Ranger Construction -- News & Photos

	News & Photos Index Click a headline below to learn more about Ranger Construction and its wide range of heavy/highway, site development and asphalt paving services. News & Photos -- 2009 Vecellio Group CEO Elected ARTBA Development 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. Ranger Widening I-95 In Brevard County, FL (3rd Quarter 2009) -- Ranger Construction Industries (RCI), in association with Corzo, Castella, Carballo, Thompson, Salman, P.A. (C3TS), is providing design and construction services for an I-95 (SR-9) road-widening project in Brevard County, Florida. Ranger Construction's North Division Earns Asphalt Plant Quality Awards (3rd Quarter 2009) -- Ranger North’s two asphalt plants, in Winter Garden and Debary, FL, have earned certificates of quality from the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA). Company Fosters Environmental Safety Through NAPA Committee (3rd Quarter 2009) -- Ranger Construction's Environmental Director, Jo Moore, is representing the Vecellio Group on the Environmental Safety Plant Operations Committee (ESPOC) of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA). From Armoring Ditches To Hot-In-Place Recycling, Variety Of Jobs Adds To Ranger’s Usual Workload (3rd Quarter 2009) -- While new construction recovers, Ranger’s Central Division is keeping busy with the usual mix of other work on its books — road widening, pipe work, milling and resurfacing jobs, runway paving and the like. Add to the list a couple of jobs that aren’t so typical — armoring drainage ditches and hot-in-place recycling on a paving project. Ranger Central Upgrading Roads From Brevard To Palm Beach (3rd Quarter 2009) -- Ranger Construction's Central Divison has a number of road improvement projects underway from Brevard County to Palm Beach County. Ranger South Provides Fast, Smooth Repaving On Route To Miami Airport (3rd Quarter 2009) -- The last thing motorists needed on the busy eight-lane SR-836/Dolphin Expressway in South Florida were lane closures that dragged on and on during resurfacing. Ranger South Making Improvements To NW 72nd Ave., Powerline Rd. (3rd Quarter 2009) -- Ranger has a number of major road projects underway in South Florida. Ranger’s Quality, Service Point To Solid Value On Paving Projects (3rd Quarter 2009) -- Ranger Construction added to its long list of satisfied retail and school paving customers with two recent projects in the northeast section of its market area. Crews Making Gold Star Progress On Silver Star Road (3rd Quarter 2009) -- Ranger Construction’s efficient progress on a Silver Star Road/SR-438 resurfacing project in Orange County, FL, started with the very first stage — moving equipment onto the job site. That’s because crews had just finished the same type of job, on the same roadway, only a few miles to the west. 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. 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. 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. We can’t do it alone, however. We also call on the traveling public to take seriously the obligation we all share to drive cautiously around road construction work. In Memoriam: Ranger Construction’s Jesus Resendiz-Banales, PaveSmart’s Steven Dunn (3rd Quarter 2009) -- It is with great sadness and regret that the management and employees of Ranger Construction and equipment vendor PaveSmart mourn the loss of two fellow workers, killed by a vehicle that veered into a properly marked road construction zone. Ranger Projects Recognized With Six ‘Quality In Construction’ Awards (1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- The National Asphalt Pavement Association honored Ranger Construction with six “Quality In Construction” awards for its work in 2008. Ranger Completes $105 Million SR-414 Project (1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- Ranger Construction, through its Winter Garden-based North Division, has completed its largest project to date, construction of a 2.7-mile elevated section of SR-414/John Land Apopka Expressway in Orange County, Florida. Annual Supervisor Awards Prove Safety Pays (1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- The Vecellio Group bestows more than 160 supervisor safety awards and bonuses, while Travelers Insurance recognizes several company safety records with commemorative plaques. Results Prove Job Site Quality, Safety and Efficiency Are “Worth Doing Right” (1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr., Vecellio Group President, Chairman and CEO. Airport Jobs Top List Of Ranger South Work (1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- Ranger South is reconstructing Taxiway Alpha at Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport and performing site development and paving work for a new rental car facility and access road at Miami International Airport. Ranger North Crews Widening Florida’s Turnpike Near Orlando (1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- An on-the-job look at Ranger North’s $52.5 million FDOT project to widen 3.4 miles of Florida's Turnpike near Orlando. Ranger Improves Busy Route South Of Lake Okeechobee (1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- From 18-wheelers hauling goods across Florida to fishermen angling for the catch-of-the-day, just about everyone driving around the southern end of Lake Okeechobee makes use of US-27/SR-25. Shelby Jarrell Retires After 52 Years Of Service Vice President Began As A Laborer (1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- Shelby Jarrell started at the bottom and worked his way up. Way up. He recently retired as a Vice President of Ranger Construction after a 52-year career, which began as a Laborer for Vecellio & Grogan. 