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Summer is a great time for construction work but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive temps and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as … [Read more...] about Beat The Heat | Seven Tips To Stay Cool

Summer is a great time for construction work but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive temps and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as … [Read more...] about Beat The Heat | Seven Tips To Stay Cool

Summer is a great time for construction work but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive temps and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as … [Read more...] about Beat The Heat | Seven Tips To Stay Cool

(St. Louis, MO, April 8, 2022) – The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), the only association in the concrete industry devoted solely to repair and … [Read more...] about ICRI 40 Under 40 Award

(St. Louis, MO, March 14, 2022) Western Specialty Contractors - Chicago Branch has received the 2021 ICRI (International Concrete Repair Institute) Chicago … [Read more...] about 2021 ICRI Project of the Year

(St. Louis, MO, Feb. 28, 2022) Galvanic corrosion is typically caused when two dissimilar metals are improperly coupled together in a corrosive environment. … [Read more...] about Dissimilar Metals & Galvanic Corrosion

Monuments play an important role in a nation’s history, serving as powerful reminders of a heroic person, a victorious battle, or even a tragedy. As the nation … [Read more...] about 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Tragedy

Western Specialty Contractors has hired Martin Bazula as a Senior Sales/Project Manager working with its Chicago Façade/Concrete and Indianapolis … [Read more...] about Martin Bazula | New Senior Sales/Project Manager

Last year’s COVID-19 pandemic, compounded by Winter Storm Uri in Texas, severe weather in the Midwest, high consumer demand, a container shortage, embargoes, … [Read more...] about Today’s Challenging Construction Environment

Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as … [Read more...] about Beat The Heat | Seven Tips To Stay Cool

Sika and Rooftech/Pavetech Consultants to participate in June 16 online workshop event It’s no secret that last year’s COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown have taken … [Read more...] about Join our FREE Online Workshop

Western Specialty Contractors–Tulsa, Oklahoma Branch has been honored by the Associated General Contractors of Oklahoma (AGCOK) with two “Best of the Best Under … [Read more...] about Two AGCOK Awards | Tulsa, OK

The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), the only association devoted solely to concrete repair and restoration, recently announced the winners of … [Read more...] about ICRI | 40 Under 40 Awards

Western Specialty Contractors proudly announces the promotion of Little Rock, AR Branch Manager Travis DeJohn to Senior Branch Manager, overseeing growth at … [Read more...] about Promotion | Senior Branch Manager

St. Louis-based Western Specialty Contractors proudly announces the promotion of Bob Gearhart to Midwest Region Manager. The Midwest Region is made up of five … [Read more...] about Promotion | Region Manager

Western Specialty Contractors – NYC Metro Branch was honored virtually on Oct. 22 with a 2020 International Concrete Restoration Institute (ICRI) Award of Merit … [Read more...] about ICRI Award | Christ Church United Methodist

(St. Louis, MO, Jan. 28, 2021) Western Specialty Contractors proudly announces the hiring of Brad Johnson as Chief Human Resources Officer at its St. Louis, MO … [Read more...] about Brad Johnson Hired as Chief HR Officer

(St. Louis, MO, Dec. 9, 2020) Western Specialty Contractors proudly announces the hiring of Ramon Gutierrez as Sales Project Manager at its Fort Lauderdale, FL … [Read more...] about Ramon Gutierrez Hired as Sales/PM

(St. Louis, MO, Dec. 3, 2020) Western Specialty Contractors proudly announces the hiring of Greg Aenchbacher as Senior Sales/Project Manager at its Atlanta, GA … [Read more...] about Greg Aenchbacher Hired as Senior Sales/PM

(St. Louis, MO, Dec. 1, 2020) Western Specialty Contractors has promoted Tanya Shepherd to Senior Business Development Manager, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Shepherd … [Read more...] about Tanya Shepherd Promoted to Sr. BD Manager

(St. Louis, MO, Nov. 17, 2020) Western Specialty Contractors proudly announces the promotion of Andrew Hoaglund to Branch Manager of its Fort Lauderdale, FL … [Read more...] about Andrew Hoaglund Promoted to Branch Manager

(St. Louis, MO, Nov. 12, 2020) Western Specialty Contractors proudly announce the hiring of Emily Sarvies as Business Development Manager at its headquarters in … [Read more...] about Emily Sarvies Hired as Business Development Mgr.

