From the field

Fire-protection work during a commercial renovation
Safety

Fire Safety During Commercial Renovations

How fire-prevention planning, system impairment coordination, hot-work controls, and clear communication protect active commercial facilities during renovations.

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RJB teammates and their families together at the Phillies game
Culture

A Night at the Ballpark With the RJB Team

For the third year in a row, RJB teammates, families, and plus ones came together for a Phillies game and an evening outside the office and jobsite.

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RJB field and office employees collaborating on a commercial construction project
Culture

How RJB's Culture of Collaboration Supports Project Success

Teamwork in construction is a project-control system, not just a workplace value. How field-to-office communication and The Collaborative Way keep projects moving.

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Self-checkout and queue-line installation during a retail store renovation
Store Operations

Self-Checkout and Store Layouts: Building a Better Customer Flow

Self-checkout is a store-flow decision, not just an equipment swap. How site surveys, rollout planning, and phased work inside open stores shape a better front end.

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Construction team reviewing project drawings on site
Construction

The Hidden Costs of Poor Construction Scheduling

The visible cost of a scheduling problem is the delay. The real cost is the chain reaction around it — remobilization, rework, missed openings, and pressure on quality.

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Asbestos abatement during a commercial renovation project
Safety

Biohazards on Site: Managing Asbestos During Commercial Renovations

Finding asbestos doesn't have to stop a renovation. How preconstruction investigation, abatement coordination, and phased work keep commercial projects moving safely.

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Digital site documentation supporting a commercial construction project
Construction

Innovation in Commercial Construction: Better Information, Better Execution

Technology alone doesn't make a project better. How site data, digital coordination, prefabrication, and consistent field reporting reduce uncertainty on commercial renovations and multi-site programs.

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Protective coating being applied to a commercial building exterior
Asset Maintenance

The Role of Commercial Protective Coatings in Building Longevity

A coating performs only as well as the surface beneath it. How substrate assessment, preparation, system selection, and maintenance planning extend the life of a building.

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Completed restroom renovation inside an active retail store
Construction

Retail Restroom Renovations: Small Spaces With a Big Operational Impact

A small room with outsized operational impact. How existing-conditions review, phasing around an open store, accessibility, and durable materials keep restroom work on schedule.

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Building Together: RJB's Second Year with Habitat for Humanity
Culture

Building Together: RJB's Second Year with Habitat for Humanity

For our second annual Habitat for Humanity build day, the RJB team returned to the same neighborhood — painting trim on new homes and seeing last year's houses completed and occupied.

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Lowering Our EMR Through Safety-First Practices
Safety

Lowering Our EMR Through Safety-First Practices

Our Experience Modification Rate improved from 0.939 to 0.764 in a year. Here's how a safety-first approach — training, a hands-on safety committee, and open communication — got us there.

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RJB Completes Pennsylvania's First NEVI-Funded Tesla Charging Station
Sustainable Infrastructure

RJB Completes Pennsylvania's First NEVI-Funded Tesla Charging Station

RJB completed Pennsylvania's first NEVI-funded EV charging station — equipped with Tesla DC fast chargers — in Aston, PA, part of the federal push to expand EV charging nationwide.

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RJB Builds with Habitat for Humanity
Culture

RJB Builds with Habitat for Humanity

Giving back is part of building something bigger. The RJB team spent a volunteer day insulating two Habitat for Humanity homes for local families — and signed on as a Hops for Homes sponsor.

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The Growing Demand for Curbside Pickup: How RJB Helps Retailers Adapt
Construction

The Growing Demand for Curbside Pickup: How RJB Helps Retailers Adapt

Curbside pickup is now a standard expectation. Here's how RJB helps retailers — including BJ's, Kohl's, and Walmart — adapt their stores for pickup and order-ahead fulfillment.

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Looking Ahead: Retail Construction Trends for 2025 and Beyond
Construction

Looking Ahead: Retail Construction Trends for 2025 and Beyond

Sustainability as standard, in-store technology, modular layouts, and experiential retail — the trends RJB sees shaping retail construction in 2025 and beyond.

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