May 15th is Asphalt Day, so today we're celebrating the hard-working folks who build and repair our asphalt roads. Laying asphalt can involve long days and hard work, but it’s rewarding. Our asphalt crews can build roads that are often reopened to traffic within hours or by the next day, a testament to the craft and efficiency behind every project. Read about a day in the life of an asphalt crew: /news/the-art-of-asphalt-paving/
Last week, Milestone and @USAggregates sponsored @boonecountysolidwaste 's Beautify Boone Cleanup! Team members gathered in Thorntown to pick up litter on the Big 4 Trail and around town, joining over 700 volunteers working throughout the community to #BeautifyBoone. 🌞
A big thank you to everyone who helped out! The day went by quickly, and we look forward to helping again next year.
It's Construction Safety Week! Milestone is committed to safety at all times through our Think Safe, Work Safe commitment. Our commitment to safety is built on three key pillars: a proactive mindset, safe practices and continuous improvement.
Proactive Mindset: Safety starts before the task. A proactive mindset helps prevent incidents before they happen, because one thoughtful moment can protect a life.
Safe Practices: Safety is a choice we make with every task. By following procedures, using the right gear and having the courage to speak up when something’s off, we create a culture where safe work is the only way we work.
Continuous Improvement: Every experience is a chance to get better. We reflect, share and act on what we learn, because improving safety is a team effort that never stops.
Together, we can build a safer, stronger industry as we think safe and work safe. #ConstructionSafetyWeek
The Milestone team in Lafayette has recently adopted a spot as part of the Litter Free Lafayette initiative! Once a month, employees will get together to clean up litter, help maintain perennial landscaping and remove leaves and weeds. Together, we're invested in our communities and in making lives better, one road and bridge at a time. #TheMilestoneWay
🚧 Project Manager Open Position at Milestone Contractors! 🚧
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Griffith, IN, team and help lead heavy highway construction and paving projects. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing projects from concept through closeout.
If you…
✅ Have experience managing heavy highway construction projects
✅ Can effectively communicate with owners, supervisors, subs and suppliers
✅ Take pride in accountability, decision-making and delivering results
✅ Have at least 2 years experience as a Project Manager or 4+ years as an Assistant Project Manager
Then you should consider building your career with Milestone Contractors as a Project Manager.👉 Apply today: /HeritageConstructionMaterials/job/Griffith-IN/Project-Manager_R-138
Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone is part of The Heritage Construction + Materials family of companies.
National Work Zone Awareness Week is coming to a close, but safety is our priority year-round. Milestone is committed to creating safe work zones for our crew members and the communities in which we work.
This week and every week, we ask drivers to:
🦺Slow down and follow the posted speed limit
🚧Follow signs and flaggers
👷Give crews space to work safely
🧡Stay alert and avoid distractions
Together, we can all take responsibility for safety. #NWZAW
“Work zones are our employees’ offices, and the traveling public plays a critical role in keeping our offices safe,” says Chad Scott, Milestone’s Vice President of Safety, Health and Environmental Management. “We are asking drivers to slow down, put down your phones, stay focused and respect every work zone – safe and focused driving saves lives.”
Wondering how to take safer actions this National Work Zone Awareness Week (and every week)?
🤫Put your phone on "Do Not Disturb" once you're in the car
📵Don't scroll while you drive, at stoplights, or in slow moving traffic
⚠️Pay attention to the posted speed limit, and slow down in work zones
Safety in work zones requires visibility, vigilance and responsibility from both our crews and the traveling public. Safe actions save lives. Read more about safety in work zones and our commitment to safety: /news/recognizing-national-work-zone-awareness-week/ #NWZAW
Work zones are where Milestone's people work, and every driver on the road plays a role in keeping them safe. We urge drivers to stay alert and slow down in work zones, as safety requires responsibility from both our crews and the traveling public.
National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20-24) is an opportunity to elevate awareness and strengthen safe driving habits. Remember, safe actions save lives. #NWZAW #SafeWorkZonesForAll
We believe it's important to invest in future construction leaders by promoting educational opportunities, which is why we donated a 2017 Cat 259D track loader to the Civil & Construction Trades Program at @Columbia_city_hs . Practice operating heavy construction equipment will give students hands-on experience and essential skills as they consider what types of work they may be interested in after graduation. “This program is doing a great job of setting students up for success in the industry, and having support from industry leaders like Milestone makes a big difference,” says general superintendent Chad Baker. “I’m proud to work for a company that invests in the future of our industry.”
Read more about the program and the donation: /news/investing-in-the-future-of-the-construction-workforce/
The Safety Champion Program plays an important part in our Think Safe, Work Safe culture as we recognize individuals who see and act on opportunities to improve our operations and make our jobs safer. Cale Eckert and Brian Loop are the most recent recipients of the Safety Champion award. Read the story to learn about their safety initiatives: /news/milestones-latest-safety-champions/
Our commitment to Think Safe, Work Safe is the most important factor of our job, and we appreciate the dedication the Milestone team shows to safety every day. “We come to work knowing that the end goal is going home safely every day,” Cale says. “Safe thoughts and safe actions are key.” #ThinkSafeWorkSafe
