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Sustainability and S.E.R.V.I.C.E. - How We Show Up Every Day
At Reed Family Companies, sustainability should not be thought of as a separate initiative or a new expectation, it is something that should be woven into our daily actions and reflected in how we fulfill our S.E.R.V.I.C.E. Principles . Sustainable practices mean balancing strong, reliable operations with environmental stewardship and positive contributions to the workplace and the communities where we live and work. It means utilizing measurable data to guide eco‑friendly pr
BUILD Team
Mar 132 min read


Wear Your Support: Stickers Available for Women in Construction Week
This March, we’re proud to celebrate Women in Construction Week by shining a light on the talented women who help build, innovate, and lead across our industry. To help spread the word and show support, we’re introducing a special Women in Construction Week sticker for employees to wear and share. These stickers are a simple but meaningful way to recognize the impact women have in construction. Past, present, and future. Employees are encouraged to place them on hard hats
BUILD Team
Feb 271 min read


Women in Construction: A Perspective from Safety and Risk
by Krissy Deleon, RFC Corporate Safety & Risk Manager When people think about construction, they don’t always picture women working in the field, leading crews, managing projects, or overseeing safety and risk. But every day at RFC, women are doing exactly that, contributing their expertise, leading with confidence, and shaping the future of our industry. In my role in Safety and Risk, I’m fortunate to work across our jobsites, plants, and offices. This gives me a unique vant
BUILD Team
Feb 102 min read


At the Heart of What We Do
At Reed Family Companies, caring for our people goes beyond the jobsite. February is Heart Health Month, a time to pause and focus on something that affects all of us, our heart health and overall well-being. A healthy workforce starts with healthy individuals, and taking care of our hearts helps ensure we can continue showing up strong for our families, our coworkers, and our communities. Heart disease remains one of the leading health risks in the United States, but the goo
BUILD Team
Jan 292 min read


How an Ethical Mind Makes a Healthy Home
When it comes to ethics and integrity, there are a lot of articles, opinions and ideas available. Most of them are true, accurate and important to both business and our personal lives. To fully take advantage of all this information, consider the six main principles of Ethical Leadership and apply each one to your company and position. 1-Respect: Historically, respect was given to leaders for their position. Respect must be earned. The greatest way to earn respect is to gi
BUILD Team
Dec 19, 20253 min read


The Path to Excellence: How RFC is Paving the Way
In the modern business landscape, excellence is no longer defined solely by financial performance. The most admired companies are those that go beyond profit to make a positive impact on the world around them. From sustainability and customer care to community partnerships and employee development, our teams are setting new standards for what it means to lead with impact. Sustainability: A Commitment to the Future Environmental stewardship is at the core of the RFC operations
BUILD Team
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Caring – People. Customers. Communities. Environment.
At Reed Family Companies, Caring is more than an act - it’s a way of doing business. It’s woven into every project, every partnership, and every decision we make. We care for our people by fostering safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to grow. We invest in development programs like Managing Oneself: Empowering Others, celebrate milestones through our Recognition Portal, and ensure safety remains at the heart of every job site. When w
BUILD Team
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Better Roads, Better Lives
At Reed Family Companies, our work goes far beyond paving roads or supplying materials. Every mile we build, every project we complete,...
BUILD Team
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Innovation: Shaping the Future of Reed Family Companies
Where would be be without Innovation? Where would we be today if we settled on a rotary phone stuck to the wall and said, “Good Enough” ....
BUILD Team
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Viability – Being a Low-Cost Producer
Viability is about sustaining long-term success across decades. For Reed Family Companies, that means consistently being a true low-cost...
BUILD Team
Aug 19, 20252 min read


Our People Are Our Strategy
Our long-term viability depends on having a strong workforce. In fact, our “V” in S.E.R.V.I.C.E. stands for Viability, because we know...
BUILD Team
Jul 14, 20252 min read


The Roots of Reliability
At the core of our plant’s success is a simple truth: reliability starts with people. Every team member plays a vital role in keeping our...
BUILD Team
Jun 2, 20253 min read


Empowering Excellence: Cultivating Leadership and Growth
As we turn the page to June, we are excited to highlight the theme of Empowering - a principle central to our values here at The Reed...
BUILD Team
May 14, 20252 min read


“Our Principle is Not a Safety Culture: It’s a Culture of Safety”
Every company, no matter their size, industry, or focus on safety has “a safety culture.” Whether they rule with an iron fist, or don’t...
BUILD Team
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Our Sustainability Commitment
The Sustainability Team at The Reed Family Companies (RFC) has successfully completed a comprehensive analysis of our Green House Gas...
BUILD Team
Mar 27, 20251 min read


Go Orange Contest 2025
Congratulations 2025 Winners! Each winner will receive a $50 amazon gift card. GRI: (group photo) Erica Blair & Monalisa Molina RFC:...
BUILD Team
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Stephanie Fuller and Her Journey as a Woman in Construction
How did my career in construction come to be? I was always a busy kid, growing up in the Sacramento area and not leaving until heading to...
BUILD Team
Feb 28, 20253 min read


Behind the Drum: Women of the Concrete Transit Mix Industry (711 Materials)
Written by Brian Rose and Marc Mammola In the world of construction, where machinery roars and concrete flows, a unique set of...
BUILD Team
Feb 27, 20252 min read


Why “Go Red” for American Heart Month?
Over the years we have lost beloved members of our work family at too young an age due to heart disease, and seen others unable to fully...
BUILD Team
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Integrity, the Manifestation of Ethical Behavior
One year ago, our January message was titled, “ Ethics is the Foundation Upon which our Company is Built ”. As stated in our...
BUILD Team
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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