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Staying True To Values Leads To Long-Term Success (4th Quarter 2008) A Message From Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. Vecellio Group, Inc. President, Chairman and CEO There have been many tough challenges during the Vecellio Group’s seven decades of service, during periods of growth as well as in leaner times, such as the current economic downturn being…

  Ranger South Finishes Site Work For Vecenergy’s Petroleum Terminal At Port Everglades (4th Quarter 2008) Ranger Construction’s South Division is nearing completion on the site work and paving for Vecenergy’s new petroleum terminal at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The facility, scheduled to open in February 2009, has 12 storage tanks totaling 1.35 million…

  History Abounds With Good Design Lessons, Says Henry Petroski At 2008 Vecellio Lecture (4th Quarter 2008) Henry Petroski 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…

  Vecellio Group Celebrates 70 Years Of Integrity, Quality & Service (3rd Quarter 2008)   Enrico Vecellio and partners became leaders in road construction in West Virginia in the 1920s. It all started in 1938 with Vecellio & Grogan’s first project, a street paving contract valued at $6,942.00, putting the company on the road to success.…

  Vecellio Group Celebrates 70 Years Of Integrity, Quality & Service (Continued) (3rd Quarter 2008)   Several large railroad construction projects in Kentucky during the 1960s helped vault V&G to a new level. Success in the rugged conditions on these jobs earned V&G a reputation as a trusted and innovative contractor. V&G became well-known for projects…

  Living The Legacy Is A Humbling, Yet Truly Fulfilling Experience (3rd Quarter 2008) Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. Vecellio Group, Inc. President, Chairman and CEO 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…

  Crews Achieve “No Lost Time” Milestones (3rd Quarter 2008) Addressing Issues On A Daily Basis Keeps Crews Safely On The Job In Virginia City, Va., crews have stayed safe on V&G’s site work for a new power plant. Above and below: Sharpe Bros. employees enjoy a buffet meal and prizes to celebrate the two-year mark.…

  Terminal Work Enters Last Phase At Port Everglades (3rd Quarter 2008) Ranger Construction South  is nearing completion on site preparation for Vecenergy’s new fuel terminal at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The final phase includes all paving work at the facility, which contains 11 petroleum storage tanks totaling 1.35 million barrels (56.7 million gallons)…

We Build Success By Meeting Opportunities, Challenges Head-On By Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. President, Chairman and CEO (1st / 2nd Quarters 2008) Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. Vecellio Group, Inc. President, Chairman and CEO As I’ve often said, being nimble is essential for success in road and transportation construction. Every day presents different challenges, from working around…

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