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. Ranger Crew Gets Motorist Back On Road (1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- Having car trouble is bad enough, but breaking down in a road construction zone can be particularly trying, especially when you’re on the way to the airport to pick up a relative. But when a motorist in St. Lucie County recently faced that situation, it turned out fine. Smile... You're On 'Vecellio Group' Camera! (1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- Snapshots from around Ranger Construction's operations Vecellio Group's VanGuard Magazine, Marketing Brochure Earn 5 Communicator Awards (1st/2nd Quarter 2009). -- The Vecellio Group's VanGuard magazine and an energy division marketing brochure have been named five-time winners in the 2009 Communicator Awards, hosted by the International Academy of the Visual Arts. Magazine coverage included Ranger Construction's wide range of public- and private-sector work. News & Photos -- 2008 Ranger South Finishes Site Work For Vecenergy Petroleum Terminal (4th Quarter 2008) -- Ranger Construction's South Division nears completion on site work and paving for Vecenergy’s new petroleum terminal at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Vecellio Group's Asphalt Facilities Earn NAPA's ‘Diamond’ Commendations (4th Quarter 2008) -- The Vecellio Group’s 10 asphalt production facilities once again have received Diamond Achievement Commendations from the National Asphalt Pavement Association. Competition Heats Up For Road Work (4th Quarter 2008) -- Amid intensified competition during the slower economy, Ranger Construction was still able to secure a number of new road construction contracts over the past several months. Leading by Example, In Business and Philanthropy (4th Quarter 2008) > Kathryn Vecellio Honored For Philanthropic Leadership For 35 years Kathryn Vecellio has worked full-time as an organizer, fundraiser and development volunteer for dozens of nonprofit organizations, in addition to being an owner and board member of the Vecellio Group and a devoted wife and mother. > Industry Involvement The Right Thing To Do For Company Execs In business, as in all other aspects of life, giving back is vital for genuine success. The Vecellio Group leads by example in following this truth. Staying True To Values Leads To Long-Term Success (4th Quarter 2008) -- Managing through tough economic times requires staying true to the cornerstone values of our operations: quality, integrity and service, performed with an emphasis on safety. $10,000 College Scholarships Awarded To Mercedes Machado, Natasha Rosales, 8 Others (4th Quarter 2008) -- Established by members of the Vecellio family in the early 1970s, the Vecellio Family Foundation has provided a total of $2.3 million in scholarships for 270 students over the years. History Abounds In Good Design Lessons, Says Henry Petroski At 2008 Vecellio Lecture (4th Quarter 2008) -- Renowned author, engineer and Duke University professor Henry Petroski shared his unique insights on “Success and Failure in Design: Lessons from History” at the 2008 Vecellio Distinguished Lecture, held on the campus of Virginia Tech in October 2008. Vecellio Group Celebrates 70 Years Of Integrity, Quality & Service (3rd Quarter 2008) -- When Leo Vecellio, Sr., Enrico Vecellio and Gene Grogan founded Vecellio & Grogan in 1938, the final section of the famous Route 66 was just being paved. Living The Legacy Is A Humbling, Yet Truly Fulfilling Experience (3rd Quarter 2008) -- Vecellio & Grogan has been a lot of things to a lot of people over the years: a heavy/highway and site development contractor to many public- and private-sector customers; a trusted employer to thousands of employees; and an active participant in numerous industry and business associations. Crews Achieve “No Lost Time” Milestones (3rd Quarter 2008) -- The real bottom line for any construction company is not just to achieve each day’s production goals, it’s to work safely while doing it. By that important measurement, Vecellio Group continues to experience success. Community Involvement Takes Place “Where The Rubber Meets The Road” (3rd Quarter 2008) -- For homeowners, the rubber meets the road at the end of the driveway, often on roadways maintained by local homeowners’ associations. Ranger Makes The Grade On School Projects (3rd Quarter 2008) -- Ranger Construction earned high marks at several Florida schools over the summer by finishing road and paving projects in time for the new school year. Ranger South Provides World-Class Quality On Challenging Projects (3rd Quarter 2008) -- An Olympic-class running track completed by Ranger South this Olympic year crossed the finish line right on schedule and will let athletes chase world record times when the facility opens in January. Ranger Central Improving 47 Miles of Public Roadways (3rd Quarter 2008) -- Ranger Construction’s Central Division is improving nearly 47 miles of public-sector roads from Brevard Country to Palm Beach County under contracts worth $68.5 million. Terminal Work Enters Last Phase At Port Everglades (3rd Quarter 2008) -- Ranger Construction's South Division is nearing completion on site preparation for Vecenergy's new fuel terminal at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. City of Rockledge Job Earns Kudos For Central Division (3rd Quarter 2008) -- Ranger Construction’s Central Division milled and resurfaced 1.25 miles of six-lane urban roadway for the City of Rockledge, including the section directly in front of City Hall, as part of the Barton Boulevard Streetscape project in Brevard County. Multiple Awards For Workmanship Showcase “Quality