TraKSouth
Civil Contractors, LLC
formerly known as Palmetto Site and Asphalt Limited Company
Commercial News
TraKSouth Completes Fourth Lowe’s Store
6th JANUARY 2009
On January 6, 2009, TraKSouth completed the Lowe’s of N. Richland County, just north of Columbia, SC. This project was TraKSouth’s fourth Lowe’s Home Improvement store and TraKSouth’s first with Marcobay Construction. In order to meet Lowe’s aggressive schedule for completing the store, TraKSouth worked 24 hour shifts for two months. TraKSouth’s ability to meet and exceed aggressive schedules is one reason Lowe’s has continued to rely on them for difficult projects.
$2,400,000 Demolition and Dirt Job for R W Smith Construction Company and Kroger Finished
21st AUGUST 2008
John Henderson owner of TraKSouth loves to move dirt and the R W Smith Construction Company had a big hole to fill to accommodate the construction of a Kroger Superstore. It was a perfect match! John Henderson said “We are so pleased to have the opportunity to work for R W Smith Construction Company, a first-rate general contractor. This is a huge dirt moving job with a tight schedule allowing TraKSouth to successfully demonstrate it has the in-house capacity to perform these types of major retail projects.” TraKSouth has already completed Phase I. Phase II is set to begin in May 2008." TraKSouth has made good on its word and met all requirements. The Kroger on Washington Road is now open for business!
Work at National Healthcare Complete
15th JULY 2008
TraKSouth has completed the $416,000 contract with Wando Partners, LLC out of Aiken, SC. This work, which was headed up by a project superintendent Sam Morton was for the National Healthcare Infrastructure on the Aiken Bypass. TraKSouth is pleased that the relationship between itself and Wando Partners, LLC has become a successful and beneficial one for all involved.
TraKSouth tackles Department of Transportation Project
1st JULY 2008
The new Thomson Bypass in Georgia has begun construction. Reeves Construction Inc. has awarded TraKSouth with an $8.2 million portion of this project. TraKSouth is enthusiastic about getting into the DOT projects and has recently been approved as a certified DOT subcontractor. Gerald Kennion is on the jobsite every day said even though he feels that "this is the longest 8 miles I have ever seen! We are eagerly pursuing our completion date and hoping there will not be any long-term interferences or project delays."
TraKSouth Completes New Woodside Section
1st APRIL 2008
TraKSouth is pleased to announce that it has completed the contract for sections 5 & 6 of the fourth phase at Woodside Plantation. The $1.2M Project was one in a long line of projects successfully completed by TraKSouth for Woodside Plantation.
Working at Kroger, North Augusta Site
1st APRIL 2008
TraKSouth recently began work at the Kroger North Augusta site in South Carolina. A new general contractor is on the scene, and TraKSouth is thrilled to be working with Melaw Construction LLC at this site. Operations Manager Heard Robertson says that he is "eager to begin a relationship with Melaw that is beneficial to both companies."
Villages at Woodside Project Up and Running
7th FEBRUARY 2008
TraKSouth's long standing relationship with Woodside Development gets stronger as a new job is added to the group. The new Villages at Woodside site work development is underway. J.W. Hill, site superintendent, thinks that "this development is going to be a beauty and is going to do wonders for Aiken as a city. I am eager to see this job through to completion." This project is one in a long line of jobs between TraKSouth and Woodside. The $2,000,000 project is a fantastic assingment to add to TraKSouth's portfolio.
Lowe's of Pooler, Georgia Opens
5th FEBRUARY 2008
TraKSouth is pleased to announce it has finished an approximate $7,000,000 site work
project for another Lowe’s store – this time in Pooler, Georgia.
TraKSouth teamed up with Collins and Arnold as the general contractor
for this important project. TraKSouth recently completed another Lowe’s
project for Collins and Arnold in Riverdale, Georgia. Creight Henderson commented, “TraKSouth
is proud to have once again been chosen by Collins and Arnold and Lowe’s
for another major project. Having repeat customers of the stature of Collins
and Arnold and Lowe’s is very important to the growth of our firm.” Photos > 02, 03, 04
Woodside Work Wrapped up in Aiken, South Carolina
31st JANUARY 2008
TraKSouth recently finished site work on four projects within woodside: Phase IV Section 1, Phase IV Section 2 and 3, Phase IV Section 2 and 3 Sanitary and Force Main, and Phase III Section 9. TraKSouth has been involved in Woodside development since 2004 and has undertaken approximately 8 projects over the past three years in conjunction with this development. Phase IV will become a new roadway linking the Reserve to Anderson Pond Road.
TraKSouth Owner, Jason Brittain, stated: “TraKSouth is proud of the finished project on this development. We always enjoy working locally to bring more development to Aiken, South Carolina.”
Wal-Mart Store Opens in Lexington, South Carolina
14th JANUARY 2008
TraKSouth completed work in January on approximately $6 million in site work for WRS Development in conjunction with its development of a new Wal-Mart Superstore in Lexington, South Carolina. TraKSouth provided a complete site work development package, including grading, utilities and paving.
Jason Brittain, TraKSouth owner, stated: “TraKSouth has completed the site work for this exciting and important project. TraKSouth is honored to once again perform site work for Wal-Mart, the largest worldwide retailer and WRS Contractors. The size and scope of this job is a good fit for TraKSouth, and we look forward to completing the project in a timely manner and exceeding the quality required to meet Wal-Mart’s specifications.” Project Superintendent John Hill says This job has been great and I am proud to bring it in on time and within the budget. Photos > 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07
$6,500,000 Site Work Contract for Wal Mart and Gilliam and Associates, Contractors on Bobby Jones Expressway, Martinez, GA
24th MAY 2007
TraKSouth is pleased to be working on another Wal Mart site work job after just successfully completing the site work for the newly constructed Wal Mart located in Lexington, SC. Gilliam and Associates and Wal Mart selecting TraKSouth for this very complicated demolition and re-construction site work project while keeping the shopping center open on Bobby Jones Expressway is a testament to TraKSouth’s hard working organization and technical expertise. Superintendent Gerald Kennion opined “Gilliam and Associates is one of the finest general contractors in the southeast, and we love working with Gilliam and Associates and Wal Mart because they know exactly what they want to do and how to do it. The result is that TraKSouth’s ability to fast-track and man a complicated job is used to the fullest. When TraKSouth is able to work with great companies such as Wal Mart and Gilliam, TraKSouth is really able to shine. It is exciting!” Photos > 02, 03, 04, 05
Lowe’s of Evans, Georgia Opens
JANUARY 2007
TraKSouth recently provided all site work services for the new Lowe’s Home Improvement Center located in the heart of Evans, Georgia. This was the second new Lowe’s project in 2006 for which TraKSouth has provided all site work. The contract for site work services was in excess of $4.5 million, and included all grading, storm sewer installation, pad installation, paving, curb and gutters. In conjunction with the Lowe’s project, TraKSouth also relocated a section of Old Evans Road through a restaurant parking lot and prepared for the installation of a new traffic signal located at the intersection of Old Evans Road and Washington Road.
Project Manager for the developer, Heard Robertson, stated: “We are thrilled with the way the site work on the Lowe’s of Evans came out. Due to geotechnical issues and the reconstruction of Old Evans Road, this was a very difficult project, and we are happy to have such a first class site contractor working with us. As with past projects, TraKSouth performed high quality work in a timely and professional manner.”
Photos > 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06
