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New Titles Reflect Company Strength and Capacity Growth

Brayman Construction Corporation & Affiliates has announced title and responsibility changes for five key leaders as the Company continues to grow and take on new opportunities to impact the construction industry. These changes recognize the skills of each of these individuals and the Company’s high expectations of where their leadership will take the organization in the future.

“Each of these individuals is a true leader in their own right, and the strength they bring to Brayman Construction and its Affiliates is evidenced by our performance during their time here,” said Stephen Muck, Brayman Chairman & CEO. “I believe in planting the seeds of talent and cultivating its growth from within. I am very proud to have this leadership team supporting our goals and the entire Company as we develop the techniques, materials, and technologies for the future of construction.”

Tim Taylor, who has been with Brayman for 18 years, is now the President of the Heavy Civil Division. Tim’s team works on complex heavy civil infrastructure projects, including highway and rail bridges, elevated concrete structures, marine construction, locks and dams, industrial facilities, and Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC).

Zach Rosswog joined Brayman 11 years ago and is now the President of Advantage Steel & Construction.

Advantage Steel has AISC certifications for Steel Erection and Fabrication for Advanced Steel Bridges and is recognized throughout the industry for its expertise. Zach oversees our capabilities, which include complex bridge erection, customized temporary support and jacking operations, bridge rehabilitation, building erection, and other unique steel construction applications.

John Stewart has been with Brayman for 13 years and is now President of the Foundation Division. John leads our work in deep foundation drilling and grouting on projects such as high-capacity dam anchors, secant/tangent walls, earth retention, retaining/sound walls, drilled shafts, micropiles, specialty grouting/instrumentation, soil nailing/shotcrete, cofferdams and river mooring cells, pre-drilled/driven piling, and augercast piles.

Tom Hesmond, who has been with Brayman for 17 years, is now Vice President of Alternative Delivery & Joint Ventures. Tom builds partnerships with engineering firms and owners on alternative delivery contracts such as design-build, progressive design-build, integrated project delivery, and CMGC or Early Contractor Involvement projects.

 Evan Ring came to Brayman 16 years ago and is now Brayman’s Vice President of Estimating. Evan oversees our estimating team and is tasked with creating a daily plan for building unique, complex, heavy civil construction projects.  They collaborate with Brayman’s Affiliates to provide the best opportunity for our operations teams to be successful in the field. 

 “The bottom line is that our team is strong and growing, as are our opportunities,” said Muck. “These opportunities are supported by an equally strong balance sheet full of the assets needed to execute our challenging projects—big and small. Our selections of people and projects will continue to tell the story of Brayman Construction.”

Dave White Memorial Award Recognizes “Most Improved Safety Program”

‍Saxonburg, PA: Brayman Construction Corporation is being recognized for its outstanding safety record by The International Foundation Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC-IAFD). Brayman is the winner of the Dave White Memorial Award, which recognizes the “Most Improved Safety Program” of the ADSC member company whose Incident Rate has greatly improved over previous periods and who has experienced an obvious change in safety practices during the most recent three years.

Brayman is also being honored as a Zero Total Reportable Case (TRC) and Days Away and Restricted Duty/Job Transfer (DART)Combined Rates company that has demonstrated a proactive approach to safety using recognized safety practices. This award recognizes companies that achieve these remarkable safety records regardless of the person-hours worked. ADSC uses TRC and DART data that are based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s incident rates as the basis for this award.

“Receiving the Dave White Memorial Award and receiving recognition for Zero TRC and DART is a great honor for our team. Achieving such recognition demonstrates our commitment to maintaining a safe work environment,” said Stephen Muck, Chairman and CEO of Brayman. “This recognition highlights our safety program driven by our Corporate Safety Director, Angela Ravenscroft, and her team of safety professionals who are committed to introducing positive changes and ensuring safety protocols are met without exception.”

Our motto, “Safety is Our Attitude for Life,” isn’t just a catchphrase at Brayman Construction; it defines our culture and directs our operations every single day. While many see safety as an obligation, we see it as a steadfast commitment. Our dedication to ensuring the well-being of everyone involved in our projects, from our team members to our clients and the public, sets us apart in the industry. We understand that words mean little without action.

“Brayman’s safety record is possible due to a combination of leadership’s commitment to making resources for safety a top priority by investing in the best equipment and training for our team, and our team’s commitment to approaching every job, every day through a safety-first lens,” said Angela Ravenscroft, Corporate Safety Director at Brayman. “It’s that dual commitment that makes all the difference. If you don’t have that, it’s really hard to achieve a safety record like ours. Everybody says safety is the most important thing, but at Brayman, it really is, and our record proves it.”

To learn more about the ADSC Safety Awards, visit https://www.adsc-iafd.com/safety/safety-awards/.

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Brayman Construction Corporation, in collaboration with Advantage Steel & Construction, LLC, Brayman Precast, and Tunstall Engineering Group, constructed a memorial bridge honoring the late John Kosar of Butler County. The John E. Kosar Memorial Bridge was artfully designed to connect holes 10 and 11 of the Butler Country Club golf course. A bridge is a fitting tribute as John was known for building connections on the golf course and in the business community. Mr. Kosar served on the Board of Directors at Brayman Construction, where he gave generously of his time and knowledge to Brayman CEO and long-time friend, Steve Muck. Steve's commitment to this lasting tribute is a reflection of the profound impact that John had on both his personal and professional life.

The new memorial bridge replaced an existing pedestrian and golf cart bridge over a small lake on the course and was designed around the existing bridge members. The project was completed in several phases. Tunstall Engineering Group did the design on an accelerated basis, and crews worked off hours and at night to construct the project in just three short weeks for the bridge to be ready for a memorial service and ribbon-cutting event. The alternative schedule allowed the crews to work with minimal disruption to play on the course and without damage to the surrounding fairways and greens.