You Can Count On Down The Road” (3rd Quarter 2008) -- For the Vecellio Group's heavy/highway construction divisions, “Quality You Can Count On Down The Road” is more than a marketing slogan. We Build Success By Meeting Opportunities, Challenges Head-On (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- As I’ve often said, being nimble is essential for success in road and transportation construction. Every day presents different challenges, from working around inclement weather to the never-ending process of coordinating personnel, equipment and subcontractors to keep a project moving along on schedule. Wall-To-Wall Progress Lifts $105 Million SR-414 Project Toward Early Completion (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- Keeping road construction projects on schedule is a challenge in any location. But in Florida during the summer, when its “Sunshine State” motto packs up and heads out on vacation, daily downpours can wash away even the most conservative production estimates. Ranger South Doubles As Proving Ground (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- Ranger Construction's South Division will lay a bonded friction course on its I-75 project, the first time such a method has been used on a DOT project in District 6. No Goofing Around With Safety On Busy Orlando Turnpike Job (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- In the bustling tourist mecca of Orlando, Fla., where daily traffic back-ups can get longer than the lines at Disney World, keeping road projects safe and efficient is no Mickey Mouse operation. Bring Your Truck To School Day (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- Ranger South recently participated in “Vehicle Day” at Coral Reef Elementary School in Lake Worth, Fla. Roadway Project Requires Extensive Work Below Ground (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- For road improvements above ground to last, complex utility work below the surface needs to be performed just as expertly. Ranger Keeps On Truckin' With Fleet Investments (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- Hard at work is one of 41 brand new dump trucks purchased recently as part of Ranger's continual investment in top-quality equipment. Bridge Support (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- Ranger fortified a bridge near the Port of Palm Beach to support one of the largest loads ever moved over a Florida roadway, a segmented trailer two lanes wide and more than a football field long, with a gross weight of 1.3 million lbs. Private Work Showcases South Division’s Capabilities (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- In the private sector, Ranger South has had plenty of opportunity lately to showcase its wide range of capabilities. Church Benefits From Ranger Gift (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- River of Hope Presbyterian Church in Broward County received a donation from Ranger South for the church’s help with logistics on a Kendall Drive improvement project. Ranger Provides Smooth Ride For Private Communities (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- Ranger Central has played a pivotal role in improving some of Florida’s heaviest traveled roads, highways and expressways. But every year, the division also enhances roadways closer to home by resurfacing local communities and private subdivisions. Ranger North on Track with Community Relations (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- Teacher Sharon Lamb and Principal Dr. Kim Stutsman, of Lakeville Elementary in Apopka, Fla., thank Ranger North’s Pete Scholer, Scott Fowler and Mark Webber for arranging the relocation of a caboose onto school property for use as a museum. Ready to Roll (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- Seven of 41 new Kenworth dump trucks purchased for Ranger Central and Ranger South are painted, striped and ready to roll at Ranger’s headquarters in West Palm Beach, Fla. Field Reporting System Saves Time, Paperwork (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- In the question of “paper or plastic?” the Vecellio Group’s answer is “magnesium alloy.” Night Lights (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- A broom tractor following a milling machine within closed lanes is silhouetted by paving equipment to the rear and traffic to the side on a recent Ranger Central resurfacing project on Florida’s Turnpike. Ranger North Earns Four Paving Awards (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- Ranger Construction crews take great pride in the quality of their work. They now have even more reason be proud, as the National Asphalt Paving Association has given four 2007 quality awards to Ranger’s North Division for its outstanding work. VanGuards, Brochure Win Hermes, Inspire Awards (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) -- The Vecellio Group has won three 2008 Hermes Creative Awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. Two are for the VanGuard (writing and overall campaign), with a third for a full-color Vecenergy marketing brochure. News & Photos -- 2007 Group Achieves 100% Diamond Recognition (4th Quarter 2007) -- Clean, safe and environmentally sound. That’s the description fitting all nine Vecellio Group asphalt plants and the reason they’ve all earned prestigious Diamond Achievement Commendations from the National Asphalt Pavement Association in 2007. Vecellio Group CEO Is Elected ARTBA Chairman (4th Quarter 2007) -- Leo A. Vecellio, Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Vecellio Group, Inc., has been elected 2007-2008 Chairman of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Good Equipment, Great Personnel Make Blacktop Production ‘Green’ (4th Quarter 2007) -- Hot-mix asphalt may look black, but it’s getting greener all the time. Group Named Finalist For Contractor Safety Award (4th Quarter 2007) -- The Vecellio Group’s “Safety is Job #1” program was just four points away from being named the #1 safety program in America. New Kenworth Trucks On Way To Ranger (4th Quarter 2007) -- Ranger’s Central and South Divisions are updating their fleets. Foundation Provides $100,000 In Scholarships (4th Quarter 2007) -- For Amy King and Christine Peters, the Vecellio Group is more than just the parent company of White Rock Quarries, where their fathers work. Ranger Construction Wins Quality Award (4th Quarter 2007) -- It takes more than quality aggregates and binder to make great asphalt pavement. Vecellio Companies Go The Extra Mile For Residents, Businesses Near Work Zones (3rd Quarter 2007) -- Diamond-shaped road construction signs and bright orange cones announce to the world that road improvements are just around the corner. Improving Roads And The Roadbuilding Experience (3rd Quarter 2007) -- Although road construction contracts are bound by specifications and schedules, a contractor can still propose adjustments that will improve the experience for the local community. SR-414 Projects Lead Work At Ranger North (3rd Quarter 2007) -- Work is progressing ahead of schedule on Ranger North’s $105 million project to build 2.7 miles of elevated roadway for a new section of SR-414 in Orange County, FL. Ranger South EXPANDS in the Miami Market (3rd Quarter 2007) -- Ranger South has crowned a summer of achievement with the recent acquisition of APAC Southeast’s Miami office. Stormwater Management (3rd Quarter 2007) -- Ranger Construction assisted Indian River County’s Stormwater Division in presenting a stormwater compliance expo in July. South Division Preps Vecenergy Site (3rd Quarter 2007) -- Ranger South is making excellent progress on a project for Vecenergy, the Vecellio Group's energy division, performing the site work and preparing foundations for 11 petroleum storage tanks at Port Everglades. Ranger Central Secures Significant Turnpike Change Order (3rd Quarter 2007) -- Ranger Central has been awarded a $6 million change order for work on the Florida Turnpike (SR-91) in Palm Beach County, FL. “Eye In The Sky” (3rd Quarter 2007) -- Here’s a recent look at a few of the Vecellio Group’s operations and facilities. Linda Figg Delivers 2007 Vecellio Lecture (3rd Quarter 2007) -- Linda Figg, President and CEO of Figg Engineering Group (FIGG), is delivering this year’s Vecellio Lecture, held annually at Virginia Tech. Ranger North’s $105 Million SR-414 Job Is Group’s Largest (1st / 2nd Quarter 2007) -- Ranger North has begun a $105.6 million contract in Orange County, FL, to construct a 2.7-mile elevated section of SR-414 (John Land Apopka Expressway). FDOT Projects Top The List For Ranger Central (1st / 2nd Quarter 2007) -- As summer gets into full gear, Ranger Central is hard at work improving the roadways of central and south Florida. Associated Builders & Contractors Award (1st / 2nd Quarter 2007) -- Ranger Central Safety Director Rick Boardman and Project Manager Greg Reilly show off an Associated Builders & Contractors award the division received for site development work for Wal-Mart’s Regional Distribution Center in Ft. Pierce, FL, as featured in previous issues. Ranger Central Turnpike Work Progressing On Schedule (1st / 2nd Quarter 2007) -- FDOT contracts for upgrades to 33 miles of Florida’s Turnpike (SR-91) in Palm Beach and Martin counties are among Ranger Central’s numerous ongoing projects. Ranger Central Completes Improvements To Lake Worth Road (1st / 2nd Quarter 2007) Ranger Central Holds Bi-Monthly Blood Drives (1st / 2nd Quarter 2007) Truck Driver Training Held (1st / 2nd Quarter 2007) Vecenergy Provides Global Marketplace With Well-Integrated Services & Products (1st / 2nd Quarter 2007) -- Already a leading transportation contractor and quarry operator in the United States, the Vecellio Group is rapidly expanding into the petroleum and alternative fuel industries internationally. Full Vertical Integration Leads To New Division (1st / 2nd Quarter 2007) -- From commercial aggregates to liquid asphalt supply, with comprehensive roadbuilding services in between, the Vecellio Group is vertically integrated in heavy/highway construction. Patented, Continuous Process Creates High-Quality Biodiesel (1st / 2nd Quarter 2007) -- Complementing its range of petroleum and fuel services, Vecenergy has entered the alternative fuel industry by partnering with BIDA (Biodiesel de Andalucia), a European technology firm which has conducted extensive research with Spain’s University of Cordoba to develop a breakthrough method for producing biodiesel. Neighborly Asphalt Plants Produce 'Diamonds' For Ranger, Vecellio Group (1st Quarter 2007) -- Ranger Construction Industries, Inc., and Ranger Construction -- South, both units of West Palm Beach-based contractor Vecellio Group, Inc., had five Florida plants honored with Green Diamond Awards for operating in an “exemplary manner” in 2006. News & Photos -- 2006 Vecellio Family Foundation Provides $110,000 In College Scholarships (4th Quarter 2006) -- The Vecellio Family Foundation provided $110,000 in college scholarships to 11 graduating high school seniors in 2006. The scholarships are worth $10,000 each — $2,500 per year for four years, in care of the selected college or university. Giving Back To The Community Helps Us All (4th Quarter 2006) -- Community involvement is an important part of the Vecellio Group's commitment to doing business the right way. Maj. Gen. Johnson Delivers 2006 Vecellio Lecture (4th Quarter 2006) -- Major General Ronald