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NBAF GMP #3 Manhattan, KS
NBAF GMP #3 Manhattan, KS
Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. is proud to announce the participation in the last phase of the NBAF projects in Manhattan…
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Tim Paulson shared thisVery thoughtful perspective Guy! Thank you!!Tim Paulson shared thisI've spent a lot of time recently learning about ESOPs. The more I read, the more convinced I become that they're one of the biggest competitive advantages a construction company can have. Take Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for example. They haven't become one of the fastest-growing contractors in North America, or one of the most sought-after places to work, by accident. Yes, they invest in technology. Yes, they attract exceptional people. Yes, they deliver some of the country's most complex infrastructure projects. But I believe one of the biggest reasons behind their success is much simpler. Their people have a stake in the outcome. Not just executives. Not just senior leadership. The men and women building the work every day. When operators, superintendents, foremen and project engineers know they're helping build something they'll directly benefit from, they start thinking like owners. That creates pride, accountability, long-term thinking and, perhaps most importantly, opportunity. Reading through Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.' employee success stories, it's incredible to see field employees who've built genuine, life-changing wealth simply by helping grow the business. That's what an ESOP should do. It shouldn't just help retain people. It should reward the very people responsible for building the company. The more I learn about employee ownership, the more convinced I become we'll see more contractors adopt it over the next decade. When everyone wins as the business grows, that's a model worth paying attention to. Have you worked for an employee-owned business? What's been your experience? G&E Partners #HeavyCivil #Construction #Infrastructure #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership #Leadership #ESSCompanies https://lnkd.in/eThZ3mvMEmployee-Owned Companies | ESOP Construction CompaniesEmployee-Owned Companies | ESOP Construction Companies
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Tim Paulson reposted thisTim Paulson reposted thisBuild the workforce you want to see tomorrow. 🤝 Every donation to the ESS Foundation supports the next generation of construction pros. Donate today 👉 https://bit.ly/45R7HRa #FutureBuilders #ESSFoundation #Education #Donate
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Tim Paulson reposted thisOur very own Co-CEO Tim Paulson joined the FMI Podcast to discuss growth, leadership development, transformation, and the important role culture plays across ESSC. Hear Tim share the foundation behind our powerhouse of brands, and how we build momentum for the future. Listen in 👉 http://bit.ly/4ek2d66Tim Paulson reposted thisWhat does it take to grow a construction company from $27M to over $1.5B without losing your culture? In the latest episode of Built-In, Scott Winstead sits down with Tim Paulson, Co-CEO of ESS Companies, to explore how an ownership mindset can drive long-term growth and performance. Tim shares lessons from ESS’s journey, including the impact of becoming an ESOP, a framework for sustainable diversification and what it takes to scale while investing in your people. For leaders thinking about culture at scale, leadership development and building organizations where employees have a true stake in the outcome, this conversation offers a practical perspective. 🎧 Listen at https://bit.ly/4cHaNe2 or wherever you get your podcasts. #BuiltIn #ConstructionIndustry #Leadership #CompanyCulture #EmployeeOwnership #ESOP #BuiltEnvironment
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Tim Paulson shared thisTransforming lives through our Employee Ownership!Tim Paulson shared thisThis is what happens when it all comes together — because of you, employee-owners. Thank you for building something bigger, for bringing the grit, and making it possible all while owning it! 💪 Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC Rummel Construction, Inc. R.E. Monks Construction ESCO Construction Company #Employeeownership #Bigresults #Grit
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Tim Paulson shared thisGreat opportunity!Tim Paulson shared thisAshlar Homes is #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?
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Tim Paulson reposted thisTim Paulson reposted thisThe ESS Foundation scholarship deadline is almost here — applications close April 1! We’re awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in construction. If you know someone who should apply, now’s the time to tag them or send this link! 💰 $1,500 renewable scholarships (up to 4 years) 💰 $3,000 Justin Gay Memorial Scholarship Let’s build the future of construction — together. 👉 Apply now: https://bit.ly/3JTTqv5 #ESSFoundation #Scholarship #ConstructionCareers
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Tim Paulson reposted thisTim Paulson reposted thisThe 5Ps reflect how we operate, and Partnership drives stronger results through teamwork. Partnership isn’t a just handshake. It’s leaning on each other, communicating well, and solving problems together. That’s how we work with our employee-owners, clients, and partners — together, from start to finish.
