Yates Construction Ranks 35th on Top Contractors List
May 20th, 2013 – Yates Construction has been ranked 35th on Engineering News-Record’s 2013 Top 400 Contractors list. Engineering News-Record (ENR) is a leading publication for the engineering and construction industry, and for over a decade Yates Construction has been ranked in the top 50 contractors on this list. In addition, Yates Construction is currently [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
