Asphalt Paving and Resurfacing, Grading, Underground Utilities, Greensboro, North Carolina -- Sharpe Bros.

Sharpe Builds Section of Bridford Parkway
(4th Quarter 2011) -- Sharpe Bros. recently completed construction of a new segment of Bridford Parkway in Greensboro, NC. The project included two bridges crossing I-40/US-421 and improvements to the intersections and adjacent portions of Guilford College Road and South Swing Road.

Asphalt Plants Maintain ‘Diamond’ Edge
(4th Quarter 2011) -- Vecellio Group companies Ranger Construction Industries, operating in numerous Florida markets, and Sharpe Bros., based in Greensboro, NC, have received “Green Diamond” commendations from the National Asphalt Pavement Association for their asphalt plant facilities.

Long-Timers Demonstrate Skill And Dedication Needed To Succeed
(4th Quarter 2011) -- A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- When measuring business success, it’s natural to think in terms of a financial report. But beyond how a company fares with its customers and suppliers is another important metric: how it fares with its employees.

Vecellio Family Foundation Supports Higher Education, Provides $110,000 For 11 Scholarships
(4th Quarter 2011) -- Three dependents of Vecellio Group employees and eight other graduating high school seniors received scholarships worth a total of $110,000 from the Vecellio Family Foundation in 2011.

Driving In Harsh Winter Weather Calls For Extra Safety Steps
(4th Quarter 2011) -- Harsh winter conditions, such as snow, freezing temperatures or icy roads, make driving more challenging. Here are some tips to help you stay safer.

Sharpe Tops Five Years With No ‘Lost-Time’ Incidents
(3rd Quarter 2011) -- Sharpe Bros., a Vecellio & Grogan division serving the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina with grading, paving and utilities services, has surpassed another safety milestone by working more than five years with no "lost-time" incidents.

Sharpe Paves Triad Armed Forces Center
(3rd Quarter 2011) -- Recent projects at Sharpe Bros. in North Carolina include paving at the Triad Armed Forces Center.

Vecellio Group VP Safety John West Retires
(3rd Quarter 2011) -- John West, the Vecellio Group’s Vice President of Safety, has retired after nearly 37 total years of service with Vecellio & Grogan, Ranger Construction, and Vecellio Management Services.

Group Welcomes Mark Ligon, VP Safety
(3rd Quarter 2011) -- Mark Ligon has joined the Vecellio Group as VP of Safety, replacing John West, who has retired.

Project Owners Can Boost Buying Power, Spur Economy
(3rd Quarter 2011) -- A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- For project owners, one of the upsides during a slow economy is getting more work done for less money due to the extremely competitive bidding environment.

2011 Vecellio Lecture Features John Hillman, Inventor of Hybrid-Composite Beam for Bridge Construction
(3rd Quarter 2011) -- John R. Hillman, Engineering News-Record’s 2010 Award of Excellence recipient, presented this year’s Vecellio Lecture at Virginia Tech. Hillman holds three patents for his invention of the Hybrid-Composite Beam (HCB) used in bridge construction.

Got Concerns? Make an Anonymous Report at www.VecellioGroupEthics.com or Call 877-210-7643
(3rd Quarter 2011) -- The Vecellio Group has improved online access to its ethics website, launched last year for reporting potential concerns. The website now has a new name that is easier to remember: www.VecellioGroupEthics.com.

Sharpe Performing Asphalt Resurfacing on Guilford Roads, Making Good Progress on US-220 Road Construction Project
(1st/2nd Quarter 2011) -- Sharpe Bros. crews are laying asphalt as part of a Guilford County, NC, road resurfacing contract. Sharpe is also making good progress on a US-220 road construction project in Asheboro.

Providing Excellent Value Is at the Core of Our Diversified Operations
(1st/2nd Quarter 2011) -- A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- Providing exceptional value has been a key factor in our success over the decades and has earned us a trusted reputation in the industries we serve.

Group Recognizes 145 Supervisors In Annual Safety Awards Program
(1st/2nd Quarter 2011) -- The Vecellio Group's annual Supervisor Safety Awards program honored 145 supervisors who performed at or above four high-level benchmarks, based on criteria tracked throughout the year.

