Posts Categorized: Construction

A Day In The Life: Project Engineer

Project Engineers play an integral role at BMWC. They manage various field operations, which contribute toward delivering successful, large-scale industrial projects. They gain valuable experience and are exposed to every aspect of BMWC’s construction projects. To learn more about the Project Engineer role at BMWC, find the job listing here. Q: How many years have… Continue reading.

BMWC Awarded Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) STAR Renewal Status Plaque

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BMWC was proud to accept OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Mobile Worksite Star Status renewal plaque presented by the Indiana Department of Labor’s VPP Leader, Beth Gonzalez. BMWC has been an approved contractor in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program for 18 consecutive years and has had Mobile Worksite Star Status for seven straight years. This incredible accomplishment… Continue reading.

Mother-Daughter Duo Represent Minority in the Construction Industry

Whitney and Kerry Estes, a mother-daughter duo working for BMWC, specialize in orbital welding for BMWC out of UA Local 440. Women are a minority in the construction industry, making this combo especially rare. Kerry brings 34 years of experience and dedication to the field. Whitney, a third-generation construction worker, quickly learns the trade as… Continue reading.

Celebrating Women in Construction

To celebrate Women in Construction Week, we asked some of BMWC’s hardworking women what attracted them to the construction industry and what advice they would give other women thinking about a career in construction. Nicole Bishop Regional Human Resources Manager – Gulf Coast What attracted you to the construction industry? I like the challenge of… Continue reading.

Transitioning Back to the Trades

Analysts estimate that by 2028 there could be 3 million skilled trades job openings in America. This is a great problem to have with opportunities for high-paying, rewarding jobs. National Skilled Trades Day was created to shed light on these opportunities and to also start a conversation about the problem America faces with not enough… Continue reading.

BMWC Constructors Announces Succession Plan

BMWC Constructors is pleased to announce the following leadership changes as we continue our strategic growth plan for the future. Bart Maple, Gulf Coast General Manager, will be promoted into the role of Vice President of Construction. Bart will be replacing Chris Buckman who was promoted into the role of President and Chief Operating Officer… Continue reading.

Featured Project: NIPSCO 2016 Unit 17/18 Dust Collector Project

Early in February of 2016, BMWC was awarded the installation of a new dust collector system for Units 17 & 18 at NIPSCO’s Schahfer Generating Station. This new system collects airborne dust as generated by the coal processing operation before it escapes from designated pick up points. From the early stages of the project, a… Continue reading.

BMWC receives Governor’s Workplace Safety Award

Workplace Safety Award

BMWC was awarded the 2017 Governor’s Workplace Safety Award for Partnerships in Construction at the Indiana Safety and Health Conference and Expo on March 2. The annual event is hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers in partnership with the Indiana Department of Labor…. Continue reading.

BMWC Receives CURT Safety Excellence Award

CURT CISE Award

The Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) presented BMWC with the Construction Industry Safety Excellence (CISE) Award November 7 at the CURT Awards of Excellence Celebration. This is an annual award given to those who promote construction site safety. The CISE program encourages the improvement of safety and acknowledges safety leaders in all aspects of the construction… Continue reading.