In the late 1880s, the first steel-framed skyscrapers emerged, virtually replacing wood and stone buildings. The industry needed a new kind of craftsman - the kind that has nerves of steel. Ironworkers, also referred to as “cowboys in the sky,” live their life on the beam and fearlessly dare to … [Read more...] about Cowboys In The Sky
People
Employee Spotlight with Frank Burton
Frank Burton has been part of the Crossland family for 32 years. On the record books, he began as a laborer before moving up to foreman, field superintendent, then general superintendent where he is today. But if you ask Frank how he describes his role at Crossland, he’ll tell you he sees himself as … [Read more...] about Employee Spotlight with Frank Burton
Paving The Way
Columbus, KS – When your CEO comes to you with an idea, you make it happen. When Ivan shared his vision for us to move our paving equipment from job to job quickly and with less setup time, we adopted stringless technology for our curb and gutter pavers. There was a substantial upfront investment … [Read more...] about Paving The Way
Dustin McMinn Accepted Into This Year’s Leadership – NPCA Class
Columbus, KS - Dustin McMinn, our Crossland PreFab Plant Manager, has been accepted into this year’s Leadership - National Precast Concrete Association (Leadership - NPCA). Each year Leadership - NPCA selects 12 individuals from candidate applications submitted around the nation for this yearly … [Read more...] about Dustin McMinn Accepted Into This Year’s Leadership – NPCA Class
BNSF Turner Siding – Dirt Crew
An impossible task - that’s what was said when this job began. But this crew, like Crossland itself, heard that phrase and replied with, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! The only thing remotely typical about a day for the crew that worked on the BNSF Turner Siding project is their morning safety meeting. After … [Read more...] about BNSF Turner Siding – Dirt Crew
Under The Hard Hat With Billy Ellis
“Hard work pays off. If you want to be something, work at it, and you’ll get there.” Billy Ellis exemplifies this statement. Billy has been in the construction industry for 14 years, working from coast-to-coast in the United States, and also in Southeast Asia. He joined Crossland about three and a … [Read more...] about Under The Hard Hat With Billy Ellis