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Tim Paulson reposted thisTim Paulson reposted thisOur 5Ps guide everything we do, and Purpose gives our work meaning. Employee‑owners don’t just perform the work; they own the outcome. Purpose turns long days into long‑term value — for communities and for the people who share in the ownership. It’s why crews show up, push harder, and build like it matters.
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Tim Paulson reposted thisTim Paulson reposted thisWe’re in the home stretch — the 2026 ESS Foundation scholarship deadline is April 1. If you know a student pursuing a construction-related degree or trade program, now’s the time for them to apply. $1,500 renewable scholarships (up to 4 years) $3,000 Justin Gay Memorial Scholarship In 2025, we awarded over $97,000 to 62 students. Let’s keep building the future of our industry. Apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyiewyWn #ESSFoundation #ConstructionCareers #ScholarshipReminder #FutureOfConstruction #SkilledTrades
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Tim Paulson liked thisTim Paulson liked thisGrowth is important. Opportunity is essential. Belonging is transformative. Last week, I joined ICMA and hundreds of community leaders and changemakers focused on advancing economic mobility and opportunity. In our session, we explored how micropolitan communities can create pathways to prosperity through redevelopment, housing, workforce development, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and strategic investment. While the tools may differ from one community to the next, the goal is the same: Helping more people belong, contribute, stay, and thrive. I left inspired by the ideas, partnerships, and commitment of communities working every day to expand opportunity and strengthen the places people call home. #EconomicMobility #Opportunity #CommunityDevelopment #Micropolitan #LocalGovernment #Leadership #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityLeadership #ICMA Geosyntec Consultants
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Tim Paulson liked thisTim Paulson liked thisEarlier this summer I resigned my position with Clayco. After losing both parents to cancer in a 20-month span, I wanted to take a deep breath, travel, spend time with family and have the time necessary to get my parent's estate settled. It's been a wonderful summer thus far, my batteries are recharged and I am looking forward to mapping out the next step in my career. I can't say enough good things about Clayco. A great organization through and through. I appreciate all the support and kind words from my Clayco colleagues.
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Tim Paulson liked thisTim Paulson liked thisWe’re excited to announce that our Asphalt team is Q2’s Health & Safety Team of the Quarter! 🏆 As employee-owners, we know safety is everyone’s responsibility. From keeping their crews dialed in to staying ahead of potential hazards, this team takes ownership and looks out for one another to make sure everyone gets home safely. Major kudos to this team! 👏
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Tim Paulson liked thisStrong communities are built through strong partnerships. For more than 20 years, Ashlar Homes and Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. have worked together to help bring communities across the Kansas City metro to life. From the infrastructure beneath the streets to the homes and neighborhoods that follow, relationships like this are an important part of how great communities take shape. We’re proud to see the continued progress at Woodhaven and equally proud of the work underway together at Woodlawn and Fox Hollow Communities. Thank you to the Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. team for your continued partnership, expertise, and commitment to the communities we serve. Here’s to continuing to build what’s next... together. #AshlarHomes #EmerySapp #KansasCityHomes #CommunityDevelopment #Homebuilding #LandDevelopment #KansasCityRealEstate #BuildingCommunitiesTim Paulson liked thisIt’s all coming together at the Woodhaven subdivision in Kansas City, Missouri. We're proud to continue our partnership with Ashlar Homes as work progresses across multiple phases of this growing development. Our crews have completed the first and second plats of Woodhaven and are now moving onto the third. Our partnership with Ashlar Homes extends beyond Woodhaven, with additional subdivision work currently underway at Woodlawn and Fox Hollow. Long-term partnerships are built on trust, and we're excited to continue delivering the infrastructure that supports new communities across the Kansas City Metro. 🤝
