About Barriere

:: Company

Since it founding in 1949, Barriere has earned a reputation for an unwavering dedication to quality and service. Under the steady leadership of the Wilson family, Barriere has distinguished itself over the years as a firm committed to providing only the best.

Now after more than 60 years of continuously serving the Louisiana construction industry, Barriere still adheres to those same guiding principles. The third-generation family members who own and operate Barriere today bring to every project, no matter how large or small, that same insistence on quality and service. Giving their personal attention to each job, the Wilsons provide a unique industry experience that can only be grounded in the consistency of family management.

:: Employees

As the foundation of the company's operations, Barriere's construction crews are composed of individuals who possess a wealth of knowledge regarding local soil conditions, specifications and standards. Among Barriere's 470 employees are registered professional engineers and trained project managers, as well as professionals in safety, training, risk management and quality control.

It's the company's knowledgeable staff who have made the Barriere name known for customer service. And it's their dedication to doing every job right the first time, that keeps Barriere's clients coming back.

For its part, Barriere has committed generous resources to the health, safety and development of its employee group - a worthy investment for both Barriere and its customers. In all of its programs, employee and customer relations, Barriere stresses safety, quality, production and equipment maintenance, with customer and employee safety being the cornerstone. Quality work brings the customer back. Productivity keeps the company fiscally sound. And equipment maintenance and replacement keep Barriere productive, efficient and safe.

:: Awards

STEP AWARD

Once again, Barriere Construction Co., as a leader in Roadway Construction and Asphalt and Concrete Paving Safety, received an ABC Platinum STEP Award, this time from ABC’s Pelican Chapter.
Barriere has been awarded their eighth consecutive Platinum Level - Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Award from ABC since 2001. The Platinum STEP award is the highest-level safety award given by ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors).

In order to earn the Platinum Level STEP Award, Barriere had to earn the Gold Award first and continue to have incidence rates, DART rates, and EMRs significantly below the national averages.

The Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP) is a benchmarking tool that helps ABC members improve their safety and training programs. The STEP program provides the resources needed to measure a company’s safety program’s progress each year and determine how it compares to the practices of other ABC members.

View list of awards.