We care about our environment at George Nice & Sons, and we do whatever we can to protect it by following strict environmental standards on each project. Our job at Whittaker’s Mill in Williamsburg is one good example of this, as we installed a large bioretention pond in the subdivision just this past May. What …
Summer PPE + The OSHA/ISEA Alliance Program
We all know about PPE. But our industry is primarily outdoors, which means our employees are exposed to extreme heat and cold during summer and winter months. This can sometimes make wearing PPE difficult, but mainly in the summer, as most feel inclined to remove their PPE when it gets too hot, though OSHA requires …
The Safe Zone: Beating the Heat | Getting the Job Done Without Overheating
It’s that time of year again. Summer is upon us and with it, intense heat. We welcome this season with open arms, as it’s our busiest time of year. But safety is also important to us, and with this heat come several possible illnesses, such as heat stress, heat stroke, dehydration, sunburn, sun poisoning, and …
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The Worker Shortage
Imagine this: robots running a construction project. Crazy, right? Well, that’s exactly what’s happening in Baltimore in a factory owned by Blueprint Robotics, a manufacturing facility specializing in building, design, off-site construction, and manufacturing. Their “software engineers and architects convert builders’ plans into programs that computerized machines follow” (USA Today). These machines then cut the …
More History Found in Alexandria
Back in 2016, we shared a post about a Revolutionary War-era ship that was found on the construction site of Hotel Indigo. It was an exciting time for archaeologists and locals alike, with people flocking to the site to catch a glimpse of history. But since then, three more ships have been found. And the …
Firm Involved in Florida Pedestrian Bridge Collapse Linked to VA
FIGG Bridge Engineers, Inc. You may not have heard of them. But they’ve designed a few popular Virginia bridges you may be familiar with. The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge – which “links Chesapeake and Portsmouth Virginia with a new high-level fixed span bridge that allows for continuous flow of vehicular, rail, river and pedestrian traffic – was …
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Virginia Women’s Monument Construction to Begin This Summer
With International Women’s Day being just last Thursday, it only seems appropriate to announce that a monument to honor a dozen historically significant women of various races and backgrounds has been scheduled to begin sometime this summer in Richmond. Titled “Voices from the Garden,” this monument will be built on the western side of Capitol …
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The Safe Zone: Distracted Driving | 10 Tips for Driving Safely in Road Construction Zones
Summer road construction is on its way, and truck drivers and motorists alike need to be prepared. Whether you’ve been driving for decades or got your driver’s license last week, the tips below are important reminders to make sure you and road construction workers get home safely. 1. Expect the unexpected in road construction zones. Normal …
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George Nice & Sons Wants You!
Are you looking for a great new career? Look no further! George Nice & Sons, Inc. (GNS) is a full service construction company that continually strives for excellence, providing challenging, but rewarding career opportunities for qualified individuals. We offer a partial ownership structure to all employees through the benefit of the Employee Stock Ownership and Savings …
The Safe Zone: Distracted Driving | The Great Multitasking Lie
This month’s safety topic is Distracted Driving, and it’s quite appropriate, as April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In preparation for April, we’ll be discussing driving safety here at George Nice & Sons, and we welcome you to participate! Today we are going to talk in general about distracted driving, and some misconceptions about multitasking …
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