Garney Construction

Our intern spotlight today is on Dean Perrott, pictured farthest to the right. Dean, a South Dakota School of Mines & Technology student and Field Engineer Intern at Garney, is working on a storage tank project on the side of a mountain in Loveland, Colorado. "This internship allows me to learn and apply my knowledge of surveying tools, computer programs, and other skills to support our jobsite. I appreciate Garney’s values and goals and hope to return next summer.”

This summer provided invaluable experiences for 65 young women in Garney's all-girls construction camps in Missouri and Florida. The skills learned, friendships formed, and projects completed are just the beginning. Together, we are taking steps to diversify the industry and empower the next generation of women in construction. We're excited for what's next, including our Colorado camps next summer!

Meet Lyla Dietz, our talented Creative Design Intern from Union University in Tennessee. She’s brought her design magic to the Kansas City team, from crafting proposal and event graphics to photographing jobsite activities at a nearby plant project. "At Garney, I've worked with talented creative team members who have been instrumental in guiding my designs and helping me grow my portfolio."

By 2018, the Persigo Wastewater Treatment Plant in Grand Junction, Colorado, hit 80% capacity. This spring, we kicked off phase 1 of its expansion to boost daily capacity by 2.5 million gallons. Hats off to our project team for ensuring reliable service for this growing community! #GarneyJobShot

We kick off week three of intern spotlights with Tyler Ingle, a University of Central Florida student. Tyler is a Field Engineer Intern spending the summer in Jacksonville, Florida, working at a water reclamation facility. So far, the work has challenged him, but the people have exceeded his expectations. "When I started, I found almost every aspect of this job surprising or new. However, I was most surprised by the people. My jobsite is full of hard-working, interesting, and passionate people. I love this job because I can't wait to learn something new alongside incredible colleagues and mentors daily."

Garney is a proud Silver Sponsor of the American Society of Civil Engineers 2024 UESI Pipelines Conference, the premier industry event for pipeline professionals. Register today and join us July 27-31 in Calgary, Canada! Our team, including CEO David Burkhart and CFO Daniel Kling, will see you there! https://loom.ly/GECZvrI

We round out week two of intern spotlights with Mina Ibrahim, a Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) senior. Mina joins us on a pipeline project in Nashville as a Project Engineer Intern. "One of my favorite things about Garney is the company culture. Everyone here is friendly and constantly helps me learn new things. My incredible mentor and team have always been there to answer questions and help me reach my goals. I hope to be on this great team in the future."

Attention Georgia water professionals! We invite you to visit Garney's booths next week at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Annual Conference, the largest industry event in the state. Our pipe, plant, and industrial experts are excited to connect with you about enhancing our water systems to better serve our communities in Georgia.

Kyle Thome, a student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, is spending the summer in Maryland and Virginia learning about Garney's most important value—safety. As a Safety Intern, he has learned what it takes to build a culture of excellence and has worked alongside the crew to get things done. "I've learned that every crew and job is different and having 'soft skills' is one of the most important strengths for a safety professional. My favorite thing to do while at work is to jump in, help the laborers, and learn how the work gets done. I will continue to learn from the experiences of other employee-owners and what I can do to improve company safety."

Yesterday, we wrapped up our summer Garney-Go! New Hire Orientation where more than 60 employee-owners gathered in Kansas City to learn about the company and form a solid foundation for their new careers. These sessions allow attendees to connect with fellow employees, meet and hear from Garney leaders, grow their resource tree, participate in a community service project, and see the company's headquarters.