National Magazine Features Sharpe's Parent Co.
(4th Quarter 2010) -- Sharpe Bros.' parent company, Vecellio & Grogan, was recently featured in a national magazine's photo contest showcasing transportation construction projects from around the country.

What Drives Long-Term Success? A Resilient, Resourceful Team
(4th Quarter 2010) -- A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- In our many decades as a contractor, we’ve experienced a number of boom and bust cycles. One thing has held true throughout these cycles and it holds true today: the men and women in our lines of work are hardy, resilient folks.

Turning Asphalt Into ‘Diamonds’: Sharpe, Ranger Earn Commendations
(4th Quarter 2010) -- All 10 Vecellio Group asphalt plants once again meet the high standards of the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s Diamond Commendation program, which establishes criteria for excellence in plant operation and maintenance.

Use Your Head — Wear Your Hard Hat!
(4th Quarter 2010) -- Hard hats are a necessary item in our personal protective gear and their use is a mandatory part of our safety protocol.

Sharpe Notes: Bridford Parkway Update
(4th Quarter 2010) -- Sharpe Bros. is making great progress on new construction of a mile of Bridford Parkway in Greensboro, NC.

Vecellio Foundation Provides $100,000 For 10 College Scholarships In 2010
(4th Quarter 2010) -- Since 1973, the Vecellio Family Foundation has helped dependents of Vecellio Group employees, as well as students at selected West Virginia high schools, to further their education. This year the Foundation funded 10 college scholarships worth $10,000 each.

Vecellio Companies ‘Do The Right Thing,’ Set Up Anonymous Ethics Hotline & Website
(4th Quarter 2010) -- When the Vecellio Group tells its employees to “Do The Right Thing,” that’s not just a company motto. The Group has set up an ethics hotline and website so any concerns can be reported anonymously.

User Fee Would Fund Six-Year Transportation Bill
(3rd Quarter 2010) -- A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- Raising taxes during a slow economy may seem backwards, but when it’s a pennies-per-gallon user fee on gasoline to pay for a multi-year surface transportation bill, then it makes good sense .

Group’s Safety Records Honored
(3rd Quarter 2010) -- The Vecellio Group’s emphasis on safety is reflected in the safety records of its companies and divisions, with most seeing hundreds of thousands of hours worked with no lost-time incidents.

Sharpe Works on 8 Miles of US-220 in $24.2 Million Upgrade
(3rd Quarter 2010) -- New work at Sharpe Bros. in North Carolina includes a multi-year project to improve eight miles of US-220 in Randolph County, bringing it up to Interstate standards to accommodate its future designation as part of I-73/74.

System Lets Equipment ‘Phone Home’
(3rd Quarter 2010) -- Vecellio Group equipment with Product Link is able to wirelessly send details to management when a component needs attention, allowing greater efficiency and keeping maintenance and repair costs down.

In Memoriam: John DeFrehn, V.P. — Finance
(3rd Quarter 2010) -- John DeFrehn, a 40-year employee who rose through the ranks to become the Vecellio Group’s Secretary/Treasurer and Vice President — Finance, passed away in June after a long illness.

Better Education? Vorster Explains How At Virginia Tech’s 2010 Vecellio Lecture
(3rd Quarter 2010) -- “Teaching and Learning: The Critical Balance in Effective Education” will be presented by Michael C. Vorster, the David H. Burrows Professor Emeritus of Construction Engineering at the school.

ENR Ranks Vecellio Group As #177
(3rd Quarter 2010) -- Vecellio Group, Inc. is currently ranked #177 on “The Top 400 Contractors” list, published annually by Engineering News-Record.

Sharpe Bros. Project Photo Is Finalist In ENR Contest
(1st/2nd Quarter 2010) -- A photo of Sharpe Bros. crews paving a runway at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, NC, was selected as a finalist in Engineering News-Record’s latest photo contest.

From Road Upgrades to New Parking Lots, Sharpe Handling Variety Of Work
(1st/2nd Quarter 2010) -- Projects at Sharpe Bros. in Greensboro, NC, include a wide variety of public- and private-sector work.

