OCTOBER 2024 NEWSLETTER

Chris Goss Receives Patriot Award for Service Member Support

Chris Goss was recognized with the Patriot Award by Colonel (Ret.) John A.P. Gessner of the U.S. Army, honoring his outstanding support for Hoffman employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve, particularly Petty Officer First Class (PO1) Mason Stelter of the U.S. Navy Reserve.

Nominated by Mason after returning from deployment, Chris was praised for fostering a work environment that offers flexibility and strong support for service members balancing their military duties and civilian careers.

want to thank all service members for protecting our freedoms,” said Chris during the award presentation. “Mason’s dedication to both his military role and his work here is something we truly value at Hoffman.”

The Patriot Award is given to supervisors who go above and beyond to support Guard and Reserve employees. Under Chris’s leadership, Hoffman Construction has built a culture of respect and teamwork, especially for veterans and service members.

Mason also shared his gratitude, stating, “The understanding and support from Chris and the entire team made it easier to manage my service and work responsibilities.”

In addition to the Patriot Award, Chris received a certificate and lapel pin. Hoffman Construction was also presented with a Statement of Support certificate, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to employees who serve in the military.

Welcome Back Mason!

PROJECT UPDATES

Lone Rock Open to Traffic!

Hoffman Construction is excited to announce the completion of its work on the new STH 130 Wisconsin River Bridges in Lone Rock, WI. The bridges are officially open to traffic, with local First Responders honored as the first to cross during a special Grand Opening ceremony. This milestone marks the end of Hoffman Construction’s role in the Wisconsin DOT Design-Build project, where our team worked alongside others to deliver a safer, more efficient roadway.

Although Hoffman Construction has wrapped up its portion of the project, work continues on the next phase, which involves the demolition of the old bridges and the removal of the former STH 130 roadway. Upcoming efforts include removing the old WIS 130/133 roadway embankment and transporting the material to the north staging area across from Brace Memorial Park to be used as fill for the final slope. Additionally, the causeway in the south river channel is being finished to allow access for bridge removal, and crews are set to begin sawing and removing the concrete deck from the old south bridge next week.

We are proud of our contributions to this project and look forward to seeing the final stages come together. Stay tuned for further updates as the work continues!

Luck CTH B Awarded!

We’re excited to announce that WIDOT has awarded Hoffman Construction a $3.8 million contract for the CTH B project in Polk County! This job will see us pulverizing and relaying 7 miles of roadway between Luck and Atlas, adding new asphalt, and strengthening the shoulders with aggregate base to improve profiles and cross slopes. Our team will handle relaying the pulverized asphalt, placing the new aggregate base, filling slopes, and finishing the shoulder aggregate. This 70-working-day project is set to kick off in early 2025, with completion expected by August. We’re ready to get started!

Crew Appreciation Lunch

Washburn

We recently held a crew lunch at Patsy’s Bar and Grill on Hwy 13 in the heart of the Washburn project. It was an excellent opportunity for management and safety teams to appreciate the crew’s hard work and dedication. This team has taken on every aspect of the job—removals, pipe work, grading, graveling, crushing, and prepping for pavement. Over lunch, we shared stories about past projects, people, and challenges with every job, making sure the crew knows how much we value their on-site efforts.

We’re proud to report that the Washburn project has reached a significant milestone, with all concrete paving completed as of October 15. The crew worked hand in hand with the city contractor throughout the summer, coordinating with water and sewer installation to keep everything on track. The project looks excellent and remains on schedule for an on-time completion. Hats off to the entire crew for a job well done and for embodying the quality and precision that Hoffman Construction is known for.

Spooner & Haugen

The Spooner and Haugen crews joined forces for a well-deserved appreciation lunch at Summers on Long, a BBQ spot on Long Lake that’s conveniently located between both project sites. This was a chance for management and safety to recognize the crews for their long hours, hard work, and seamless coordination between the two jobs. The teamwork these crews have demonstrated—whether sharing equipment or manpower—has been vital to staying on schedule. We enjoyed reminiscing about past projects, swapping stories about hunting and fishing, and celebrating the season’s successes. The safety team also brought some Hoffman swag and recognized the crews for their excellent safety performance, with no incidents to report.

Milestones:

Spooner: Traffic was split last Friday, October 11, to open the new roadways. The crew is now focused on installing pipe in the median and removing the temporary crossovers. Concrete and asphalt paving are 99% complete, and we’re on track for a timely completion by November 1. Coordination with subs will be critical in the coming weeks, but the team’s hard work and focus on safety have kept us moving forward smoothly.

Haugen: Concrete paving wrapped up on October 11, with asphalt paving set to finish by October 23. Traffic will be split onto the new roadway by Friday, October 25. The crew is now working on removing crossovers and installing median pipe, and we’re on track to complete the project by November 15. The Haugen crew has done an outstanding job keeping operations moving and equipment running efficiently. Like Spooner, this project will require careful coordination in the final weeks, but we’re confident in the team’s ability to finish strong.

A big thank you to both crews for their incredible efforts, teamwork, and dedication to keeping these projects on
schedule and safe. Great work, everyone!