We are all very excited to see the new “Learning Stairs” being constructed!

Learning Stairs are a new architectural design that will provide a place for students to grab a book and read a few chapters in a comfortable, safe environment or to catch up on homework.  It can also be used for impromptu gatherings or as a teaching space.

The Pine Bluff Main Library is coming along nicely! Great job guys!

Van also awarded every other East Harding employee with a gift to commemorate their years with the company.

Some of the gifts included knife sets, Carhartt coolers, and Northface apparel.  Employees were given a shopping guide with gift options for their years of service and were able to choose which gift they would like.

While many companies may acknowledge their employees at retirement, East Harding Construction acknowledges and awards it’s people throughout their careers.

East Harding prides itself on it’s close knit, family atmosphere and values each and every one of it’s employees making East Harding Construction one of the best companies in Arkansas to work for.

This years Christmas party was held at Samantha’s in Little Rock. They have a beautiful skybox that overlooks the main floor restaurant. Trimmed in garland and lights, this room made the perfect setting for a cozy, family style get together.

The food was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship. The evening wrapped up with a few rounds of Christmas carols led by Dietrich Booth

Special thanks to Van Tilbury and all the people at EHC that make it such a great place to work!

The recently renovated, historic Winchester Building is now home to Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects.  This nostalgic piece of history boasts its original glass block entrance, steel frames and brick facade.
 
The interior has been beautifully redesigned and renovated to show off the original steel-framed, glass windows that divide the gathering hall and reception area from the large, two-story open-air office space.

The upstairs is comprised of conference/meeting rooms and open view office spaces that overlook the work stations on the main floor.

One of the most unique aspects of this space is the original, functioning dumbwaiter with its wheel & sprocket crank shaft that brings back a bit of nostalgia.

The combination of old and new is this beautifully redesigned building is representative of the importance of historic preservation and the necessity of modernization.

The new Polk Stanley Wilcox headquarters demonstrates the best of both and East Harding Construction is very proud and grateful to have been a part of bringing the past into the future.

East Harding Construction is proud to be an “Icing on the Cake” sponsor for Carelink’s 5th Annual “Cupcakes for Goodness Sake”.

The annual cupcake festival is a chance to connect with the community & to raise awareness about CareLink, a nonprofit organization that has been headquartered in NLR since 1979 to provide care and resources to the aging.

The theme this year was Halloween and everyone, including pets, were encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the festival.  There were many activities going on in addition to the cupcake tastings such as face painting, a petting zoo and cupcake decorating.

The delicious event was a big success and plans are likely underway to make next years event even more fun and more delicious!

The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library Systems selected East Harding Construction as CM Agent for these three renovation projects.

$69,000, 3,500 sf renovation to include flooring, electrical, paint & millwork upgrades.  This library is In renovation today with completion scheduled for August 2019.

Our office is moving toward greener living! East Harding is stocking its kitchen with pint glasses and ceramic coffee mugs for employee and guest use and doing away with paper cups and bottled water. We believe this is an important step in reducing our carbon footprint and improving the environment. We invite you to do the same. Together we can make a difference!

These new aerial photos show how fast this project is progressing!

Only a short time ago, this was a vacant lot!

East Harding Construction hosted lunch for Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects at the historic Winchester building in downtown Little Rock.  The 13,000 sf Winchester building was built in 1947 and represents the quintessential architectural design of the forties.

The entire Polk Stanley Wilcox office was invited to tour the site, ask questions and enjoy a fantastic lunch catered by Eat My Catfish.  Van Tilbury, President & CEO, East Harding Construction, expressed his appreciation to Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects for allowing us to be part of their team in turning this piece of history into a part of their future as their new corporate office.  Shawn Carroll, Vice President-Operations, Kevin Messick, Project Manager & Scott France, Site Superintendent were there to help guide the tour and field questions about this extensive renovation.

A special thanks to Kevin and Scott for working together to make this such a successful event.

The guys have been working hard to get this project moving forward after all of the rain. From early morning concrete pours, to setting steel, framing, prepping the second floor slab, & installing sanitary piping & duct work, everyone has done a great job pulling together & making things run smoothly & efficiently! Great job guys!

The Pine Bluff Main Library has passed a milestone with the completion of the steel erection.
We can now see some of the levels in the structure.

The East Harding team is doing a great job keeping this project moving!

On Tuesday, June 11th, East Harding Construction along with local officials attended the “Topping Out Ceremony” at the site of the new Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library.

Speakers included Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington, Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library Director Bobbie Morgan, East Harding Construction President & CEO Van Tilbury, and two of the library’s board members.

A commemorative beam signing was the highlight of the ceremony allowing attendees to sign their names into Pine Bluff history & become a permanent part of new Pine Bluff Main Library.

The signed beam was raised to the top of the structure and put in place as the crowd watched.

With the steel erection complete, we look forward to the next phase of this incredible project.

This empty, dilapidated parking lot is being transformed. All of the old concrete and debris have been cleared, the ground prepped, and now the beginning of it’s future is showing.

We are excited to see the progress being made in Helena-West Helena on the new Phillips County Justice Complex!

The under-slab plumbing and electrical rough in is complete and part of the 18,000 sf slab has been poured.

East Harding Construction is proud to announce that we have had zero work related injuries or illnesses in 2018!

Thank you to Keith Broadway, Health & Safety Director-East Harding Construction for his diligence in making sure we are doing all that we can to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Keith’s primary goal is to equip our Site Superintendents and subcontractors with the training, information, methods and equipment to ensure zero accidents and a safe and productive job site.

Safety is a team effort…Everyone on the EHC team understands the importance of safety in the work place and strives to insure and maintain our incredible safety record.

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Tuesday (10/16) East Harding Construction attended the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the new Phillips County Justice Complex. Wet and cold weather didn’t hold back the excitement. There was a great turnout from across the county. Judge Clark Hall spoke about the great community involvement and praised all who took part in helping this project move forward. Construction of the new detention facility and renovation to an existing building to house the new Sheriff’s Office will kick off next week. We look forward to a great project.

-Jack Whitley, EHC