A message from Blum's President & CEO, Mike Lancaster:
I’m often asked, “What is Blum’s culture like?” Whenever I’m asked this question, I start with our passion to be a trusted builder and deliver exceptional experience – every time. This drive shapes what I have come to refer to as the “Heart of Blum”.
The Heart of Blum encompasses many things, but none more important than our core beliefs. Beliefs drive behaviors and the right behaviors produce best-in-class results. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to read in detail our core beliefs below:
Integrity & Honesty - The foundation of all that we do is built on trust. This means doing the right thing when no one is looking, making the tough decision, confronting the facts, and addressing an issue versus procrastinating and hoping it goes away.
High Performance - We seek to add value by driving for high performance at all‐times. An operationally excellent company produces best‐in‐class project results related to schedule, documentation, quality, and profitability. High performing people are self‐motivated and look for ways to be solution providers, overcome obstacles, and initiate change to the betterment of all parties.
Strong Relationships - We build unwavering, strong relationships with our employees, clients and industry partners that share our values. We respond to each other with urgency, we listen to each other, we have fun, and we collaborate to achieve great results. Communication is foundational to success. Verbal communication creates great relationships; written communication creates commitments and obligation.
Safety & Well‐Being - We care about each other. We value the safety and well‐being of our employees, clients, and peers on and off the jobsite.
Continuous Improvement & Development - We strive to improve our core processes and develop technically excellent builders and passionate effective leaders.
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STRONG RELATIONSHIPS
1 Month,
6 College Career Fairs
From NC State, East Carolina University, Virginia Tech, App State, UNC Charlotte, and Western Carolina University; Blum employees have been all over North Carolina and Virginia in search of young talent and sharing the
Blum culture.
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SAFETY & WELL-BEING
Well Works For You Reminder
Reminder to complete your health criteria in the "wellworksforyou" portal by October 15th to receive the discount on your premiums.
wellworksforyoulogin.com
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SAFETY & WELL-BEING // CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
Forklift Training
Blum is constantly seeking to create the best environment for employees to practice safety, to BE safe, learn new skills, and improve processes. In September, Joel Crotts, Safety Manager, taught a group of employees everything there is to know about forklifts and trained them in the proper way to operate the large machinery safely and effectively.
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Molly Wawrzyniak
Assistant Project Manager
Asheville Office
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Joe Roemen
Senior Project Manager
Winston-Salem Office
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Domonique Worthman
Office Intern (Accounting)
Winston-Salem Office
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Jay Lyon
Superintendent
Asheville Office
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Employee Work Anniversaries
October 2023
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- Bill Ball, 17
- Eric Bendixen, 7
- David Hana, 7
- Anna Gallimore, 6
- Steven Poteat, 6
- Rob Boone, 5
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- Pat Valley, 5
- Bruce Johnson, 3
- Daniel McDonnell, 3
- Andrew Hays, 2
- Jason Skipper, 2
- Levi Duffield, 1
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PNC Arena Renovations, Centennial Authority
Blum Construction, TA Loving, and Metcon Buildings & Infrastructure will work as a tri-venture on this $300M project to renovate the PNC Arena and create additional spaces to improve functionality of the arena, create new revenue generating areas, and enhance the user experience.
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Polk Hall, North Carolina State University
With construction to begin in 2024, Blum is scheduled to renovate a portion of NC State's Polk Hall, which houses the departments of Structural & Molecular Biochemistry and Animal Science. Renovations will include improvements to research, office, and student spaces, and to address mechanical, electrical, and plumbing deficiencies.
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Erwin MS (with LS3P), Buncombe County Schools
University City, AHWFB
GI/GU Multi-Specialty Clinic Renovations, AHWFB
Family Medicine - Adams Farm Expansion, AHWFB
Childcare Center, Wake Forest University
Joiner Hall Renovation, NC School of Science and Math
Sheriff's Office, Guilford County
Chick + Rosenthal Renovations, Fayetteville State University
Advent Health MOB
iHeartMedia Greensboro Radio Relocation
Capital Mazda & Lincoln of Cary Addition and Expansion
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Allegacy Stadium Upgrades, Wake Forest University
View more photos here
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Forsyth Country Day School Center of Campus & Center for Intentional Living | |
Additional Projects Completed: | |
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Treehouses, Primland Resort
Greek Village, North Carolina State University
Historic Courthouse, Iredell County
Repositioning & Expansion, Whitestone: Masonic Eastern Star Home of NC
Winston Hall, Wake Forest University
Babcock Hall, Wake Forest University
Z. Smith Reynolds Library (Starbucks), Wake Forest University
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Woollen Gym,
UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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Intergenerational Facility, Senior Services, Inc.
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Learn more at seniorservicesinc.org
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Kelly S. King Leadership Institute Expansion, Truist
Location: Greensboro, NC
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Renovations to Historic Commons, Lees McCrae College
Location: Banner Elk, NC
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Backpack Beginnings
In August, a group of Blum employees participated in the BackPack Beginnings program and filled backpacks with all of the back-to-school necessities. Our 50 backpacks will go specifically to students in need at Guilford County Schools! We love to support local schools not only through construction, but through serving and giving back.
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Blum Sponsors Good Shepherd Center's Gemme Shelter Event
Blum team members from the Raleigh office traveled to Wilmington on September 28th for a special event which supported a local non-profit called Good Shepherd Center. Their mission is to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and foster transition back into a home of their own. We are proud to support programs that seek to serve those in need!
goodshepherdwilmington.org
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Whitestone Ribbon Cutting
The beginning of August marked a monumental time for Whitestone as the Repositioning & Expansion project came to a close. Employees, supporters, and Blum team members gathered onsite for a special Ribbon Cutting ceremony and Grand Opening!
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AIA Aspire Conference
Blum Construction was thrilled to attend the AIA Aspire Conference Asheville this September. During the conference, our team loved the opportunity to network and hear from industry leading architects and explore some of Asheville's iconic infrastructures.
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Milner Commons "Drying In" Ceremony
On September 6th, Blum Construction proudly hosted a Drying In Ceremony for Milner Commons, a 156-unit senior living apartment complex and community space located in downtown Raleigh, NC. This milestone could not have been possible without the hard work from all subcontractors, Blum team members, the folks at DHIC, Inc., and Cline Design Associates. A special thanks to all those who are making this project possible; Brightspire, Presbytery of New Hope, and Capital Towers Board!
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Halloween Costume Contest
All Blum employees and their families are invited to participate in the social media Halloween Costume Contest. It begins now and will end at midnight on All Hallow's Day (November 1st). Let's see those costumes!
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30 Bryson St
Suite 130
Asheville, NC 28803
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4020 Westchase Blvd
Suite 160
Raleigh, NC 27607
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11020 David Taylor Dr
Suite 315
Charlotte, NC 28262
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203 South Church St
Greensboro, NC 27401
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2601 Pilgrim Ct
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
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