Vecellio Group Reviews Latest CAT Equipment
(1st/2nd Quarter 2010) -- Management from the Vecellio Group companies, including Sharpe Bros. of Greensboro, NC, visited Caterpillar’s Illinois demonstration center recently to review new equipment.

Safety Leads the Way to Efficient Production
(1st/2nd Quarter 2010) -- A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- Working safely is the first order of business for our Group. At every division and level, we have safety training and monitoring programs in place to make sure this message stays front and center.

April Brings Safety Awareness
(1st/2nd Quarter 2010) -- National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week was held in April, as was National Safe Digging Month, with both promoting increased jobsite safety.

V&G Earns CAWV Safety Commendation
(1st/2nd Quarter 2010) -- Sharpe Bros.' parent company, Vecellio & Grogan, received a safety commendation recently from the Contractors Association of West Virginia.

2009

Vecellio Group CEO Elected ARTBA Foundation Chairman
(4th Quarter 2009) -- Leo A. Vecellio, Jr., has been elected to chair the development arm of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, the industry’s leading advocate before Congress and the White House, it was announced at the association's recent national convention.

Vecellio Group Ranks #157 On ENR's "Top 400 Contractors" List
(4th Quarter 2009) -- Vecellio Group, Inc. consistently appears in the top half of Engineering News-Record's annual "Top 400 Contractors" list and the 2009 rankings are no exception. Based on 2008 contracting revenues, the Group moved up to #157 on the list.

Paving Caps $200 Million In Piedmont Triad International Airport Projects
Jose Garnica-Sosa runs a compactor as a FedEx plane lands in the background. (3rd Quarter 2009) -- Heavy/highway contractor Vecellio & Grogan and its grading and paving division, Sharpe Bros., are capping five and a half years of site development, road- and bridge-building, and runway construction to accommodate expansions at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, NC.

Sharpe Bros. Applies Its High-Quality Paving Expertise
To Resurfacing Projects For HOAs, Property Managers
(3rd Quarter 2009) -- High-quality industrial, highway and runway paving is just part of the asphalt line-up at Sharpe Bros. The Vecellio & Grogan division also specializes in milling and resurfacing roadways and parking areas in the North Carolina's Piedmont Triad area.

No Lost Time Incidents Vecellio Group Operations Extend “No Lost Time” Safety Records
(3rd Quarter 2009) -- Vecenergy marks five years, Sharpe Bros. reaches three years, and White Rock Quarries and Vecellio & Grogan's Beckley shop crew both surpass one year with no "Lost Time" incidents.

Safely Building Infrastructure Takes A Total Team Effort
(3rd Quarter 2009) -- A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- Building and maintaining transportation infrastructure takes a total team effort. So does keeping everyone safe in and around our job sites.

Torgersen Gives 2009 Vecellio Lecture
(3rd Quarter 2009) -- Professor Paul E. Torgersen, an Industrial Engineer whose career at Virginia Tech spans 43 years, including 20 years as a Dean and seven as University President, is the presenter of this year’s Vecellio Lecture, held at the university in October.

Sharpe Crews Meet Exacting Specs On Runway, Taxiway Jobs
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- Sharpe Bros. is providing final grading and asphalt paving services for a new taxiway and runway at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Annual Supervisor Awards Prove Safety Pays Annual Supervisor Awards Prove Safety Pays
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- Recognizing the important role Supervisors play in keeping crews and work zones safe in the day-to-day operations of its companies and divisions, the Vecellio Group presented more than 160 Supervisor Safety Awards and bonuses for job performance in 2008.

Results Prove Job Site Quality, Safety and Efficiency Are “Worth Doing Right” A message from Leo Vecellio, Jr.
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- “If something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.” That old saying is just as true today as it’s ever been and we strive to take that attitude to heart at Sharpe Bros. and throughout our operations.

Great Deal For 401(k) Savers: 50% Match
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- In a welcome bit of economic news, participants in the Vecellio Group’s 401(k) plan received the same generous gift from the company this year as in 2008 — a 50 percent match on all contributions up to 6 percent of an employee’s paycheck.