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Tim Paulson liked thisTim Paulson liked thisWe're proud to rank #29 on the Engineering News-Record Mountain States & Southwest 2026 Top Contractors list. This recognition belongs to the teams across the Southwest region at Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC and Rummel Construction, Inc., who bring their best to the job every day. And our 2025 addition in the Mountain West, R.E. Monks Construction, adding impact at year #1. Our employee-owners’ hard work, grit, and commitment earned this recognition. 🤝 #ENRTopContractors #EmployeeOwned
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Tim Paulson liked thisTim Paulson liked thisYesterday, project partners and community members came together to celebrate an exciting milestone on the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville project with a special "ribbon-joining" ceremony — a fitting way to mark the reopening of a bridge that reconnects the north and south sides of Warrenton! Work on the bridge replacement began in late March, and in just a few months, the Improve 70 Alliance team delivered a new structure that restores this important connection for residents, business, and services throughout the community. The new bridge also features a pedestrian pathway, along with enhanced lighting, railing, and other aesthetic elements provided by the City of Warrenton. Clarkson is proud to be part of the Improve 70 Alliance alongside Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., Bartlett & West, and HNTB as we continue making progress along the project corridor! Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this important connection back to the Warrenton community. 🚧: https://lnkd.in/gy8eqYmn 📸: Tamara Bremer, Office Manager, and Raeha Nobbs, Procurement Specialist
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Tim Paulson liked thisTim Paulson liked thisWhat can branding do for your business? Ask our partners at Casella Waste Systems, Inc., whose POWER OF HARD WORK employer brand has become a rallying cry for their 5,600 employees — driving positive results across culture, recruiting, and performance. Our work together started in 2023 when Suzanne Samour, Casella’s VP of Marketing, approached FieldWrk for help with a recruiting campaign. Demand for Casella’s services was rising. They needed more people, but they were struggling to find candidates willing to put in the work. They were also up against negative perceptions surrounding the waste management industry in general: that it was dirty, unrewarding, wasteful. The challenge went way beyond recruiting. Casella needed a message to fundamentally change how people think about careers in waste management. With this in mind, FieldWrk’s strategy and creative teams dug into employee interviews, surveys, and workshop discussions. We gathered hours and pages of insights into why someone would want to work in waste management, from the people who know best — the men and women of Casella. Nearly everyone we interviewed spoke about the opportunities that exist at Casella — the chance to earn good money, grow their career, build long-term relationships, and do good in their community — all possible for anyone willing to work hard. We had our hook. Since its launch, the POWER OF HARD WORK has helped fill hundreds of positions at Casella. But its impact has grown far beyond recruiting. The message has become a deeply rooted part of Casella’s internal brand and culture, instilling a true sense of pride and loyalty within the organization. As Sue put it, “The Power of Hard Work has taken on a life of its own. It was designed as an external platform, but what happened internally is even more interesting. Our people embraced it. It has become the rallying cry for our whole company.” Casella’s 5,600 employees provide service to 10,000 customer locations in more than 40 states nationwide. Proof of the power of hard work and hardworking brands.
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Tim Paulson liked thisTim Paulson liked thisSpent yesterday at the WCDA 20th Anniversary Golf Tournament proving that collaboration makes for a better round ⛳️ Huge shoutout to Bowen for keeping the energy as high as the altitude. Fantastic time celebrating 20 years of the Water Collaborative Delivery Association with an awesome group! #WCDA #WCDA20thAnniversary #Bowen #CoreandMain
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Tim Paulson liked thisTim Paulson liked thisOne day only: Club 18 on the 18th hole! If you missed it, we took over the 18th hole at the Oldham County Chamber Golf Scramble with Club 18! There was blackjack, eagles, and even an albatross! Safe to say, we had a blast! Thanks to everyone who stopped by!
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Western Specialty Contractors' Kansas City Roofing Branch recently completed a project to replace the roof on the St. Joseph Water Treatment Plant in St. Joseph, Mo. The overall project was approx. 40,000 sq ft, spanning over ten roof areas with varying elevations. https://lnkd.in/gw_TXws3 #roofing #TPO #contractors
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