OUR
MISSION
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Barriere Construction safely provides quality asphalt and concrete paving, industrial, heavy civil construction services and materials to our customers in rewarding work environment.
CELEBRATING
70 YEARS
1949
Gaines Wilson takes over R.B. Tyler Company in Louisville, KY.
1950s
Working with his father, George H. Wilson Sr. forms Wilson Contracting and expands operations to New Orleans.
1977
George H. Wilson Sr. passes away at age 48. Betty Wilson is named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
1980s
Barriere thrives under Betty’s commitment to safety and integrity. Service expands into highways and heavy civil construction.
1989
George H. Wilson Jr. becomes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
1990s
Barriere celebrates 50 years of operations. The 3 Wilson brothers – George, Peter & Bert – take over day-to-day management of the company.
1998
Barriere opens asphalt plant in Boutte, LA.
2001
Barriere opens asphalt plant in Franklinton, LA.
2009
Fourth generation family members begin working at Barriere.
2016
Peter 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.
2016
Barriere opens asphalt plant in Baton Rouge, LA.
2020
After seven decades of being a family owned and operated business, Barriere joined the CRH families of businesses.
2021
Jason Latiolais takes over as CEO of Barriere.
Core purpose
safety
first
We put the safety of our employees and the public first.
family
& values
We are an ethical company that operates on family-values. We strive 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.
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.
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.
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 job site. At the crew level, work is focused on and supported by management.
Core purpose
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 heavy side 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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