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This Women in Construction Week, we're highlighting some of the driven, resilient women at Liberty who are making a difference on our projects and in their communities. Meet Melissa Johns, Mission Critical at Liberty! 💪 Melissa is a Laborer with Local 130 in Scranton, PA, and has been with Liberty since 2024. But there’s more to her than just her job title—she’s also a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania and a proud mom to Hunter and Dylan. ☀️ Outside of work? She loves spending time at the beach with her fiancé, enjoying the sun and sand. 🏗 What led her to construction? Working as a Spec Temp at Susquehanna Nuclear Plant introduced her to the trades and opened the door to joining Laborers Local 130. 🔧 A Day in Melissa’s Work Boots: ✅ Manages temporary lighting, generators, and polygon units across the site ✅ Keeps the building clean using Zamboni floor cleaners ✅ Ensures safety and efficiency on the job site 💡 Misconceptions About Women in Construction? That women don’t make as much as men in the same roles. Women in this field work hard, earn their place, and get paid accordingly. 💪 Biggest Influence? Her fiancé, Jerry, who has built a successful career in the union, traveling to different jobs across the country. 🎯 Keys to Success in Construction? ✔ Safety first ✔ Strong communication skills ✔ Ability to take direction and adapt 💬 Her Advice to Women in Construction? "If you have a goal, go after it and try your best to achieve it." Melissa proves that construction isn’t for everyone—it takes dedication, grit, and the willingness to get your hands dirty. She’s breaking barriers and proving that women belong in every aspect of the industry! 👏💥 #WomenInConstruction #MissionCritical #LibertyFamily #BreakingBarriers #ConstructionLife #WomenInConstructionWeek2025 #WICweek

This Women in Construction Week, we're highlighting some of the driven, resilient women at Liberty who are making a difference on our projects and in their communities. Meet Emily Russell, The Heart of the Office & Master of the Unexpected! As Executive Assistant at Liberty’s Boston location, Emily thrives in the fast-paced world of construction. No two days are the same—and that’s exactly what she loves! 💡 What inspired her to join construction? Growing up on job sites with her dad, a master carpenter and electrician, and learning the art of DIY from her mom, Emily developed a deep appreciation for design, architecture, and the craft of building something great. 🌊 Outside of work, you’ll find her… Hosting gatherings with friends and family Baking and cooking up something delicious Taking long scenic drives by the ocean 🌅 💪 Her biggest career achievement? Taking a leap of faith—leaving Newport, RI, for a fresh start and a new challenge with Liberty. Growth and change can be intimidating, but also incredibly rewarding! 🔑 Her #1 lesson from construction? "Flexibility is key! Things don’t always go as planned, but being able to adapt and problem-solve is what makes all the difference." 👷♀️ Her advice to women considering a career in construction? "DO IT! The challenges will be there, but so will the rewards. Taking that leap could inspire more women to do the same." Let’s give Emily a warm welcome to Liberty! 🚀 #WomenInConstruction #MeetTheTeam #BuildingTheFuture #CareerGrowth #LibertyFamily #WomenInConstructionWeek2025 #WICweek

This Women in Construction Week, we're highlighting some of the driven, resilient women at Liberty who are making a difference on our projects and in their communities. Meet Gabby Farinas. At Liberty, Gabby wears many hats—Elevator Operator, Jobsite Translator, and a Woman in Construction. But her favorite title? Mom. With over 15 years of experience, she started as a subcontractor, running her own residential and commercial painting company. Now, she’s thriving in construction, always looking for new opportunities to grow. When she’s not on the job, she loves sharing a good meal with friends or visiting her daughter. We asked Gabby about her career in construction: 💡 What keeps her inspired? Seeing the satisfaction on a client’s face after a job well done. 👷♀️ Her advice to women in construction? Learn a trade, ask questions, be observant, and most importantly—be confident! 🙌 A misconception about women in this field? That they become "too masculine." The truth? Women bring strength, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills to every project. 👊 A message from Gabby: "To all the women considering a career in construction — We are not weak. We are skilled, determined, and ready to build the future." #WomenInConstructionWeek2025 #WICweek #LibertyFamily

Liberty Equipment recently erected one of our Terex SK-415 tower cranes at the Aura, a 15-story residential building that will offer 56 luxury units in Naples, FL. The crane was installed to a 141-foot height under hook, and will eventually rise to a final height of 199 feet. Kudos to our amazing team in Florida for getting this crane up safely and on schedule. 

We are excited to share that Liberty Builds was one of seven firms to Receive the President's Safety Award from the Construction Employers Association (CEA) on the West Coast. The President's Safety Award is the highest honor given by the CEA for safety excellence, recognizing organizations whose safety program far exceeds the industry standard. We’re incredibly proud of our team for creating a strong culture of safety and thrilled to see their hard work recognized.

Liberty is excited to partner with StratusVue, a technology company that enhances collaboration and efficiency through cloud-based Project Management software solutions. Leveraging StratusVue’s innovative and customizable solutions, Liberty has integrated powerful project management tools into our processes and developed a customized billing solution. Alex J Tsouvalas, Senior Director of Construction Technology at Liberty, recently spoke with Brian Anson, StratusVue COO, about Liberty's decision-making process and prioritization of project management software.

Congratulations to our three Liberty Core Values award winners: Alex J Tsouvalas in the Northeast, Doris Portes in the Southeast and Samuel Bañuelos Jr. on the West Coast! These three individuals were nominated by their peers and selected by regional leadership as standout examples of our Core Values of Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism and Caring. Their dedication and exemplary character help drive our success at Liberty while inspiring each of us to live these values in our everyday work and lives. Congratulations to Alex, Doris and Sam, and thank you for all you do for our Liberty teams across the country!

Liberty’s Equipment team is proud to provide the Terrex SK-415 cranes for this Turner Construction Company project in Florida, which will deliver Class A office space and an 8-story garage at the Port of Miami. Excited to see this project continue to take shape.

Our Liberty Southeast Equipment team is hard at work deploying our fleet of Terrex tower cranes to transform the skyline in Florida. Liberty's team has installed, maintained and operated two Terrex SK-415 cranes on the Ritz-Carlton Naples project, a boutique collection of 128 residences built by Suffolk Construction. On Turner Construction Company's Royal Caribbean Headquarters project in Miami, our Equipment team has deployed five Terrex SK-415 tower cranes to keep this massive project running smoothly. To learn more about Liberty's equipment expertise in the Southeast, please visit our website and contact our team: https://lnkd.in/gxEQ-U9r

Liberty's Southeast All Access team designed and installed a successful scaffold system to support the window replacement at the Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Palm Beach, FL. Our Liberty team was proud to provide this access system to keep this Suffolk Construction project running efficiently, allowing the facility to continue providing top-quality short-term and long-term rehabilitation resources for community members.