L. Johnson, Deputy Chief of Engineers and Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, delivered this year’s Vecellio Lecture at Virginia Tech in support of its construction engineering and management program. Ranger North Winds Down On Several Major Roadway Projects (3rd Quarter 2006) -- Ranger Construction's North Division is nearing completion or has recently completed improvements to sections of I-4, SR-520 and I-95, among other current work in central and northeast Florida. Through the Lens: US-27 “South Job” • Clermont, Florida (3rd Quarter 2006) -- Job photos from Ranger's US-27 reconstruction project just south of SR-50 in Clermont, Florida. Resurfacing Contract Tops New Work At Ranger Central (3rd Quarter 2006) -- Ranger Central has been awarded the annual contract for improving roadways in Palm Beach County for the fourth year in a row. Ranger Central Pipe Crews Stay Busy (3rd Quarter 2006) -- A recent job photo from Ranger's 41st St. improvement project in Vero Beach, Florida. Raising The Bar On Bridge Construction (1st/2nd Quarter 2006) -- A high-tech bridge replacement technology was used for the first time on a major project in the United States on Ranger North’s I-4 widening job in Volusia County, Florida. (Includes video clips.) Turnpike Section Safer After Extensive Improvements In St. Lucie County (1st/2nd Quarter 2006) -- A 16-mile section of Florida's Turnpike in St. Lucie County is much safer after milling, resurfacing, guardrail and other improvements by Ranger Construction under an $18.8 million contract enter their final stages. Ranger North Begins US-27 Improvements In Lake County (1st/2nd Quarter 2006) -- Ranger Construction has begun widening two sections of US-27 in Lake County, FL, under contracts totaling more than $47 million. The work is being performed by Ranger's North Division, based in Winter Garden. Downtown Project Brings Out The Best In Ranger Paving Crew (1st/2nd Quarter 2006) -- Under very demanding conditions, a paving crew from Ranger's Central Division has completed all asphalt paving on a one-mile stretch of reconstructed Olive Avenue in downtown West Palm Beach, FL. News & Photos -- 2005 Ranger Asphalt Plants Again Earn Coveted ‘Green Diamond’ Certification (4th Quarter 2005) -- Six asphalt plants owned and operated by Vecellio companies have received this prestigious recognition. Ranger Paving Projects, Resurfacing Brochures Receive Quality Awards (4th Quarter 2005) -- Two Ranger Central paving projects earned awards from the National Asphalt Pavement Association, while a Ranger brochure won awards from NAPA and the League of American Communications Professionals. Vecellio Family Foundation Tops $2 Million In College Scholarships (4th Quarter 2005) -- Giving back to the community is not just a cliche for the Vecellio Companies. Various sponsorships are in place, many through the nonprofit Vecellio Family Foundation. Ranger North Is Awarded Major FDOT Contracts (3rd Quarter 2005) -- Ranger North has been doing a great job securing new FDOT contracts, with several large projects awarded recently. Ranger Adds "Juice" To Complete Citrus Plant Work (3rd Quarter 2005) -- Florida’s summer rains put the squeeze on many job schedules, but resourceful management techniques at Ranger Construction kept progress flowing on work with the most critical deadlines. Midpoint Reached On Ranger's $31 Million Florida's Turnpike Project (3rd Quarter 2005) -- Ranger Central is making great time on its $31 million widening project on Florida’s Turnpike in Palm Beach County, FL. Ranger Golf, Discovery Land and Fazio Design Create New Course In Idaho (3rd Quarter 2005) -- High among the alpine meadows along Lake Coeur D’Alene in Northwest Idaho, Ranger Golf is literally carving out what may become one of the world’s most renowned golf courses. DOT Work Makes Up Bulk Of Current Ranger Projects (1st/2nd Quarter 2005) -- Ranger Construction's project list features a number of substantial DOT projects, even as private-sector work also continues to grow. Ranger's Parent Company Moves Up In Top 400 Ranking (1st/2nd Quarter 2005) -- The Vecellio Group has moved up 27 spots in Engineering News-Record’s ranking of the country’s largest contractors by revenue, jumping from 153rd to 126th on the list. Ranger Repairs Plant Damage After Emergency Road Work (1st/2nd Quarter 2005) -- There’s never a great time to shut down a busy asphalt plant for repairs. But when it’s hurricane wind damage and another season is approaching, you do it anyway. Ranger Gof Tees Up Work In Southern CA (1st/2nd Quarter 2005) -- Ranger Golf is constructing two new golf courses and performing major improvements at a third, all in Southern California. News & Photos -- 2004 Ranger Builds Two "Top 10" Golf Courses In 2004 (4th Quarter 2004) -- Two of the best new golf courses in the country in 2004 were built by Ranger Golf, a division of Ranger Construction, reports Travel & Leisure GOLF. Vecellio Group Among Largest Federal Highway Contractors (4th Quarter 2004) -- Vecellio Group, Inc., Ranger Construction's parent company, is ranked among the nation's largest federal highway contracting firms, reports Transportation Builder magazine. Vecellio Family Foundation Nears $2 Million In Scholarships (4th Quarter 2004) -- The Vecellio Family Foundation, charity arm of Ranger's parent company, has provided $1.96 million in college scholarships over the years. Ranger Participates In Guardrail Ceremony (4th Quarter 2004) -- A new state contract covers the installation of miles of median guardrail along Florida's Turnpike in St. Lucie County, making travel safer. Ranger Resurfacing Turnpike In St. Lucie County (4th Quarter 2004) -- Ranger Construction is making great progress on