Superintendent Eddie Atkins brings over three decades of experience to Blair Construction
A nearby native of Danville and a current resident of Callands, VA, Eddie Atkins joined Blair Construction in 1998 as a superintendent. Several decades later, he’s still using his vast experience to uphold company values and lead the Blair Construction team to success. “In my 33 years of construction experience, I’ve never seen a company […]
Blair Construction selected to renovate Clarksville Elementary School
Mecklenburg County Public Schools has selected Gretna-based Blair Construction, Inc. to build the new Clarksville Elementary School, Blair Construction President Tim Clark and the Mecklenburg County School Board announced in early November. For the $29.5 million project, Blair will renovate and raze portions of the current school building — built in 1960 — and erect new […]
Gretna native comes home, Blair hires administrative assistant
Adding to its roster of local professionals from Virginia and the Southeast, Blair Construction announced the hiring of Gretna native Melissa Hines as an administrative specialist. A graduate of Gretna High School, Hines joins Blair after spending nearly a decade in Virginia’s health care industry where she was both a certified nursing assistant and a […]
BMB Employee Profile: Rick Sigmon, Building Contractor
Erecting more than 600,000 square feet of steel every year takes careful planning, remarkable attention to detail and strong leadership. Thankfully for Blair Construction, Inc., Rick Sigmon specializes in all three. As the building coordinator for Blair Holding’s 22-year-old pre-engineered building firm, BMB Inc., Sigmon manages dozens of metal building projects each year. Since joining […]
Blair Construction, Inc. Hires Project Manager
Blair Construction, Inc. has hired Tommy R. Mills, Jr. as a project manager. “We are excited to welcome Tommy to the Blair team,” said Timothy Clark, president of Blair Construction. “Finding someone with his experience and expertise is a blessing and we are looking forward to building great things together.” His prior experience includes nearly […]
Blair Construction, Inc. Hires Assistant Project Coordinator
Blair Construction, Inc. has hired Caitlyn Davis as an assistant project coordinator. Her prior experience includes several years in retail home improvement, working daily with contractors and building materials, as well as providing quotes. “We are excited to have Caity on board,” said Timothy Cark, president of Blair Construction. “She brings knowledge of REVIT as […]
Blair Construction President Tim Clark to receive VT Alumni Career Achievement Award
Blair Construction is pleased to announce that its president, Timothy J. Clark, is the 2021-22 recipient of the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Alumni Career Achievement Award. A major focus of Virginia Tech’s Alumni Career Achievement Award is service to industry and community. “I’m honored to receive this award,” said Clark. […]
Morton Becomes Newest Project Manager at Blair Construction
Blair Construction, Inc. has filled a new position with a familiar face. Robert Morton, who had been with the company part-time while finishing his building construction degree, transitioned into his new full-time role as an assistant project manager. In addition to his prior experience with the company, Morton’s resume includes a Bachelor of Science in […]
Josh Hyler Joins Blair Construction as Estimator
Beginning June 28, 2021, Joshua Hyler joined Blair Construction, Inc. as the company’s newest estimator. Hyler, who lives just south of Danville, will begin training under one of Blair Construction’s longest-tenured employees, Vice President of Estimation Ken BeCraft, who has been with the company since 1989. Blair Construction President Tim Clark also praised Hyler’s experience, […]
Blair Construction Hires Safety Coordinator
Blair Construction, Inc. has hired Scott McKee as its new safety coordinator. With bachelor’s and master’s degrees in forestry from Virginia Tech, McKee previously worked for an insurance company in the forest products industry to provide safety and risk assessment services for logging and sawmill companies. He held that position for nine years, working with […]
Bowling Enters Superintendent Role with Blair Construction
Blair Construction, Inc. has appointed Stephen Bowling as the company’s newest jobsite superintendent. Bowling’s experience in the construction industry spans 12 years, during which he has served as a supervisor in the planning and construction of numerous large-scale commercial and public properties. Among his past projects are conference centers, athletics facilities, plazas, and aquatic parks. […]
Blair contracting for new Danville police headquarters project
Danville is just months away from getting a new police headquarters. The $17 million project at the former Dan River Inc. executive office building off Memorial Drive is moving along as scheduled and is expected to be complete in March. “The plan is to move into the building in March,” said Danville Police Department Deputy […]