The National Safety Council publication “Workplace Injuries by the Numbers” reports that a worker is injured on the job every 7 seconds with the most common types being sprains and strains and the most common lost time injury being overexertion (33% of all injuries). Helpful tips to avoid these injuries include avoiding bending, reaching and […]

Did you know that your hands and fingers are the body parts most frequently injured at work? According to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, nearly 2/3 of those injuries were lacerations that could have been prevented by using the correct gloves. To make it Home Safe today, make sure you are wearing the correct […]

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, motor vehicle crashes are now the leading cause of work-related death, comprising 25% of the total. Did you ever stop to consider that the most dangerous part of your day would be your commute? To make it Home Safe, minimize your chances of being a […]

For the past 13 years The Branch Group and it’s companies have spent time during June reinforcing an important safety message and 2019 will be no different. Our theme this year is HOME SAFE: Get back to what matters most. Your days begin at home and when you stay safe at work, they’ll end there, […]

Veteran construction executive brings more than 25 years of infrastructure and operational leadership experience to employee-owned firm Branch, a 100% employee-owned construction company serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, today announced that Josh Goyne has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective August 17, 2026. Goyne brings more than 25 years of experience in the […]

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) has recognized Branch with its 2026 Community Impact Award, honoring our commitment to making a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Following Hurricane Helene, Branch partnered with Yancey-Mitchell Pillars, Inc. to help families in Western North Carolina rebuild their lives. Working alongside local volunteers and […]

Branch has been ranked #150 on the 2026 Top 400 Contractors list by Engineering News-Record (ENR). The company has jumped nearly 100 spots in the rankings since 2023. The prestigious list was created in 1964 to highlight the top-performing contractors in the United States. The rankings are determined by gross revenue collected from various company […]

Branch received a Special Recognition Award in the Greater Than 750,000 Manhours category as part of the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) 2025 Contractor Safety Awards Program. The annual VTCA Contractor Safety Awards recognize transportation construction companies across Virginia that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to workplace safety, employee well-being, and safe jobsite practices. The award […]