a Turnpike resurfacing contract in St. Lucie County, Florida. Ranger Widening Seven Miles of Turnpike In Palm Beach County (4th Quarter 2004) -- To handle the increased traffic loads of South Florida's rapid growth, Ranger Construction is widening a seven-mile section of Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County. Hurricanes Hammer Florida Operations, Create Miles Of Repair Work (3rd Quarter 2004) -- Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne: four names that won't soon be forgotten in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, where the Vecellio Group has most of its operations, including Ranger Construction. Ranger Construction's Asphalt Plants Earn 2004 NAPA Diamond Awards (3rd Quarter 2004) -- Four hot-mix asphalt plants owned and operated by Ranger Construction and Ranger Construction — South have been honored once again by the National Asphalt Pavement Association for operating in an exemplary manner. Ranger Construction Adds Projects On Turnpike, SR-520 (3rd Quarter 2004) -- Ranger’s Ft. Pierce office has received a $14 million contract to mill and resurface 16 miles of Florida’s Turnpike (SR-91) in St. Lucie County, FL. In its Northern Division, Ranger picked up a second SR-520 contract, valued at $18.6 million. Photos from Ranger's SR-7 Widening Job In Royal Palm Beach, FL (3rd Quarter 2004) Ranger-Built Course Tames Tiger As Singh Captures Golf's #1 Ranking (3rd Quarter 2004) -- Ranger Golf built the course that finally tamed Tiger Woods. Tiger lost his #1 ranking to Vijay Singh at the Deutsche Bank Championship, held at the Ranger-built TPC of Boston. Ranger Wins Two ACAF Resurfacing Awards (July 2004) -- Ranger Construction has received two Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida (ACAF) Awards for high-quality resurfacing projects. Ranger-Built Course Plays Host To PGA Event (July 2004) -- Ranger Golf is the proud builder of the TPC of Boston, home of the the PGA Tour's Deutsche Bank Championship. Ranger North's New Office, Shop Open (July 2004) -- Ranger Construction North, based in Winter Garden, Florida, has moved into its new office and equipment maintenance shop. Ranger Growing To Keep Pace With Project Demands (1st/2nd Quarter 2004) -- Ranger Construction is increasing the scope of its bidding activity to include more projects of at least $25 million in size. Innovation Saves Time, Improves Results (1st/2nd Quarter 2004) -- Ranger’s North Division has developed an accurate, laser-assisted grade-checking device that has proved its usefulness in real-world conditions. Ranger Widening Section of Turnpike, Developing Sites For New Toll Plazas (1st/2nd Quarter 2004) -- Ranger has three projects worth more than $35 million underway on Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County. Ranger Prepares 172 Acres For Wal-Mart Regional Distribution Center (1st/2nd Quarter 2004) -- Ranger has developed a 172-acre site for Wal-Mart's new 1.2 million sq. ft. regional distribution center in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Ranger Laps Up Race Track Work (1st/2nd Quarter 2004) -- Ranger has won rave reviews for its super-smooth paving job on a race track in South Florida. 38 ‘Red Hats’ Tip Theirs To Ranger (1st/2nd Quarter 2004) -- “Hats off!” to Ranger North for their assistance to a group of ladies after a tour bus broke down in a road construction zone. Ranger's Parent Company Climbs ENR's "Top 400" Contractor Rankings (1st/2nd Quarter 2004) -- The Vecellio Group has moved up to #153 on Engineering News-Record’s annual ranking of the Top 400 contractors in the United States. Ranger Brochure, VanGuard Magazine Earn Multiple Communicator Awards (1st/2nd Quarter 2004) -- Ranger Construction's parent company, the Vecellio Group, Inc., has been named a 10-time winner in The Communicator Awards 2004 Print Media Competition. Return to Top News & Photos -- 2003 Asphalt Plants Produce 'Diamonds' For Ranger Construction (4th Quarter 2003) -- Ranger has been awarded four prestigious NAPA Diamond Awards for excellence in hot mix asphalt plant operations/facilities. Community Involvement Goes Beyond Attractive Facilities, Scholarships (4th Quarter 2003) -- Ranger Construction and affiliated companies also strive to be a great place to work. Vecellio Family Foundation Awards $100,000 In College Scholarships (4th Quarter 2003) -- Four-year scholarships given to 10 graduating high school seniors in West Virginia, Florida. On-The-Job ... (4th Quarter 2003) -- A few project photos as Ranger crews keep busy on variety of projects. Ranger North Begins $26 Million I-95 Project (3rd Quarter 2003) -- New contract includes more than six miles of interstate work in Volusia County, Florida. I-4 At Lake Mary (3rd Quarter 2003) -- Ranger is milling, resurfacing and performing new paving on a section of I-4 near Orlando for Granite Construction. Ranger Preparing Site For Super-Sized Distribution Center (3rd Quarter 2003) -- Ranger Construction is providing site development services for a new Wal-Mart Regional Distribution Center in Ft. Pierce, Florida, under a subcontract with Centex Rooney. I-95 Improvements In Palm Beach County (3rd Quarter 2003) -- Ranger performs paving for Okeechobee Blvd interchange and the new direct exit to Palm Beach International Airport . Shops Are Committed To Environmentally Safe Practices (3rd Quarter 2003) -- Careful handling of materials and use of environmentally friendly products are just a few of the ways Ranger is nice to Mother Earth. Ranger Performs Palm Beach County Turnpike Improvements (3rd Quarter 2003) -- Ranger Construction has added pipe crews to handle the overflow of underground work in South Florida. Work Flows To Ranger's New Pipe Crews (1st/2nd