Did you know that eating salmon on the Fourth of July is a tradition in New England? It began as kind of a coincidence. It just so happened that during the middle of the summer, salmon was in abundance in rivers throughout the region, so it was a common sight on tables at the time. […]
On June 23, the Righter crew working on ODOT 194026 were removing parts of the old bridge. The project consists of the removal and replacement of the existing superstructure, the modification of the existing bridge abutments and piers and roadway approach work. ODOT awarded Righter a $1,615,127 contract last October for this work, which began […]
All hands are on deck when there is a bridge deck pour and the one on June 1st was no exception. Pictured, along with other Righter personnel, is Master Mechanic, Truck Driver and jack-of-all-trades, Trevor Welch, with 23 years of service to the company. The new overlay is located on Joyce Avenue over the Norfolk […]
Working in a trench is one of the most hazardous jobs in construction. Hundreds of people die and thousands are seriously injured each year due to cave-ins. Soil weighs between 90 and 140 pounds per cubic foot. Therefore, one cubic yard (3 ft. by 3 ft. by 3 ft.) can weigh as much as a […]
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness month. Unfortunately, many of us will experience trauma in our lifetime. A traumatic event can be anything from assault, abuse, loss, illness or childhood neglect. Depending on the experience and the person, some may manage their symptoms or recover more easily. Long-lasting symptoms such as nightmares, trouble sleeping, anxiety, […]
We are all someone’s reason for staying safe. Who is yours? #NSM
Righter mobilized to the Zollinger Road Tank Altitude Valve project earlier in the month. The owner on this project is The City of Upper Arlington. The project is being led by Marvin Kemmerer (Field Supervisor) in the field and Chris Thompson (Project Manager) in the office. Vince Gaus and Brandon Lowery are members of Righter’s […]
Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only the lives lost while fighting in the Civil War. During World War I, the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars, including World War II, The […]
Work is complete at the Hayden Run Aerial Sewer project located on Riverside Drive in Columbus, Ohio. The City of Columbus’ Department of Public Utilities awarded Righter the $600,000 project in late 2019 and crews mobilized in January. Nick Miller was the Project Manager and Tom Ison was the Field Supervisor. The crew was made […]
“How are you feeling today?” This simple question opens up the conversation about mental health and the support we all need from time to time. During uncertain times – and even during the best of times – life can weigh heavily on each of us. If we talk openly about our mental health, we slowly […]