(St. Louis, MO, July 8, 2020) – Western Specialty Contractors announces the appointment of two new Branch Managers: Carter Pogue at its St. Louis Concrete … [Read more...] about New Branch Managers in MO & CA

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah Ray, and I am currently a hub-hire trainee at Western! So, a little bit about me. I’ve grown up a tomboy with my family being … [Read more...] about Sarah Ray Highlights a Changing Industry

(St. Louis, MO, Feb. 11, 2020) – Western Specialty Contractors' Tulsa, Oklahoma Branch proudly announced that it has received awards for Stone Restoration and … [Read more...] about Two AGCOK Awards for Restoration Work in OK

Western Specialty Contractors has acquired the assets of full-service, commercial roofing and sheet metal contractor Great Plains Roofing and Sheet Metal of … [Read more...] about Western Expands Roofing Business in Kansas City Area with Acquisition of Great Plains Roofing and Sheet Metal

Western Specialty Contractors has promoted Jessica Gitto to the position of National Account Manager. Gitto was previously the Marketing/Assistant National … [Read more...] about Jessica Gitto | New National Account Manager

Photo Credit: Dilip Vishwanat | SLBJ Western Specialty Contractors is honored to announce that it has been selected for the St. Louis Business Journal’s Family … [Read more...] about Western Receives St. Louis Business Journal Family Business Award

It is with a heavy heart that Western Specialty Contractors announces the passing of former Chief Operating Officer Jim Rechtin, Sr. on Sept. 17 following a … [Read more...] about Former Western Specialty Contractors COO Jim Rechtin, Sr. Passes Away

One of the most important aspects of construction is delivering a quality project. Owners hire contractors to perform a specific function, and they expect a … [Read more...] about Western Recommends Contractors Adopt Quality Control Programs as Foundation for Healthy, Long-Term Customer Relationships

The United Soccer Leagues, LLC, announced today it has entered a multi-year partnership with Western Specialty Contractors, which will make the largest network … [Read more...] about Western Specialty Contractors Joins USL Preferred Supplier Program

The construction industry is fast-paced and ever-changing. Change can be exciting for workers and their supervisors, but it can also be challenging. Not taking … [Read more...] about Western Takes the Proper S-T-E-P-P-S to Re-Evaluate Safety on Changing Jobsites

Western Specialty Contractors proudly announces the promotion of Sr. Vice President of Operations Tom Brooks to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO), … [Read more...] about Western Promotes Tom Brooks to Chief Operating Officer

Losing a structure or building to an unforeseen natural disaster, such as flooding or the recent hurricanes in Florida and Texas, can be devastating to the … [Read more...] about Western Branches in Florida, Texas and Georgia Serve as Staging Locations for Gulf Coast Disaster Recovery Services

Western Specialty Contractors announces the appointment of Chester Scott as Branch Manager of its Atlanta, GA branch office. Chester was previously the Branch … [Read more...] about Western Appoints Chester Scott to Branch Manager of its Atlanta, GA Branch

Western Specialty Contractors announces the promotion of Nick McAlpin of Enterprise, FL as Branch Manager of its Orlando, FL branch office. McAlpin replaces … [Read more...] about Western Promotes Nick McAlpin to Branch Manager of Orlando, FL Branch

Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as … [Read more...] about Safety Tips to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat

Western Specialty Contractors has promoted Keegan Tune of St. Peters, MO as Branch Manager of its new Kansas City Roofing branch. Opening in the spring, Kansas … [Read more...] about Western Promotes Keegan Tune to Branch Manager of New Kansas City Roofing Branch

Western Specialty Contractors has promoted Justin Berndt to Region Manager of its Chicago Concrete Restoration, Chicago Facade Restoration and Indianapolis … [Read more...] about Western Promotes Justin Berndt to Region Manager

Western Specialty Contractors has promoted Michael Ramos of Tamarac, FL to Branch Manager of its Fort Lauderdale, FL branch office. Ramos was previously the … [Read more...] about Western Specialty Contractors Promotes Michael Ramos to Manager of Fort Lauderdale, FL Branch

Western Specialty Contractors is proud to announce that in 2016 it achieved its lowest OSHA Total Recordable Rate in the company’s more than 100-year history. … [Read more...] about Western Earns Lowest Safety Rating in 100+ Year History

Western Specialty Contractors has hired Tanya Shepherd of Hillsboro, MO as Regional Business Development Manager. In her new position, Shepherd will develop … [Read more...] about Western Specialty Contractors Hires Tanya Shepherd as Regional Business Development Manager

Industry-leading trade magazine, Engineering News Record (ENR), recently ranked Western Specialty Contractors as No. 2 on its national list of "Top 20 Firms in … [Read more...] about Western Ranks #2 on ENR Magazine’s National Top 20 Masonry Firms List

Western Specialty Contractors has hired Crystal Moyer of Eureka, MO as a National Account Manager. In this position, Moyer will assist in achieving annual … [Read more...] about Western Specialty Contractors Hires Crystal Moyer as National Account Manager

They say "April showers bring May flowers," but spring's rain can also bring damage to a structure's roof, foundation, interior and more if not properly … [Read more...] about Consult an Expert When Selecting a Waterproofing System for Your Structure

The Western Specialty Contractors - Chicago Masonry Branch was recently honored with a Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration (SWR) Institute Trinity Award in … [Read more...] about Western Receives National SWR Institute Trinity Award for Aon Center Facade Sealant Replacement

For the past few years, Western’s Orlando branch has been teaming up with Tremco Roofing on many central Florida projects. Western’s Orlando Branch Manager, … [Read more...] about Western and Tremco Continue to Strengthen their Relationship Across the Nation

Welcome to Western Specialty Contractor’s Blog: The Western Way! In efforts to communicate our company and services better, we have overhauled our website and … [Read more...] about Introduction | Welcome to The Western Way