Quarter 2003) -- Ranger Construction has added pipe crews to handle the overflow of underground work in South Florida. Super Site Development For Wal-Mart Supercenter (1st/2nd Quarter 2003) -- Ranger Construction is performing fast-track site development for a new Wal-Mart Supercenter being built by Case Contracting in Port St. Lucie. St. Johns County I-95 Project Update (1st/2nd Quarter 2003) -- Ranger’s 13.3-mile I-95 widening project in St. Johns County is approximately 50 percent complete. New Ranger Contracts Include Widening Of I-4 (1st/2nd Quarter 2003) -- Ranger North has been awarded a $26 million contract to widen approximately six miles of I-4 in western Osceola County. Through The Lens... (1st/2nd Quarter 2003) -- Additional Ranger Construction on-the-job photos from 1st/2nd Quarter 2003. Return to Top News & Photos -- 2002 One Flag For Florida: Ranger Expands Its Market Presence (4th Quarter 2002) -- Effective early 2003, the Vecellio Group’s Florida construction operations are being handled under the Ranger Construction name. Andy Jones Joins Ranger As President Of North Division (4th Quarter 2002) -- Ranger Construction welcomes experienced industry veteran Andy Jones as North Division President. Photo Review: On The Job With Ranger Construction (4th Quarter 2002) -- Ranger is keeping its road construction and asphalt paving crews busy throughout Florida. Ranger Golf Nears Completion On Course In San Jose, CA (4th Quarter 2002) -- Ranger Golf, a division of Ranger Construction, is making great progress on The Ranch at Silver Creek, a new golf course under construction in San Jose, CA. Work also continues on two new golf courses in Southern California involving Jack Nicklaus Design and Tom Fazio Design. Promotion Emphasizes "Safety First" Message (4th Quarter 2002) -- John West, formerly Ranger Construction's Safety Director, has been promoted to Vice President of Safety for the entire Vecellio Group. Vecellio Family Foundation Awards $100,000 in Scholarships (4th Quarter 2002) -- Ten recipients, including the son of a Ranger Construction employee, were granted four-year, $2,500 per year college scholarships by an independent review board as part of the 30th annual Vecellio Family Foundation Scholarship Program. Ranger Begins I-95 Design-Build Project (3rd Quarter 2002) -- Ranger was recently awarded a $33.6 million contract — its largest to date — for 13.3 miles of design-build improvements to I-95 just south of St. Augustine in St. Johns County. Ranger Scores A Zero -- In Deficiencies, That Is (3rd Quarter 2002) -- Ranger’s Fort Pierce operation recently completed 11 miles of milling and resurfacing on I-95 in St. Lucie County and the excellent results are in! Ranger Golf Begins 'Canyon Trails,' 'Quarry' Addition (3rd Quarter 2002) -- Ranger Golf has begun work on Canyon Trails Golf Club, a new turn-key golf course construction project just north of Burbank, California. Ranger is also building an additional nine holes on the exclusive Quarry golf course near Palm Springs. Through The Lens: Recent On-The-Job Photos... (3rd Quarter 2002) -- The Evergrene in Palm Beach Gardens, US-192 in Melbourne, and Wal-Mart Superstore in Royal Palm Beach are just a few of Ranger's public- and private-sector projects. Port St. Lucie Job On The Right ‘Track’ (1st/2nd Quarter 2002) -- Ranger is using the "Train Method" of construction on a high-visibility job in Port St. Lucie, FL, to help minimize inconvenience to local residents. SR-806 (Atlantic Blvd.) in Delray Beach, FL (1st/2nd Quarter 2002) -- Ranger Construction recently completed a range of improvements to this highly traveled stretch of Atlantic Blvd in Delray Beach, FL, just east of a Florida Turnpike exit. For Par Excellence, It’s Ranger Golf, Of Course (1st/2nd Quarter 2002) -- Whether it's performing one phase of work for another GC, such as this recent Sebring, FL, earthmoving job, or building a turn-key golf course anywhere in the country, Ranger Golf is on the job. Return to Top News & Photos -- 2001 Ranger Earns Quality Award From Florida DOT (4th Quarter 2001) -- Ranger Construction is recognized by the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Transportation Builders Association for consistent, high-quality workmanship. Ranger Acquires Five New Paving Machines (4th Quarter 2001) -- Ranger Construction owns and maintains an exceptional equipment fleet, which includes five new paving machines. Ranger Sets High Standards For Airport Work (4th Quarter 2001) -- When it comes to meeting the stringent specifications of airport work, Ranger Construction is really flying high. The company has a new contract at Sanford Airport and a project well underway at Daytona International Airport. Ranger Picks Up New Resurfacing Project (4th Quarter 2001) -- Ranger helps the public sector maintain its network of roads through cost-effective milling and resurfacing work, such as the new contract on A1A in Brevard County and the current project on SR-15 (US-17/92) in North/Central Florida. New Projects Include Site Development, A Ranger Specialty (4th Quarter 2001) -- The Portofino at Mirasol project in Palm Beach Gardens, FL exemplifies the private-sector site development work for which Ranger is well-known. Ranger Participates In Miami-Dade Career Fair (4th Quarter 2001) -- Ranger Construction joins other members of the Vecellio Group and more than two dozen industry associates at a career fair for high school students. Long May It Wave... (4th Quarter 2001) -- The American Flag is on proud display by many employees -- including this Ranger dragline operator -- in a show of support for the U.S. in the wake of the Sept. 11 tragedies. Ranger Part of Design/Build Team For I-4 Project (3rd Quarter 