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The start of 2026 has been a busy one for GROUP Contractors. From industry recognition and leadership milestones to community events, here are a few highlights from the season.

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ECC Future Leader: Steven Chustz

Congratulations to Steven Chustz for being named an ECC Future Leader! Steven represented GROUP at the ECC Extra Conference in Birmingham, joining peers from across the industry to discuss the future of construction.

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ABC Pelican Installation Banquet

Our team attended the 2026 ABC Pelican Chapter Board Installation Banquet to celebrate the year ahead for our industry. We’re proud of Hunter Arrighi, who serves as a Board Member, and Shane Kirkpatrick, who serves as Vice Chairman of Education & Workforce Development for the chapter

Challenge Coin Recipient: Lucio Cano

Lucio Cano was recognized with the Integrity Challenge Coin after identifying and addressing a potential safety hazard during a job walk. His awareness and quick action helped protect the team and reflect the values we prioritize across every jobsite.

ABC Top Performer

GROUP was once again named to ABC’s Top 250 Performers list, ranking #117 Overall Contractor and #55 General Contractor nationwide. This recognition reflects strong performance and our continued commitment to safety and quality

Red Stick Roux Rally Gumbo Cook-Off

Our Shell Norco team competed in the Red Stick Roux Rally Gumbo Cook-Off, supporting Songs of Survivors and continuing a Baton Rouge tradition. The team brought home 3rd place in the Best Cajun division after a great day of cooking and camaraderie.

Women in Construction Week

During Women in Construction Week, we celebrated the talented women across our company whose leadership, expertise, and dedication contribute to the success of our projects and strengthen our organization every day.

LSU Construction Interviewing Day

GROUP participated in LSU’s Construction Interviewing Day, meeting with students pursuing careers in construction and engineering. Events like this help us connect with the next generation of industry professionals and introduce them to opportunities within our company!

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GROUP is now on Instagram! Follow us @groupcontractors for project updates and highlights!

We’re proud of the progress our team continues to make both on the jobsite and within our industry. Thank you to the people who make GROUP what it is!