repair, and the Group’s energy division, Vecenergy, have surpassed three and four…
Read MoreEnergy Division Plays Integral Role In Transportation Network
Energy Products & Services Meet Regional Transportation Needs (3rd Quarter 2015) Transportation projects are highly visible to the public, so our Group’s heavy/highway operations tend to get the most notice. However, other aspects of the Group are just as important for meeting regional transportation needs. Our energy division, for example, owns and operates petroleum products terminals in…
Read MoreNew Markets, New Services: Vecellio Group Pursues Opportunities Amid New Business Landscape
New Markets, New Services: Vecellio Group Pursues Opportunities Amid New Business Landscape (1st/2nd Quarter 2015) Success as a contractor depends on many factors – safety, quality and production among them. But even more basic is the market itself. Companies must pursue work where and when it is available, and in the current business landscape, markets and sectors…
Read MoreSmart Planning & Value Engineering Save Project Owner Plenty Of Green On V&G’s Western Loop Project
Smart Planning & Value Engineering Save Project Owner Plenty Of Green On V&Gs Western Loop Project (4th Quarter 2014) Any time you can save a project owner several million dollars and reduce your own costs as well, that’s a pretty good day at the office – and on the job – in this case, a 1.7-mile…
Read MorePrivate Construction Market Continues To Rebound
Private Construction Market Continues To Rebound White Rock’s Preparation Of New Sections For Mining, Along With Group’s Latest Energy & Heavy/Highway Construction News, Featured In VanGuard (3rd Quarter 2014) In business for nearly 30 years, with decades of additional limerock supply in reserve, White Rock Quarries provides a reliable, long-term supply for Floridas construction industry. The…
Read MoreVanGuard Highlights Vecellio Group’s Latest Contracting, Mining and Energy News, Including Ranger Construction’s Design-Build Success
VanGuard Highlights Vecellio Group’s Latest Contracting, Mining and Energy News, Including Ranger Construction’s Design-Build Success (1st/2nd Quarter 2014) After building a solid reputation over many decades as a high-quality heavy/highway and asphalt contractor, the Vecellio Group’s Ranger Construction is staking its claim as an elite design-build partner as well. The 1st/2nd Quarter 2014 VanGuard, also available…
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