2001) -- Jones Brothers, HNTB and Ranger Construction are working together on improvements to a portion of I-4 in Orange County. Melbourne Airport Project (3rd Quarter 2001) -- Ranger uses automatic paver control system with laser guidance for optimum results. Indian River County Yields Three New Large Projects (3rd Quarter 2001) -- Ranger awarded contracts for three miles of milling/resurfacing, one mile of total reconstruction, and improvements to city streets in Indian River County. Keller Road Project, Maitland (3rd Quarter 2001) -- Crews work at night to minimize traffic disruption on Keller Road project in Maitland. Ranger Helps University Reach Its "GOAAALLL!" (3rd Quarter 2001) -- Thanks in part to below-cost work performed by Ranger Construction, Northwood University in West Palm Beach now has its own soccer field. I-95 & SR-712 Project (3rd Quarter 2001) -- Ft. Pierce job includes milling and resurfacing. SR-608 (Airport Rd.) Project, Ft. Pierce (3rd Quarter 2001) -- Ranger is reconstructing a section of SR-608 in north Fort Pierce. New Work Includes Turnpike Service Plaza Job (3rd Quarter 2001) -- Ranger is awarded contract for Lake Worth-West Palm Beach service plaza parking lot reconstruction. SR-100 and SR-11 Projects, Flagler County (3rd Quarter 2001) -- Bridge contractor awards grading and paving subcontracts to Ranger Construction. Training Programs Ensure Environmentally Responsible Construction (3rd Quarter 2001) -- Personnel at Ranger participate in training programs to ensure that company facilities and construction projects are operated in an environmentally responsible manner. SR-806 (Atlantic Ave.), Delray Beach (3rd Quarter 2001) -- New lanes, sidewalks included in Delray Beach project. SR-715 Project, Belle Glade / Pahokee (3rd Quarter 2001) -- Ranger performs over 11 miles of road work in western Palm Beach County. Ranger Supervisors Awarded For Safety Record (2nd Quarter 2001) -- A total of 58 Safety Awards were given out companywide for outstanding safety results in 2000. On-the-Job Photos at Ranger Construction (2nd Quarter 2001) -- SR-520 in Cocoa and Merritt Island, SR-518 in Melbourne, Palm Beach International Airport/I-95 Interchange, Sabal Chase Apartments in Ft. Pierce, SR-608 in Ft. Pierce, and Northlake Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens. $10 Million I-95 Contract Leads New Work (2nd Quarter 2001) -- More than a dozen major projects have come in for Ranger Construction over the last quarter, led by a $10 million I-95 project in Ft. Pierce. Turnpike Service Plaza - Ft. Drum, FL (2nd Quarter 2001) -- Photo review of job under construction. SR-514 Project In Malabar, FL (2nd Quarter 2001) -- Photo review of job under construction. Ranger Wins 4 NAPA Quality Awards (January 2001) -- The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has selected Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. as the winner of four Quality in Construction Awards for the year 2000. 'Disabilities' Don't Slow Ranger North Operator (January 2001) -- Billie May was born with no hands and no feet, yet has overcome these difficulties to become one of Ranger North's most versatile equipment operators. Return to Top News & Photos -- 2000 Ranger Construction ... On The Job (October - December 2000) -- A selection of recent job site photos ... Ranger Honored With "2000 Best In Construction Award" From FTBA (October 2000) Ranger Receives Annual Palm Beach County Contract (October 2000) -- For the second consecutive year, Ranger Construction has been awarded the annual Palm Beach County street resurfacing contract. Doing it Well in Wellington Trace (October 2000) -- Ranger South crews recently completed street resurfacing in Wellington Trace. "A1" Resurfacing Job On A1A (October 2000) Price is Right on Ranger's Many New Contracts (October 2000) -- Ranger Construction's North, Central and South Divisions have been awarded a number of new contracts recently. Ranger Flies Salute To Vets (October 2000) -- Ranger participates in honoring America's veterans. Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. Named To ARTBA and CAWV Boards of Directors (July 2000) Palm Beach International Airport (July 2000) -- Ranger recently finished work on a challenging $8.6 million runway extension and resurfacing project in Palm Beach County. Lake Worth Roundabout (July 2000) -- Marking the entrance to downtown Lake Worth from the west, this attractive roundabout helps calm traffic. SR 472/I-4 Interchange/Extension (July 2000) -- Due for completion in December 2000, this project includes reconfiguring and extending exit ramps off of I-4 in Volusia County. Ranger Awarded $2.35 Million Contract To Upgrade SR 806 In Delray Beach (July 2000) Cecil Howard Retires After 43 Years (July 2000) Jo Moore Speaks At Environmental Conference (July 2000) Isles of Wellington (July 2000) -- Ranger is excavating 11 lakes and preparing 380 acres for more than 700 homes. Home Depot (July 2000) -- Site work includes all grading and paving. Speedway Truckstop (July 2000) -- Fast-track schedule gets project done in less than six months. Sabal Chase Apartments (July 2000) -- Ranger is doing all site work, including drainage and utilities. A1A RipRap Project (July 2000) -- State calls on Ranger to counter the effects of Mother Nature. Safety Is Job One: Vecellio Group Off To A Great Year in 2000 (July 2000) Ranger Golf Moves Western Office (July 2000) Sanford Airport (April 2000) -- Three runways and terminal area rebuilt under two separate contracts. Safety Van Brings Message To The Jobsites (April 2000) 1999 Safety Award Winners (April 2000) Facility Upgrades Ensure Environmental Protection (April 2000)
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