G.J. Hopkins enjoys highly successful year of apprenticeships Over the last four years, G.J. Hopkins has seen a steadily rising influx of apprentices join its ranks. According to the company’s President, Ernie Caldwell, the numbers have climbed from an average of five or six apprentices in 2014 to thirty-one in 2018. He attributes this leap […]

The Branch Group, Inc., VA’s Largest Construction Employer Announces Expansion Through Acquisition   A CONSOLIDATION THAT SUPPORTS LONG-RANGE STRATEGIC GROWTH. On May 7, 2018, J. William Karbach, CEO of The Branch Group, Inc. announced the purchase of the assets of LA Lacy, Inc. Lacy will continue to operate under the same name. According to Karbach, […]

We're delighted to share the news and celebrate our most recent accomplishment, the Providence Middle School team completed their Phase 2 milestone on schedule, Friday, December 15, 2017. Thanks to the entire project team of Branch and Associates personnel and Subcontractors that diligently worked a challenging schedule to achieve this important goal for Chesterfield County […]

Virginia Living’s Top High Schools & Colleges 2017 recognizes schools for their excellence and innovation in five categories: Arts & Humanities; Science, Math & Technology; Capital Improvements; Faculty Awards and Honors; and Special Needs.