Ringland-Johnson Construction

10/15/2026

🏗️ Construction Safety: Crane & Rigging Safety

Crane and rigging operations require careful planning, clear communication, and an understanding of the risks involved. When heavy loads are being lifted and moved, even a small oversight can lead to serious injuries, equipment damage, or costly delays.

Knowing the risks is the first step toward preventing incidents. Before any lift, crews should verify load weights, inspect rigging equipment, confirm load capacities, and ensure the lift area is clear of personnel and obstructions. Weather conditions, overhead power lines, ground stability, and changing jobsite conditions must also be considered.

Clear communication between crane operators, riggers, signal persons, and the rest of the crew is critical. Everyone involved needs to understand their role, follow the lift plan, and know when to stop work if something doesn’t look right.

A safe lift starts long before the load leaves the ground. Taking time to identify hazards, inspect equipment, and communicate effectively helps protect our crews and everyone working around them.

At Ringland-Johnson, safety is a shared responsibility. Plan the lift, know the risks, and never take shortcuts when it comes to getting the job done safely.

10/14/2026

🏗️ Construction Terms: Change Order

What happens when a project’s plans, scope, or costs need to change? That’s where a change order comes in!

A change order is a formal document that outlines an agreed-upon change to the original construction contract. It may involve adjustments to the scope of work, project cost, materials, or schedule.

Clear documentation and communication help keep everyone on the same page as a project evolves.

Stay tuned for more construction terms from Ringland-Johnson! 🔨

10/13/2026

The construction industry is catching up to something we've built our process around: the earlier the right people are at the table, the better the project turns out.

A recent article from Nucor makes the case well — when owners, designers, contractors and key manufacturing partners collaborate from the start, projects see better constructability, tighter material planning and fewer costly surprises down the line.

That's the foundation of our Design-Build approach at Ringland-Johnson. Bringing everyone in early means problems get caught on paper, not in the field.

Nucor's piece looks specifically at why this matters for fast-moving projects like data centers — worth the read.

Read the full article from Nucor:

Discover how to move beyond design-bid-build with more efficient data center construction using integrated project delivery, a collaboration-driven model.

10/09/2026

🎉 ESOP Month fun continues at Ringland-Johnson!

This week, our departments showed off their team spirit with themed dress-up days! Project Management blended in with camo, Accounting and Design went blue, and Estimating was seeing green. 💙💚

We love finding fun ways to celebrate employee ownership and the people who make RJC what it is. 💪

10/07/2026

🏗️ Construction Term of the Day: PPE Checks

A PPE check is a quick but important part of every shift. At RJC, we make sure everyone on site has the essentials covered: hard hats, eye protection, hi-vis clothing/vests, and gloves. Boots are inspected before every shift, along with a quick check of harnesses and tools.

⏱️ Thirty-second inspections can help prevent the incidents that shut a site down.

Safety starts before the work does. 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

10/06/2026

Good swings, good company, and hopefully a few less-than-terrible scorecards. 😉⛳

Our team had a great time joining clients for the NIBCA Golf Outing in September. Thanks for a fun day on the course!

10/05/2026

We were proud to sponsor lunch at The SPARTA Project’s Tee Off for Heroes Golf Outing! ⛳️

The SPARTA Project helps veterans, military members, law enforcement, firefighters and first responders turn the stress and trauma of service into resiliency, empowerment and renewed purpose.

We’re honored to support an organization making a difference for those who have dedicated their lives to serving others.

10/02/2026

October is Employee Ownership Month at RJC! 🎉

We’re celebrating all month long, and every Friday we’ll be doing something fun to recognize what makes employee ownership so special.

We’re kicking things off today by showing off our RJC pride and wearing our favorite RJC swag! 👕💙

Being 100% employee-owned means every one of us has a stake in RJC’s success—and that’s something worth celebrating!

10/01/2026

🦺 Safety Tip: Fall Protection

Falls are one of the leading hazards on construction sites, but many can be prevented with the right precautions.

Before working at heights, make sure you’re using the proper fall protection equipment, inspecting it before use, and staying aware of your surroundings.

Plan the work. Protect yourself. Go home safe.

09/29/2026

A great day outdoors with great company! 🎯

The RJC team had a blast joining our clients and friends for the Boy Scouts Sporting Clays Event. It was a great opportunity to enjoy some friendly competition, connect with others in our community, and support a great organization.

Thanks to the Boy Scouts for hosting us—we’re already looking forward to the next one! 🦅🎯