OUR MISSION
Barriere Construction safely provides quality asphalt and concrete paving, industrial, heavy civil construction services and materials to our customers in a rewarding work environment.
Celebrating 70 Years
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19491950s
Working with his father, George H. Wilson Sr. forms Wilson Contracting and expands operations to New Orleans.
1960s19701972George H. Wilson, Sr., President of Gaines P. Wilson & Son, Inc. was elected President of National Asphalt Pavement Association.
1977George H. Wilson Sr. passes away at age 48. Betty Wilson is named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
1980sBarriere thrives under Betty’s commitment to safety and integrity. Service expands into highways and heavy civil construction.
19891990sBarriere celebrates 50 years of operations. The 3 Wilson brothers – George, Peter & Bert – take over day-to-day management of the company.
19982000sBarriere completes larger-scale infrastructure projects that include box culverts, curb & gutter, drainage, and more.
2001200520092016Peter A. Wilson becomes President and CEO of Barriere. George H. Wilson, Jr. transitions to chairman of the board and Bert A. Wilson becomes President of Asphalt & Materials.
2016CORE PURPOSE
Barriere safely constructs quality roads and infrastructure necessary to develop and maintain thriving communities.
SAFETY FIRST
We put the safety of our employees and the public first.
FAMILY VALUES
We are an ethical, family-values and operated company, which strives to enhance opportunities for the next generation of owners and employees.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
We ensure customer satisfaction by working to exceed their safety and quality expectations.
TRUST & RESPECT
We create and maintain professional business relationships with our stakeholders that are built on trust and mutual respect.
FAIRNESS & EQUALITY
We treat all employees fairly and maintain a compensation and benefits system which rewards performance.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
We create an environment of continuous improvement on the jobsite. At the crew level, work is focused on and supported by management.
HIGH STANDARDS
We take pride in the operation and maintenance of our plants, equipment, offices, and facilities by holding ourselves to the highest possible standards.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
We encourage and support individual employee growth and well-being through training, development programs, career paths, and health programs.
GREEN COMPANY
We instill in our employees respect for the environment by being good corporate citizens and a model green construction company.
We Are a Family Company
Today, Betty Wilson still plays an important role as family matriarch, and Barriere is managed by her sons George Jr., who serves as Chairman of the Board; Peter, President and Chief Executive Officer; and Bert, President of Asphalt and Materials Operations. Under their reigns, the company has grown to approximately 500 employees servicing the Gulf South. Meet all of our Executive Management Team and Board of Directors.
PAVING THE WAY FORWARD
Learn how seven decades of caring for our employees, our customers, and our communities has made us a leader in the construction industry in the Gulf South.JOIN THE BARRIERE TEAM
Ready to make a difference improving the infrastructure in our communities?About CRH
CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is the leading building materials business in the world, employing c.79,000 people at c.3,100 operating locations in 30 countries. It is the largest building materials business in North America, a leading heavyside materials business in Europe and has positions in both Asia and South America. CRH manufactures and supplies a range of integrated building materials, products and innovative solutions which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential structures. A Fortune 500 company, CRH is a constituent member of the FTSE 100 Index, the EURO STOXX 50 Index, the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. CRH’s American Depositary Shares are listed on the NYSE.
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