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2026 Kicks off with Superintendent Leadership Training

At C.A. Murren, leadership isn’t assumed — it’s developed. In January, our superintendents completed the first in a series of leadership and motivation training centered around two of our core Fundamentals: #21 Think Team and #22 Work on Yourself. In the field, strong teams don’t just happen. We talked about the qualities that define effective leaders — clear communication, accountability, consistency, and the ability to set the tone on a jobsite. We discussed how every crew naturally moves through challenges, or “storming,” before reaching a high-performing stage — and how strong leadership is what moves a team forward instead of [...]

By |2026-05-04T14:35:18+00:00May 4th, 2026|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 2026 Kicks off with Superintendent Leadership Training

Administrative Professionals Day

Administrative Professionals.  They schedule it. Track it. Fix it. Organize it. Make it pretty.  They fill our bank accounts and pay our bills.  They solve our problems and make sure we have what we need to be our best.  Their souls live inside the details; their hearts thrive in the collaborative success of the big picture.  They are the epitome of peace of mind.  This company does not run without you. Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

By |2026-05-04T14:25:23+00:00May 4th, 2026|News|Comments Off on Administrative Professionals Day

Skilled Trades Day

Today we recognize the people who build everything around us. Not in theory. Not in meetings. In the field. In real time. With real consequences. Skilled trades aren’t just jobs—they’re disciplines built on years of experience, problem-solving, and pride in the work. It takes grit to show up early, think through challenges on the fly, and execute with precision when it counts. At C.A. Murren, we’ve always believed the difference is our people. The ones who don’t wait for problems to escalate. The ones who take ownership at the point of execution. The ones who understand that quality isn’t "inspected" [...]

By |2026-05-04T14:21:57+00:00May 4th, 2026|News|Comments Off on Skilled Trades Day

Strong Relationships Benefit Us All

Strong relationships build trust, improve teamwork, and create better outcomes—for individuals and for the company as a whole. The work we do matters, but how we work together matters just as much. FUNDAMENTAL NO. 20: Invest in Relationships - Take the time to build relationships with our clients, our subs, and your co-workers. Strong relationships are the foundation of a successful organization, and they enable us to work through difficult issues and challenging times.

By |2026-02-12T15:51:26+00:00February 12th, 2026|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Strong Relationships Benefit Us All

🍀 Employee Spotlight: Jeff Sadler 🍀

🍀 Employee Spotlight: Jeff Sadler 🍀 Like a four-leaf clover, a great safety manager is hard to find—and we’ve been lucky to find more than one. Among them is Jeff Sadler, who has been with the company just over a year and has already made a lasting impact. If you’ve met Jeff, you know he brings an outgoing, fun-loving energy wherever he goes. But don’t let that positive personality fool you—Jeff is intensely focused when it comes to safety. Few people are as passionate about protecting others as he is. “I enjoy the opportunity to help people,” Jeff says. “I [...]

By |2026-02-12T15:47:57+00:00February 12th, 2026|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 🍀 Employee Spotlight: Jeff Sadler 🍀

2025 Corporate Meeting: Focus on Results

Lights, camera…and as the action-packed training weekend commenced, we came together last Friday for another year of Corporate training. Through the hard work and collaboration of Katie Schell, Hope Barton, Mike McPherson, Charlie IV, and many more, the meticulously planned event had finally come to fruition and the big day was here. Many agree that this was by far our best meeting yet. With topics ranging from effective leadership in safety and management, to lessons learned on successful projects, the theme remained the same: Focus on results. Our keynote speaker, George Hedley, of Hardhat Presentations, was a fantastic focal point [...]

By |2026-02-12T16:38:34+00:00October 30th, 2025|News|Comments Off on 2025 Corporate Meeting: Focus on Results

The Key to Selling is Caring, Says Joe Girard

Joe Girard is known throughout the business world as one of The Greats in Marketing. What was his secret? "The key to selling is not convincing, it's caring," he said. You will go much further in your endeavors by truly caring in your heart about the well-being of those around you. From working safe, to interpersonal team issues, to building relationships with our clients, we can always consider the wellbeing of the person or persons we are dealing with. Before we attempt to solve a 'problem', let us consider what would be a best solution for them, not ourselves. Let [...]

By |2025-10-30T20:41:43+00:00October 29th, 2025|The Murren Way|Comments Off on The Key to Selling is Caring, Says Joe Girard

Consider the Risks of Not Speaking Up

Most of us decide whether or not to speak up by considering the risks of doing so. Those who are best at straightforward conversations don’t think first about the risks of speaking up. They think first about the risks of not speaking up. They realize if they don’t share their unique views, they will have to live with the poor decisions that will be made because of holding back their informed opinions. Reverse your thinking.   FUNDAMENTAL NO. 10: Speak Straight - Speak honestly in a way that helps to solve a problem, rather than simply making a point.  Make [...]

By |2025-10-30T20:41:51+00:00October 29th, 2025|The Murren Way|Comments Off on Consider the Risks of Not Speaking Up