Outlets of Mississippi Groundbreaking
May 20, 2013 Pearl, MS – Yates Construction leaders, along with representatives from Spectrum Capital and local and state dignitaries, celebrated the groundbreaking of the Outlets of Mississippi, which will be the state’s largest outlet mall. Yates Construction is providing construction services for the 325,000 SF facility located in Pearl, Mississippi. The Outlets of Mississippi [...]
Read Full Article »41st Aerial Port Squadron Receives LEED® Gold Certification
Keesler Air Force Base 41st Aerial Port Squadron receives USGBC’s LEED® Gold Certification. Scoring 42 out of a possible 69 points, this project was certified under LEED® Version 2.2. Sustainable Achievements on this project include: 88.66% of construction debris diverted from landfills, 42.9% reduced potable water use, 28.6% reduced energy use, and 26.49% of the building [...]
Read Full Article »Yates Construction Employees Earn NCCER Certified Plus Status
We’re proud to announce that eight carpenters from a recent project earned the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certified Plus status! This certification is the highest level of craft training credentialing recognized through the industry and standardized training program NCCER curriculum. To achieve this certification, these carpenters went through a rigorous training [...]
Read Full Article »Yates Construction Selected to Manage the Bay County Courthouse Expansion
April 16, 2013, Bay County, Florida – Bay County commissioners have selected a construction management firm to oversee the $13.5 million courthouse expansion project. The board voted to authorize county staff to negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract with Yates Construction. According to officials of the firm, the company has been in business since [...]
Read Full Article »Yates Construction Memphis Office Named Mid-South’s Healthiest Employers Finalist
Yates Construction Memphis office was named a finalist for the Memphis Business Journal’s third annual Mid-South’s Healthiest Employers program. This program recognizes the efforts of area companies to address wellness in the workplace, this year’s program was sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and the Y. Read the Article
Read Full Article »Yates Construction’s San Antonio and Philadelphia Offices Earn ‘Green’ Certification by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
March 5, 2013- Yates Construction’s San Antonio and Philadelphia offices were named Certified Green Contractors by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). ABC’s Green Contractor Certification program recognizes construction companies that implement green practices and principles in the workplace, including headquarters, branch offices, and jobsite office complexes. To achieve certification from ABC’s National Green Building Committee, Yates [...]
Read Full Article »Yates Construction Earns National Safety Excellence Award from Associated Builders and Contractors
Washington, D.C., March 18, 2013– Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today announced that Yates Construction, maintained a safety record that has earned the company recognition in the NAICS 236 – General Contractor category of ABC’s National Safety Excellence Awards. Yates Construction representatives received the award February 20th during the 23rd annual Excellence in Construction awards [...]
Read Full Article »Navy Lodge Receives LEED® Silver Certification
The Navy Lodge in Gulfport, Mississippi receives USGBC’s LEED® Silver Certification. Scoring 53 out of a possible 110 points, this project was certified under LEED Version 3. The project team implemented Indoor Air Quality and Construction Waste Management plans. Sustainable Achievements on this project include: 67.23% of construction debris diverted from landfill, 27% reduced energy [...]
Read Full Article »Army Reserve Center Receives LEED® Silver Certification
The Army Reserve Center in Sinton, Texas receives USGBC’s LEED® Silver Certification. Scoring 34 out of a possible 69 points, this energy-efficient building utilized over 40% regional material and diverted 79% of construction waste from landfills. FSC wood was used exclusively throughout the building. Low emitting adhesives, paints, sealants, and coatings were used to provide [...]
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