Please join us in celebrating National Hat Day on January 15th! YES  it can be your hard hat! Submit your photos to build@reed.net  - we will share the joy of hats in our next newsletter.

In December, VSS International team members attended the International Road Federation Global R2T Conference & Exhibition in Long Beach, California. This industry event brings together road and mobility professionals from around the world to explore technological advancements in road maintenance and construction. Luke Afato of VSS, supported by Nick Corcoran, delivered a key presentation on "VSS International’s Approach to Climate-Conscious Transportation Maintenance," highli

In December, 711 Materials demonstrated its commitment to professional development by sending several team members to specialized training sessions provided by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association  (NRMCA) in Dallas, Texas. Starr Salas attended the comprehensive "Dispatch 101" session, gaining valuable insights into optimizing dispatch operations. Meanwhile, Tyler Golden, Branden Benedix, and Humberto Ramirez participated in the "Supervisors Course," enhancing their

At the heart of our company is a team of dedicated employees who go above and beyond every day. To help celebrate those efforts, we’re excited to spotlight the REED Recognition Portal - Recognizing Employee Excellence and Distinction (R.E.E.D.) . The REED Recognition portal is designed to make it easy for employees to recognize their peers for outstanding work, teamwork, leadership, and living out our core values. Whether it’s a coworker who stepped in to help meet a deadline

Our VSSI crews have just wrapped up the community’s first-ever PMAR cape seal application. This extensive project covered 85,000 square yards across three different locations in the Oro Valley area. The scope required meticulous planning and execution to ensure consistent quality across all sites. The PMAR Cape Seal Advantage, a cape seal, combines two powerful pavement preservation techniques for maximum effectiveness. In this case, we applied: A base layer of PMAR (Polymer

Sharing this photo of our Table Mountain Quarry team members with the 2025 CalCIMA Safety Excellence Award for Small Aggregate Mines. This achievement reflects the team’s strong commitment to safety, accountability, and looking out for one another every day. Their dedication to maintaining a safe work environment sets a high standard and exemplifies our core values. Great job team, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Pictured left to right: Barry, Donny, Br

Highlighting our progress on the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets, Phase 2 project in Citrus Heights, CA!  George Reed Inc. crews are currently working on critical roadwork for this comprehensive corridor transformation. The project encompasses: Undergrounding utility lines Installing bicycle lanes and wide sidewalks Upgrading traffic signals Adding street lighting Beautifying with new landscaping and trees Replacing storm drain infrastructure Installing fresh asphalt Enhanc

The holiday season is often filled with joy, connection, and celebration but it can also leave us feeling tired, off-schedule, and out of routine . As the new year begins, January offers a natural opportunity to reset both mental and physical health  in a way that feels supportive, not overwhelming. Start by catching up on sleep.  Late nights, travel, and busy schedules can disrupt sleep patterns. Prioritizing rest helps improve mood, focus, and immune health. Aim to return t

As we begin a new year, it’s a great time to focus not only on physical and mental well-being, but also on financial health . Financial wellness plays a major role in reducing stress, improving focus, and supporting overall quality of life. The good news? Improving your financial health doesn’t require drastic changes. Small, consistent steps can lead to meaningful progress over time. Financial health is the state of an individual's or household's monetary circumstances and

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

Thank you to all of our wonderful employees for coming together to make this year’s food and toy drive a huge success! We were proud to deliver a ton of toys that will make their way to a child in need this holiday season and are exceptionally proud of our employees who generously donated, volunteered their time, and embodied the true spirit of giving. Your kindness and teamwork made a meaningful impact in our community and helped spread joy to families during the holidays. T

UPDATE: A big THANK YOU to all who wrote cards out to our troops in active duty. Between all our operational companies, we sent 144 holiday cards to active duty soldiers. Collectively, we put smiles on the faces of 144 soldiers for the holidays! Original post November 2025: This Veterans Day, we are excited to again offer an opportunity to send Cards to our Soldiers   for the holidays. Starting on November 11th, Veteran's Day, cards will be available to fill out at your c

Giving back through hands-on service is one of the most meaningful ways we can support our community. Recently, our teams had the opportunity to do just that by completing a volunteer donation project for Lucille School in Waterford, CA. Over the course of this project, 19 employees volunteered nearly 150 total-hours to design, build, and deliver 14 custom backpack racks for the school. From start to finish, this effort was a true team collaboration. The project began with th

As of March 2025, our new Top Driver Awards program is in effect. Below are the details: Monthly Recognition :  For each company, the Top 10 drivers with an 80% driver score or higher will be awarded with a $50. Amazon Gift Card. Eligibility:  Hourly Drivers, Salary Construction Field Drivers and Salary Plant Operation Drivers that drive 1,000 miles or more within the calendar month. Disqualifying Events:  At fault accident, obstructed camera, license infraction, seatbelt v