The project site had very limited laydown and work area available, so the demolition, steel erection, and precast installation were all marine-based and completed from the lake surrounding the new bridge. Albeit marine-based, minimal barge support from the lake was possible because Brayman Precast constructed the abutments and pier as “tubs” that were transported to the project, then installed and filled with concrete on-site. Advantage Steel fabricated weathering cambered structural steel, including zone painting, and then erected the material on-site. Precast also fabricated a concrete outlook slab at the center of the bridge to allow for pedestrians to pass golf carts, which can also be used for photo opportunities for events at the club. The wood timber deck and cart curb were installed along with a lighted, stainless steel cable railing. The abutments were backfilled, new gabion baskets were installed along the banks of the lake near the structure, and the approach cart paths to the bridge were paved.

Architecturally, the bridge seamlessly blends with the natural beauty of the golf course. A plaque honoring Mr. Kosar will also be hung in the clubhouse, ensuring that his legacy is not only remembered but celebrated by generations of golf enthusiasts. This bridge, however, is not merely a testament to architectural expertise; it is a heartfelt tribute to a cherished friend, a wise business mentor, and a long-time member of the Butler Country Club.

Brayman salutes the hardworking women who are an integral part of our industry. From the job site to the office, their skills and contributions make a significant impact every day. Thank you to all the incredible women on #TeamBrayman for your dedication and expertise.

Learn more about the incredible women at Brayman in the below special edition ADSC feature article:

The Pittsburgh Robotics Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering innovation and growth for the southwest Pennsylvania region’s robotics cluster, yesterday announced changes to its board of directors and executive officers. Jorgen Pedersen has stepped in as the new board president, and Stephen Muck is now secretary.

A Brayman and Trumbull joint venture project just celebrated the start of our Bayfront Parkway Improvement Project in Erie, PA.

“Construction will be completed in six phases over approximately four years. It will start at the Sassafras Street Extension intersection before the end of September and is expected to conclude with the construction of the pedestrian bridge at Holland Street.”

Brayman Construction & Trumbull, A Joint Venture, is making headway on I-64 for West Virginia Department of Transportation. This project includes widening 5 miles of highway from two lanes into three lanes as well as constructing a new bridge over the Kanawha River.

“With the pandemic’s worst, most economy-crushing days in the rear-view mirror and the Build Back Better taps being turned on, it’s a good time to be part of Pennsylvania’s construction industry. From highway projects to skyscrapers, campus expansions to home renovations, there is no mistaking the power and presence of this rejuvenated sector.

The aggregation of accomplishment that follows highlights the influential contractors, architects, engineers, labor leaders, government officials and other experts who are responsible for Pennsylvania’s ever-evolving built environment.

The City & State 2023 Construction Power 100 was researched and written by City & State staff and freelance writer Hilary Danailova.”

“Gov. Jim Justice announced the $10 million funding for a new bridge in October 2020 and the project was put on the “fast track” by the state Department of Transportation (WVDOT), which oversees the project.

But construction has been delayed numerous times as the company building the bridge, Brayman Construction, has had to work with WVDOT and Norfolk Southern railway to make sure the tracks below the bridge were clear when the bridge’s piers were being installed.

Pier work was finally completed a few months ago and the steel structure was then put into place, which for the most part freed Brayman to work on the bridge without interference with the railroad tracks below it.

The work is mostly on the deck of the bridge now, so no more delays are expected.”

Currently in Phase IV

‍“Phase IV, is a $55.7 million, three-mile project which includes widening Route 58 from Rhea Valley Road to the west corporate limits of Damascus. It is being paid for with federal highway funds. Work began in fall 2021 and includes construction of two matching bridges spanning the south fork of the Holston River and both are currently underway.

The contractor is Kanawha Stone Company of Nitro, W.Va., while the bridges are being built by subcontractor Brayman Construction based in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, but which also operates a Wytheville office.

“We’ve built these bridges which are 474 feet long, 33 feet wide — two identical bridges that are steel span. The first deck pour [concrete] will be around April 1,” VDOT area construction engineer Brian Plummer said Thursday. “We’re roughly 95 feet off the water.”

The bridges are being built beside the current roadway. Once the first is completed, the plan is to shift traffic onto the bridge so workers can then modify the present intersections along the existing road.”Read the Full ArticleSource: Bristol Herald Courier

It was a pleasure having students from the University of Pittsburgh visit with us last Friday. We were able to give them an inside look into our internship and co-op programs, followed by an informal luncheon. It’s always great connecting with future professionals in the field!

If you or someone you know would like to learn more about these programs, go to: https://brayman.applicantpro.com/jobs/2210234.html

Team Brayman recently attended the Spring Engineering Career Fair at Ohio University. The fair was filled with talented young Engineers from many different disciplines and backgrounds. We are looking forward to finding the right individuals to join the Brayman team.

The McKees Rocks Bridge will close for three hours Wednesday starting at noon.

Traffic will be detoured to the West End Bridge between noon and 3 p.m.

Work crews from Brayman Construction and Advantage Steel & Construction will close the bridge in both directions as they perform pavement marking.

Steel started “flying” Monday at the Grant Street Bridge in Bluefield as beams were hoisted into the air to be placed on the piers of the bridge.

Preparations were being made during the last few weeks to start placing the steel structure.

Kerry Stauffer, Bluefield City Engineer, said last week it was time for the steel portion of the bridge after the concrete support piers were in place.

Stauffer said the contractor, Brayman Construction, needed the large crane to place the steel, and also needed to work with Norfolk Southern Railroad to make sure some of the tracks underneath the bridge were clear for the work.

If all goes well, the bridge will be finished by August or September this year, he added.