Years ago, heavy equipment was big, bulky, and slow moving. The operator could see well in all directions. Today, this equipment is heavy, large, and fast moving. Often the operator’s field of vision is restricted. During a recent Weekly Safety Talk, Tom Ison’s crew working at ODOT 190624 (IR 70-Pump Sta ST-8 Rehab) reviewed the […]
The stage was set for all Righter employees to meet in the shop on the afternoon of Thursday, October 1, 2020, to review company policies and to hear about insurance benefits, 401k, life insurance, EAP and…the change in ownership! For anyone who didn’t know, as of 5/1/2020, Tracy Ferguson and Mike Killilea have been co-owners […]
For many years, The Righter Company has joined the Central Ohio Construction Community to support A Kid Again families raising children with life-threatening illnesses. A Kid Again provides adventures that enable kids to get out of the hospital, forget about being sick and just be A Kid Again. Righter employees who enjoyed a day on […]
Featured is our ODOT District 6 project in Columbus, Ohio, located off I-70 at Broad in Franklinton. The work consists of the removal and rebuild of 5 existing stormwater pumps and motors at Pump Station ST8. Nick Miller is the Project Manager and Tom Ison is the Field Supervisor. Field Crew is Shawn Ison, Josh […]
The prevalence of suicide deaths in the U.S. is astonishing, but together we can create positive change. During National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month in September, join us in spreading the facts about suicide and educate others on how we can help those who may be struggling. You just might save a life. Courtesy of: […]
On Monday, August 31, 2020, rain showers made an appearance at the beginning of the bridge deck pour, but then stayed to the south of the project site. The following Righter personnel were on deck for the pour: Trevor Welch, Josh Priest, Jim Richmond, Rob Richmond, Butch Sullivan, Ben Sullivan, Jimmy Talbert, Dannie Wilson, Kasey […]
This project consists of updating three existing elevators at City Hall — North, South and Mayor’s. The work is being sequenced to allow one elevator update at a time so that City of Columbus employees still have access. Righter’s crew is Brad Guiniling (Foreman), and Bobby Sharp. Nick Miller, pictured with Brad Guiniling, is the […]
On 8/19/76, The Righter Company officially opened for business with a contract for wall partitions in the amount of $530.00. As we celebrate our 44th Anniversary, we remember the founders, Don and Dave Righter, for their vision and perseverance. Through them, many men and women have been able to find work they are proud of […]
The Fayette County ODOT project is coming along nicely. The structural steel has been erected for all 3 spans. Earthwork & storm drainage work items are progressing. The bridge deck forming is ongoing with an anticipated bridge deck pour within the next 2 weeks. The crew consists of: Jerry McVey, Butch Sullivan, Dannie Wilson, Ben […]
Dwayne McVey and crew have completed the rehabilitation work at the Ludlow Alley Pedestrian Bridge in the Arena District. The work included replacement of the existing bridge bearings, concrete sealing, and painting the bridge trusses & railing. Righter’s field crew was Clay Slevin, Jim Richmond and Rob Richmond. Key subcontractors were 360 Construction Company and […]