10/7/24

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Announcements

Hurricane Helene Update


Throughout the last couple of weeks, we have kept in touch with our Western NC teammates. All are safe and many have restored power to their homes but will be without fresh water for some time. Blum has made multiple deliveries of supplies including water, generators, cash, etc. If you have been able to contribute, thank you!


At this time, we do not have an update on the Blum Construction office in Asheville, as we are waiting to hear from the landlord, who will be able to provide our next steps. Employees continue to work from remote locations and some projects have recommenced.

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Blum University This Week (Oct 8-9)


It's that time again! Our company-wide Blum University conference will be held this week on Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct 8-9) at headquarters. Listed below are a few important announcements to remember.


  • Professional headshots will be taken of those who have not received a company photo yet or need to have their old photo updated. This will take place between 9:30am and 10:30am. Know What to Wearο»Ώ
  • Health screenings and flu shots will be available
  • Lunch will be provided
  • In the afternoon, we will be participating in activities to support our teammates in the Western NC region
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πŸŽ„Christmas in OctoberπŸŽ„


Each year Blum Construction gives our employees a gift for the holidays. This holiday season we are changing things up a bit and you will be able to choose your own gift!

 

By EOD Friday, October 11th, all employees will receive an email that contains a website link and redemption code from: noreply@ordermygear.com. Once you receive the link and code, you will have until midnight on Sunday, October 27th to select your gift. All gifts will be delivered and distributed at each region's Christmas party.

 

This is a separate code from your Blum Bucks, can only be used once, and cannot be used for the Blum Store. It must be entered exactly as it looks in your email.

 

Please read the descriptions and make your selections carefully, because these are custom items and cannot be returned.

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Core Values

SAFETY & WELL BEING

Benefit Open Enrollment


Our 2024-2025 benefit open enrollment meetings will be held via Zoom on October 15th and 16th. You will have between October 18th and October 26th to make your benefit elections for the 2024-2025 Plan Year. There are a few benefit changes this year and attendance to one of the meetings is required. Stay tuned for calendar invitations.

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ο»ΏAs a reminder, anyone who doesn’t elect or decline benefits for the new year, will only receive the no-cost benefits for the next plan year.

SAFETY & WELL BEING

Wellworks Info Due Oct 18th


To receive the health insurance discount for the new plan year beginning November 1, 2024, don’t forget to complete the following steps by October 18th, 2024.

  • Log into Wellworks via www.wellworksforyoulogin.com
  • Complete the tobacco attestation/cessation program. Reminder, if you or your covered spouse use any type of tobacco, you should complete the cessation program by October 18th.
  • Complete one preventive exam/flu vaccine.
  • Complete a biometric health screening and meet two healthy ranges. For added convenience, Mako Rx will be at Blum U again this year to conduct biometric screenings and flu vaccinations.
  • Complete the Know Your Number Assessment via the Wellworks For You website. Covered spouses should also log into this site via their own personalized login to complete the above steps.

Please contact Pam or Jess in Human Resources should you have any questions.


*An extended deadline will be granted to our Asheville employees.

Frank Factor

SUPER SERVICE

Superior service or what separates good from great is, many times, the little things. Small actions can differentiate us. From holding a door, to saying please and thank you, to simple handwritten notes of gratitude. Little things carry great meaning.

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Derrick Wiser

Project Manager

Stephen Mims Superintendent

Levi Duffield

Superintendent

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IMPLEMENTING THE FRANK FACTOR

Super Service at Covenant Village


During the storms, Covenant Village in Gastonia, NC lost power to one of their residential buildings when a transformer blew. This was outside our scope of work, but nonetheless our team jumped into action and helped them secure a temporary generator. We were also able to locate a permanent solution and get it installed while they relied on the temporary generator for a week.


Dale Melton, CEO of Covenant Village, Seth Heustess, Director of Property Services, and CJMW's Kathleen Warner, have expressed their gratitude and praises to all of the Blum team involved - especially Derrick Wiser, Stephen Mims, and Levi Duffield.


"Thanks to all the strong and determined efforts of Blum with Derrick, Stephen, Levi, and all others involved... I share all of this gratitude with equally deep humility and respect. I know what our colleagues and friends in western NC are experiencing is never to be compared to the mere inconveniences we have experienced, but it is providential that Derrick was able to locate this generator and future transformer. We are blessed."

- Dale Melton, CEO, Covenant Village


"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Stephen Mims. He has been on-site day and night, lending a helping hand with this situation. His hard work and dedication have truly shone through! Thank you, Stephen, for everything you do for Covenant Village. Also, thank you to all who have been a part during this crazy time, making sure our residents are taken care of."

