YOUR NEWSLETTER! YOUR STORY!
A MESSAGE FROM BRIAN BURNS
FLEET & EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Hey Hoffman Team,
I hope you’ve been enjoying the newsletter and following along with our social media posts. A BIG thank-you to everyone who’s contributed so far. For those who haven’t yet, we’d love to hear from you!
As we head into spring and summer, there’s much to look forward to, both at work and home. Whether you’re celebrating a graduation, taking a family trip, spending a weekend on the lake, or marking a special moment; we’d love to see it.
Our newsletters and social media updates are designed with one goal in mind: highlighting the people who make our team strong. With crews working across 14 job sites and two states, sharing these moments helps keep us connected, even when we’re miles apart.
We’re always looking for great job site photos and videos, from sunrise shots to skilled operators in action. These moments showcase the craftsmanship and pride behind everything we do.
If you have something to share, a topic you’re passionate about, or any ideas, we’re all ears.
This is your newsletter — your stories, your
accomplishments, your voice.
APW Honors Pleasantview Road Project
This 1.5-mile reconstruction project in Middleton, WI, transformed a rural two-lane road into a four-lane urban roadway complete with sidewalks, three new
roundabouts, and a pedestrian bridge.
Hoffman Construction’s scope included over 195,000 CY of excavation, 25,500 SF of MSE walls, and more—executed with precision, strong coordination, and a great crew.
Congratulations to Kyle Pedersen, who led the team and will accept the award on behalf of Hoffman Construction and our project partners at the City of Madison and the City of Middleton.
Award plaques will be presented at the APWA Wisconsin Chapter Awards Banquet in Stevens Point on May 1, 2025.
Coming Up: May is Safety Month at Hoffman Construction!
Throughout May, we’ll be sharing safety-focused posts, articles, and team highlights dedicated to you, the Hoffman team. We encourage everyone to participate by sending in safety topic ideas or sharing photos and videos from your morning toolbox meetings.
Supervisors, this month is your chance to spotlight your team’s commitment to safety and showcase the outstanding safety practices on your job sites. Let’s make May a month to celebrate and reinforce Hoffman’s core value: Safety is our number one priority!
Project Updates
The 2025 construction season is officially underway, and our crews are already making great strides across multiple sites, including Ixonia and Franklin.
Every project starts with careful planning, and we’re proud to see it all in action. As we move into the busy months ahead, our focus remains the same: building with excellence and ensuring every crew member heads home SAFELY at the end of the day.
HERE’S TO A SAFE, SUCCESSFUL SEASON AHEAD!
IXONIA
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
The Minnesota Legislature is currently considering HF2468, a bill that would fund mental health awareness, training, and support within the construction industry.
Though specific to Minnesota, the bill reflects a broader issue in construction.
Our industry faces one of the highest suicide rates, with extended hours and high-risk work affecting both physical and mental health.
At Hoffman Construction, your well-being matters. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support if you or a coworker feels overwhelmed, stressed, or struggling.
We’ll be sharing reminders and resources throughout the month because no job is more important than your health.
Minnesota Excavation Safety Stand Down
The Hoffman Construction team recently led an excavation and trench safety demonstration for all subcontractors at the Distribution Center site in Mankato, MN.
Our safety department, led by Shawn Helmer, kicked things off with trench safety statistics and case studies from MN and WI. The session covered best practices using the “trenching by the numbers” approach and encouraged everyone to speak up when they see potential hazards.
Troy Prochaska led the live demo as the competent person on site, with Justin Hoffman operating machinery to excavate just under a 4′-deep trench in Class C soils.
