Division: Site Development

Service Period: October 2022 – July 2024

Scope: Midland Atlantic and Ashland Construction contracted SCI to provide site development services for the Carolina Green Parkway and Morganton Park South retail project in Southern Pines, NC.

Services: SCI delivered a turn-key scope of work for the parkway and retail space simultaneously. The project took nearly two years to complete, spanned a combined 50 acres of land, and provided aesthetic enhancements and infrastructure improvements to the corridor and development.

Challenges: The relocation of conflicting dry utilities caused work delays in critical areas, and 600,000 cubic yards of dirt needed to be moved between project sites.

Rewards: With proactive planning and hard work, SCI was able to move the dirt between the two sites, eliminating the need to export access material, and successfully meet all completion deadlines.

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Division: Commercial Building

Service Period: April 2023 – December 2023

Scope: SCI teamed with Sherman Architecture, Dickens Construction, Southeastern Interiors and other construction partners to build a new liquor store on NC Highway 87 in Sanford, NC for the Sanford ABC Board.

Services: The project entailed selective demolition of the existing structures and exterior site concrete as well as site work to bring the elevation to subgrade and to install stormwater structures, landscaping, concrete paving and parking area lighting. The completed building includes a newly constructed 4,435-sq. ft. warehouse.

Success: The project was completed ahead of schedule, thanks to the concerted team effort of SCI’s Commercial Building Division and its partners.

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“I take pride in the reputation we have for quality work in our industry,” said Justin. One of his most interesting experiences on the job was working with NCDOT to repair critical infrastructure in eastern NC during and after Hurricane Matthew in 2016.

Justin is known amongst his peers for being trustworthy and honest—two essential characteristics for an effective leader.

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Division: Bridge and Heavy Construction

Service Period: May 2023 – November 2023

Scope: The bridge on State Route 1515 over Mill Creek in Brunswick County needed to be replaced due to structural deficiency, as it had reached the end of its design service life. NCDOT awarded the bid for construction of a new bridge to SCI.

Services: Within a tight timeframe of six months, SCI demolished the original structure, completed the new two-span structure and approach work, and paved the bridge and added markings to complete the project.

Success: SCI was able to complete this project and open the road to traffic in late November 2023, ahead of the original schedule set by NCDOT.

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If you posed this question to a room full of leaders, you’d get a range of responses. Some may say that leaders build a culture while others may feel leaders are there to make things happen, motivate, or encourage those around them to grow.

If you ask instead, “What should leaders do?” you’ll likely hear a more consistent message: “A leader’s job is to get results.”

At Sanford Contractors, this resonates with who we are. We are a results-driven company.

Results keep us in business. Developers and owners hire us to do quality work. They want us to complete projects in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible. To do this, we need leaders who know how to bring out the best in their team members.

Strong leaders know when to push and when to pull their crews. They know when they need to encourage them to work harder, and they know when they need to correct their behavior in a positive way. These leaders care about their team members and want to see them succeed.

Results-driven leaders have the kind of integrity that inspires trust from teammates and motivates others to do their best work.

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Kyle got right to work, bringing on 12 new hires to support SCI’s Site Development projects at Wendell Falls and the new Lee County Athletic Park. Fundamentally goal-driven, Kyle appreciates SCI’s company culture and emphasis on personal growth.

Kyle brings a wealth of well-rounded knowledge and experience to SCI, having lived in Europe and South America. When he isn’t working, he enjoys chainsaw carving, woodworking and fishing with his son.

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The award is given in honor and memory of Brent Sloan and his 23-year career with SCI, which included building SCI’s current HR and Safety Management programs. Jeremy embodies this legacy of workplace safety by exceling in his care of SCI team members and subcontractors.

Jeremy joined SCI in August 2022. With 28+ years of construction industry experience, he’s pursued countless continuing education opportunities to stay current on safety best practices.

Commercial Building Vice President Rob Brisley recognizes Jeremy’s keen eye for safety in all that he does. “Jeremy is a truly knowledgeable construction superintendent with a ‘can do’ attitude every day on the job. He builds great working relationships with internal team members and subcontractors to successfully complete projects.”

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Life is filled with challenges. It’s not the absence of hard situations, but how we approach and handle them that determines their impact on us.

A difficult family situation, a demanding project or a conflict within your team might all be manageable separately, but sometimes several hard situations happen at once. In these moments, we have a chance to become better problem solvers and rise to the challenge. Coach Lawson said, “If you go around waiting for stuff to get easier in life, it’s never going to happen.”

So how does Lawson suggest we train ourselves to “handle hard better”?

“Focus on the present. Focus on the task at hand and come up with a solution to help you win each battle one at a time.”

As leaders and teammates, it’s important to know the power of positive reinforcement when we see each other struggling. Pick up a team member who may be down—together, you can make the burden less overwhelming.

Short-term failure is not defeat. Occasionally you will fail. Learn from those failures, and make the choice to get back up and “handle hard better.” It’s not about acquiring a specific set of skills — it’s about a strong mental approach to life.

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Barnhill was awarded the 2023 Pinnacle Award for “Best Highway Project.” The Fayetteville Outer Loop, which extends from US-401 to Cliffdale Road, called for six new bridges and a replacement bridge. Despite setbacks from Hurricane Florence and the impacts of COVID-19, Barnhill’s and Sanford Contractor’s mutual commitment to safety and problem solving kept the project on schedule. 

“There was a period where the entire Bridge Division was actively working here. Our Utility Division also assisted Barnhill with some utility relocations in the early stages of the job,” said Justin Carter, vice president of SCI’s Bridge & Heavy Construction Division.

“Everyone involved with this project should be immensely proud of this accomplishment. This award is a testament to the quality of our team and the quality of the finished product. This was a job well done!”

The completed Outer Loop project will offer residents, travelers and military personnel invaluable relief from traffic congestion and easier access to the military base. 

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Below, Zac shares some insight on the NCAA Tournament and leadership:

In a CollegeInsider.com article, three leadership lessons gleaned from the NCAA Tournament relate to everyday work situations.

1. Underdogs can shine

The first one is my favorite; I love the underdogs. When I am watching sports, my kids always ask me who I am pulling for. Most of the time, my answer is the underdog. I like seeing the “little guys” win. This is true on the court and off the court.

Look at the NC State Wolfpack team. No one thought they had a chance of winning, but they won the ACC Tournament, and in the Final Four for the first time since 1983, beating longtime rival Duke University. Whether you’re a NC State fan or not, watching NC State right now makes you feel good.

The same can be said for any team member at Sanford Contractors; indeed, anyone can be a leader. With mental and physical readiness, any underdog can shine.

2. Be prepared for the unexpected

When you are filling out a bracket, it’s easy to pick a #1 or #2 seed to beat a #15 or #16 seed in the first round. But as we’re starting to see more frequently, it’s not always a given. Just ask UNC-Chapel Hill fans, they’re still feeling the burn.

Team members must be ready for the unexpected every day. Being ready means being prepared. Leaders have to communicate with their team members and be ready to make a quick change if things don’t go as planned. In this business, leaders must be flexible and adaptable problem solvers.

3. Master the fundamentals

Growing up playing sports, my coaches always said to master the fundamentals to be a stronger athlete. Those words didn’t always resonate with me then, but as I’ve gotten older, I catch myself telling my kids the same thing.

SCI leaders work just as hard as athletes to master the fundamentals, which helped turn them into the professionals they are today. Mastering fundamentals takes strong commitment and dedication to your trade as well as years of consistent practice and effort.

So, when you glance at your tournament bracket or watch a Final Four game on TV, think about how NCAA Tournament lessons can help make you a stronger leader.

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