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8 Hobbies That Can Help People Thrive in a Construction Career

October 5, 2022

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Construction is an exciting field to go into. No matter their daily tasks, workers are responsible for creating the structures that help individuals in their daily lives. Many people see it as a rewarding career, whether they’re building a house or fixing a main road.

Several hobbies and pastimes can prepare an aspiring craft professional or construction manager for the job of their dreams. They might find an excellent fit if they’re experienced in these activities where skills can translate to their desired field.

Check out these eight hobbies that can help someone succeed in a career in construction.

About Branch

Headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, and serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, Branch touches all aspects of the built environment. As a full-service construction solutions partner, Branch is committed to exceptional performance and to developing business relationships sustained by mutual benefit and respect.

Branch has total revenues of over $500 million and a workforce of more than 1,000 employee-owners. Through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Branch ensures every employee has a vested interest in its success. Visit www.branchgroup.com or branchcareers.com to learn more.

BRANCH IN THE NEWS

Work Zone Safety

April 15, 2024
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. This year, NWZAW is recognized April 15-19.
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BRANCH WAS HONORED BY THE VIRGINIA ASLA FOR THE QUILLEN SPIRIT PLAZA

Feb 20, 2024
Branch was recognized by the Virginia ASLA for its design on the Quillen Spirit Plaza on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia.
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LEAH KINDER PROMOTED TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER AT BRANCH

Jan 30, 2024
Kinder will lead the employee-owned company’s philanthropic strategies in Virginia and North Carolina.

Branch, one of the largest construction contractors in the mid-Atlantic, announces the promotion of Leah Kinder to Community Engagement Manager.

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Branch Builds: Accredited Quality Contractor for a second year

Jan 19, 2024
Branch Builds, a Branch business unit, and a premier construction firm headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, was named a 2023 Accredited Quality Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors (AB) for the second year in a row.
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BRANCH’S FREDEX PROJECT RECOGNIZED BY ROAD AND BRIDGES MAGAZINE

Dec 11, 2023
We are pleased to announce Roads & Bridges Magazine has once again selected a Branch affiliated project as one of their Top 10 Roads of 2023 for the I-95 Fredericksburg Expressway, extending what is already dubbed “America’s Longest Reversible Road.”
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BRANCH GOLF TOURNAMENT DONATES OVER $40K TO BENEFIT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Jun 7, 2023
Branch held their inaugural Branch Gives Classic Golf Tournament, benefiting Habitat for Humanity on June 4 & 5, 2023 at Ballyhack Golf Club (Roanoke, Virginia). The support of corporate sponsors American Global, Ascendum Machinery, and Carter Machinery, as well as countless community partners, volunteers, donors, and advocates, raised $42,357 to benefit the organization.
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