- Seth Heustess, Director of Property Services, Covenant Village


"...Praise for one of your best and brightest… Stephen is doing a phenomenal job. Thank you for the opportunity we have to work with him and watch his service in action with this dear community and their residents. ABOVE AND BEYOND – the Blum way."

- Kathleen Warner, CJMW Architecture

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Looking Back πŸ‘€

Submitted by: Mike Lancaster

Johnny Branch and Howard Morgan (Retired) at Augsburg Lutheran Church


Reminder: Send your "Looking Back" photos to Mallory Smith, mallory.smith@flblum.com / (336) 745-5459 to be featured in the monthly newsletter.


Submitted by: Mike Lancaster

Tony Hall, Eddie Snow, and others at a charity golf tournament in 1994

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Submitted by: Mike Lancaster

Mickey Pack, Drew Hancock (former President of Blum), and team at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

New Hires

September 2024

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Dustin Caudle

Project Manager (Triad)

Wendy Jolly

AP Specialist (Triad)

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Chris DiMarco

Project Executive (Triangle)

Brett Boger

Assistant Project Manager (Triad)

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Rob Cameron

Regional Safety Manager (Triangle)

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Employee Work Anniversaries

October 2024

Danny Ramsey 41 Years

Bill Ball 18 Years

Billy Gard 8 Years

David Hana 8 Years

Steven Poteat 7 Years

Pat Valley 6 Years

Rob Boone 6 Years

Bruce Johnson 4 Years

Daniel McDonnell 4 Years

Jason Skipper 3 Years

Flynt Greenwood 3 Years

Andrew Hays 3 Years

Brooke Thomas 3 Years

Levi Duffield 2 Years

Gil Roebuck 1 Year

Employee Recognitions

Kind Words for Mason Doub


"As always, we enjoyed working with Blum on this [Imprints Cares]. Mason Doub is one of the best superintendents we’ve ever worked with!!"


-- Stuart McCormick, President pf Lambert Architecture

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Back to School!


Thanks for sharing your back-to-school photos. We hope the fall 2024 school year is off to a great start.

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Events and Celebrations

GC Cup Golf Tournament

September 18th


Thirteen Triad General Contractors got together for a charity golf tournament at Bermuda Run Country Club. Learn more about this event here.

Project: Homeless Connect

September 25th


Candace Edwards, Blum's Compliance Manager, attended the City of Winston-Salem's Project: Homeless Connect event with dozens of supplies and resources donated by Blum for the attendees.

Way to go, Candace!

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Kaleidoscope Ball

October 4th


Blum was an "Inventor Sponsor" of Kaleideum's annual Kaleidoscope Ball. Proceeds of this annual event go to funding the organization throughout the year.

COMING UP:

Ghoul Times @ Kaleideum

October 27th

1pm-5pm


Costume party, crafts, face painting, food trucks, trick-or-treating, and Monster Mash on the rooftop!


Remember, tickets/RSVPs are reserved for Blum employees and their families only. This event is open to the public. Click the button below to RSVP! The deadline to RSVP is Friday, October 18th.

RSVP to Ghoul Times
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Art in the Arboretum

October 6th


Blum sponsored this event to support a local organization Greensboro Beautiful.

COMING UP:

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings


October 8th - Brown Family Conservatory & Reynolda Welcome Center

October 17th - Imprints Cares

October 31st - River Landing St. Andrew's Memory Care

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Won

Center for Active Adults

Owner: City of High Point

Location: High Point, NC

Cone Health Internal Medicine Relocation

Owner: Cone Health

Location: Greensboro, NC

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Break Room Addition & Upfit

Owner: Eli Lilly

Location: Durham, NC

Nanotechnology Lab Renovation

Owner: Wake Forest University

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

In Progress

Salem Gymnastics Phase II Addition

Owner: Salem Gymnastics

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Capital Mazda & Lincoln of Cary

Owner: Cary Properties, LLC

Location: Raleigh, NC

Completed

Winston-Salem Regional Association of Realtors Renovation

Owner: Winston-Salem Regional Association of Realtors

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Brookside Commons, Brookside North Apartments, & Vista Ridge North Apartments

Owner: Givens Highland Farms

Location: Black Mountain, NC

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Salem Gymnastics Renovations Phase I

Owner: Salem Gymnastics

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

King Building Renovations

Owner: Housing Authority of Winston-Salem

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

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Greensboro iHeartMedia Radio Relocation

Owner: iHeartMedia

Location: Greensboro, NC

Thomasville MRI Replacement

Owner: Novant Health

Location: Thomasville, NC

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Additional Projects Completed:

  • Sanford North, Wood Group USA
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