We would like to recognize corporate services team members Kathy Carlson (HR Representative, Bangor) and Jacquie O'Donnell (AP Clerk, Bangor) for reaching their 5-year anniversaries with us this month. Thank you for your contributions to our team!

As the new school year begins, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the college drilling demonstrations that we participated in last year. You can read more about last year's demonstrations here: loom.ly/RfMwM-A

Our offices are closed today, Monday, September 2, 2024, to give our hardworking team a chance to rest and enjoy time with family and friends. Wising you all a safe and happy Labor Day!

We are proud to support the local communities where we live and work. We donated a prize bucket for the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament, and Dave Dunning, VP of HR and Marketing, volunteered at the event.

On National IT Professionals Day, we would like to recognize our IT Manager Brad Greenlaw. From basic troubleshooting to implementing new technology systems, Brad does it all. Thank you, Brad, for all you do to keep things running smoothly!

We are excited to share our new website! Visit swcole.com to learn more about our firm, our people, and the services we offer. Thank you to S.J. Rollins Technologies for working with us on this new site.

Our team enjoyed connecting with students at NH Construction Career Days last week. This year our booth featured an activity using sieves to hunt for prizes. This event is a great way to expose students to the variety of careers that exist within the construction industry.

Congratulations to Dakotah Senesac on being promoted to Construction Services Manager at our Somersworth, NH office! Read more: loom.ly/ub6XqfY

We prioritize providing our team members with the right equipment to keep them safe and comfortable on the job. We offer vouchers for prescription safety glasses for all employees who are regularly exposed to eye hazards and wear glasses full time.

Congratulations to Richard Smith, Chris Poublon, and Courtney Mattson, P.E. for graduating from the Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program! Read more about the program and the 2024 graduates here: loom.ly/EMcAYug

We have a limited number of calendars that we would like to send out to our clients and strategic partners, in appreciation for your continued support. Quantities are limited, so if you are interested in receiving one, please sign up here by Nov. 12: loom.ly/piN4sKU

Earlier this week, team members participated in a drilling demonstration at the UMaine campus. Students in the construction engineering technology and civil engineering programs participated.

Thank you to Associated Builders and Contractors of Maine for putting on a fun event in support of the Good Shepherd Food Bank! We were proud to sponsor the 4th Annual ABC Cares Cornhole Tournament.

Andrew Michaud, VP of Construction Services, and Sarah Sylvia, Construction Services Coordinator, enjoyed meeting students at Maine Construction Career Day last week and speaking with the attendees about the materials testing and special inspections work that we do.

Congratulations to our team members who have recently been promoted! Read more: loom.ly/FZEK9rg

2013 – We opened our first office in Vermont to make it easier to service clients in Vermont and northern New Hampshire. Alan Brown led our first Vermont office and continues to lead our efforts in the state as the Construction Services Manager at our White River Junction office.

We want our new staff members to feel welcome when they join our team! Each new employee receives a welcome box filled with fun and useful items. Does this sound like a team you would like to be a part of? Learn more at: loom.ly/IQsIrao

S.W. Cole received a National AGC Safety Award for having a zero-incidence rate in Maine in 2023. Pictured: Construction Services Manager Chris Raymond, CEO Bob Chaput, Senior Geotechnical Engineer Nate Strout and Director of Health & Safety Jess Smith

Happy Thanksgiving to our clients, partners, and employees! We are grateful for each and every one of you. Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024, so that we can enjoy this time with family and friends.

How has our logo evolved over our 45-year history? Watch the video to see a selection of the designs we have used over the years.